About Us

Roots

Our story goes back to 1940, when Henry Dudley Minich founded what was then known as Tensolite. It consisted of a team of six researchers in a house in North Tarrytown, New York. They started out investigating the properties and commercial potential of various plastics and synthetic fibers and eventually built a reputation for producing the finest insulated miniature wire and cable in the industry and were among the first to use PTFE. In fact, the company’s first insulated wire product was used to electrically heat the gloves and flight suits of World War II Air Force pilots.

Growth

In 1959, Tensolite became part of Carlisle Companies, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation. By 1998, the need for comprehensive interconnect solutions became apparent, leading to the birth of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT). A journey of expansion and acquisition began as CIT strategically added cable assemblies, RF/microwave and fiber optic solutions, structures, SatCom solutions, and custom engineering to its portfolio. This transformation solidified CIT as a trusted end-to-end partner across the aerospace, military, space, T&M, med tech, and industrial markets.

Today & Tomorrow

Now, as Amphenol CIT, our union with Amphenol Corporation amplifies global scale, engineering depth, and manufacturing agility. We solve the toughest connectivity challenges by developing high‑density, low‑loss, reliable interconnects for aerospace, defense, space, med‑tech, and industrial applications, while embedding sustainability through smarter material choices, energy‑efficient designs, and lifecycle thinking. Our commitment is to empower customers with technologies that advance innovation, reduce environmental impact, and build the infrastructure for tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Through the Years

CIS: Driving the Industry Forward

The Continuous Improvement System (CIS) serves as the driving force behind our sustained growth, excellence, and longevity. It forms the foundation of our commitment to
continual enhancement and sustainability. Through CIS, we steer our strategic evolution, achieve annual cost efficiencies, and ensure alignment between business objectives and operational excellence. At its core, CIS functions as our universal compass, fostering a shared language and transparent methodologies. It provides the framework to set the course for progress and equips us with actionable metrics to measure our journey. With CIS, we manage improvement systematically, ensuring timely resolution of challenges and nurturing a culture of stewardship and sustainability. In essence, CIS embodies our ethos of relentless improvement, offering the structure and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of our evolving landscape while remaining true to our core values.

Facility Optimization

Environmental Management System (EMS)

To achieve and maintain results, we have implemented ISO 14001, the international Environmental Management System (EMS), to manage our manufacturing environmental impact. All applicable Amphenol CIT facilities are externally certified under ISO 14001. Certification of ISO 14001 at our manufacturing sites will enable an organized approach to systematically reduce the environmental impact of our operations.

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Energy Management System (EMS)

To achieve and maintain results, we have implemented ISO 50001, the international Energy Management System (EMS), to manage our environmental impact, conserve resources, and improve the bottom line through efficient energy management. All applicable Amphenol CIT facilities are externally certified under ISO 50001. Certification of ISO 50001 at our manufacturing sites will make a positive difference today while safeguarding our future.

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Progress YTD

Amphenol Corporation 2025 Sustainability Report

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