Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturers
Methode Electronics
25650 W 11 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1946
- 6500 employees
About Methode Electronics
Methode Electronics was founded in 1946 by William J. McGinley on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. The company’s name originated from an anagram combining “good manufacturing method” with “electrode and cathode of a vacuum tube.” McGinley, a World War II veteran, established the business on the principle that innovation and cutting‑edge technology could engineer solutions to help customers grow. The corporate headquarters later relocated to Southfield, Michigan, where the company operates as a global supplier of custom‑engineered mechatronic products. Methode designs, engineers, and manufactures user‑interface systems, LED lighting, power‑distribution assemblies, and sensor solutions for original‑equipment manufacturers. Its vertically integrated production spans assembly, decorating, electronics, metalworking, plastic molding, and testing across global design, engineering, and manufacturing centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company employs approximately 6,500 people and operates dedicated production lines, clean‑room facilities, and prototype prove‑out cells to support programs from prototype through high‑volume serial production. The company serves transportation markets including automotive, commercial vehicle, e‑bike, aerospace, bus, and rail; cloud‑computing infrastructure; construction equipment; consumer appliances; military and aerospace; renewable energy; data‑center and storage; industrial equipment; energy storage; robotics; and power conversion. Its branded divisions—Methode Electronics Automotive Group, Grakon, Nordic Lights, Power Solutions Group, Hetronic, TouchSensor, and Methode Sensor Technologies—address specialized segments such as mining, material handling, agriculture, forestry, marine, locomotive, drone, medical‑device, vending, and fitness‑equipment OEMs. Methode emphasizes proprietary and differentiated technology, deep cross‑application expertise, highly vertically integrated manufacturing, quality and reliability, and responsiveness to global OEM needs as its core differentiators. A disciplined product‑development system with validation testing underpins its ability to deliver custom‑engineered solutions at scale.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
- Laser marking and UV coating (manual & automated)
- Automated paint lines, in-mold decorating (IMD), in-mold label (IML)
- Digital printing, pad printing, precision laser etching, hot stamping
- Sputtering (metalization), powder coating, micro milling (graphics)
- Conformal coating, wire automated cut/strip/terminate, thermal paste dispensing
Inspection & quality
- Automated optical inspection, electrostatic discharge protection
- End-of-line functional testing (ELOT), automated optical inspection (AOI)
- Environment chambers, thermal shock chambers, vibration testing (with environment)
- Functional durability test rigs, salt spray, water spray/intrusion testing
- Load (compression/tension), torque loading, sound via isolated sound chamber, pressure leak testing
Industries served
- Automotive
- Commercial Vehicle
- E-Bike
- Aerospace
- Bus and Rail
- Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- Construction Equipment
- Consumer Appliances
- Military/Aerospace
- Renewable Energy
- Data Center/Storage
- Industrial Equipment
- Energy Storage
- Robotics
- Power Conversion
- Mining
- Material Handling
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Marine
- Locomotive/Railway
- Drones
- Medical Equipment
- Vending Machines
- Fitness Equipment
- Sport/Recreation
- Motorcycles
- Off-Road
Equipment
- Surface Mount lines (SMT)
- Wave & selective soldering systems
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
- Environment Chambers
- Thermal Shock Chambers
- Vibration test systems (with environment)
- EMI/RFI chamber
- Isolated Sound chamber
Company details
- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- 6500
- Founded
- 1946
Frequently asked questions
Where is Methode Electronics located?
Methode Electronics is located at 25650 W 11 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034, United States.
What does Methode Electronics do?
Methode Electronics is listed under Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Lean manufacturing cells (fully automated, semi-automated), Mistake proofing and variable controlled fastening, Class 10,000 and Class 1,000 clean room assembly, Laser marking and UV coating (manual & automated), Robotic part placement and adhesive dispensing and Automated paint lines, in-mold decorating (IMD), in-mold label (IML).
What industries does Methode Electronics serve?
Methode Electronics lists Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, E-Bike, Aerospace and Bus and Rail among the industries it serves.
When was Methode Electronics founded?
Methode Electronics was founded in 1946 and has 6500 employees.
How do I request a quote from Methode Electronics?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Methode Electronics your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (708) 867-6777 and visit methode.com.
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