Central Components Manufacturing

What Central Components Manufacturing does

Central Components Manufacturing (CCM) is a privately held electronic component manufacturer and supplier established in 1995 and headquartered in Middlesex, New Jersey. The company sells a catalog of interconnect, cable-assembly, and power-supply products targeted at OEM and aftermarket buyers in aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics — its named reference customers include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, GE, Amphenol, and Molex. The technical product surface spans USB (including 3.1 Type-C), modular jacks (RJ12/LEGO NXT), D-Sub, RF connectors, IP-rated waterproof circular connectors (SP-17 series), custom cable assemblies, and AC/DC power supplies, with cross-reference / alternative-supply positions on legacy lines such as the JAE IL-Z E1500. Stated quality and industry certifications — ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS 16949 (automotive), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 13485 (medical devices) — are positioned as gating credentials for tier-1 approved-vendor lists.

The business model is a traditional catalog / distribution operation with a quote-based pricing engine: there is no published SKU price list, no transactional e-commerce checkout, and revenue mechanics depend on inbound RFQs and direct sales. Distribution reach is augmented by Chip 1 Exchange, an electronic-components marketplace oriented to hard-to-find, obsolete, and excess inventory. CCM markets itself as a cost-effective alternative to higher-priced brand-name equivalents — explicitly a price-led posture in commodity-form-factor interconnect SKUs — and claims global shipping capability. No funding events, revenue figures, leadership bios beyond ownership, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; external visibility into the firm beyond its product catalog and certification claims is limited.

Name

Central Components Manufacturing

Legal name

Central Components Manufacturing

Website

https://centralcm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Central Components Manufacturing is a Middlesex, New Jersey-based electronic component manufacturer (founded 1995) supplying cable assemblies, connectors (USB, D-Sub, RF, waterproof circular, modular jacks), and power supplies to OEMs in aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics via quote-based direct sales and the Chip 1 Exchange distribution channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components / Interconnect Products

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC), RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD), Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL), Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

Keywords

• Electronic components
• Cable assemblies
• Interconnect products
• Custom connectors
• Waterproof connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlesex

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Component Sales: Sale of standard and custom interconnect components including connectors, cable assemblies, power supplies, and adapters. Both off-the-shelf and custom manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Central Components Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures custom cable assemblies and interconnect products, including IP67-rated waterproof connectors. The company supplies engineered-to-order interconnects and cable assemblies to major aerospace, defense, electronics, and telecommunications OEMs such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Amphenol, Molex, and GE.

Product overview

Central Components Manufacturing is a vertically integrated manufacturer of quality interconnect products serving the electronic and telecommunications industries. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) connectors including USB Type C, waterproof/IP67-rated connectors (M12, circular SP-series, D-Sub), RF connectors (BNC, SMA, SHV), modular jacks (RJ45/RJ12 with magnetics), and specialized connectors for SATA, SCSI, Firewire, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and fiber optics; (2) custom cable assemblies covering ribbon cables, wire harnesses, molded assemblies, and fiber optic pigtails; and (3) power supplies, adapters, and chargers with customizable configurations. Supporting products include terminal blocks, switches (toggle, vandal-resistant, keylock), and passive components. The company emphasizes rapid prototyping and custom solutions alongside standard off-the-shelf products, with capabilities spanning both standard product lines and bespoke manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cable Assemblies

Quantifiable outcome

• No lead time alternatives to connector manufacturers

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Chip 1 ExchangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 December 2015Chip 1 Exchange is a distributor partner for Central Components Manufacturing. The company welcomed Chip 1 Exchange as its newest distributor in December 2015.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Amphenol: One of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems. Directly competes with CCM across connectors and cable assemblies, and is also a listed customer of CCM, illustrating the competitive overlap.
• Samtec: Specializes in high-speed board-to-board interconnects, cable assemblies, and modular interconnects. Comparable to CCM in the cable assembly and connectors space, with a similar specialty-customer focus.
• L-com (Infinite Electronics): Specialty manufacturer and distributor of connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products for networking, telephony, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the cable assembly and connector space.
• Molex (Koch Industries): Major global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions including connectors, cable assemblies, and antennas. Direct competitor in the same product categories, and also a named CCM customer.
• Hirose Electric: Japanese manufacturer of connectors and cable assemblies for telecommunications, automotive, and industrial markets. Directly competes in board-to-board, wire-to-board, and specialty connector categories similar to CCM's portfolio.
• JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics): Manufacturer of connectors, cable assemblies, and board-to-board interconnects. Directly comparable as a connector specialist; CCM specifically cross-references discontinued JAE parts, evidencing direct product overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: Designs and manufactures specialty wire and cable, connectors, and integrated interconnect systems primarily for aerospace and defense. Comparable to CCM's aerospace customer base (Boeing, Northrop Grumman) and ruggedized connector offerings.
• TE Connectivity: Large, diversified manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions serving automotive, aerospace, industrial, and communications markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping product lines across connectors, cable assemblies, and ruggedized interconnects.
• 3M Interconnect Solutions: Diversified manufacturer whose interconnect solutions division produces cable assemblies, connectors, and headers. Broader incumbent product portfolio but with direct overlap in cable assembly and connector markets.

Emerging players

• CUI Devices: Manufacturer of electronic components including connectors, audio jacks, DC power jacks, and cable assemblies. Comparable in custom and standard interconnect offerings across CCM's product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/centralcm
• Facebookfacebook.com/centralcomponents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-components-manufacturing

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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