C.W. Swift

What C.W. Swift does

C.W. Swift & Associates, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned distributor of RF and microwave electronic components founded in 1958 by Chuck Swift and currently led by his two sons. The company is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with 11-50 employees, and distributes coaxial connectors and adapters, coaxial cable and cable assemblies, and passive microwave components such as DC blocks, directional couplers, fixed attenuators, power dividers, and surge/lightning protectors.

The product line is sourced from approximately ten manufacturer partners, including Huber+Suhner, SGMC Microwave, Midwest Microwave, SV Microwave, RF Industries, Connectronics, Dynawave, E Z Form Cable, Microwave Components, and XMA, with roughly 880+ SKUs maintained in stocked inventory. The company holds ISO 9001 and AS9120-2016 quality management certifications that qualify it to supply aerospace and defense customers, and serves four primary verticals: aerospace and defense, telecommunications, satellite communications, and adjacent commercial RF users.

The business model is B2B hardware distribution on a quote-based pricing structure. Customers request quotes via toll-free phone (800-642-7692), email ([email protected]), or an online RFQ form, and the company ships from its California warehouse to U.S. customers. Marketing is primarily direct and referral-driven, supplemented by a Thomasnet verified supplier listing and a dedicated product catalog site. The company is self-funded, has no disclosed investors, no M&A activity, and no subsidiaries, consistent with a stable, owner-operated specialty distribution business.

Name

C.W. Swift

Legal name

C.W. Swift & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://cwswift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C.W. Swift & Associates is a family-owned RF and microwave component distributor founded in 1958, supplying coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, and passive microwave components from approximately ten manufacturers to aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and satellite customers in the United States on a quote-based basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF and Microwave Component Distribution

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG), EMI/RFI Suppression Components (Ferrite Beads/Cores/Filters) (HDAHANAE)

Keywords

• RF component distribution
• Coaxial connectors
• Microwave components
• Cable assemblies
• Electronic component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution of RF and microwave electronic components including coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, and specialized microwave components. The company maintains in-stock inventory and sources hard-to-find items from multiple manufacturer partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C.W. Swift & Associates, Inc. distributes quality RF and Microwave Electronics, including coaxial connectors and adapters, cable assemblies, and passive microwave components such as DC blocks, delay lines, directional couplers, fixed attenuators, power dividers, and surge/lightning protectors. The company sources from multiple manufacturer partners (e.g., Huber+Suhner, SGMC Microwave, Midwest Microwave, SV Microwave, RF Industries) and maintains in-stock inventory plus access to hard-to-find items. Operations are ISO 9001 and AS9120-2016 certified, serving aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and satellite customers.

Product overview

C.W. Swift & Associates is a distributor specializing in RF and Microwave Electronics, offering three core product categories: Connectors and Adapters, Cable and Cable Assemblies, and RF and Microwave Components. The company distributes products from manufacturers including Huber+Suhner, SGMC Microwave, Midwest Microwave, SV Microwave, RF Industries, and others. Their product portfolio covers coaxial connectors (SMA, BNC, N, TNC, MCX, MMCX, SMB, SMC, QMA, QN, PC3.5, PC7, SK), adapters between connector series, various cable types (flexible, semi-rigid, hand-formable, corrugated), and passive microwave components (attenuators, couplers, dividers, DC blocks, terminations). The company operates an ISO 9001 and AS9120 certified distribution operation serving aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and satellite industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectors and Adapters Coaxial connectors and adapters designed to minimize RF signal losses and reflections in coaxial cables. Includes various connector types (SMA, BNC, N, TNC, MCX, MMCX, SMB, SMC, QMA, QN, PC3.5, PC7, SK) and adapters between connector series for different frequency ranges and applications. Distributed to enterprise customers in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and satellite industries.
• Cable and Cable Assemblies High-quality coaxial cables and pre-assembled cable assemblies available in various types and lengths, including flexible, hand-formable, semi-rigid, phase stable, field mountable, and corrugated low-loss cables, as well as test and multicoax assemblies. Distributed to enterprise customers requiring reliable RF cabling.
• RF and Microwave Components Comprehensive selection of passive RF and microwave components including DC blocks, delay lines, directional couplers, fixed attenuators, power dividers, surge/lightning protectors, and terminations. Sourced from manufacturer partners such as Midwest Microwave, XMA (Omni Spectra), SGMC Microwave, and others, backed by technical expertise to support customer selection.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Huber+SuhnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes Huber+Suhner coaxial connectors, adapters, cable, lightning protectors, antennas, Sucoflex cable assemblies, and fiber optic connectors. Huber+Suhner products are listed as a primary stocked line.
• SGMC MicrowavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes SGMC Microwave high-frequency adapters (2.4mm, 2.9mm, 3.5mm) and connectors. Products include precision grade adapters and connectors ranging from 1.85mm to 65GHz.
• Midwest MicrowavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes Midwest Microwave products including couplers, power dividers, DC blocks, fixed or variable attenuators, phase shifters, connectors, and adapters.
• SV MicrowavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes SV Microwave coaxial connectors, adapters, attenuators, terminations, and resistance card materials. Listed as a stocked manufacturer.
• RF IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes RF Industries RF coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, and tooling.
• ConnectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes Connectronics coaxial connectors as part of their product portfolio.
• DynawaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes Dynawave coaxial connectors and interconnects.
• E Z Form CableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes E Z Form Cable semi-rigid and flexible coaxial cable and cable assemblies.
• Microwave ComponentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes Microwave Components air coil inductors for microelectronics.
• XMA (Powered by Omni Spectra)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.W. Swift distributes XMA attenuators, DC blocks, directional couplers, power dividers, dust caps and shorts, and terminations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Huber+Suhner: Manufacturer of RF coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, antennas, and lightning protectors — a core supplier to C.W. Swift that also runs its own direct distribution channel, making it simultaneously partner and competitor.

Direct peers

• Pasternack: Specialized distributor of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components, coaxial cable assemblies, antennas, and test equipment — the closest direct competitor to C.W. Swift in product mix, customer base, and sales motion.
• Fairview Microwave: RF and microwave components, coaxial cable assemblies, and interconnect distributor serving aerospace/defense and commercial wireless — directly comparable SKU breadth, customer verticals, and sales-led model.

Emerging players

• Mini-Circuits: Major RF/Microwave component manufacturer with growing direct and catalog sales channels — competes with C.W. Swift's portfolio in attenuators, couplers, dividers, and filters, and represents a manufacturer-direct threat.

Broad incumbents

• Heilind Electronics: Specialty interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor distributor — overlaps with C.W. Swift's connector and adapter focus, including defense/aerospace distribution credentials.
• Richardson Electronics: Specialty distributor of engineered solutions including RF/microwave components, power conversion, and electron devices — comparable niche-positioning in defense and communications verticals.
• Infinite Electronics: Parent company of Pasternack and Fairview Microwave and operator of multiple RF/wired connectivity distributors — the consolidator against which C.W. Swift's independent specialist model competes.
• Arrow Electronics: Global electronics distributor with a dedicated aerospace/defense business and broad RF/Microwave supplier partnerships — operates in overlapping end markets with C.W. Swift.
• Mouser Electronics: Authorized electronic component distributor with broad RF/connector coverage and a strong engineer/buyer self-service platform — overlapping product categories with C.W. Swift's catalog.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronic component distributor with a massive catalog including extensive RF/Microwave lines and same-day shipping — competes on breadth and instant-order convenience rather than niche specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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