About us

Who we are



Contrinex is a leading manufacturer of sensors for factory automation. The Swiss company, headquartered in Corminboeuf near Fribourg (CH), has a unique and innovative range of products whose features far surpass those of standard sensors.


Since its foundation in 1972 by Peter Heimlicher, Dipl Ing ETH, Contrinex has grown from a one-man operation to a multinational group with over 500 employees worldwide. More than 14 subsidiaries cover the core markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America.


At a glance


  • Technology leading manufacturer of inductive and photoelectric sensors as well as safety and RFID systems
  • World market leader for miniature sensors, sensors with long operating distances and devices for particularly demanding operating conditions (all-metal, high-pressure and high-temperature resistant sensors)
  • Represented in over 60 countries worldwide, headquarters in Switzerland
  • Approx. 6000 products



Why choose us


As an innovator of high-tech sensing equipment, our business is to provide customers with significant technical advantages that will support their success. Contrinex’s market-leading products are manufactured to the highest Swiss standards, ensuring excellent quality and reliability. Our customers also benefit from a worldwide network of subsidiaries and qualified sales representatives in over 60 countries. At our headquarters, experienced application and development engineers can also help you find optimum solutions for all sensing problems.



Contrinex is a leading manufacturer of sensors for factory automation. The Swiss company, headquartered in Corminboeuf near Fribourg (CH), has a unique and innovative range of products whose features far surpass those of standard sensors.


Since its foundation in 1972 by Peter Heimlicher, Dipl Ing ETH, Contrinex has grown from a one-man operation to a multinational group with over 500 employees worldwide. More than 14 subsidiaries cover the core markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America.


At a glance


  • Technology leading manufacturer of inductive and photoelectric sensors as well as safety and RFID systems
  • World market leader for miniature sensors, sensors with long operating distances and devices for particularly demanding operating conditions (all-metal, high-pressure and high-temperature resistant sensors)
  • Represented in over 60 countries worldwide, headquarters in Switzerland
  • Approx. 6000 products



Why choose us


As an innovator of high-tech sensing equipment, our business is to provide customers with significant technical advantages that will support their success. Contrinex’s market-leading products are manufactured to the highest Swiss standards, ensuring excellent quality and reliability. Our customers also benefit from a worldwide network of subsidiaries and qualified sales representatives in over 60 countries. At our headquarters, experienced application and development engineers can also help you find optimum solutions for all sensing problems.