1660253163130 Standexacquiresamericanrelays

Standex Electronics acquires American Relays Inc.

May 27, 2021
Standex president says acquisition will allow Standex to provide more options to customers of both companies

Standex Electronics, a global electronics component manufacturer, announced that it has acquired American Relays Inc., a U.S.-based company that makes reed switch-based relays. 

“Standex Electronics is proud to add the American Relays brand to its portfolio of reed relays as it further strengthens its position in the Test and Measurement market. This acquisition will allow Standex to provide more products and options to customers of both companies,” said John Meeks, President of Standex Electronics.

Ralf Maier, VP/GM of the Sensor and Relay product lines, added, “This acquisition will also help us in strengthening our position in the North American relay market as we will now be able to provide American Relay customers with a wider array of relay products and deeper application knowledge."

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