Whitmor/Wirenetics
Whitmor/Wirenetics is an aerospace wire and cable brand under FDH Aero, manufacturing and distributing mil-spec composite wire, cable, and tubing for military, defense, commercial aerospace, and space customers since 1959.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersValencia, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Whitmor/Wirenetics does
Whitmor/Wirenetics is a value-added manufacturer and distributor of mil-spec composite aerospace wire, cable, and tubing products serving military, defense, commercial aerospace, and space industry customers. Founded in 1959 and operating for over 65 years, the brand is part of FDH Aero and operates through FDH Electronics as the distribution entity based in Oklahoma City. The product portfolio spans Mil-Spec coaxial and data cables, military and aerospace wire and cable, OEM-spec wire and cable, Space Wire for satellite and spacecraft applications, commercial aircraft wire rope and cable, round enameled magnet wire, and custom mil-spec aerospace cable. Beyond wire and cable, FDH Electronics extends the offering into interconnect products (MIL-STD-1553, mil-spec connectors, circular, hermetic, D-Subminiature, Micro-D, rectangular, RF/microwave, W.L. Gore cable assemblies, backshells, contacts, audio, ground power, and high-speed/fiber optic), harness management (heatshrink, tubing, terminal blocks, tools), and electromechanical components (relays, switches/sensors, contactors, circuit breakers, lamps, fuses, knobs/jacks/plugs).
Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales under an enterprise field-sales motion targeting defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers. Pricing is account-based via the FDH Electronics online store, with special pricing unlocked upon business account creation and quote-based pricing for custom and mil-spec products. Headcount is between 51 and 100 employees, consistent with a niche aerospace component supplier operating inside a larger strategic parent's portfolio.
Whitmor/Wirenetics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Whitmor/Wirenetics
- Legal name
- FDH Electronics
- Website
- https://wireandcable.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Whitmor/Wirenetics is an aerospace wire and cable brand under FDH Aero, manufacturing and distributing mil-spec composite wire, cable, and tubing for military, defense, commercial aerospace, and space customers since 1959.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Whitmor/Wirenetics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerospace Wire & Cable
- NAICS
- Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Coaxial, RF & Specialty Signal Cable (IMADAMAE)
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Where Whitmor/Wirenetics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valencia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Whitmor/Wirenetics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aerospace Wire & Cable Products: Sale of high-performance aircraft wire, cable, and tubing products to military, aerospace, and space industry customers. B2B product sales model with account-based pricing through online store.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Account-based pricing for registered business customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
Whitmor/Wirenetics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Whitmor/Wirenetics manufactures and distributes high-performance composite aerospace wire, cable, and tubing products built to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for the military, aerospace, and space industries. The product portfolio includes Mil-Spec coaxial and data cables, OEM-spec wire and cable, Space Wire, commercial aircraft wire rope and cable, round enameled magnet wire, and custom-designed aerospace cable solutions. Complementary offerings include interconnect products, harness management solutions, and electromechanical components distributed through the FDH Electronics online store and direct catalog channels.
Product overview
Whitmor/Wirenetics is a leading high-performance aircraft wire, cable, and tubing brand from FDH Aero, serving the military, aerospace, and space industries for over 65 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wire and cable products including Mil-Spec Coaxial Cables & Data Cables, Military & Aerospace Wire & Cable, OEM Wire & Cable, Space Wire, Commercial Aircraft Wire Rope & Cable, Magnet Wire, and Custom Aerospace Cable & Wire. Additionally, FDH Electronics provides complementary interconnect products (connectors, contacts, backshells, RF/microwave, fiber optic), harness management solutions (heatshrink, tubing, terminal blocks, tools), and electromechanical components (relays, switches, contactors, circuit breakers) as part of its integrated product ecosystem for the defense and aerospace sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mil-Spec Coaxial Cables & Data Cables High-performance coaxial cables and data cables meeting military and aerospace specifications for reliable signal transmission in demanding environments.
- Military & Aerospace Wire & Cable Wire and cable products designed for military and aerospace applications, meeting stringent mil-spec requirements for durability and performance.
- OEM Wire & Cable Original equipment manufacturer wire and cable solutions for military and aerospace customers, supporting specific OEM specifications.
- Whitmor Wirenetics Space Wire Specialized wire products designed for space applications, providing reliable performance in extreme environmental conditions.
- Commercial Aircraft Wire Rope & Cable Wire rope and cable products for commercial aircraft applications, meeting industry standards for aviation use.
- Round Enameled Magnet Wire Round enameled magnet wire for electrical applications in military, aerospace, and space industries.
- Mil-Spec Custom Aerospace Cable & Wire Custom-designed aerospace cable and wire solutions meeting specific mil-spec requirements for specialized applications.
- Interconnect Products Comprehensive range of interconnect products including MIL-STD-1553, mil-spec connectors, circular connectors, hermetic connectors, D-Subminiature connectors, Micro-D connectors, rectangular connectors, RF/microwave connectors, cable assemblies, backshells, contacts, audio connectors, ground power connectors, and high-speed/fiber optic solutions.
- Harness Management Products Products for wire harness management including heatshrink shapes, tubing products, terminal blocks, jumpers, and tools.
- Electromechanical Products Electromechanical components including relays, switches/sensors, contactors, circuit breakers, lamps, fuses, and knobs/jacks/plugs.
Companies that use Whitmor/Wirenetics
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Whitmor/Wirenetics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Whitmor/Wirenetics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Whitmor/Wirenetics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Belden: A diversified wire and cable manufacturer with aerospace, defense, and industrial product lines. Comparable on mil-spec and specialty cable categories, though Belden's portfolio is far broader across enterprise networking, broadcast, and industrial automation.
- Amphenol: A large interconnect, antenna, and sensor manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and communications markets. Comparable through its mil-spec connector, RF/microwave, and cable assembly product lines, though it operates at vastly greater scale and breadth than Whitmor/Wirenetics.
- Prysmian Group: One of the world's largest wire and cable manufacturers with aerospace and defense specialty cable offerings. Comparable on aerospace wire and cable manufacturing but operates at much greater scale and across energy, telecom, and infrastructure verticals.
- Nexans: A global wire and cable manufacturer with aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding specialty cable lines. Comparable on aerospace-grade wire and cable manufacturing, though it serves a much broader range of end markets including utilities and submarine cables.
- TE Connectivity: A global incumbent in connectors, sensors, and wire/cable assemblies for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Whitmor/Wirenetics on mil-spec connectors, RF/microwave, and aerospace cable assemblies but offers a much broader portfolio across multiple end markets.
Direct peers
- WireMasters: A value-added distributor and assembler of mil-spec wire, cable, and interconnect products for aerospace and defense customers. Closely comparable as a mil-spec aerospace wire and cable distributor competing for the same defense prime and OEM accounts.
- Glenair: A specialty manufacturer of military-spec connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect accessories for aerospace and defense. Comparable through its mil-spec connector, backshell, and cable assembly products that overlap with Whitmor/Wirenetics' interconnect portfolio.
- Harbour Industries: A specialty manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Closely comparable as a focused mil-spec and high-temperature aerospace wire and cable producer competing in similar defense OEM programs.
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: A leading manufacturer of aerospace wire, cable, and interconnect products serving military, commercial aviation, and space markets. Directly comparable as a mil-spec aerospace wire and cable specialist competing for the same defense and aerospace OEM programs.
- W. L. Gore & Associates: Manufacturer of high-performance Gore cable assemblies and wire products used in aerospace and defense (notably referenced on Whitmor/Wirenetics' own catalog as 'W.L. Gore Cable Assemblies'). Directly comparable as a mil/aero specialty cable supplier targeting the same defense and aerospace customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Whitmor/Wirenetics funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Whitmor/Wirenetics
What does Whitmor/Wirenetics do?
Whitmor/Wirenetics manufactures and distributes high-performance composite aerospace wire, cable, and tubing products built to military specifications (Mil-Spec) for the military, aerospace, and space industries. The product portfolio includes Mil-Spec coaxial and data cables, OEM-spec wire and cable, Space Wire, commercial aircraft wire rope and cable, round enameled magnet wire, and custom-designed aerospace cable solutions. Complementary offerings include interconnect products, harness management solutions, and electromechanical components distributed through the FDH Electronics online store and direct catalog channels.
Is Whitmor/Wirenetics a public or private company?
Whitmor/Wirenetics is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Whitmor/Wirenetics founded?
Whitmor/Wirenetics was founded in 1959. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Whitmor/Wirenetics based?
Whitmor/Wirenetics is headquartered in Valencia, United States, in the North America region.
How does Whitmor/Wirenetics make money?
One revenue line is on record: aerospace Wire & Cable Products.
Who are Whitmor/Wirenetics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Belden, Amphenol, Prysmian Group, Nexans and TE Connectivity. Direct peers are WireMasters, Glenair, Harbour Industries, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies and W. L. Gore & Associates.
Does Whitmor/Wirenetics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Whitmor/Wirenetics.
What industry is Whitmor/Wirenetics in?
Whitmor/Wirenetics's product category is Aerospace Wire & Cable. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAMAC, Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable, with a secondary code of IMADAMAE, Coaxial, RF & Specialty Signal Cable. Its NAICS code is 33592 and its SIC code is 3679.