The Brooklyn-based connector manufacturer says its order backlog has reached an all-time high amid surging demand for U.S. air and missile defense components.

May 19, 2026

IEH Corporation, the Brooklyn-based maker of high-performance electronic connectors, has secured roughly $7.9 million in new orders over the past two weeks tied to the U.S. PATRIOT Missile Defense System, according to a company announcement dated May 18, 2026.

The awards are for IEH’s signature Hyperboloid connectors, a proprietary technology designed to withstand harsh operating environments. They arrive on top of more than $5 million in similar orders booked over the past several months, signaling a sustained rise in demand for components used in U.S. air and missile defense systems.

Leadership Cites Surging Defense Demand

President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Offerman attributed the recent activity to extraordinary demand from missile and air defense programs, pointing to global developments that have intensified the need for these systems and prompted accelerated production and deployment schedules. He emphasized that IEH’s connectors are relied upon for their durability and reliability under the most demanding conditions.

The company reports that its order backlog had already reached a record high before these latest awards were finalized. Offerman indicated that:

• The sales pipeline remains historically strong
• Elevated production volumes are expected to continue
• U.S. prioritization of defense readiness and equipment replenishment is driving sustained activity
• IEH is positioned to continue supporting both U.S. and allied defense needs

A Family-Run Manufacturer With Deep Defense Roots

Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, IEH has spent 85 years and four generations of family ownership designing, developing and manufacturing printed circuit board connectors, custom interconnects and specialty contacts. Its products are marketed primarily to customers in defense, aerospace, space and industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and Southeast Asia.

Forward-Looking Caveats

The announcement cautioned investors that statements about revenue, cash flow, backlog and future performance are subject to assumptions and risks that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially. Factors highlighted include the company’s ability to manage costs and grow revenue, shifts in the broader economy or in customers’ financial conditions, changes in accounting interpretations, and the ability to retain key personnel and resources. IEH directed readers to risk disclosures in its most recent annual report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2025 and in subsequent reports.

Shares of IEH trade on the OTCQX marketplace under the ticker IEHC.