MPE-Garry GmbH - Steckverbinder

What MPE-Garry GmbH - Steckverbinder does

MPE-Garry GmbH, now trading as binder mpe GmbH, is a German manufacturer of electromechanical connector systems headquartered in Füssen, Germany, founded in 1979 and operating as a subsidiary of the binder Group (Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG). The company's product portfolio spans five core connector categories: board-to-board and wire-to-board connectors (pin headers, socket connectors, terminal blocks, jumpers, contacts), device-to-board solutions (IC sockets, PGA/PLCC sockets, pin adapters, battery contacts), IO connectors (DSUB, USB including USB4, DIN 41622, Micro T, Modular Jack), FFC/FPC connectors and flat cables, and IEC 60320 power inlets/outlets with EMI/RFI line filters. The company also offers in-house custom manufacturing services — including customer-specific connector systems, precision stamped and formed parts, and wire harnesses/cable assemblies — supported by dedicated toolmaking and construction capabilities, with a digital cross-reference search tool for part number compatibility.

The business model is predominantly hardware sales of standard catalog connectors complemented by project-based custom connector and cable assembly work. Revenue is generated through an extensive distributor network both in Germany (Avnet Abacus, Börsig, RUTRONIK, Schukat, GUDECO, among others) and internationally (binder Group subsidiaries, RUTRONIK's pan-European footprint, regional distributors like Bejoken in Sweden, ELSAP in Italy, Intronics in the Netherlands, Q-FLEX in Finland, EASTtec in the Czech Republic), supplemented by direct sales from a technical sales team. The company targets four primary verticals: industrial electronics, medical technology, communications, and consumer electronics, with automotive mentioned as a growth segment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the model is quote-based with a formalized distributor program (Projektschutz Distribution) requiring a minimum EUR 10,000/year project value.

In 2025 the company was rebranded from MPE-Garry GmbH to binder mpe GmbH as part of a broader effort to align the corporate identity with the binder Group. Concurrent strategic actions included a transition toward second-generation family leadership (Ron Binder joining October 2025), implementation of Salesforce CRM (November 2025), an upgrade of the technical center into a technology hub, and the maturation of the Hungarian production facility into a full-fledged manufacturing site within the binder Group. The company employs 100+ people and is privately held with no external institutional investment.

Name

MPE-Garry GmbH - Steckverbinder

Legal name

binder mpe GmbH

Website

https://mpe-connector.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

binder mpe GmbH (formerly MPE-Garry GmbH) is a German manufacturer of electromechanical connector systems, cable assemblies, and custom stamped parts serving industrial, medical, communications, and consumer electronics OEMs through a global distributor network within the binder Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Backplane, Mezzanine & Board-to-Board Interconnects (HDAHAOAC), Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD), Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Board-to-board connectors
• Wire-to-board connectors
• Custom cable assemblies
• PCB connector systems
• IC sockets adapters

Headquarters

HQ city

Füssen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Connectors: Sale of standard connector products including pin headers, socket connectors, wire-to-board connectors, jumper, contacts, terminal blocks
2. Custom Connectors and Cable Assemblies: Customized connectivity solutions developed when standard solutions reach their limits, including custom connectors and cable assemblies
3. Device to Board Solutions: IC sockets, carriers, pin adapters, PGA sockets, PLCC sockets, and battery contacts
4. FFC/FPC Connectors and Flat Cables: FFC/FPC connectors and flat cable assemblies
5. In-/Outlets and Line Filters: Inlets and outlets according to IEC 60320, and line filters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MPE-Garry GmbH manufactures electromechanical connector systems including board-to-board (B2B) connectors, wire-to-board (W2B) connectors, IDC connectors, FFC/FPC connectors, USB4 connectors, I/O connectors and in-/outlets, IC sockets and adapters, and custom-engineered connector solutions. The company serves B2B customers across industrial electronics, medical devices, communications, and consumer electronics markets primarily through German distributors.

Product overview

MPE-Garry GmbH (trading as binder mpe GmbH) is a manufacturer of electromechanical connector systems founded in 1979, specializing in standard and custom connector solutions. The product portfolio centers on five core connector categories: (1) Connectors B2B/W2B covering pin headers, socket connectors, wire-to-board connectors, jumpers, contacts, and terminal blocks for board-level interconnections; (2) Device to Board products including IC sockets, carriers, pin adapters, PGA sockets, PLCC sockets, and battery contacts; (3) IO Connectors comprising DSUB, USB (including USB4), DIN 41622/41618, Micro T, and Modular Jack connectors; (4) FFC/FPC solutions with connectors and flat cables; and (5) In-/Outlets with IEC 60320-compliant power connectors and line filters. The company also offers extensive custom manufacturing services including customer-specific connectors, stamped/formed parts, and cable assemblies. A digital Cross Reference Searching Tool enables product cross-referencing across manufacturers. The portfolio serves industrial, medical, communications, and consumer electronics applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• Avnet AbacusmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for electronic components with offices in Austria, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, and Germany. Distributes MPE connector products across multiple European countries.
• RUTRONIKmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean electronic components distributor with extensive network across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Turkey, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, USA, Italy, Hungary, Mexico, Sweden, Poland, France, and UK.
• Binder Group EntitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the binder Group with affiliated companies in China (Nanjing), Singapore, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and USA serving as distribution partners for MPE products.
• Börsig GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman national distributor for MPE connector products, located in Neckarsulm area.
• Schukat electronicregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman electronic components distributor serving as national distributor for MPE products.
• Bejoken ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor for electronic components, distributing MPE products in Sweden.
• ELSAP S.p.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian electronic components distributor serving Italian market for MPE products.
• Intronics b.v.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor for electronic components, distributing MPE products in Netherlands.
• Q-FLEX OYregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish distributor for electronic components, serving Finnish market for MPE products.
• EASTtec componentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech distributor serving Czech market for MPE connector products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global incumbent in electronic connectors with an extensive standard and custom portfolio across industrial, automotive, medical, and communications; competes broadly across all of binder mpe's categories but with vastly greater scale and global FAE coverage.
• Amphenol: Diversified global connector and interconnect manufacturer with strong positions in industrial, military/aerospace, and medical markets; relevant as a broad-spectrum incumbent against which binder mpe's custom and DIN-style products must compete.
• Molex: Global connector manufacturer (Koch subsidiary) with deep catalogs in B2B, W2B, FFC/FPC, USB, and IEC 60320 inlets/outlets — overlapping almost the entirety of binder mpe's five core product categories at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Samtec: US-based high-speed interconnects specialist with strong positions in board-to-board and mezzanine connectors; comparable as a focused, high-mix connector manufacturer that has scaled from specialist to global, offering a relevant growth template.

Direct peers

• JST (Japan Solderless Terminals): Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of wire-to-board, board-to-board, and crimp-style connectors with a strong European distributor footprint; comparable in product mix (B2B/W2B, IDC, FFC/FPC) and customer-segment focus on industrial and consumer electronics.
• Conec: German/Canadian manufacturer of circular and rectangular industrial connectors, including custom variants — comparable as a mid-sized connector specialist competing in DIN-style, M-series, and application-specific industrial connectors.
• Würth Elektronik: German manufacturer of electronic components including PCB terminals, connectors, and cable assemblies; serves industrial, medical, and consumer electronics with a comparable mix of catalog and custom connectivity solutions.
• JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics Industry): Japanese connector manufacturer serving industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics with board-to-board, wire-to-board, and IO connector families; similar mid-size specialist positioning with comparable custom capability.
• HARTING: German family-owned industrial connectivity specialist producing board-to-board, wire-to-board, and modular connectors for industrial, transportation, and datacenter applications — overlapping in DIN-style, rectangular, and custom connector categories.
• Phoenix Contact: German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and PCB connection technology serving industrial, automotive, and process industries — directly comparable as a German Mittelstand connector specialist with similar product breadth in board-to-board and DIN-style connectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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