Founded in 1928, C&K is one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches. The company’s unmatched custom design capabilities are recognized globally by design engineers who demand reliable switch performance. C&K offers more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products. Used in automotive, industrial, IoT, wearables, medical, telecom, consumer products, aerospace, and POS terminals, C&K products include tactile, pushbutton, snap-acting, toggle, rocker, detect, DIP, keyswitch, navigation, rotary, slide, switchlock, thumbwheel, smart card readers, high-rel connectors and custom assemblies.

Nexperia is a dedicated global leader in Discretes, Logic and MOSFETs devices. We became independent at the beginning of 2017. Focused on efficiency, Nexperia produces consistently reliable semiconductor components at high volume: 85 billion annually. Our extensive portfolio meets the stringent standards set by the Automotive industry. And industry-leading small packages, produced in our own manufacturing facilities, combine power and thermal efficiency with best-in-class quality levels. Built on over half a century of expertise, Nexperia has 11,000 employees across Asia, Europe and the U.S. supporting customers globally.

Since 1976, the cornerstone of our business has been the objective technical advice and support we provide to our clients. Today, as a premier provider of communications and infrastructure solutions, Black Box Network Services remains focused on delivering high-quality products and solutions with an unyielding commitment to technical support and service.

Although Black Box Corporation is now a $1 billion organization delivering services and solutions around the globe, at our core, we are an organization of top technical professionals dedicated to delivering personalized support to help you evaluate your technology options and implement the right communications, infrastructure, and products to achieve your objectives.

Rohm Semiconductor, a global company, specialises in the design and production of electronic components, notably integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductors. Originating in Kyoto, Japan, in 1958 as Toyo Electronics Industry Corporation, it transitioned to its current identity as Rohm. The company has garnered acclaim for its significant contributions across multiple sectors, including wireless communication, computing, automotive, and consumer electronics.

The products manufactured by Rohm are pivotal to the dynamic landscape of modern technology. Emphasizing innovation and quality, they offer an extensive array of components indispensable in contemporary high-tech devices and systems. Maintaining a prominent position in the semiconductor sector, Rohm remains a vital force in propelling global electronic advancements.

The name "Rohm" is a reflection of the company's foundational product, resistors, with the "R" symbolising resistors and "ohm" representing the unit of resistance measurement. Initially incorporated as "R.ohm" in 1958, the name was formally changed to "Rohm" in 1979, and further to "Rohm Semiconductor" in January 2009, underscoring its stature as a premier semiconductor provider.

Associated Companies:

Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions

In 2019, Rohm Semiconductor acquired a part of Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions' diode and transistor business. The strategic move was aimed at enhancing Rohm's product lineup as well as strengthening its market position in the semiconductor industry. The acquisition allowed Rohm to integrate Panasonic's advanced technologies with its own. The announcement came in April 2019 with the transfer scheduled for the October of the same year. The acquisition was officially announced on the 1st December 2019.

Kionix

In 2009 Rohm Semiconductor acquired Kionix, a provider of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) inertial sensors based in the United States. The acquisition was announced as part of Rohm's strategic move to expand its portfolio into the burgeoning market of motion sensing technology.

Lapis Semiconductor

On the 7th November 2023, Rohm acquired Lapis Semiconductor as a strategic move to expand their capabilities in the semiconductor industry by expanding their production capacity for SiC (Silicon Carbide) power devices. As part of the acquisition, Rohm acquired its Miyazaki Plant No.2 which is to become the group's main production site for SiC power devices. The acquisition and the subsequent operation of this site are in response to the growing demand for analog and power semiconductors, particularly in the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. The plant is located in Miyazaki city, Japan and has obtained ISO9001 and IAT16949 certificates. The Miyazaki Plant No.2, was previously the site of Solar Frontier's former Kunitomi Plant.

OKI Semiconductor

The formal agreement for the aquisition of OKI Semiconductor by Rohm was concluded on the 24th July 2008 and the transfer of shares was completed on the 1st October 2008. This acquisition was a calculated step by Rohm to diversify its product lineup and enhance its technological capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

Renesas Electronics Corporation

In February 2016, Rohm acquired a factory from Renesas. The acquisition involved the transfer of partial assets of the Shiga Factory's 8-inch wafer fabrication line. This strategic acquisition allowed Rohm to enhance its production capabilities, particularly in the manufacturing of IGBTs, MOSFETs and piezoelectric MEMS devices.

Significant Agreements:

SiCrystal and STMicroelectronics Supply Agreement

In April 2024, Rohm's SiCrystal and STMicroelectronics expanded their existing long-term agreement for the supply of 150mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrate wafers. The new multi-year deal, valued at a minimum of $230 million, aims to increase the supply of SiC substrate wafers. The expansion reflects the growing importance of SiC power semiconductors in enabling efficiency and sustainability across various sectors, including automotive, industrial and data centres.

Vitesco Technologies Supply Agreement

In June 2023, Vitesco Technologies secured a long-term supply partnership with Rohm, valued at over $1 billion until 2030, for energy-efficient silicon carbide power semiconductors. This collaboration, stemming from a development partnership since 2020, focuses on integrating Rohm's SiC chips into Vitesco Technologies' advanced inverters for electric vehicles. The strategic partnership ensures Vitesco Technologies' SiC capacity for future market demands, with SiC devices expected to dominate with over 30% market share, catalysing the global shift towards more efficient electric mobility.

Kyoto City Partnership Agreement

In July 2022, Rohm concluded a partnership agreement with Kyoto City to create a decarbonised society. This agreement includes cooperation in the fight against climate change and support for the installation of solar panels at local schools.

Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan

Founded: September 17, 1958

Founder: Kenichiro Sato

Area Served: Worldwide

Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2016, employed approximately 6,400 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2016 sales were approximately $1.12 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC.

•     Among the world’s largest semiconductor companies
•     A leading Integrated Device Manufacturer serving all electronics segments
•     A leading technology innovator ( around 12,000 researchers, ~21,500 patents)
•     Key strengths in Multimedia Convergence, Power Applications and Sensors
•     Rich, balanced portfolio (ASICs, Application-Specific Standard Products and  Multi-Segment Products)
•     A pioneer and visionary leader in sustainability

CUI Inc. is a subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc., a publicly traded company who's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol CUI.

Every day, thousands of times a day, in locations all around the world, products from Banner Engineering are used to solve challenging problems and achieve automation goals. 

Founded by Bob Fayfield in 1966, Banner Engineering began as a small engineering firm known for solving problems. Today, Banner Engineering is a global company and a globally recognized leader in the field of industrial automation.  Banner sensors and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, wireless and safety products are used by companies large and small, from industry leaders in the Fortune 500 to innovators just entering the market.

Diodes Incorporated is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets.

Diodes' products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional specific arrays, single gate logic, amplifiers and comparators, Hall-effect and temperature sensors; power management devices, including LED drivers, DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, and voltage references along with special function devices, such as USB power switches, load switches, voltage supervisors, and motor controllers.

NI provides powerful, flexible technology solutions that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation. From daily tasks to grand challenges, NI helps engineers and scientists overcome complexity to exceed even their own expectations. Customers in nearly every industry—from healthcare and automotive to consumer electronics and particle physics—use NI’s integrated hardware and software platform to improve our world.