Contrinex is a leading manufacturer of sensors for factory automation. The Swiss company, headquartered in Corminboeuf near Fribourg (CH), has a unique and innovative range of products whose features far surpass those of standard sensors.
Since its foundation in 1972 by Peter Heimlicher, Dipl Ing ETH, Contrinex has grown from a one-man operation to a multinational group with over 500 employees worldwide. More than 11 subsidiaries cover the core markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
At a glance
- Technology leading manufacturer of inductive and photoelectric sensors as well as safety and RFID systems
- World market leader for miniature sensors, sensors with long operating distances and devices for particularly demanding operating conditions (all-metal, high-pressure and high-temperature resistant sensors)
- Represented in over 60 countries worldwide, headquarters in Switzerland
- Approx. 8000 products
Technology leader for sensor intelligence and industrial RFID