Amphenol Connecting Tomorrow and Technologies
Defence Turkey: First of all, could you please enlighten us about the general structure, core capabilities and products of Amphenol?
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. As Amphenol, we have world class leadership experience in designing and manufacturing;
Connectors
Fiber Optic connectors
Cables (Coaxial, Flat Ribbon)
Interconnections systems
Antennas (High frequency and Mobile phone Antennas)
As Amphenol, we have;
More than 100 Factories our offices on 6 continents
More than 10.000.000 part numbers
Very strong R&D Groups
Defence Turkey: How do you asses Amphenol’s position in 2012? What are your goals in 2013?
As Amphenol, we are continuously expanding worldwide (2012:4,3 billion dollars) The numbers of our factories have reached the number 100. This expanding will also keep going on in 2013. Our target for 2013 is to reach 4,8 billion dollars.
As Amphenol Turkey Office, we have enlarged approximately 15 times more in 9 years. And for this year we are aiming to grow at least % 15-20.
Defence Turkey: What are your R&D activities? Could you please inform us about your new technologies and new products?
Each of our factories have really experienced R&D. We are in technology business. Our R&D’s are working with the world’s leading companies (Airbus, Boeing, Sikorski, Lockeed Martin,..) and they are evolving new products in accordance with the needs.
When looking on surface, connector seems to be a simple component however its really techniquely detailed. Even if you obtain the best product in the world, its performance is just as the connected element which it is combined with. That is why, the connector choice is primarily important. As Amphenol, we exist as the expert of the market since the year 1932.
For an example of the developed technologic elements, I especially would like to mention the product Amphenol AIR LB SIM connector and Junction modules which is used in military and aeronautics. I call them as ‘ Lego connectors’. You can obtain whatever connecter you want by choosing the modules which are available at the external structure in 2,4,8,16 or 32 amount. We can make custom designs according to customer request. Below, you can see the related photo. This aspect provides our R&D and purchasing colleagues convenience in designing.
Defence Turkey: Could you please mention about the structure, mission and key areas of Amphenol Turkey?
We are responsible from Turkey and Middle East countries except Israil. Customer satisfaction is our primary mission. We mainly focus on understanding the needs, and mentality of our customers and surpass their expectation.
We have over ten million part numbers among our 100 factories which can be used in each positions where connection entity is needed.
We are making effort too much to reach all of our customers and answer their needs together with each of our local and global distributors in our territory. We continuously analyze what is important for them and so keep our business healthy and growing
Defence Turkey: Turkey is one of the significant markets for Amphenol and you have successfully collaborated with Turkish firms in the past and present. Could you please enlighten us about your activities in Turkey and ongoing programs in defence, aerospace, civil aviation and naval sector?
We are cooperating with most of our main customers’ R&D’s in many projects such as military radar, helicopter, UAV, Tank, and national ship
Defence Turkey: How do you assess the collaboration with Turkish defence and aerospace companies?
Amphenol is a well-known brand especially in military and aviation fields with its wide range of product and professional experience of over 80 years .
We have been working for long years with our customers as Aselsan, TAI, Mikes. Amphenol has initiated the offices in Turkey and Middle East just to be closer to its customers and comprehend them more for a better service. We, as Amphenol Turkey are directly connected to the head office but it is not important from which of our factory supplies the product. What is important for us is to obtain the product which directly answers the needs of our customers.
Defence Turkey: Could you please inform us about your future plan in Turkey to expand your presence in the market?
To communicate further both in Turkey and in Middle East the Amphenol range of products and quality to more customers with our strong and respectable local distributors in its sector.
Defence Turkey: Finally, would you like to add something and give a message to our readers?
Whenever or wherever you need interconnect products, please be informed that there is big family to help you in the world.
