Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. It has a worldwide vision of connecting people with technology. Amphenol designs, manufactures, and markets: electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors; coaxial and flat-ribbon cables; and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the company's products are communication and information processing markets. Including: cable television, cellular telephone, data communication, and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; as well as automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.
Optimize is the low cost manufacturer for Amphenol. Manufacturing high quality products for the divisions of Amphenol Corporation, and specializing in connectors, antennas, cable assemblies, and harnesses. Amphenol Optimize has been in Nogales since 1984. It started out as Productos de Memoria, then joined Optimize Mfg. Co. in 1985 as a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1990, Amphenol Corporation purchased Optimize Mfg. Co. and the name was changed in 2000 to Amphenol Optimize. Currently, there are 23 plants in Nogales, México with 4 plants in Hermosillo, México, in addition to 4 distribution and warehouse centers in Arizona, US. In these areas alone there are thousands of enthusiastic employees!