Amphenol Aerospace is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in Sidney, New York on July 18-19.
Official presentation and reception. Details coming soon.
Open House for the general public, employees, families, and friends from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. activities to include:
• Factory tours
• Museum exhibits
• 100 years of Engineering Technology
• Customer and Distributor Exhibits
• Raffle Baskets
• Fun Kid Events
• Food and Drinks
• Amphenol giveaways and items for purchase
• New Book documenting the 100-year history of Amphenol in Sidney
• And more...
We’re thrilled to kick off our 100th anniversary celebration, a milestone honoring the dedication, innovation, & teamwork that have shaped our legacy. This newsletter will inform you of our 100 year related events, including the Open House. Stay connected as we count down to our big celebration & reflect on the incredible journey that brought us here.
Business of the YearsWe’re excited & honored to announce that we’ve been named this year’s Business of the Years by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce.
Sidney Hometown Day Parade – Saturday, June 21stIn honor of our 100th anniversary & being named Business of the Years, we’ll have a presence in the Hometown Day Parade. Volunteers (& their family members) interested in walking the parade route, please contact Sheri Youngs (syoungs@amphenol-aao.com).
Spark in the Park 5k – Saturday, July 19th at 8:00 am – Downtown SidneyClick Here for information about the race including the course map, elevation, t-shirts, parking etc.
Click Here to Register!
Amphenol Open House – Saturday, July 19th at 12:00 pm Calling all Amphenol Creators!Do you do woodworking, have a passion for baking, or have some other unique talent? Tent/table space is available to our talented Amphenolians where they can display &/or sell their items during the Open House. Please contact Jason Youngs (jyoungs@amphenol-aao.com) or Valerie Wheeldon (vwheeldon@amphenol-aao.com) to sign up.
Open House VolunteersSeeking Open House volunteers. Coverage can be provided on a rotational shift basis. If available/interested, please contact Valerie Wheeldon (vwheeldon@amphenol-aao.com) or Jason Youngs (jyoungs@amphenol-aao.com).
From Scintilla to Amphenol: A Century of Connecting Technology in Sidney, New York
In 1925, the Scintilla Magneto Company relocated from New York City to the rural village of Sidney, New York. Over the next century, the company would evolve--through name changes and product shifts from magnetos to military and aerospace connectors--into today's Amphenol Aerospace, a global leader in high-performance interconnect systems.
While most small towns lost their founding industries long before reaching the century mark, Sidney remained a rare exception. This book explores the reasons why: an embrace of innovation, an ability to adapt, and a deep connection between the company and the community. From supplying ignition systems for WWII aircraft to supporting missions like Apollo 11 and the F-35, Amphenol's impact on defense and aviation has been profound-and it all happened in a town of fewer than 5,000 people.
But this is more than a corporate history. It's a human story. This book traces the company's journey from the 1920s to the present. It also features personal reflections from over 40 current and former employees--workers whose families, friendships, and futures were shaped by the plant. Their voices provide a rich portrait of the lives behind the legacy.
Spanning wars, floods, economic upheavals, and generations of change, Connecting History celebrates a century of resilience, innovation, and community rooted in a single place--Sidney, New York.
