History

ECI was founded in 1953 as a supplier of wire harnesses and cord sets to the North American white good appliance industry. Over the next 50 years, ECI captured a commanding share of the white goods industry and expanded into assembly services. The company continued their growth through geographic expansion and by providing the same products and services into many other industries. ECI’s success can be attributed to the company’s focus on providing a total cost solution through superior quality, engineering, technical expertise and outstanding customer service.

ECI Milestones

• 1953 - Wire harness operations begin under the name Burcliff Holdings Corporation in Mishawaka, Indiana
  
  
• 1992 - Company is acquired by Hicks Muse / Mills & Partners
  
  
• 1994 - GE's captive wire harness business is acquired
  
  
• 1998 - Chihuahua, Mexico Greenfield facility opens
  
  
• 1999 - Twelve US facilities are consolidated into two Mexican facilities by the end of the 90's
  
  
• 2003 - Guangzhou, China Greenfield facility opens
  
  
• 2004 - Juarez, Mexico Greenfield specialty harness facility opens
  
  
• 2005 - Began product transfer to Mexico following closure of Mishawaka, IN facility
  
  
• 2006 - May | Francisco Partners consummates the acquisition of the wire harness business, renaming the company Electrical Components International, Inc.
  
  July | Completed acquisition of Cabind S.p.A, a leading European wire harness manufacturer
  
  September | Construction complete on Futian, China facility.
  
  
• 2007 - Consummated acquisition of Westland, Michigan based company, NOMA Corporation, a leading North American wire harness manufacturer