Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Lisle, Illinois
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Since 1938
Molex manufactures electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnect solutions. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, the company operates in over 40 countries with 10,000–50,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. Molex serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction, and medical industries. Recent activity includes opening an expanded manufacturing plant in Vietnam and completing the acquisition of Teramount Ltd.
Molex at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1938
Headquarters
Lisle, Illinois
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
11438
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Construction
Medical
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
11438
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Taiwan · India · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Molex.
What this tells a buyer
Molex recorded 11,438 shipments across customs data, with top origins in China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and other Asia-Pacific and European nations.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces over 100,000 connector and interconnect products including electrical connectors, optical fiber connectors, switches, cable assemblies, and printed circuit boards.
Molex operates through 40 countries with approximately 45,000 employees and manufactures solutions for data communications, healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
88 years in operation (founded 1938).
11,438 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Molex manufactures electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnect solutions. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, the company operates in over 40 countries with 10,000–50,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. Molex serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction, and medical industries. Recent activity includes opening an expanded manufacturing plant in Vietnam and completing the acquisition of Teramount Ltd.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1938 |
Headquarters | Lisle, Illinois |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Molex makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces over 100,000 connector and interconnect products including electrical connectors, optical fiber connectors, switches, cable assemblies, and printed circuit boards.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Thermal Management, Semiconductor, Assembly, Battery, Battery Pack (source: molex.com).
Certifications
Molex is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — windows.net
ISO 9001 — molex.com
Trade and customs footprint
Molex recorded 11,438 shipments across customs data, with top origins in China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and other Asia-Pacific and European nations. US customs bill-of-lading records list 11438 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Taiwan · India · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-17 — Molex Opens Expanded Vietnam Manufacturing Plant | Molex (molex.com)
2026-08-17 — Molex Invests in CAEPlus to Advance Thermal Management | Molex (molex.com)
2026-08-07 — Molex Breaks Ground on Global Headquarters Expansion | Molex (molex.com)
2026-07-20 — Molex Announces Long-Term Supply Agreement with Prysmian | Molex (molex.com)
2026-05-07 — Molex Completes Acquisition of Teramount Ltd. | Molex (molex.com)
2026-04-15 — Molex Announces Agreement to Acquire Teramount Ltd. | Molex (molex.com)
Facilities
Molex is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Hung Yen, Vietnam — molex.com
Company details
Molex operates through 40 countries with approximately 45,000 employees and manufactures solutions for data communications, healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors. Molex was founded in 1938, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 88 years in operation (founded 1938). 11,438 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Molex make?
Molex manufactures electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnect solutions. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, the company operates in over 40 countries with 10,000–50,000 employees and estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. Molex serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction, and medical industries. Recent activity includes opening an expanded manufacturing plant in Vietnam and completing the acquisition of Teramount Ltd.
Where is Molex headquartered?
Molex is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois (2222 Wellington Court, Lisle, Illinois, 60532).
When was Molex founded?
Molex was founded in 1938.
How big is Molex?
Molex has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Molex hold?
Molex lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Molex import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 11438 inbound shipments for Molex, with top origins including China · Taiwan · India · South Korea.
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