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Company
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IDEC
Corporation manufactures products that simplify
interaction between
humans and machines. With a
comprehensive line of products, from relays
and switches
to sensors and micro PLCs, IDEC provides critical
solutions for
industrial equipment manufacturers as well
as advanced technical
applications. From its international
headquarters in Sunnyvale, California,
IDEC has served
customers throughout the world for over 23 years.
Since IDEC was founded in 1947, we have been committed to
continually
providing innovative solutions to tough
industrial automation challenges.
Our research and development department is consistently
working not only
on improving current products, but to
provide powerful new solutions for an
ever changing
marketplace as well. IDEC?s full range of products include
photoelectric and laser sensors, programmable logic
controllers, operator
interfaces, power supplies, relays,
sockets, circuit breakers, light towers,
and a wide
variety of switches and pilot devices.
Each
IDEC product is designed for long life, featuring
streamlined
ergonomic designs, reduced energy consumption,
ease of use, and low
maintenance. IDEC products can be
found in life-saving medical equipment,
machine tools,
security systems, traffic lights, material handling, water
treatment plants, power plants, robotics, manufacturing
plants, and a
plethora of industrial automation
applications. Throughout the industry,
IDEC products carry
a reputation for quality, innovation, and long life.
With
over 450 representatives in 70 countries worldwide, IDEC
can provide
exceptionally fast deliveries and product
support.
Immediate answers to technical or customer service
questions can be
found via the internet, e-mail, or by
simply calling IDEC direct at
800-262-IDEC.
Helping
to shape the next century with critical products,
unsurpassed
quality, and responsive service - that's IDEC
today. For more on IDEC
Corporation, click on the
information request button, or contact IDEC at:
IDEC
Corporation
1175 Elko Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
TEL 800-262-IDEC (4332);
FAX: 408-744-9055
IDEC
History Timeline
1945
IDEC Izumi Corp. founded in Osaka, Japan.
1969 IDEC Izumi entered into a joint venture business with
a San Mateo
based company, Rundel, which was later bought
out ITE (Gould Inc.)
1975 IDEC Systems & Control Corp. founded in Mountain
View. Main
products: relays, sockets and timers.
1978 Added control unit line.
1979 Purchased and moved into a 24,000 sq. ft. building on
Tasman Dr., in
Santa Clara. Began socket assembly.
1980 Installed an in-house H.P. computer system.
1981 Added circuit breaker line.
1982 Established first regional sales office in Virginia.
1985 Purchased and moved into a 50,000 sq. ft. building on
Elko Dr. in
Sunnyvale. Founded IDEC Canada LTD. in
Vancouver, B.C.
1986 Added IDEC Toronto sales office. Created PLC and
electronics product
groups in addition to control
components group.
1988 Moved distribution and production to a 72,000 sq. ft.
building on
Nortech Pkwy. in San Jose.
1990 Expanded sales territory to include part of South
America.
Izumi stock publicly held. Added Alabama sales office.
Added PLC line.
1991 Added Michigan sales office
1992 Installed an IBM computer system. Added Massachusetts
office.
Added sensor group.
1994 Installed bar code inventory system at Nortech.
1995 Installed remote order access entry system.
Celebrated 20th
Anniversary. Included Australia and New
Zealand in territory.
1996 Acquired IDEC Australia. IDEC on World Wide Web. IDEC
USA takes
over European sales.
1998 Moved into new building at 1175 Elko Dr. which
combined distribution
and offices. Added Oracle system and
web system. Installed new
warehouse inventory, management
system. Implemented Champion
Distributor program.
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