What Nelson-Miller does

Nelson-Miller (now operating as Nelson Miller Group) is a US-headquartered custom design, engineering, and manufacturing company specializing in human-machine interface (HMI) components, founded in 1937 and headquartered in the City of Industry, California. The company produces membrane switches, capacitive and piezoelectric switches, dome arrays, printed electronics, in-mold decorated components, rigid and flex circuits, touch screens, keypads, nameplates and identification solutions, and full custom assemblies, supported by in-house plastic injection molding (expanded via the August 2023 acquisition of Injection Works), global sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management services. Manufacturing is vertically integrated across ISO 9001:2015- and AS9100D-certified facilities in California, Wisconsin (Wausau, Berlin), Virginia (Troy), and New Jersey (Mount Laurel), with additional production in Dongguan, China and Almelo, Netherlands.

The company sells into Medical/Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Gaming and Retail, IoT, and Police/Security end-markets, with named enterprise customers including Medtronic, Masimo, Motorola, Zebra Technologies, Inogen, Hunter Engineering, Haas Automation, Bunn, Bayer, Winegard, Watch Guard Video, and Shape. Revenue is generated through project-based custom manufacturing contracts billed on quote-based pricing with standard Net 30 payment terms, supplemented by managed supply chain, sourcing, logistics, and warehousing services. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales with dedicated regional account contacts and technical sales engineers — there is no e-commerce or self-service channel.

The company is privately held, owned by private equity firm New Water Capital since its 2022 acquisition of Chainlogix and 2023 merger that formed Nelson Miller Group. It employs 251-500 people, serves 1,400+ customers, launches 100+ new products annually, and has been acquiring adjacent plastics and assembly businesses (KDM in 2012, Wilson-Hurd in 2017, Chainlogix in 2022, Injection Works in 2023) as part of a stated platform-build strategy.

Name

Nelson-Miller

Legal name

Nelson Miller

Website

https://nelson-miller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nelson-Miller (Nelson Miller Group) is a US-headquartered custom designer, engineer, and manufacturer of human-machine interface components—including membrane switches, keypads, touch screens, printed electronics, and injection molded assemblies—serving medical, aerospace, industrial, and consumer enterprise customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom design, engineering, and manufacturing of human-machine interface components including membrane switches, keypads, touch screens, plastic injection molded parts, and assemblies. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for custom solutions.
2. Component Sales: Sale of manufactured components including dome arrays, flexible printed circuits, rigid circuits, and assembled modules. One-time purchase model with potential for repeat orders from existing customers.
3. Supply Chain Management Services: Comprehensive supply chain solutions including global sourcing, vendor management, production and quality control, logistics, and supply and demand planning. Professional services supporting product development from concept to delivery.
4. Global Sourcing Solutions: Access to trusted suppliers across the globe for standard or highly customized parts. Vendor management and quality control services ensuring delivery on time and meeting applicable quality expectations.
5. Logistics Services: Inventory management, warehousing, and logistics solutions enabling efficient and timely movement of inventory. Cross-border capabilities for globally sourced freight shipping including customs clearance.
6. Stocking/Warehousing Solutions: Warehouse and storage solutions for customer inventory management. Real-time visibility into products warehoused, inventory optimization, and delivery bundling to reduce lead times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nelson-Miller (now operating as Nelson Miller Group) designs, engineers, and manufactures custom human-machine interface components and assemblies, including membrane switches, capacitive switches, piezoelectric switches, dome arrays, keypads, touch screens, rigid and flexible printed circuits, plastic injection molded parts, in-mold decorated parts, printed electronics, backlighting solutions, and metal/plastic nameplates. The company also offers end-to-end supply chain services spanning design and engineering, global sourcing, vendor management, logistics, warehousing, and stocking for enterprise OEMs in medical, aerospace and defense, industrial, consumer electronics, gaming/retail, IoT, and police/security markets.

Product overview

Nelson Miller Group (formerly Nelson Miller) is a global design, engineering, and manufacturing company offering custom interface solutions for human-machine interaction. The company operates a platform of core manufacturing capabilities including Plastic Injection Molding, In Mold Decoration, Membrane Switches, Rigid and Flex Circuits, Rugged Switches (Piezo), Dome Arrays, Printed Electronics, Capacitive Switches, Keypads, Touch Screens, Custom Assemblies, and Identification Solutions (Nameplates). Supporting services include Design and Engineering, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Stocking, and Supply Chain Management. In August 2023, Nelson Miller acquired Injection Works to expand its domestic thermoplastic injection molding capabilities in the United States. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, serves markets including aerospace, industrial, beauty, IoT, medical, and police/security, and operates facilities in California, Wisconsin, Virginia, New Jersey, China, and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Injection Molding Custom thermoplastic injection molding services for producing plastic parts and assemblies for OEM customers in medical, industrial, construction, electrical, furnishings, and transportation markets.
• In Mold Decorating (IMD)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.4K satisfied customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Injection WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2023Nelson Miller Group acquired Injection Works, a manufacturer specializing in custom thermoplastic injection molding. The acquisition added a 46,000-square-foot facility in Mount Laurel, NJ, approximately 35 employees, and capabilities including in-mold decorating, overmolding, hot stamping, pad printing, 3D prototype printing, tooling management, assembly, and packaging. Injection Works serves Construction, Electrical, Furnishings, Industrial, Medical, and Transportation segments.
• ChainlogixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Chainlogix merged with Nelson Miller in July 2023 to form Nelson Miller Group. The merger unified the Nelson Miller and Chainlogix teams, expanding capabilities in supply chain management, manufacturing controls, portable devices, human machine interfaces, and global footprint. Chainlogix brought additional facilities for assemblies and a larger supplier network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NKK Switches: Japan-based manufacturer of electromechanical switches, tactile switches, and custom HMI components for industrial, medical, and commercial applications — overlapping product portfolio in rugged and sealed switch technologies used in harsh environments.
• Hoffmann + Krippner: Germany-based specialist manufacturer of membrane switches, capacitive touch sensors, and custom HMI solutions for medical, industrial, and aerospace OEMs — the closest direct European peer to Nelson-Miller's core membrane switch and capacitive switch business.
• CTS Corporation: Designs and manufactures custom electronic components including switches, sensors, and HMI products for medical, aerospace, and industrial OEMs — closest US-based mid-cap public comparable to Nelson-Miller's vertically integrated custom component model.
• Epec Engineered Technologies: Custom manufacturer of printed circuit boards, flex circuits, membrane switches, and user interface assemblies for industrial, medical, and aerospace customers — directly comparable mid-market US competitor with similar vertical integration and customer overlap.
• C&K (Littelfuse): Designer and manufacturer of high-reliability electromechanical switches, tactile switches, and custom interface solutions for aerospace, medical, industrial, and automotive markets — comparable product portfolio and customer verticals.
• Butler Technologies: US-based custom manufacturer of membrane switches, printed electronics, graphic overlays, and user interfaces for medical, industrial, and defense customers — directly comparable in niche, product mix, and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions serving medical, aerospace, industrial, and automotive OEMs with switches, relays, and custom electronic assemblies — comparable in end-market exposure and component-level design involvement, though much larger and more diversified.
• Molex (Koch Industries): One of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic interconnect solutions, including membrane switches, keypads, capacitive touch sensors, and custom HMI components across medical, industrial, and automotive — directly overlaps with Nelson-Miller's product portfolio but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Sensata Technologies: Manufacturer of sensors, switches, and control components for industrial, aerospace, and automotive applications — overlapping with Nelson-Miller's control interface and sensing components, particularly in harsh-environment and regulated end-markets.
• Littelfuse: Global manufacturer of circuit protection, power control, and sensing components for industrial, automotive, and electronics markets — broader incumbent serving overlapping end-customers with complementary switching and control products.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nelson-miller-inc-
• Xx.com/nelsonmillerinc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A3 records

Investments

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