Amphenol
Makes connectors, cables and sensors that link together the parts of electronic devices.
📖 Its story
In 1932, Arthur J. Schmitt started a company in Chicago called American Phenolic Corporation. At first it made parts for radios, which were the big new thing back then. Over time, its connectors ended up in airplanes, cars, cell phones and data centers.
💵 How it makes money
It sells connectors and sensors to makers of cars, airplanes, cell phones, computers and military equipment.
🤯 Fun fact
The name Amphenol comes from its original name: AMerican PHENOLic Corporation.
👍 The good part
Almost every electronic device needs connectors, so it has customers in many industries.
⚠️ The risk
It competes with many companies, and if the economy slows down, its customers buy fewer parts.
🧠 Did you get it?
What kind of parts does Amphenol mostly make?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1932
- Founded by: Arthur J. Schmitt
- Home: Wallingford, Connecticut
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for APH stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters APH.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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