Westec manufactures more than 6,000 products, including a wide range of junction boxes, multipole connectors and connection systems designed for automation and robotics applications and other harsh industrial environments.

According to Tim Ruff, Molex's senior vice president responsible for business development and corporate strategy, the acquisition allows Molex to offer its customers worldwide a broader range of industrial connectors. Westec's portfolio fits perfectly with Molex's Brad® Power and MicroChange® M12 robust interconnect solutions, designed to simplify the design, installation, and maintenance processes for machine builders.

“Westec has earned a strong reputation as an innovative engineering company. Its team of experienced professionals will bring exceptional know-how to Molex in the automation and trading sectors, as well as help us achieve more competitive delivery times to better serve our industrial customers,” concludes Tim Ruff.

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