Timeline
Our history
From cables to continents (2000–2007)
Foundation & early expansion
2Connect was founded in 2000 with a focus on designing specialty cables for OEM industries. Early success led to international expansion, starting with a production facility in Romania (2003) and the establishment of Asian entities in China and Hong Kong (2006–2007). These moves laid the groundwork for a global supply and development network.
From cables to continents (2000–2007)
Foundation & early expansion
2Connect was founded in 2000 with a focus on designing specialty cables for OEM industries. Early success led to international expansion, starting with a production facility in Romania (2003) and the establishment of Asian entities in China and Hong Kong (2006–2007). These moves laid the groundwork for a global supply and development network.
From cables to continents (2000–2007)
Foundation & early expansion
2Connect was founded in 2000 with a focus on designing specialty cables for OEM industries. Early success led to international expansion, starting with a production facility in Romania (2003) and the establishment of Asian entities in China and Hong Kong (2006–2007). These moves laid the groundwork for a global supply and development network.
Scaling production & innovation (2015–2016)
Growth in capabilities
To meet growing demand, a second production facility was opened in Romania in 2015. The following year, 2Connect formalized its engineering strength with the launch of an in-house Development & Engineering department and achieved IATF certification—reinforcing its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Scaling production & innovation (2015–2016)
Growth in capabilities
To meet growing demand, a second production facility was opened in Romania in 2015. The following year, 2Connect formalized its engineering strength with the launch of an in-house Development & Engineering department and achieved IATF certification—reinforcing its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Scaling production & innovation (2015–2016)
Growth in capabilities
To meet growing demand, a second production facility was opened in Romania in 2015. The following year, 2Connect formalized its engineering strength with the launch of an in-house Development & Engineering department and achieved IATF certification—reinforcing its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Strengthening through synergy (2019–2021)
Strategic acquisitions
Expansion continued through targeted acquisitions. In 2021, Büschel Connecting Systems (Germany) joined the group, enhancing connector system expertise. This was followed in 2023 by the acquisition of 2E Interconnection (Netherlands), further broadening 2Connect’s engineering capabilities and market coverage across Europe.
Strengthening through synergy (2019–2021)
Strategic acquisitions
Expansion continued through targeted acquisitions. In 2021, Büschel Connecting Systems (Germany) joined the group, enhancing connector system expertise. This was followed in 2023 by the acquisition of 2E Interconnection (Netherlands), further broadening 2Connect’s engineering capabilities and market coverage across Europe.
Strengthening through synergy (2019–2021)
Strategic acquisitions
Expansion continued through targeted acquisitions. In 2021, Büschel Connecting Systems (Germany) joined the group, enhancing connector system expertise. This was followed in 2023 by the acquisition of 2E Interconnection (Netherlands), further broadening 2Connect’s engineering capabilities and market coverage across Europe.
Built to connect globally (2023)
Infrastructure & market expansion
Major investments in infrastructure enabled the construction of new state-of-the-art production facilities: 6,200 m² in Romania and 3,000 m² in Germany. These facilities significantly increased manufacturing capacity and efficiency, supporting growth across high-mix, low-volume applications in diverse global markets.
Built to connect globally (2023)
Infrastructure & market expansion
Major investments in infrastructure enabled the construction of new state-of-the-art production facilities: 6,200 m² in Romania and 3,000 m² in Germany. These facilities significantly increased manufacturing capacity and efficiency, supporting growth across high-mix, low-volume applications in diverse global markets.
Built to connect globally (2023)
Infrastructure & market expansion
Major investments in infrastructure enabled the construction of new state-of-the-art production facilities: 6,200 m² in Romania and 3,000 m² in Germany. These facilities significantly increased manufacturing capacity and efficiency, supporting growth across high-mix, low-volume applications in diverse global markets.
One brand, one purpose (2024)
Unification & ESG vision
In 2024, 2Connect unified all business lines under a single brand identity. The acquisition of Components Express in the US strengthened its North American footprint. A comprehensive ESG program was launched, while new operational models, group-wide values, and standardized R&D processes were implemented—positioning 2Connect for sustainable and scalable growth.
One brand, one purpose (2024)
Unification & ESG vision
In 2024, 2Connect unified all business lines under a single brand identity. The acquisition of Components Express in the US strengthened its North American footprint. A comprehensive ESG program was launched, while new operational models, group-wide values, and standardized R&D processes were implemented—positioning 2Connect for sustainable and scalable growth.
One brand, one purpose (2024)
Unification & ESG vision
In 2024, 2Connect unified all business lines under a single brand identity. The acquisition of Components Express in the US strengthened its North American footprint. A comprehensive ESG program was launched, while new operational models, group-wide values, and standardized R&D processes were implemented—positioning 2Connect for sustainable and scalable growth.