What Kemtron does

Kemtron Ltd. is a Braintree, United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding, environmental sealing, and gasket components for defense, aerospace, and adjacent industrial applications. The company operates as a subsidiary brand within the TE Connectivity group (NYSE: TEL), with a headcount of 11-50 employees. Its core technology centers on conductive elastomers (silicon and fluoro-silicon loaded with silver-plated aluminum, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated graphite, or pure nickel particles), knitted wire mesh gaskets, oriented wire-in-silicone structures (up to 140 square cm with EMP survivability), aluminum/steel honeycomb ventilation panels branded Attenuvent, standard military-spec connector gaskets, and jam nut seals. Additional product extensions include form-in-place gaskets, beryllium copper fingers, conductive adhesives and tape, conductive foam, and fabric-over-foam gaskets.

The company monetizes through B2B hardware sales of shielding components and assemblies, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is conducted entirely through TE Connectivity's global distribution infrastructure: enterprise field sales, an authorized distributor network, the TE.com website (including sample-request functionality), and the TE Store e-commerce platform. Customer segments span automotive connectivity, medical technology, aerospace, industrial machinery, energy solutions, and IoT connectivity — a deliberate vertical diversification under TE ownership that extends well beyond the firm's historical defense/aerospace core. Kemtron holds no independent revenue disclosure, no independent management team in the data, and no standalone funding history, operating as a brand-level product line within the parent group's broader connectivity and sensor solutions portfolio.

Name

Kemtron

Legal name

Kemtron Ltd.

Website

https://kemtron.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kemtron Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of EMI/RFI shielding, environmental sealing, and gasket components, serving automotive, medical, aerospace, industrial, energy, and IoT customers as a subsidiary brand of TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EMI/RFI Shielding Components

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Conductive/ESD & EMI-Shielding Compounds (IMANABAH)

Keywords

• EMI shielding products
• RFI shielding gaskets
• Environmental sealing components
• Conductive elastomer materials
• Electromagnetic interference protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMI Shielding Components Sales: B2B sale of RFI/EMI shields, environmental sealing products, and gasket components to enterprise customers in automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Kemtron manufactures and supplies electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding components, environmental sealing products, and specialized gaskets. Its product portfolio includes conductive elastomers, knitted wire mesh gaskets, oriented wire in silicone, EMI shielding ventilation panels (Attenuvent), military-spec connector gaskets, jam nut seals, conductive adhesives, conductive foam, and form-in-place gaskets, sold to enterprise customers in automotive, medical, aerospace, industrial, energy, and IoT sectors.

Product overview

Kemtron Ltd. is a key player in RFI/EMI shielding, environmental sealing, and gaskets, now part of TE Connectivity. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding solutions including conductive elastomers, knitted wire mesh gaskets, oriented wire in silicon, ventilation panels (Attenuvent), connector gaskets, and jam nut seals. These products are designed for use across automotive, medical technology, aerospace, industrial machinery, energy solutions, and IoT connectivity industries. The product line spans multiple shielding material types—each addressing specific shielding requirements for magnetic fields, electric fields, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection—while providing environmental sealing to protect sensitive electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conductive Elastomers EMI shielding gaskets made from silicone or fluoro-silicone containing highly conductive particles (silver-plated aluminum, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated graphite, pure nickel) that provide electromagnetic interference protection while maintaining environmental sealing.
• Knitted Wire Mesh Knitted wire mesh gaskets providing cost-effective EMI shielding with excellent magnetic and electric field shielding performance for high-volume applications.
• Oriented Wire in Silicone Solid and sponge silicone embedded with vertically oriented Monel or aluminum wires up to 140 square centimeters, offering superior shielding performance and EMP survivability with environmental sealing capability.
• EMI Shielding Ventilation Panels (Attenuvent) Aluminum or steel honeycomb vents mounted in frames providing EMI shielding while allowing ventilation, available in various thicknesses and aluminum frame styles to meet different shielding requirements.
• Connector Gaskets EMI gaskets designed to meet standard military specification connectors, available in various materials addressing EMI shielding, environmental sealing, galvanic compatibility, and fuel/oil resistance requirements.
• Jam Nut Seals EMI shielding seals made from cut-to-size vulcanized extruded sections, ensuring joint durability and maintaining seal integrity.
• Clip-on Knitted Wire Mesh Knitted wire mesh gaskets with clip-on mounting for easy installation and removal in EMI shielding applications.
• Conductive Adhesives Electrically conductive adhesives used for bonding EMI shielding components while maintaining electrical conductivity and mechanical integrity.
• Conductive Fabric Over Foam Gaskets EMI shielding gaskets combining conductive fabric wrapped around foam core, providing both shielding performance and cushioning properties.
• Conductive Foam Foam-based EMI shielding material with conductive properties for use in various electronic enclosure shielding applications.
• Form-in-Place Gaskets Precision EMI shielding gaskets dispensed directly onto electronic enclosures, offering custom sealing solutions for complex geometries.
• Beryllium Copper Fingers EMI shielding contacts made from beryllium copper alloy, providing durable spring-loaded shielding solutions for electronic enclosures and connectors.
• Conductive Adhesive Tape Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape with conductive properties for EMI shielding, grounding, and electromagnetic compatibility applications.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TE ConnectivitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKemtron Ltd. is now a member of the TE Connectivity group. The combination of TE and Kemtron enables more design technology and makes the impossible possible. TE's global reach combined with Kemtron's specialized expertise in RFI/EMI shields, environmental sealing, gaskets, and components provides enhanced solutions to customers worldwide.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified materials conglomerate with conductive tapes, absorber materials, and EMI shielding components that compete with Kemtron's conductive adhesive tape, conductive foam, and broader shielding lines for industrial and electronics customers.
• TDK: Major electronic components group producing EMI/RFI filters, ferrite beads, common-mode chokes, and varistors; competes with Kemtron in the broader EMI/EMC solution space, particularly for automotive and IoT applications, though focused on filters rather than gaskets.
• Würth Elektronik: Broad electronic components manufacturer offering EMC chokes, filters, ferrites, and complementary EMI shielding accessories; overlaps with Kemtron in the broader EMI/EMC solutions market but addresses a far wider product portfolio across automotive, industrial, and IoT.

Direct peers

• Schlegel Electronic Materials: Schlegel (a division of designers' group) supplies conductive fabric-over-foam gaskets, oriented wire, knitted mesh, and conductive elastomers used in electronic enclosures; highly comparable product/market overlap to Kemtron's shielding catalog.
• Tech-Etch: Precision manufacturer of EMI/RFI shielding products including beryllium copper finger stock, conductive elastomers, knitted mesh, and board-level shields; serves medical, military, and industrial customers comparable to Kemtron's target verticals.
• Laird Performance Materials: Laird (now part of DuPont) produces EMI shielding materials, conductive elastomers, knitted mesh, and absorber products for similar automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications as Kemtron, making it one of the most direct comparables in specialty shielding.
• Leader Tech: US-based EMI/RFI shielding components and thermal management manufacturer producing beryllium copper finger stock, conductive elastomers, board-level shields, and vent panels directly competing with Kemtron's gasket and Attenuvent product families.
• Holland Shielding Systems: European specialist manufacturer of EMI/RFI shielding gaskets, conductive elastomers, finger stock, and ventilation panels; competes head-to-head with Kemtron in knitted wire mesh, conductive elastomers, and beryllium copper finger stock across industrial and defense customers.
• API Technologies (now Crane Aerospace & Electronics): Defense and aerospace electronics supplier (formerly API Technologies/Spectrum Control) producing EMI filters, filtered connectors, and shielding components for military platforms — closely comparable to Kemtron's defense-oriented EMI shielding and Mil-Spec connector gasket lines.
• Parker Chomerics: Parker Hannifin's Chomerics division is the benchmark specialist in EMI/RFI shielding elastomers, oriented wire, conductive gaskets, and thermal interface materials, directly overlapping Kemtron's conductive elastomer, oriented wire, and form-in-place gasket product lines for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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