EAO AG celebrates 75 years of operation
Swiss-based EAO AG, a specialist in human-machine interfaces (HMI), is marking its 75th anniversary. The company has grown from a local family business into a global player in the HMI sector.
EAO AG, a family-owned company headquartered in Olten, Switzerland, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Founded on August 10, 1947, by Kurt Loosli Sr. and René A. Thalmann as Elektro-Apparatebau Olten, the company has grown into a global leader in the field of human-machine interface (HMI) products and solutions.
Today, EAO employs approximately 600 dedicated individuals across four production sites and ten sales companies worldwide. The company also operates a global network of over 50 specialized distributors.
Throughout its history, EAO has combined Swiss values of precision and innovation with engineering excellence. Early developments included high-voltage rectifiers, static converters, and illuminated push-buttons. This foundation has guided the company's focus on developing and delivering HMI solutions.
EAO emphasizes close customer collaboration and exceptional service as central to its success. The company continues to serve its global customer base with a commitment to its foundational principles of quality and innovation in the HMI market.