Connection Technologies

What Connection Technologies does

Connection Technologies Ltd is a New Zealand-based B2B distributor of specialised electrical connectors and related accessories, operating from Lower Hutt since 1999. The company serves as an authorised distributor for a portfolio of established connector and component brands including LEMO, Binder, Deutsch (TE Connectivity), Harting, Phoenix Contact, Phase 3, PMA, Schützinger, LPA, Electroswitch, DMC, Rennsteig, and Weicon. In addition to distribution, Connection Technologies provides custom cable and harness assembly, repair, and maintenance services, which moves the business up the value chain from a pure reseller into a value-added specialist.

The company targets OEMs, MRO providers, and industrial/infrastructure buyers across multiple verticals — industrial, aviation/aerospace, automotive, marine, rail, medical, and oil and gas. Named end-customers and channel partners include JWE Ltd, Hayes International, Beck Helicopters, Avtech Avionics, and Xact Tooling Services, indicating an aviation-heavy tilt alongside broader industrial accounts. Connection Technologies operates on a quote-based pricing model rather than publishing list prices, and advertises a 15–30 minute customer response window as a service differentiator.

The business model is value-added distribution: revenue is generated through product resale at distributor markups on the multi-brand portfolio, plus service revenue from custom assembly, repair, and maintenance. With 1–10 employees and 25 years of continuous operation, Connection Technologies is a small, niche, relationship-driven specialist rather than a scaled commodity distributor, and the company does not disclose financial, funding, leadership, or technology-stack details publicly.

Name

Connection Technologies

Legal name

Connection Technologies Ltd

Website

https://connectors.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connection Technologies is a New Zealand-based B2B distributor of specialised electrical connectors and accessories, serving OEMs, MRO providers, and industrial customers across aerospace, automotive, marine, rail, medical, and oil and gas sectors since 1999, with added custom cable/harness assembly and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Connectors (3678), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC), Industrial Plugs, Couplers & Shore Power Interfaces (high-current connectors, interlocks, shore power) (IMAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Electrical connectors
• Industrial connectors
• Cable assembly
• Mil-Spec connectors
• Connector distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lower Hutt

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrical Connector Product Sales: Distribution and resale of electrical connectors sourced from international manufacturers (Binder, Deutsch, Harting, LEMO, Phase 3 Power, Phoenix Contact, PMA, Schützinger, and others) to industrial customers in New Zealand.
2. Custom Cable Assembly, Repair and Maintenance: Custom assembly, repair and maintenance services for cables and harnesses, providing value-added service revenue alongside product distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Connection Technologies distributes and resells industrial and military-specification electrical connectors from global manufacturers (Binder, Deutsch, Harting, LEMO, Phase 3 Power, Phoenix Contact, PMA, Schützinger, LPA, Electroswitch, DMC, Rennsteig, Weicon) to New Zealand B2B customers. The company supplements product distribution with custom cable and harness assembly, repair, and maintenance services for OEMs, MRO providers, and industrial operators across aviation, marine, automotive, rail, defence, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Connection Technologies is a New Zealand-based distributor and supplier of electrical connectors and cable assembly services, operating for 25 years. The company offers a diverse portfolio of connector product lines and custom assembly services organized into three core areas: (1) connector product lines spanning major global brands including Binder (industrial circular connectors), Deutsch (heavy-duty connectors for defence/industrial), Harting (Han industrial connectors), LEMO (precision connectors), LPA (rail connectors), Phase 3 Powersafe (power connectors), Phoenix Contact (automation), PMA (cable protection), and Schützinger (test/measurement connectors); (2) Mil-Spec connector lines including MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 (solder), and MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2 (crimp rear-release) for military and defence applications; and (3) Electroswitch power switches and relays. Additionally, the company provides custom cable and harness assembly, repair, and maintenance services, and stocks connector tooling from DMC, Harting, Rennsteig, Schützinger, and Weicon. Products are sourced from manufacturers in Germany, Italy, America, and England, compliant with BS, HE, DIN, UL, CSA, and VG standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable & Harness Assembly Custom cable assembly, repair, and maintenance services for electrical connectors and wiring harnesses, serving OEMs, MRO operators, and industrial customers across all industries.
• Binder Connectors Comprehensive range of industrial circular connectors from Binder, including the 210, 440, 623, 678, 692, 693, 694, 696, 702, 711, 712, 719, 720, 770, 820, and HEC series, plus LED lamp connectors and M8/12/16 connectors.
• Deutsch Connectors Heavy-duty electrical connectors from Deutsch, including DRC, DT, DTHD, DTP, DTM, HD10, HD30, HDB, HDC, and HDP20 series, plus accessories, contacts, and custom kits.
• Electroswitch Industrial Power Switches and Relays Electroswitch standard instrument and control switches (Series 101 four-hole mount, Series 24, Series 24P with lighted nameplate) plus lock-out relays for industrial power switching applications.
• Harting Industrial Connectors Harting Han series industrial connectors including Han A, Han B, Han D/DD, Han E/EE/EEE/ES, Han Eco, Han Food & Beverage, Han K, Han Modular, Han Q, Han RJ45, plus accessories and contacts.
• LEMO Connectors LEMO precision connectors including the ORIGINALS, REDEL, OPTIMA, SUPREME, and SPECIALTIES ranges, used in industrial and medical applications.
• LPA Connector Systems for Rail Specialized rail industry connectors from LPA Group for railway connection solutions.
• Mil-Spec Connectors Military-specification connectors including MIL-DTL-5015 (Mil-C 5015) circular connectors with threaded aluminium alloy housings and solder cup terminations, MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 (solder) with bayonet locking, and MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2 (rear-release crimp) with bayonet locking, for industrial and defence applications.
• Phase 3 Power Connectors Phase 3 Powersafe power connectors including Line Drain, Line Source, Panel Drain, Panel Source, drain distribution boxes, accessories, and dust caps for high-power industrial applications.
• Phoenix Contact Products Phoenix Contact automation and transient protection (Trab Tech) products for industrial applications.
• PMA Cable Protection PMA brand cable protection solutions for industrial environments.
• Schützinger Test and Measurement Schützinger test and measurement connectors including alligator clips, banana plugs, on-board diagnostics (OBD) connectors, test probes, quick release terminals, and safety connectors.
• Connector Tools Crimping and assembly tools for connector installation and maintenance, sourced from Deutsch, DMC (Daniels Manufacturing Corporation), Harting, Rennsteig, Schützinger, and Weicon.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years supplying electrical connectors in New Zealand
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BindercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies is a distributor of Binder connector products in New Zealand, supplying the full Binder range including 210 series, 440 Series, 623 Series, 678 Series, 692 Series, 693 Series, 694 Series, 696 Series, 702 Series, 711 Series, 712 Series, 719 Series, 720 Series, 770 Series, 820 Series, HEC Series, LED lamp connectors, and M8/12/16 connectors.
• DeutschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Deutsch connector products in New Zealand, including DRC Series, DT Series, DTHD Series, DTP Series, DTM Series, HD10 Series, HD30 Series, HDB Series, HDC Series, HDP20 Series, Deutsch Contacts, and Deutsch Custom Kits.
• HartingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies is a distributor of Harting industrial connector products in New Zealand, covering the Han product range (Han A, Han B, Han D/DD, Han E/EE/EEE/ES, Han Eco, Han Food & Beverage, Han K, Han Modular, Han Q, Han RJ45), Han Accessories, and Han Contacts.
• LEMOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes LEMO connector products in New Zealand, covering the ORIGINALS Range, REDEL Range, OPTIMA Range, SUPREME Range, and SPECIALTIES Range.
• Phase 3 Power ConnectorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Phase 3 Powersafe connector products in New Zealand, including Line Drain, Line Source, Panel Drain, Panel Source, P3 Accessories, P3 Dust Caps, and Powersafe Drain Distribution Box.
• Phoenix ContactminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Phoenix Contact products in New Zealand, including transient protection (Trab Tech) and automation products.
• PMAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes PMA cable protection products in New Zealand.
• SchützingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Schützinger test and measurement products in New Zealand, including alligator clips, banana plugs, On Board Diagnostics (OBD), test probes, quick release terminals, and safety connectors.
• LPA GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes LPA connector systems for rail applications in New Zealand.
• ElectroswitchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Electroswitch industrial power switches and relays in New Zealand, including standard instrument and control switches (Series 101, Series 24, Series 24P) and lock-out relays.
• Daniels Manufacturing Corporation (DMC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes DMC tools (113 products) in New Zealand, used for connector assembly and crimping operations.
• RennsteigminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Rennsteig tools (19 products) in New Zealand for connector-related applications.
• WeiconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnection Technologies distributes Weicon tools (22 products) in New Zealand.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• LEMO: Swiss manufacturer of precision connectors (ORIGINALS, REDEL, OPTIMA, SUPREME, SPECIALTIES ranges) — one of the principal suppliers Connection Technologies distributes. Comparable as a connector industry incumbent but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Harting: German manufacturer of industrial connectors (Han series) and a key supplier that Connection Technologies distributes in NZ. Comparable as an industry incumbent in the connector category, but at the manufacturer rather than distribution layer.

Direct peers

• PEI-Genesis: Specialized connector distributor with deep Mil-Spec and industrial circular connector expertise, custom assembly services, and value-added kitting. Highly comparable business model to Connection Technologies' specialist connector distribution and custom cable assembly offering.
• Heilind Electronics: Specialist connector-focused distributor carrying major brands including Harting, LEMO, and Deutsch. Direct competitor in the connector-specialist distribution space, with comparable focus on technical consultation and broad inventory.
• Mouser Electronics: Global catalog distributor of electronic components and connectors, including many of the same brands (Harting, LEMO, Phoenix Contact) that Connection Technologies distributes. Direct competitor for any connector SKU available through catalog channels, though with global rather than NZ-only reach.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronic component distributor (part of Avnet) with significant connector catalog including Harting, Phoenix Contact, and LEMO products. Direct competitor for design-in and MRO connector procurement in New Zealand through its local sales operations.
• Newark Electronics: Global electronic component distributor (also Avnet-owned) with broad connector catalog. Competes with Connection Technologies on industrial and Mil-Spec connector SKUs across the New Zealand market.
• Powell Electronics: Connector specialist distributor serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with Mil-Spec and harsh-environment connector lines. Comparable in scope to Connection Technologies' aviation/Mil-Spec connector business, though operating at much larger scale in North America.
• Digi-Key Electronics: World's largest electronic component catalog distributor with broad connector coverage including Mil-Spec, industrial circular, and power connectors. Ships globally including to NZ; competes head-to-head with Connection Technologies on standard catalog SKUs across Binder, Deutsch, Harting, and Phoenix Contact lines.
• RS Components: Industrial product distributor operating in New Zealand (nz.rs-online.com) with broad connector coverage including Phoenix Contact, PMA, and Harting product lines. Competes with Connection Technologies on industrial, MRO, and OEM connector procurement in the NZ market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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