Pepperl+Fuchs

Your automation, our passion

Pepperl+Fuchs was founded in 1945 by Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs in Mannheim and today employs over 6,500 people. The company invented the inductive proximity switch and is the world market leader in explosion protection (Ex protection) and process interfaces. The Pepperl+Fuchs (factory automation) and ecom (mobile devices for hazardous areas) brands serve different markets. The company is particularly strong in the oil and gas industry, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.