Amphenol Industrial Operations Plans Mesa, Arizona, Operations
09/30/2023
The new 58,000-square-foot facility will manufacture solar junction boxes, connectors, and other advanced interconnect assemblies to support the solar energy industry. Production is scheduled for later in the year.
"We are thrilled to expand our operations and support the solar energy industry with new products designed to increase efficiency and reliability, while reducing supply chain risk in the US market," said Mark Cunningham, General Manager of Amphenol Industrial Operations. "Our business is committed to producing sustainable products that will reduce carbon emissions and support a greener future."
Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO), a business unit of the Amphenol Corporation, is a manufacturer of cylindrical connectors. The company’s product lines include rectangular, standard miniature, fiber optic, EMI/EMP filter, and a variety of special application connectors. AIO has facilities in New York, Michigan, Arizona, China, and Mexico.
"We are pleased with Amphenol Industrial Operations' decision to expand its operations here in Mesa," noted John Giles, Mayor of Mesa. "This new factory will bring significant economic benefits to our community and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector in Arizona." Councilmember Jenn Duff added: "With this new venture in Mesa, we're not just producing solar products. We're shaping a cleaner, brighter world for generations to come. Mesa is committed to environmental stewardship and economic growth."
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