2SS09-05.0 Apem

Switch Engineering Catalogue No. 7.2 APEM.COM switchesCompany SINCE 1938 DANISH DESIGN IN-HOUSE R&D AND PRODUCTION IN-LINE QUALITY CONTROL Since its foundation in 1938, MEC has been making state-of the-art electromechanical components. Located in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, MEC has earned a reputation as one of the leading European manufacturers of high performance tactile switches. A wealth of know-how has been built up over the years for the benefit of innovative product development and custom solutions. Despite the trend of outsourcing it has been MEC policy to maintain a high degree of vertical integration that enables us to react promptly to customer requests. 98% of all the parts used in MEC switches are produced in-house. With 100% in-line inspection, tight tolerance on all parts and use of only quality materials we position ourselves to reach the highest achievable level within high performance tactile switches. The vertical integration combined with a strong R&D facility enables us to provide custom designs from conception to completion. To be part of a sustainable industrialised world environmental consciousness is crucial. At MEC we have substituted materials to more environmental-friendly alternatives and are recycling as much as possible. Legal authorities are auditing our environmental management system regularly and confirming that our goal is being reached. All MEC products are RoHS compatible. MEC have a well established global distribution network that provides a presence in all parts of the world where electronic manufacturing takes place. Through close contact and continuous product training offered to our distributors we maintain a highly qualified and responsive global distribution network. 2