Schmersal

Employee Size

11-50

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Valhalla, NY

Schmersal develops and manufactures machine-safety switchgear, systems and solutions, with around 18,000 devices produced by an owner-managed group. More than 1,800 employees support customers in over 60 countries, while its tec.nicum unit adds manufacturer-neutral safety consulting, engineering and training. The group’s production sites operate under a DIN EN ISO 9001-certified quality management system, and its accredited Wuppertal laboratory qualifies low-voltage switchgear to international standards.

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