Orbital Corporation

What Orbital Corporation does

Orbital Corporation is a privately held, family-owned US manufacturer of cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, headsets, handsets, microphones, and related communication equipment, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Zephyrhills, Florida. The company manufactures exclusively in the United States to military or commercial specifications, producing everything from single coaxial to multi-conductor cable assemblies in custom runs ranging from one to 10,000 units. Its primary customers are the US military (all branches), NAVSEA Warfare Centers Crane, US Defense Supply Center Richmond, DSCC, NATO, Naval Avionics Crane, Redstone Arsenal, and the US Space Program, with secondary commercial exposure to helicopter operators, police and fire emergency vehicles, and auto racing teams.

The company's product portfolio was materially expanded in March 2021 through the acquisition of Joyce Telectronics Corporation, which added a deep catalog of headset boom microphones (JTHM series), military microphones (M-85/U, M-6A/UR, M-87/AIC), earphone elements (H-143/AIC, HC series), handset holders, and military/commercial amplifiers (MX-1646A/AIC, AM series, DA series). Orbital's manufacturing operations rely on statistical process controls and statistical quality control techniques rather than AI or automation systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customer acquisition driven primarily by direct sales outreach, inbound website quote requests, and established relationships across the defense industrial base.

Orbital operates with a team of 1-10 employees, is led by President Josh Thakrar and Manager Bina Thakrar, and reports no institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company. The company ships products worldwide and emphasizes 100% domestic manufacturing as a procurement differentiator. Its go-to-market is sales-led, with a basic WordPress website serving as the digital touchpoint for inbound RFQs and direct phone/email engagement handling custom specification work.

Name

Orbital Corporation

Legal name

Orbital Corporation

Website

https://orbitalcorp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orbital Corporation is a family-owned US manufacturer (founded 1994, Zephyrhills, FL) of MIL-spec cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, headsets, handsets, and microphones serving the US military, NATO, and select commercial aviation, public safety, and motorsport customers via custom small-batch production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Communication Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL), Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link) (IMABAFAG)

Keywords

• Cable assemblies
• Wiring harness manufacturing
• Military communication equipment
• Custom cable manufacturing
• Headset manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Zephyrhills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Manufacturing - Cable Assemblies: Manufacturing and sale of cable assemblies ranging from single coaxial to multi-conductor cable assemblies. Products include headsets, handsets, microphones, and wiring harnesses built to military or commercial specifications.
2. Custom Communication Equipment: Custom communication solutions manufacturing special communication equipment in quantities from one to ten thousand units.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Orbital Corporation manufactures cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, headsets, handsets, and microphones built to military or commercial specifications. The company produces custom communication equipment in quantities ranging from one to ten thousand units, with products ranging from single coaxial to multi-conductor cable assemblies. Following its 2021 acquisition of Joyce Telectronics Corporation, the company also offers an extended line of military and commercial communication components including boom microphones, earphones, handset holders, and amplifiers.

Product overview

Orbital Corporation is a manufacturer of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses since 1994, operating as a single unified product line focused on communication equipment. The company offers five core product categories: Headsets, Handsets, Microphones, Cable Assemblies, and Wiring Harness—all manufactured to Military or Commercial Specifications. In 2021, Orbital Corporation expanded its portfolio by acquiring Joyce Telectronics Corporation, adding an extensive range of specialized communication products including headset boom microphones (JTHM series), military and commercial microphones (M-series), military and commercial earphones (H-143, HC series, EC series), handset holders, military and commercial amplifiers (MX, AM, DA series), and additional handset models. The product range spans from single coaxial to multi-conductor cable assemblies and connectors, serving military, commercial helicopter, airlines, police, fire emergency vehicles, US space program, and auto racing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Headsets Communication headsets designed for military and commercial specifications, including coaxial cable variants.
• Handsets Communication handsets built to manufacturers' specifications ensuring high reliability for military and commercial applications.
• Microphones Microphones used in aircraft, missile, space, and ship-to-shore technologies, available in military and commercial specifications.
• Cable Assemblies Coaxial cables of all types and cable diameters, ranging from single coaxial to multi-conductor cable assemblies, manufactured to military or commercial specifications.
• Wiring Harness Wiring harnesses used in aircraft, missile, space, and ship-to-shore technologies, and many other military and commercial applications.
• Headset Boom Microphones Military-type headset boom microphones including JTHM-57 series (HA-1, HA-2, 83, 320, 115, 275, 173, 76E, 85H, 85S), JTHM-030, JTHM-88-1, JTHM-87-328, JTHM-90-1, and JTH series (JTH-90-76, JTH-1774, JTH-109, JTH-76, JTH-133).
• Military Microphones Military-type microphones including M-85/U (Carbon), M-6A/UR, M-51/UR, M-3A/A (Boom Microphone Assembly Carbon), M-35/U, T-45 (Microphone Assembly Carbon), M-100/AIC, M-101/AIC, M-87/AIC (Dynamic), and JTMRD-457-1V for PRC-90 Survival Radio.
• Military Earphones Military-type earphone elements including H-143/AIC (Dynamic), HC-3 and HC-4 (Magnetic), and ANB-H-1.
• Commercial Earphones Commercial-type earphone elements including EC-1716-150, EC-1716-300, and EC-1716-1200.
• Handset Holders Handset holders including JTHH-74 and JTHH-500 (fits standard telephone).
• Military Amplifiers Military-type amplifiers including MX-1646A/AIC (Headset Adapter), AM4326B/A (Microphone Amplifier Oxygen Mask), and AM3597/A (Microphone Amplifier).
• Commercial Amplifiers Commercial-type amplifiers including DA-77, DA-77V (Microphone Amplifier with Adjustable Gain), and HA-2 (Headset Adapter - Lightweight).
• Joyce Telectronics Handsets Joyce Telectronics handsets including models JTH-319, JTH-500-305, JTH-500-85, JTH-500-76E, JTH-500-263, and JTH-500-401.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products delivered worldwide to military and commercial customers

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Joyce Telectronics CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Orbital Corporation acquired Joyce Telectronics Corporation, bringing their product lines including headset boom microphones, handsets, military microphones, earphone elements, handset holders, and amplifiers into Orbital's portfolio. This acquisition expanded Orbital's capabilities in military and commercial communication equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Radiall: Radiall designs and manufactures interconnect products including coaxial connectors and cable assemblies for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, comparable to Orbital's coaxial cable assembly business.
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: CarlisleIT designs and manufactures high-performance cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and interconnect solutions for commercial and military aerospace, closely matching Orbital's mil-spec product focus.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect produces ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, and electronic components for aerospace, defense, and space applications, serving the same high-reliability communication and avionics niches as Orbital.
• David Clark Company: David Clark manufactures military-spec aviation headsets, communication systems, and hearing protection, directly comparable to Orbital's headset and microphone product lines for defense aviation.
• HarcoSemco (TransDigm): HarcoSemco manufactures specialized aircraft wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and avionics components for military and commercial aviation, comparable to Orbital's defense avionics cable offerings.
• Glenair: Glenair manufactures military-grade cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and connectors for aerospace and defense applications, directly overlapping with Orbital's core product lines and customer base.

Emerging players

• Gentex Corporation: Gentex produces advanced communication headsets, hearing protection, and electronic modules for military aviation, offering a similar product profile to Orbital's mil-spec communications equipment portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a large incumbent supplier of connectors, cable assemblies, and sensors for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, with overlapping mil-spec product lines and broader scale.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime producing tactical communications, headsets, and avionics systems; while at much larger scale, its communications product portfolio overlaps with Orbital's headset, handset, and microphone offerings.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is a global incumbent manufacturer of interconnect, antenna, and sensor solutions including military and aerospace cable assemblies, serving as a much larger broad-portfolio competitor in Orbital's space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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