AMP

AMP a brand of TYCO ELECTRONICS is the world's leading supplier of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, and interconnection systems. AMP Incorporated, founded in 1941, developed a solderless method of attaching electrical terminals to wire which improved connection consistency and manufacturing efficiency. For over 60 years, AMP led the fast-paced connector industry and was the leading maker of terminals, connectors and related products, components found in virtually any finished electronic device from toasters to supercomputers. The company was quick to adopt a global strategy, first establishing operations in France in 1952 and Japan in 1956. By the late 1990's, AMP's global footprint extended to over 50 countries and annual sales exceeded US$5 billion. In 1999, AMP merged with Tyco International Ltd. Keeping focused on the customer, Tyco Electronics now operates in more than 45 countries, with manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries strategically located close to customers' facilities. While there has been a shift of manufacturing operations to emerging regions such as China and Eastern Europe, the company's strategy maintains a well-balanced operating presence in all three major regions of the world.