Gleason Avery

Established in 1981, Marquardt Switches is a family-owned company that manufactures a variety of switches and has a production area of more than 53,000 square feet. It manufactures keymodules, sensors, and power tool, appliance, automotive and snap action switches. The company s products also include rotary encoders and rocker, push button, tact and voltage select switches. It provides its products for various household, industrial, power tool and automobile applications, including vacuum cleaners, heating controls, dishwashers, computers, battery-powered drills, control panels, door locks, interior lightings, adjustable seats, and heating and air conditioning systems. Marquardt Switches has more than 10 offices located worldwide, including Auburn Hills, Mich.; Cazenovia, N.Y.; Germany; Switzerland; France; Tunisia; India; China; and Romania.

Founded in 1989, Advanced Motors and Drives (AMD) is a manufacturer of a variety of custom, special purpose low-voltage wound field DC and alternating current (AC) traction and pump motors. The firm provides a host of yaw gear motors and pitch control motors to the wind turbine market. It also serves other markets, such as material handling, golf and utility vehicles and aerial work platforms. Advanced Motors and Drives (AMD) has a vast customer base, including Genie, Crown, Raymond, Club Car and E-Z Go.