What PEI Genesis does

PEI-Genesis is a privately held value-added distributor and assembler of custom-engineered interconnect solutions, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company aggregates more than 1.6 million connector, cable, accessory, circuit protection, sensor, and wire-management SKUs from over 100 manufacturers — including Amphenol, ITT Cannon, LEMO, Anderson Power Products, FilConn, Souriau, Sunbank by Eaton, Positronic, and Cinch Connectivity Solutions — and adds assembly, kitting, and engineering services on top of resale. Its core offering spans MIL-Spec circular connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-83723), board-to-board, RF, fiber optic, hermetic, explosion-proof, and power connectors, supported by the Engineered Solutions Group for custom configurations.

The business serves primarily aerospace and defense customers requiring MIL-Spec qualification, with additional verticals in industrial automation, medical devices, e-mobility and transportation, data centers and communications, and energy and power. GTM is sales-led via regional offices and field engineering staff, augmented by an e-commerce platform with real-time pricing, stock visibility, and a BOM upload tool for self-service quoting. Certifications include AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR/EAR export compliance, which are prerequisites for defense and aerospace qualification.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with unit-level pricing ranging from under $1 for commodity accessories to over $2,000 for specialized assemblies, plus quote-based pricing for custom work. The company operates globally with facilities across North America, Europe (reinforced by the 2023 acquisition of Czech Republic-based Bel Stewart s.r.o.), and Asia, and has pursued an active tuck-in M&A strategy — including the 2022 acquisition of Testco Inc. — to broaden product lines and geographic reach while remaining privately held and self-funded after 80 years of operation.

Name

PEI Genesis

Legal name

PEI Genesis Inc.

Website

https://peigenesis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PEI-Genesis is a privately held, Philadelphia-based value-added distributor and assembler of custom-engineered connectors and cable solutions, serving aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and e-mobility customers globally with over 1.6 million SKUs from 100-plus manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Connector Distribution and Assembly

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Interface ICs (USB/HDMI/SerDes/Level Shifters) (HDAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Electrical connectors distribution
• Custom cable assemblies
• MIL-SPEC interconnect solutions
• Value-added connector assembly
• Interconnect component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: PEI-Genesis generates revenue through the sale of interconnect components including connectors, accessories, circuit protection, sensors, and wire/cable management products. The company operates as a value-added distributor and assembler, offering both stocked standard products and custom-engineered solutions. Products are sold through e-commerce, direct sales, and sales representatives with pricing based on unit quantities and customer-specific arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PEI-Genesis is a value-added distributor and assembler of custom-engineered interconnect solutions, offering connectors, accessories, circuit protection, sensors, LED/optoelectronics, and wire/cable management products from manufacturers including Amphenol, ITT Cannon, LEMO, Anderson Power Products, Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Positronic, and others. The company serves aerospace & defense, industrial, medical, e-mobility, data center, and energy customers through direct sales and an e-commerce platform with over 1.6 million SKUs.

Product overview

PEI-Genesis is a global interconnect solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of connector products and related services. The core offering centers on one of the industry's largest selections of electrical connectors (audio, automotive, backplane, board-to-board, circular, D-Sub, fiber optic, filtered, I/O, junction, MIL-Spec, modular/Ethernet, power, RF, solar, subsea, and ZIF connectors) complemented by accessories (backshells, dust caps, hardware, tools), circuit protection (circuit breakers), sensors, LED/optoelectronics, and wire & cable management products. The company provides value-added services through its Engineered Solutions Group, custom packaging & kitting, and supply chain solutions. The portfolio features products from major manufacturers including Amphenol, ITT Cannon, Cinch Connectivity Solutions, LEMO, Anderson Power Products, FilConn, Souriau, Sunbank by Eaton, Positronic, E-T-A, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectors One of the industry's largest selections of electrical connectors (audio/video, automotive, backplane, board-to-board, circular, D-Sub, fiber optic, filtered, I/O, junction, MIL-Spec including MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-83723, modular/Ethernet, power, RF, solar/photovoltaic, subsea, and ZIF) from manufacturers including Amphenol, ITT Cannon, LEMO, Anderson Power Products, FilConn, Souriau, Sunbank by Eaton, Positronic, and Cinch Connectivity Solutions, serving aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications.
• Accessories Connector and cable accessories including backshells, strain relief and adapters, dust caps and protective caps, hardware, mounting accessories, sealing plugs, and tools supporting aerospace, industrial, military, and transportation applications (149,882 SKUs).
• Circuit Protection Electrical protection components including circuit breakers from E-T-A that safeguard systems from overcurrent, short circuits, overvoltage, and overheating for industrial, medical, transportation, and defense applications.
• LED / Optoelectronics Optoelectronic components including panel mount indicators for various industrial and electronic applications.
• Sensors Sensor products including circular connectors and controllers for various industrial applications.
• Wire & Cable Management Cable management solutions including adhesive tapes, cable entry systems, cable glands and cord grips, mounting accessories, cable support, conduits, conduit fittings, heat shrink tubing and boots, solder sleeves and shield tubing, spiral wraps, and wire labeling products.
• Engineered Solutions Group Custom engineering and design services for interconnect solutions, providing tailored products to meet specific application requirements for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical customers.
• Custom Packaging & Kitting Value-added packaging and kitting services that assemble multiple connector and accessory components into customer-specific kits to meet production and logistics requirements.
• Supply Chain Solutions Comprehensive supply chain management services supporting procurement, inventory, and logistics needs for enterprise and mid-market customers across aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical sectors.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bel Stewart s.r.o.coreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2023PEI-Genesis acquired Czech Republic-based Bel Stewart s.r.o., a manufacturer and supplier of passive systems for data and telecommunication interconnection technologies. The acquisition expands PEI-Genesis's product offerings and international support capabilities, with Bel Stewart's operations becoming part of PEI-Genesis's broader network.
• Testco Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 30 November 2022PEI-Genesis acquired Testco Inc., a California-based supplier specializing in passive, electromechanical, and interconnect components with 40 years of experience. Testco operates as a separate subsidiary supported by PEI-Genesis's resources and sales network, enhancing PEI-Genesis's product offerings and service capabilities in industrial and power electronics markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mouser Electronics: Broadline distributor with a strong connector and harsh-environment product offering. Competes with PEI-Genesis for new design-in opportunities and small-to-mid volume orders across aerospace, industrial, and medical customers.
• Future Electronics: Large privately-held broadline distributor with significant connector and electromechanical franchises. Comparable to PEI-Genesis as a privately-held distributor serving industrial, transportation, and aerospace customers globally.
• Avnet: Global broadline electronic component distributor with deep relationships in industrial, aerospace, and transportation. Comparable to PEI-Genesis on connector distribution, though Avnet operates across a much broader product portfolio.
• Arrow Electronics: Global broadline distributor serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Overlaps with PEI-Genesis on connector distribution and increasingly on value-added assembly services at enterprise scale.
• Newark / element14: Broadline electronic component distributor (part of Avnet) with a strong connector offering and global e-commerce platform. Overlaps with PEI-Genesis for mid-market and engineer-driven design-in demand.
• Digi-Key Electronics: One of the largest broadline electronic component distributors globally with deep catalog and e-commerce. Overlaps PEI-Genesis on connector SKUs but operates at much larger scale across all electronic components.

Direct peers

• TTI Inc. Specialty distributor (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway) with strong connector, passive, and electromechanical franchises. Comparable to PEI-Genesis in its connector depth, breadth of manufacturers, and focus on harsh-environment/industrial customers.
• Powell Electronics: Connector specialist distributor focused on MIL-SPEC and harsh-environment interconnect solutions for aerospace and defense. Closely mirrors PEI-Genesis's primary segment and value-added assembly/kitting model.
• Air Electro: Connector distributor specializing in MIL-SPEC circular, rectangular, and rack-and-panel connectors for aerospace and defense. Direct competitor to PEI-Genesis in the MIL-DTL harsh-environment connector niche.
• Heilind Electronics: One of the largest connector-focused distributors in North America, stocking Amphenol, Molex, TE, and other major brands. Directly comparable to PEI-Genesis as a connector-specialist value-added distributor serving industrial, aerospace, and defense customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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