Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX)
Lisle, IL 60532-1682 (Map) Phone: 630-969-4550
Fax: 630-968-8356
Toll Free: 800-786-6539
http://www.molex.com
Overview
Molex makes mountains out of connections. The company is one of the world's largest makers of plugs and other electrical connectors. It makes more than 100,000 kinds of electronic, electrical, and fiber-optic connectors and switches. Its miniature plugs, jacks, and other complex connectors are used in a wide variety of products, including automobiles, computers, consumer electronics, home appliances, industrial machinery, and telecommunications equipment. Molex sells through distributors and directly to manufacturers that have included Apple, Cisco, Dell, Ford, General Motors, HP, IBM, Nokia, and Panasonic. Asian customers, primarily in China and Japan, account for more than 60% of sales.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ: MOLX) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | June |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £2,239.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 19.3% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £186.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 288.4% |
| 2011 Employees | 33,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (7.1%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX)
| Co-Chairman | Frederick A. (Fred) Krehbiel (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Co-Chairman | John H. Krehbiel Jr. |
| Vice Chairman and CEO | Martin P. Slark |
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- #667 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

