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judco manufacturing
established 1972
From a Simple Idea to More Than 50 Years of Manufacturing Innovation
Judco Manufacturing began in 1972 with a simple idea: design a push-button switch that was durable, reliable, economical, and easy to manufacture.
That idea became a patented switch design—and the foundation of a company.
Judco began as a true startup, funded with a small investment and an abundance of enthusiasm and determination. In January 1975, the young company received a significant order from Rayovac, one of the world's leading flashlight manufacturers. Rayovac needed a reliable, low-cost switch for its flashlights, and Judco's innovative design fit the application.
There was just one challenge: Judco didn't yet have a factory.
Early switches were produced locally with the help of a small jewelry manufacturer and specialized outside fabricators. As demand increased, Judco hired its first employees and began bringing production in-house. A modest 500-square-foot office quickly grew to 2,000 square feet, followed by the addition of assembly, injection molding, wire processing, tooling, and other manufacturing capabilities.
From Flashlights to the Automotive Industry
A major turning point came in 1978, when Judco's compact switch caught
the attention of an automotive engineer. The switch was adapted for interior
map lamps and reading lights, opening the door to an industry that would
become an important part of Judco's future.
Just as important as the switch itself was Judco's willingness to modify and
engineer products around a customer's specific application. Rather than
simply selling an off-the-shelf component, Judco worked directly with
engineers and designers to solve problems and develop customized solutions.
That philosophy remains at the heart of Judco today.
As the company grew, so did its capabilities. Judco expanded beyond push-button switches to rocker and slide switches, custom switch designs, wire harnesses, injection-molded components, pad printing, tooling, testing, and complete value-added assemblies.
What began as a switch manufacturer was becoming a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing company.
Built Around Our Customers
For more than five decades, Judco has continued to invest in the people, equipment, facilities, and engineering capabilities required by its customers.
Today, Judco Manufacturing operates from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Snow Hill, North Carolina, with additional manufacturing operations in Baja California, Mexico, and automotive sales and engineering support in the Detroit area.
Our North Carolina operation brings engineering, tooling, injection molding, wire processing, assembly, quality, testing, and manufacturing support together under one organization. Our Mexico operation provides additional production, assembly, and manufacturing capacity, while our Detroit presence allows Judco to work closely with automotive customers and their engineering teams.
Judco is IATF 16949 certified and serves Tier 1 suppliers, automotive OEMs, and leading companies across the automotive, appliance, outdoor, and consumer-product industries.
The Same Philosophy Since 1972
Technology has changed. Our facilities have changed. Our capabilities have expanded dramatically. But the principles behind Judco have remained remarkably consistent.
Listen to the customer. Understand the application. Engineer a practical solution. Build it reliably. Deliver it competitively.
Sometimes that means modifying an existing Judco product. Sometimes it means developing a new switch, wire harness, molded component, or assembly. And sometimes it begins with nothing more than an idea or a hand sketch.
That's how Judco began in 1972—and it's still how we approach business today.
Bring us your challenge. We'll engineer the solution.
