Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Muehldorf, Bavaria
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Since 1942
ODU Group is a connector manufacturer headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1942. It designs and produces electrical connectors and connection systems for power, signal, data, fiber optic, RF/coax, and fluid/air transmission, including circular, modular, heavy-duty, and printed circuit board connectors. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In 2026, the company was reported to have enabled DEIF to fully automate end-of-line testing using its connectors.
ODU Group at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1942
Headquarters
Muehldorf, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
84 years in operation (founded 1942).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ODU Group is a connector manufacturer headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1942. It designs and produces electrical connectors and connection systems for power, signal, data, fiber optic, RF/coax, and fluid/air transmission, including circular, modular, heavy-duty, and printed circuit board connectors. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In 2026, the company was reported to have enabled DEIF to fully automate end-of-line testing using its connectors.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1942 |
Headquarters | Muehldorf, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What ODU Group makes
The company's certifications include IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, and its product range covers circular, modular, heavy-duty, and PCB connectors along with cable assemblies.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Connector, Electronics, Transmission, Stamping, Assembly (source: odu-connectors.com).
Certifications
ODU Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — odu-connectors.com
ISO 13485 — odu-connectors.com
ISO 14001 — odu-connectors.com
ISO 50001 — odu-connectors.com
ISO 9001 — odu-connectors.com
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — ODU Connectors secures interfaces for autonomous industrial ops (adsadvance.co.uk)
2026-09-04 — Strong connections. Shared success. 🤝 | ODU Group (linkedin.com)
2026-06-09 — With its connectors, ODU has enabled DEIF to fully automate end-of-line testing - Electronics World (electronicsworld.co.uk)
2026-05-27 — ODU Group’s Strategic Growth in Tijuana 🚀 | Tijuana Economic Development Corporation (linkedin.com)
2026-05-05 — ODU-MAC® Black-Line - Transmission of high power at DEIF | ODU Connectors (odu-connectors.com)
2026-03-17 — More Power. More Safety. Zero Compromise. | ODU Connectors (odu-connectors.com)
Facilities
ODU Group is headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — odu-connectors.com
Company details
ODU Group is privately held, operates production facilities in Germany, Romania, China, Mexico, and the United States, and has reported activity in Tijuana, Mexico. ODU Group was founded in 1942, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 84 years in operation (founded 1942). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does ODU Group make?
ODU Group is a connector manufacturer headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1942. It designs and produces electrical connectors and connection systems for power, signal, data, fiber optic, RF/coax, and fluid/air transmission, including circular, modular, heavy-duty, and printed circuit board connectors. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In 2026, the company was reported to have enabled DEIF to fully automate end-of-line testing using its connectors.
Where is ODU Group headquartered?
ODU Group is headquartered in Muehldorf, Bavaria (11 Pregelstrasse, Muehldorf, Bavaria, 84453).
When was ODU Group founded?
ODU Group was founded in 1942.
How big is ODU Group?
ODU Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does ODU Group hold?
ODU Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 863 1615600
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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