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Ark-Les, an Illinois Tool Works company (ITW),  is a leading supplier of engineered user interface solutions to the appliance, telecommunications, motor control, data processing and controls markets. Learn more about Ark-Les history.

Profile

Ark-Les Corporation founded in 1937 is a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of connectors, terminals, mechanical and electronic switches, sensors, controls, and actuators, registered to ISO9001/TS16949.

Our business is built on providing innovative, reliable, best-cost solutions to our customers’ needs.  We are experts in the design of reliable user interfaces.

Local design centers support each of our key business units.  These manufacturing/design centers are located:

  • Stoughton, MA
  • Raleigh, NC
  • New Berlin, WI
  • Juarez, Mexico
  • DongGuan, China

Mission Statement

ITW Ark-Les is a customer – focused Global Company.  We appreciate our employees and will treat them with respect.  We are dedicated to growing our business while delivering products and services that meet or exceed our customer expectations for quality and value.  We will always conduct our business in an ethical manner while providing a fair return to shareholders.

Customers

  • Connectors:  Black and Decker, Milwaukee Tool, Mercury Marine, Emerson, Tecumseh, Fisher Price-Mattel, Honeywell, Peterson Mfg, Anderson Power Products
  • Custom Products:  Whirlpool, EHP, Viking, Maytag, Frigidaire
  • Switches, Sensors, Controls:  GE, Camco, Mabe, Mercury Marine, Black and Decker, BSH Home Appliance, Toro, Viking
  • Transportation:  Delphi, Bosch, TRW, Dana, GM Truck Lines, Ford, GM, Daimler Chrysler

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