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Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., NKK Switches designs and manufactures electromechanical switches. Founded in 1981, the company presents more than 3 million varieties of switches with ranges up to 50 amperes. It offers a wide range of switches, including illuminated pushbutton, rocker, slide, tactile and toggle, keylock, liquid crystal display programmable, rotary, slide, surface-mount and tilt switches. The company also provides a wide range of accessories and other hardware, including spring-loaded protective guards, flat keys, dust covers, transparent lenses and diffusers, incandescent lamps, cap extractors, socket wrenches and mounting nuts. NKK Switches is a part of Nihon Kaiheiki Industry, a manufacturer of miniature and illuminated switches.

Pointer Inc. is a manufacturer of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) and associated antenna systems for civilian and military aircraft. It also provides ELT test equipment and training transmitters for the Civil Air Patrol and various search and rescue groups. Started in 1970 as Aero Electronics, the business manufactures Pointer ELT, Model 3000-10, 3000-11 series and Pointer Sentry, Model 4000-10 and Model 4000-11 in Tempe, Ariz. and distributes its units in Canada through Pointer Avionics. The company also provides a military variant, NSN 5826013077380 for installation in transport and refueling aircraft. Additionally, it offers the new Model 8000 series ELT for quick identification of emergencies as well as for airborne and ground search operations.