What LoDan Electronics does

LoDan Electronics, Inc. is a privately held, US-based custom manufacturer of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The company operates through a wholly-owned Mexican manufacturing subsidiary, LoDanMex S.A. de C.V., based in Puebla, and references Asia-based production capability, enabling customers to flex between US, nearshore, and low-cost-region sourcing. Its technology stack centers on MIL-Spec cable assembly, IPC/WHMA-A-620B and J-STD-001 workmanship, ultrasonic welding, automated wire crimping and termination, tinning, soldering, and flexible tubing assemblies, with manufacturing capabilities across 12+ verticals including Defense, Homeland Security, Medical, Telecom, Aerospace, Transportation, Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Marine, and Industrial Control.

The company makes money through three streams: (1) custom hardware sales (project-based manufacturing contracts for cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies), (2) contract engineering services (design review, documentation development, reverse engineering, prototype builds, and value engineering), and (3) value-added managed services (logistics management, vendor-managed inventory, Kanban, EDI integration, barcoding, and traceability). Pricing is quote-based with no public list rates, and the go-to-market is a direct enterprise field sales motion via a 'Request a Quote' system supported by dedicated account management. The company holds a dense certification portfolio — AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, UL, CSA, Cage Code 3R478, IPC/WHMA-A-620C, IPC J-STD-001, RoHS — that functions as a barrier to entry in regulated segments.

The customer base is a mix of government and enterprise logos including Boeing, the US Department of Defense, US Army, US Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, Motorola, Hewlett Packard, GE Medical, Siemens Medical, Cardinal Health, Coca-Cola, Anixter, Oshkosh Truck, Plexus, Sanmina, and Flextronics. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, revenue, headcount, M&A, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

LoDan Electronics

Legal name

LoDan Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://lodanelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LoDan Electronics, founded in 1967, is a privately held custom manufacturer of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies, serving Defense, Medical, Telecom, Transportation, and Industrial customers with manufacturing in the USA, Mexico, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cable Assemblies and Wire Harnesses

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

Keywords

• Custom cable assemblies
• Wire harness manufacturing
• Electromechanical assemblies
• MIL-Spec cable assemblies
• Contract engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Cable Assemblies: Design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom-engineered interconnect solutions including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with no minimum order quantities specified, serving Defense, Commercial, Industrial, and Military applications.
2. Contract Engineering Services: Engineering solutions support including design review, documentation development, prototype builds, and value engineering. Services include early stage design review, pre-production analysis, reverse engineering, and onsite engineering support.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional services including logistics management, custom packaging design, barcoding/traceability, EDI transactions, and vendor managed inventory programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LoDan Electronics designs, manufactures, and delivers cost-effective, custom-engineered cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies for Commercial, Industrial, and Military applications. Production is supported by contract engineering services (design review, documentation, prototyping, reverse engineering) and value-added services such as logistics management, vendor managed inventory, EDI transactions, and barcoding/traceability. The company operates a lean, flexible manufacturing footprint in the USA, Mexico, or Asia to cost-effectively produce highly-complex interconnect systems in low to medium volumes.

Product overview

LoDan Electronics is a custom interconnect solutions manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies. The company's core products include Custom Cable Assemblies, Wire Harnesses, and Electromechanical Assemblies, complemented by specialized variants such as Coax RF Cable Assemblies, Multi-Conductor Cable Assemblies, Mast Cable Assemblies, Sensor Cable Assemblies, Marine Engine Harnesses, Hydraulic Hose Assemblies, Discrete Wire Assemblies, Battery Cable Assemblies, Heliax Cable Assemblies, Heavy Duty Wire Harnesses, and LED Assemblies. The company also offers MIL-Spec Cable Assemblies for military applications. Supporting the product portfolio are Contract Engineering Services for design and prototyping, Logistics Management Services including Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory, and Program Management Services. The company operates manufacturing capabilities in the USA, Mexico, and Asia to serve Commercial, Industrial, and Military applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cable Assemblies Custom-engineered cable assemblies designed and manufactured for various commercial, industrial, and military applications, built around extensive knowledge of connectors and cables.
• Wire Harnesses Custom wire harness assemblies that transmit signals or information between machines and equipment across multiple industries including defense, medical, telecom, transportation, and industrial control.
• Electromechanical Assemblies Complex electromechanical assembly solutions combining electrical and mechanical components for specialized customer applications.
• Coax RF Cable Assemblies Coaxial and RF cable assemblies designed for communications and signal transmission applications, including telecom infrastructure.
• Multi-Conductor Cable Assemblies Cable assemblies with multiple conductors built for complex signal and power transmission requirements.
• Mast Cable Assemblies Ruggedized cable assemblies with stainless steel spring protection, designed for harsh environments and repeated flexing in military communications and outdoor installations.
• Sensor Cable Assemblies Specialized cable assemblies engineered for sensor connections across various industrial and commercial applications.
• Marine Engine Harnesses Engine harnesses specifically designed for marine applications and built to withstand saltwater, moisture, and corrosion.
• Hydraulic Hose Assemblies Custom hydraulic hose assemblies for industrial applications requiring fluid power transmission.
• Discrete Wire Assemblies Individual discrete wire assemblies for specialized electrical connections and applications.
• Battery Cable Assemblies Cable assemblies designed for battery connections across various industrial and commercial applications.
• Heliax Cable Assemblies Helically-wrapped cable assemblies built for communications and broadcasting applications.
• Nycoil Mast Cable Assemblies Specialized mast cable assemblies using Nycoil technology for enhanced flexibility and durability.
• Heavy Duty Wire Harnesses Reinforced wire harnesses designed for heavy-duty industrial and commercial applications.
• LED Assemblies Custom LED assemblies built for lighting applications across various industries.
• MIL-Spec Cable Assemblies Military specification cable assemblies manufactured to strict military standards for defense and military applications requiring rugged reliability and performance.
• Contract Engineering Services Engineering support services including design review, documentation development, reverse engineering, prototype builds, and cost reduction development for cable and harness assemblies.
• Logistics Management Services Comprehensive logistics services including Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory Program, EDI transactions, and barcoding/traceability for efficient supply chain integration.
• Program Management Services Dedicated program management including new product introduction (NPI) support, DFx support, and sustaining engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established 1967 - over 55 years of industry experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: Global EMS and contract manufacturer with cable assembly and harness capabilities across multiple end-markets including telecom, medical, and defense. Comparable to LoDan in product overlap but operates at materially larger scale and geographic reach.
• Sanmina: Large global EMS provider with cable assembly and wire harness capabilities among its broader service offerings. Comparable to LoDan in serving telecom, medical, and industrial customers, though at significantly greater scale.
• Creation Technologies: Mid-sized EMS provider with cable assembly and harness manufacturing capabilities serving aerospace/defense, medical, industrial, and telecom customers. Comparable to LoDan in regulatory certifications and vertical focus.
• Kimball Electronics: Contract electronics manufacturing services provider producing assemblies including cable and wire harness products for medical, industrial, and aerospace markets. Comparable to LoDan in end-market focus on regulated industries.
• Plexus Corp: Mid-tier global EMS provider serving healthcare/life sciences, industrial, and aerospace/defense markets with cable assembly and complex electromechanical capabilities. Comparable to LoDan in vertical mix and product complexity, though at greater scale.
• Flex Ltd (Flextronics): Global EMS giant offering cable assemblies and wire harnesses as part of a broader integrated manufacturing portfolio. Comparable to LoDan as both a competitor in interconnect manufacturing and an existing customer in the data set.

Direct peers

• National Wire & Cable: Custom cable and wire harness manufacturer serving industrial, military, and commercial applications. Comparable to LoDan in producing MIL-Spec and commercial-grade cable assemblies on a custom basis.
• Coast to Coast Cable: Specialty manufacturer of custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses serving industrial, military, and commercial markets. Closely matches LoDan's profile as a smaller, custom-focused interconnect manufacturer with MIL-Spec capabilities.
• C&M Corporation: Manufacturer of custom cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies for telecom, data, power, and industrial customers. Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer overlap with LoDan.
• Epec Engineered Technologies: Epec is a custom contract manufacturer specializing in custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and PCB assemblies, with similar focus on low-volume, high-mix production. Directly comparable to LoDan's core offering of custom interconnect solutions for industrial, medical, and defense customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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