About Schmersal
Schmersal, founded in 1945 by the brothers Kurt Andreas Schmersal and Ernst Schmersal in Wuppertal, Germany, was established with the core reason of developing and manufacturing innovative switching devices. Their foundational mission was to provide reliable and robust solutions for industrial control. The founders' early insights into the burgeoning post-war industrial landscape, coupled with their engineering acumen, led them to quickly specialize in safety-related switching technology, a visionary move that pre-empted modern safety standards. This established their guiding values of quality, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to machine and human safety.
Schmersal's primary product offerings revolve around a comprehensive range of safety switchgear devices and advanced sensor technology. This includes safety switches, safety sensors, safety mats, light curtains, and safety controllers, along with various command and signaling devices. These solutions are meticulously engineered to protect people and machinery, serving a broad spectrum of industries such as machine building, automation, automotive, food processing, packaging, and logistics. Their products ensure operational safety and compliance with international standards, critical for preventing industrial accidents.
Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Schmersal has a significant global presence, operating through a network of production sites in Germany, China, Brazil, India, and the USA. This global manufacturing footprint is supported by over 20 sales subsidiaries and numerous distributors worldwide. This extensive international network enables Schmersal to provide localized support, technical expertise, and readily available safety solutions to customers across all continents, solidifying its position as a leading global provider of industrial safety systems.