The Company
Established in 1961, as a company named “Plaquettes Industrielles”, we centred our business around metal industrialisation and processing.
Today, over 50 years later and under the name “PIM Industrie”, we thrive in the field of metal marking, and we have extended our product range to an innovative sector: the Human-Machine Interface.
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Our philosophy
Our teams are here to assist and advise you on the types of keypads, marking processes, adhesives, etc... to provide you with the solution best suited to your needs.
Research, fast prototyping and efficient industrialisation: PIM Industrie is THE SOLUTION.
To provide you with a service at the highest standards, PIM Industrie fully controls the dimensions and aesthetics of every component, and offers many customisation options (bulk, thermoformed tray, automatic assembly line charger...).
Sustainable development
To be a successful business respectful of the ecosystem, PIM Industry is committed to an environmental approach. Our operating site being 3500 m², this is a daily commitment for us. We aim to meet the expectations of our clients with environmental concerns, and to always keep progress ethics.
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
1961
Our company's establishment under the name “Plaquettes Industrielles” of Marckolsheim (PIM)
Metal cutting and processing