SPI Connects

What SPI Connects does

SPI Connects is a privately held manufacturer of military and industrial circular interconnect products, founded in 1984 and headquartered at 1170 South Patton Street, Xenia, Ohio (Cage Code 49016). The company builds QPL-certified connectors, backshells, protective covers, and cord grips for demanding defense and industrial applications, with a product portfolio spanning MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 (including QPL, commercial, stainless-steel, and proprietary 26482 HD high-density variants), D38999 Series III connectors with HDMI, USB Type A, NanoCAT-6 10-Gigabyte, Nano Push-Pull, RJ45 and RJ11 interfaces, AS85049 QPL Mil-Spec backshells in environmental, strain-relief, RFI/EMI shielding, and shrink-boot-adapter configurations, MIL-DTL-22992 Class L cord grips, and Mil-DTL protective covers across the 26482 and 38999 families including zinc-nickel-plated variants. RoHS-compliant finishes are available on commercial 5015 threaded and reverse-bayonet lines.

The company's go-to-market is a two-tier model: standard catalog sales and custom design-and-manufacture programs are funneled exclusively through a network of 12 authorized stocking distributors across North America, Australia, France, Israel, and Turkey, supplemented by a website-anchored Request-for-Quote intake. Primary customers are the U.S. Military and defense primes purchasing QPL-qualified components, with secondary customers in industrial, traffic-control, and oil-and-gas markets purchasing commercial-grade variants and ruggedized solutions for harsh environments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Revenue mechanics depend entirely on hardware sales of QPL and commercial connectors, backshells, covers, cord grips, and custom-designed units. The company is privately held with no parent company, institutional investors, or funding events disclosed, and its stated growth driver is speed-to-market, service quality, solution management, and customized stocking programs that position it as a trusted supply-chain partner rather than a commodity catalog vendor.

Name

SPI Connects

Legal name

SPI Connects

Website

https://spi-connects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SPI Connects is a privately held Ohio-based manufacturer founded in 1984 that produces QPL-certified military and industrial circular connectors, backshells, protective covers, and cord grips for the U.S. Military, defense contractors, and industrial markets through a global authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military & Industrial Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Military connectors
• Industrial connectors
• Circular connectors
• QPL certified connectors
• Backshells and accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Xenia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military Connector Sales: Sale of QPL-certified military connectors and backshells to U.S. Military and defense contractors. Products include MIL-DTL 26482 Series 1, D38999 Series III, AS85049 backshells, and Class L cord grips.
2. Commercial/Industrial Connector Sales: Sale of commercial versions of military connector families as well as industrial-specific products to Industrial, Traffic Control, and Oil & Gas markets.
3. Custom Connector Design & Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom connectors to meet unique interconnection requirements and specific product performance needs.
4. Global Distribution Network: Products distributed through authorized stocking distributors globally including North America, Australia, France, Israel, and Turkey.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SPI Connects is a manufacturer of military and commercial interconnect products, specializing in QPL-certified mil-spec connectors and accessories. The product portfolio includes MIL-DTL 26482 Series 1 connectors, D38999 Series III connectors, AS85049 backshells, MIL-DTL-22992 Class L cord grips, MIL-DTL protective covers, 26482 HD high-density connectors, custom-designed interconnect solutions, and commercial variants of these families for industrial, traffic control, and oil & gas applications.

Product overview

SPI Connects is a manufacturer of military and industrial connector products, founded in 1984. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnect solutions including MIL-DTL 26482 Series 1 connectors (military solder, commercial, and stainless steel variants), AS85049 backshells (QPL approved in multiple configurations including environmental, non-environmental, strain relief, RFI/EMI shielding, and shrink boot adapters), D38999 Series III connectors (commercial with HDMI, USB Type A, RJ45, and Coax/Power interfaces), AS50151 Commercial connectors (threaded and reverse bayonet coupling), data and video connectors (NanoCAT-6 10-Gigabyte, Nano Push-Pull, RJ11), MIL-DTL protective covers, MIL-DTL-22992 Class L cord grips, 26482 HD (High Density) connectors, and custom-designed interconnect solutions. The company serves the U.S. Military with QPL products and the Industrial, Traffic Control, and Oil & Gas markets. Products are designed for harsh environments with specifications including moisture resistance and temperature ranges from -67°F to +257°F (-55°C to +125°C).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MIL-DTL-26482 Series I Solder A compact bayonet coupling style connector family offering high density contact arrangements in a rugged light-weight circular aluminum shell, QPL approved for military applications.
• Commercial 26482 Series 1 Solder Commercial version of MIL-DTL-26482 Series 1 Solder connector family with compact bayonet coupling, moisture resistant, operating temperature range from -67°F to +257°F (-55°C to +125°C).
• 26482 Series I Stainless Steel Connectors Stainless steel version (303-Stainless Steel) of Commercial 26482 Series 1 connectors designed for the harshest environments and conditions.
• MIL-DTL Protective Covers Military Qualified Protective Covers including MS3180 and MS3181 for 26482 Series, MS27510 and MS27511 for 38999 Series II, and D38999/32 and D38999/33 for Series III.
• AS85049 Backshells QPL Approved family of AS85049 Mil-Spec backshells manufactured to AS85049 specifications, available in full range of plating types including RoHS compliant finishes, plus custom backshells.
• Straight, Environmental, Non-Environmental, Strain Relief, RFI/EMI Backshells AS85049/17, 18, /19 series backshells for MIL-DTL-38999 connectors with strain relief and RFI/EMI shielding capabilities.
• Straight, Non-Environmental, Self & Non-Self Locking Backshells AS85049/14, /27, /31 series backshells for MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, AS81703 Series 3, and MIL-DTL-83723 Series III connectors.
• Straight, Non-Environmental, Shield Termination (EMI/RFI) Backshells AS85049/20, /26, /33 series backshells with EMI/RFI shield termination for various military connector series.
• Straight, Non-Environmental, Strain Relief, Self & Non-Self Locking Backshells AS85049/38, /49, /52 series strain relief backshells for MIL-DTL-38999 and related connector families.
• Straight, Shrink Boot Adapter Backshells AS85049/60, /62, /69 series shrink boot adapter backshells for various military connector series.
• Straight, 45° & 90° Shield Band Termination (EMI/RFI) Backshells AS85049/82-90 series backshells with 45° and 90° angles, shield band termination, shrink sleeve accommodation, and self-locking features.
• D38999 Series III HDMI Connectors Commercial D38999 Series III connectors with HDMI interface for high-definition video and data transmission in harsh environments.
• D38999 Series III USB Type A Connectors Commercial D38999 Series III connectors with USB Type A interface for data connectivity in military and industrial applications.
• NanoCAT-6 10-Gigabyte Connector 10-Gigabyte speed Nano size data connector modeled on proven D38999 design for high-speed data transfer in harsh environments.
• Nano Push-Pull Connector Slim quick disconnect connector designed for land based applications where size and weight are concerns, small, lightweight and performs in challenging environments.
• Commercial D38999 Series III RJ45 Connectors D38999 Series III connectors with RJ45 Ethernet interface for reliable network connectivity in harsh environments.
• Commercial 26482 RJ11 Connectors Military and industrial data connectors made to mil specs for critical connector applications in harsh environments.
• D38999 Series III Commercial Commercial D38999 Series III circular connectors available for commercial applications with various configurations.
• Commercial D38999 Coax & Power Connectors D38999 Commercial connectors supporting 8 awg, coax and power applications.
• 5015 Commercial Threaded Connectors Full range of Commercial Mil-5015 threaded connectors with solder or crimp contacts, RoHS compliant, designed for harsh and rugged environments including rail, mass transit, industrial machinery, robotics, ground vehicles, and telecommunication systems.
• 5015 Commercial Reverse Bayonet Connectors Reverse Bayonet coupling version of Commercial Mil-5015 connectors with solder or crimp contacts, RoHS compliant for telecommunication, solar, wind, construction equipment, ground vehicles, machine tool, robotics, rail, and mass transit applications.
• 5015 Product Accessories Full line of Commercial Mil-5015 connector accessories including protective covers, 3057 cable clamps, grounded versions, and IP67 rated backshells for wet area applications, all RoHS compliant.
• Custom Design Connectors Custom designed interconnect solutions developed to meet unique interconnection requirements with specific product performance and manufacturing needs.
• MIL-DTL-22992 Class L Cord Grips MS90561 Class L Strain Relief Cord Grips for heavy duty MIL-DTL-22992 family of military connectors, made with split double and single weave from 304 stainless steel wire mesh, QPL qualified.
• 26482 HD Connectors High Density (HD) connector series allowing more than double the contacts per connector compared to standard 26482 series, wire range 22 awg to 30 awg, high vibration resistance, IP67 rated, for space-critical applications.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FDH ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects military and industrial connector products.
• Powell ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Swedesboro, NJ. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• Benchmark Connector CorpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Sunrise, FL. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• ElectroShield, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Yellow Springs, OH. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• Air Electro, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Chatsworth, CA. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• March ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Bohemia, NY. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• J&K ConnectorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Kent, WA. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• Cambridge TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor with locations in Australia (Victoria) and France (Labège). Provides regional inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products in EMEA and APAC regions.
• ELIMEC Electromechanical EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Rishon Le-Zion, Israel. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products.
• ELIMEC USA InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Jessup, MD, USA. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products in North America.
• Tukom Elektronik San.Tic.Ltd.SticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized stocking distributor headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Provides local inventory and sales support for SPI Connects products in Turkey and surrounding regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cinch Connectivity Solutions: Cinch produces Mil-C-5015, D38999, and other QPL circular connectors with mil-spec backshells and accessories, addressing many of the same defense and industrial customers as SPI Connects.
• PEI-Genesis: PEI-Genesis is a connector specialist that both manufactures and value-distributes mil-spec and industrial connectors with assembly and custom capabilities; it overlaps with SPI Connects in custom interconnect design and harsh-environment circular products.
• Glenair: Glenair is a closely-held, vertically integrated manufacturer of mil-spec circular connectors, backshells, and harsh-environment interconnects — the same product families and QPL-driven business model that SPI Connects operates in.
• Souriau (Eaton): Souriau, now part of Eaton, produces mil-spec circular connectors (D38999, 26482 derivatives) and harsh-environment industrial interconnects, directly overlapping SPI Connects' defense and industrial product lines.
• ITT Cannon: ITT Cannon manufactures MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-38999, and 5015-style circular connectors — a direct competitor on the same QPL connector families SPI Connects serves.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect supplies high-reliability mil-spec circular connectors, backshells, and cable assemblies for defense and aerospace, competing with SPI Connects on AS85049-style backshells and D38999 solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol: Amphenol is a large, publicly traded connector conglomerate with deep MIL-DTL and D38999 coverage across defense, aerospace, and industrial; it competes with SPI Connects on the same QPL connector specs but at far greater scale and breadth.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity supplies DEUTSCH and other mil-spec circular connector families, plus a vast industrial portfolio, making it a broad incumbent competing head-on with SPI Connects in defense, oil & gas, and industrial harsh-environment applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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