What DCX-CHOL Enterprises does

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held U.S. small business headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1999 and operating as a vertically integrated manufacturer of military and aerospace high-performance interconnect products. The company is composed of five U.S. divisions — TELETRONIC (heritage dating to 1946), MASTERITE (established 2003), ELECSYS (established 1982, Pekin, IL), SMI (Pekin, IL), and SCB (Los Angeles, acquired 2015) — collectively operating 220,000+ sq. ft. of manufacturing space with CNC machines, injection molding presses, hydrostatic test chambers, and 13 metal composite braiders. Its product portfolio spans cable and harness assemblies, custom and MIL-spec connectors (including MIL-C-5015 QPL and proprietary High Power Low Insertion Force connectors rated to 400 amps), NAFI backplane assemblies, wired enclosures, sealed and oil-filled pressure-compensated assemblies for underwater use (rated to 1,200 PSI), EMI shielded cables, total overmolded assemblies, conduit assemblies, and microprocessor-based diagnostic test sets (A3CPTS, EDNA).

The company's revenue model is build-to-print and custom-design hardware sales under multi-year defense contracts. DCX-CHOL sells directly to all branches of the U.S. Military (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps) and to prime defense and aerospace contractors — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, and ATK — under sole-source and build-to-print arrangements. It holds sole-source positions on the F-22 Raptor fuel tank cable assembly and AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle cables, and the ELECSYS Division is a designated Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier. Pricing is quote-based, determined by technical specifications, volume, and program complexity. The company also pursues adjacent non-defense verticals (medical, commercial aviation, mass transportation, EVs) and uses authorized distribution (Benchmark) for select commercial-grade product lines. Certifications include AS9100 Rev D to ISO 9001:2015, ITAR registration, IPC-WHMA membership with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, QPL status for MIL-C-5015 connectors, and NAVSEA certification for underwater cable assembly fabrication.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with division-level General Managers managing accounts, supported by a passive corporate website and an authorized distributor channel for standard product lines. Marketing is limited to the website and direct contact; the company does not appear to maintain active social media or content marketing. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range across California and Illinois facilities.

Name

DCX-CHOL Enterprises

Legal name

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://dcxchol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DCX-CHOL Enterprises is a privately held, vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of military and aerospace high-performance interconnect products — cable assemblies, wire harnesses, custom/MIL-spec connectors, sealed assemblies, and diagnostic test sets — serving all branches of the U.S. Military and defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military Cable Assemblies and Wire Harnesses: Design, testing and manufacturing of high-performance cable assemblies, wire harnesses and interconnect systems for military applications including submarines, tanks, helicopters, UAVs, and airborne munitions. Revenue is generated through build-to-print production and custom design contracts.
2. Custom Connectors: Manufacturing of custom and standard connectors including MIL-C-5015, MIL-STD-1760, NAFI, and proprietary High Power Low Insertion Force connectors. QPL supplier status for MIL-C-5015 connectors.
3. Sealed Assemblies and Enclosures: Sealed cable assemblies for underwater, fuel tank, and extreme environment applications. Wired enclosures, backplane assemblies, and turn-key electronic enclosures up to 100,000 terminations.
4. Diagnostic Test Sets: Design and manufacturing of flight test equipment including A3CPTS Hand Held Universal Automated Tester and EDNA (Enhanced Diagnostic Aid) for defense and aerospace avionics weapons testing and ground support applications.
5. Contract Manufacturing Services: Turnkey build-to-print production, prototype development and testing, error-free contract manufacturing, design engineering, and concurrent engineering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DCX-CHOL Enterprises is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of high-performance interconnect products for military and aerospace applications. The company produces cable and wire-harness assemblies, custom and standard connectors qualified to MIL-C-5015 and MIL-STD-1760, hermetically sealed assemblies for harsh environments, wired enclosures, NAFI backplane assemblies, conduit assemblies, and diagnostic test sets. Its products are built to stringent military and aerospace specifications and are sold as engineered, specification-driven components to defense primes and military programs.

Product overview

DCX-CHOL Enterprises is a privately held American small business and vertically integrated manufacturer comprising five U.S. divisions (TELETRONIC/Masterite, ELECSYS, SMI, and SCB) offering over 220,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. The company provides INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS as a full-service designer and manufacturer of military and aerospace cable assemblies, wire harnesses, custom and mil-spec connectors (including MIL-C-5015 and proprietary High Power Low Insertion Force connectors), wired enclosures, NAFI backplane assemblies, sealed assemblies, EMI shielded cables, total overmolded assemblies, oil-filled pressure compensated assemblies, diagnostic test sets (A3CPTS, EDNA), and conduit assemblies. Their NewFlex flat flexible cabling product offers flexible wire management solutions. The divisions work together as a vertically integrated team, complementing each other's unique skills to provide cost-effective, high-quality interconnect products for harsh environments from underwater to space applications, serving prime defense and aerospace contractors and all branches of the U.S. Military.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NewFlex: Flat flexible cabling product designed to control circuit positions and allow discrete wire assemblies to be routed flat, used in high-flex dynamic applications.
• A3CPTS
• EDNA
• High Power Low Insertion Force Connectors

Products and services

• Cable and Harness Assemblies Custom-engineered cable and wire-harness assemblies built to military and aerospace specifications, including F-16 Stores Management Systems cables, fine-wire assemblies, EMI-shielded constructions, and total overmolded assemblies. Sold to defense prime contractors and military program offices for use in fixed-wing aircraft, naval systems, ground vehicles, and weapons platforms.
• MIL-C-5015 Connectors Standard military circular connectors qualified to MIL-C-5015 specification, designed for harsh-environment defense and aerospace applications requiring rugged, reliable interconnects.
• MIL-STD-1760 Connectors Military connectors qualified to MIL-STD-1760 specification, used for aircraft stores management and weapon-system interfacing on military aircraft platforms.
• Custom Connectors Custom-engineered connector solutions designed and manufactured to customer specifications, supporting high-power low-insertion-force and application-specific interconnection requirements.
• Wired Enclosures Custom wired enclosures integrating cabling and harness assemblies into enclosed housings for harsh-environment defense, aerospace, and industrial deployments.
• NAFI Backplane Assemblies Naval Avionics Fixed Installation (NAFI) backplane assemblies engineered for military avionics platforms, designed to interconnect circuit modules within ruggedized enclosures.
• Conduit Assemblies Specialized conduit assemblies providing mechanical protection and routing for cable and harness systems in harsh-environment military and aerospace applications.
• Sealed Assemblies Hermetically sealed cable and harness assemblies built to withstand harsh-environment exposure, including oil-filled pressure-compensated configurations for underwater and high-pressure deployments.
• NewFlex Flat Flexible Cabling Proprietary flat flexible cabling product designed for high-reliability, space-constrained interconnect applications in military and aerospace platforms.
• Diagnostic Test Sets Diagnostic test sets designed and manufactured by DCX-CHOL to support field and depot-level testing of cable, harness, and interconnect systems on military platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sole source supplier status for multiple critical defense programs including F-22 Raptor fuel tank cables and AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle cables
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Benchmark (Authorized Distributor)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenchmark is listed as an authorized distributor for DCX-CHOL's MIL-C-5015 connectors and Flight Connector commercial versions. Contact: (800) 896-7153.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glenair: Glenair is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of military and aerospace connectors, cable assemblies, and accessories headquartered in Glendale, CA. Closely parallels DCX-CHOL in target customers (US DoD and primes), MIL-spec product portfolio, custom interconnect capabilities, and vertically integrated build-to-print model.
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: CarlisleIT is a specialty manufacturer of wire and cable, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems for aerospace and defense markets. Direct overlap with DCX-CHOL in ruggedized cable assemblies, MIL-spec connectors, and harsh-environment hermetic sealing for military aircraft and platforms.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures high-reliability interconnect solutions including cable assemblies, connectors, and microwave/RF components for aerospace, defense, and space markets. Comparable to DCX-CHOL in serving defense primes with custom and MIL-spec interconnect products for mission-critical applications.
• HarcoSemco: HarcoSemco is a HEICO company specializing in custom-engineered cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and connectors for military and aerospace applications. Direct competitor to DCX-CHOL in build-to-print military interconnects, with strong positions across fixed-wing and rotary-wing defense platforms.
• Radiall: Radiall is a French-headquartered manufacturer of interconnect products serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with MIL-spec circular connectors, RF/microwave components, and cable assemblies. Comparable to DCX-CHOL in mission-critical harsh-environment interconnects and direct presence with US defense primes.

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest interconnect manufacturers, with a substantial Aerospace & Defense division producing MIL-spec connectors, cable assemblies, and harsh-environment systems. Overlaps significantly with DCX-CHOL in connectors and cable assemblies but at much greater scale, serving broader commercial and defense markets simultaneously.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a global leader in connectivity and sensors, with a major Aerospace, Defense & Marine division producing connectors, cable assemblies, and relays. Direct overlap with DCX-CHOL in MIL-spec circular connectors and military cable assemblies, but operates at substantially greater scale across multiple end markets.
• Eaton (Souriau / Sunbank): Eaton's Aerospace division (including legacy Souriau and Sunbank) produces high-reliability connectors, backshells, and cable assemblies for military and commercial aerospace. Directly comparable to DCX-CHOL in MIL-C-38999-style connectors and ruggedized assemblies, but with broader portfolio and global footprint.
• TransDigm: TransDigm is a roll-up acquirer of sole-source aerospace and defense component manufacturers, with multiple subsidiaries producing connectors, wiring, and interconnect products. Their subsidiaries (e.g., AmSafe, Whippany, Leach) overlap with DCX-CHOL's mission-critical single-source supplier model, though they serve broader aerospace systems beyond interconnect.
• ITT Cannon: ITT Cannon is a long-established manufacturer of circular and rectangular MIL-spec connectors used extensively on US military platforms including Bradley and Stryker. Comparable to DCX-CHOL in military connector heritage and QPL-listed product lines, but operates as part of ITT's larger diversified industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dcx-chol-enterprises-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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