Company
Founded in 1961 under the name Plaquettes Industrielles, the company began its activity in the industrialization and transformation of metal.
Today, PIM Industrie is recognized for its expertise in metal marking and is also developing innovative solutions for human–machine interfaces.
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Our philosophy
At PIM Industrie, our teams support you in choosing the most suitable solution for your needs:
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type of keypad,
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marking methods,
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bonding and assembly techniques.
From study and rapid prototyping to efficient industrialization: we turn your projects into reality.
Every part is 100% controlled dimensionally and aesthetically, with many customizable packaging solutions (bulk, thermoformed trays, feeders for automatic assembly lines, etc.).
Dans le but de vous fournir la meilleure qualité de prestation, PIM Industrie contrôle dimensionnellement et esthétiquement toutes les pièces à 100%, avec de nombreuses possibilités de conditionnements personnalisables (vrac, plateau thermoformé, chargeur pour chaîne de montage automatique…).
ISO 9001 Certification
Our management system is certified ISO 9001, ensuring:
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traceability,
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reliability,
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strict quality controls.
This international certification confirms our commitment to quality at every stage.
Sustainable development
At PIM Industrie, we are committed to an eco-responsible approach every day:
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over 3,500 m² of optimized facilities,
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a continuous commitment to sustainability,
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solutions tailored to customer needs and today’s environmental challenges.
History
1961
Our company's establishment under the name “Plaquettes Industrielles” of Marckolsheim (PIM)
Metal cutting and processing
1970
Making of the first decorative metal items
1972
Polyester is commercialised in a film form for the first time
Plaquettes Industrielles starts using screen-printing on polyester
1975
First North-American patents in the field of membrane keypads
1980
Plaquettes Industrielles develops its first flat membrane keypads: PIM Sensor
1982
First domes and finger-guides
1985
Development of the first flat-panelled keypads using dome-switches: Clic Sensor
First PET keypads
“Plaquettes Industrielles” becomes “PIM Industrie”
1986
Development of polyester and overlay switches
First keyboards with built-in LEDs (two-tone and monochrome)
1992
Automation of the dome-switch integration process
1995
First time automation of the LEDs integration process dedicated to membrane keypads
1996
Integration of the first Computer Assisted Design softwares
1998
PIM creates the first dual-purpose automated assembly line for both LEDs and dome-switches
2000
PIM receives its first ISO 9001 (1994) certification
2001
Magnetic tactile feedback, rotating potentiometer
2003
Heat-resistant overlay switch
2005
Purchase of a laser cutter
2009
Use of malleable aluminium
Use of the first electroluminescent keypads
2010
First appearance of mirror ink at PIM Industrie
2011
Purchase of a second laser cutter
2013
First ISO 14001 (2004) certification
Introduction of the first capacitive keypads
2014
We now offer fully integrated solutions
2016
Development of new tecnologies of electronics printed on flexible support
2016
Development of new tecnologies of electronics printed on flexible support
2025
Development of new tecnologies of electronics printed on flexible support
1961
Our company's establishment under the name “Plaquettes Industrielles” of Marckolsheim (PIM)
Metal cutting and processing