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Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer & manufacturer of electronic sensors & components for the global automation market. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, Pepperl+Fuchs was founded in 1945 by Walter Pepperl & Ludwig Fuchs as a radio repair shop. By 1948 Pepperl+Fuchs was expanding into other electronics production, leading to the development in 1958 of the first proximity switch & the first transistor amplifier with an intrinsically safe control circuit. Since then, Pepperl+Fuchs has continued to grow into a global industrial products manufacturer with an established track record of innovation in industrial automation & intrinsic safety. We develop, manufacture & provide products & services in Europe, America & Asia. You are likely to find a Pepperl+Fuchs location almost anywhere in the world- ensuring local, knowledgeable support & service for your applications.