APEM
France
French manufacturer of switches, joysticks, and LED indicators. Known for rugged military/aerospace push buttons. Acquired by IDEC in 2017.
Official websiteCompany Information
- Headquarters
- Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- Founded
- 1952
IQC1S432
IQC 22mm Stainless Steel Push Button IP67
Momentary
CE, MIL-STD-810
22mm
IS15ABFP4ST
IS 15mm Sealed Push Button MIL-SPEC
Momentary
MIL-DTL-3950, CE
15mm
News & Events
IDEC acquires APEM for €230M
Japanese controls maker IDEC acquires French switch manufacturer APEM, gaining military/aerospace button portfolio and European manufacturing.
October 2017
Reuters
Acquisition
History
1952
introduced
APEM founded in France
Founded as a switch manufacturer. Would specialize in military and aerospace push buttons.
2017
acquired
IDEC acquires APEM
Japanese IDEC Corporation acquires French APEM for €230M, gaining European manufacturing and military/aerospace product lines.