Alps Alpine
Japan
Japanese manufacturer of electronic components including tactile switches, encoders, and sensors. Alps SKQG/SKHL tactile switches are found in billions of consumer electronics devices.
Official websiteCompany Information
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1948
News & Events
Alps Electric merges with Alpine Electronics
Alps Electric and Alpine Electronics merge to form Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. Combined entity focuses on electronic components and automotive infotainment.
January 2019
Nikkei
Acquisition
History
1948
introduced
Alps Electric founded in Tokyo
Founded as Alps Electric Co., Ltd. Initially manufactured variable resistors. Would become one of the worlds largest electronic component manufacturers.