What CIT Relay & Switch does

CIT Relay & Switch is a private US-based manufacturer of electromechanical and solid-state relays, switches, and LED indicators, operating under the legal name Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc. and headquartered at 20550 Commerce Blvd, Rogers, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1999 and reports a headcount in the 501-1,000 range. Its product portfolio spans four core lines: automotive and PCB relays (A, PC, J, L series), solid-state relays (PCS series with DC, AC, three-phase, and MOSFET configurations), an extensive switch family (anti-vandal, tactile, snap action, illuminated pushbutton, toggle, rocker, slide, DIP, and indexing switches across 10mm-40mm form factors with IP67/IP68 sealing), and LED indicators (6mm-25mm including marine-grade SUS 316L variants), with relay sockets offered as accessories.

Products are sold primarily through a global network of distributors and sales representatives, supplemented by a real-time stock-check on netcomponents.com and a direct 'Request Quote or Sample' workflow on citrelay.com. Customization services — including custom wire harnesses, color options, laser printing, and engineered solutions supported by an in-house test lab — are positioned as a key differentiator. Customer segments are multi-vertical, with automotive flagged as primary and additional exposure to industrial, HVAC, medical, consumer electronics, telecom, security, marine, emergency vehicles, and agriculture. Compliance documentation covers RoHS, REACH, TSCA PBT, PFAS, Proposition 65, Persistent Organic Pollutants, and Halogen Free; certifications cited include UL/cUL, QS-9000, and ISO-9002. A strategic union with Picker Components (branded 'Home of Picker Components') extends the product offering, engineering expertise, and global support footprint. No revenue, funding rounds, ownership structure, or management team details are disclosed in the source material.

Name

CIT Relay & Switch

Legal name

Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc.

Website

https://citrelay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CIT Relay & Switch (legal name Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc.) is a private US manufacturer of electromechanical and solid-state relays, switches, and LED indicators, selling globally through distributors and representatives to automotive, industrial, HVAC, medical, marine, and consumer-electronics OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electromechanical Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Electromechanical relays
• Solid state relays
• Anti-vandal switches
• Tactile switches
• LED indicators

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electromechanical Components Sales: CIT Relay & Switch generates revenue through the sale of relays, switches, and indicators. Products are sold through a global distributor and representative network with standard lead times of 6-8 weeks for custom products. The company offers value-added services including custom wire harnesses, color options, and laser printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIT Relay & Switch manufactures and supplies electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, a broad range of switches (anti-vandal, tactile, snap action, pushbutton, toggle, rocker, slide, indexing, DIP), and LED indicator lights for automotive, industrial, HVAC, medical, consumer electronics, telecom, security, marine, emergency vehicle, and agriculture applications. The company also offers relay sockets plus value-added customization including custom wire harnesses, custom color options, and custom laser printing, with typical lead times of 6-8 weeks for custom products. Products are sold globally through a network of distributors and sales representatives, with custom quotes and samples available directly from the company.

Product overview

CIT Relay & Switch is a manufacturer of electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, switches, and indicators. The product portfolio centers on four core product lines: (1) Relays — electromechanical automotive relays (A Series, PC Series with ratings from 20A to 150A), general purpose and power PCB relays (J Series, PC113), and latching power relays (L Series up to 50A); (2) Solid State Relays — the PCS Series offering DC input, AC input/output, three phase, dual, and MOSFET-based designs with optical isolation; (3) Switches — anti-vandal pushbutton switches (AH/AHB/AHU/BH/CH/DH/DHU/DH22U/DH40/EH/FH/GH/SS1 Series from 10mm to 40mm with IP67/IP68 ratings), tactile switches (CS1100/CS1200, STJ/STJV, STR/STS, ME, CL1200, TJ Series), snap action switches (DM3/SM3/VM3/VM3S), illuminated pushbutton switches (AD Series), standard pushbutton switches (ANP/ASP/BNP/BSP), toggle switches (ANT/AST/BNT), rocker switches (ANR/ASR/BNR), slide switches (1000/1000A), indexing switches (AS Series), and DIP switches (KE/KG/KJ/KN/KP, RD07/RD10 rotary); and (4) Indicators — the IN Series LED indicator lights in sizes from 6mm to 25mm with various finishes including marine-grade stainless steel. Products are available in thru-hole, surface mount, and panel mount configurations, supported by custom solutions including wire harnesses, color options, and laser printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Picker Components: A product line of specialized components marketed alongside CIT Relay & Switch products.

Products and services

• Automotive Plug-in and PCB Relays (A Series and PC Series) Automotive plug-in and PCB relays including A1, A2, A3, A6, A10, A15, A16, A17, A1M models and PC537, PC565, PC7150, PC775, PC776 models, with current ratings from 20A to 150A, available in plug-in, PCB mount, screw terminal, ultraminiature, and Maxi ISO form factors for vehicle electrical systems.
• General Purpose and Power PCB Relays (J Series and L Series Latching) Miniature and subminiature PCB relays (J097, J099, J100, J102, J103, J107, PC113) with ratings from 2A to 20A for general purpose, power, and telecom applications, plus L Series latching PCB power relays (PC10L, L114FL, L115F1) up to 50A with single or dual coil latching operation for energy-saving applications.
• Solid State Relays (PCS Series) Solid state relays including PCS15 (10-40A DC input), PCS24 (three phase), PCS28 (dual), PCS33 (100A DC MOSFET), PCS34 (DC/AC input, 25-125A), and PCS53 (DC input/AC output compact) models with optical isolation for various power control applications.
• Anti-Vandal Pushbutton Switches (AH, BH, CH, DH, FH/EH/GH, SS1 Series) Heavy-duty illuminated anti-vandal pushbutton switches in 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm, and 40mm sizes with IP40, IP60, IP67, or IP68 ratings. Includes AH/AHB/AHU (19mm, SUS 316L option, bi-color LED), BH (16mm/19mm), DH/DHU/DH22U/DH40 (22mm-40mm, up to 10,000,000 cycles), CH (16mm SPDT/DPDT), FH/EH/GH (10mm/12mm mini), and SS1 (25mm solid state) series, for kiosks, security, access control, marine, and other harsh-environment applications.
• Tactile Switches (CS1100/CS1200, STJ/STJV, STR/STS, ME, CL1200, TJ Series) Sub-miniature to miniature tactile switches including CS1101/CS1102/CS1102V/CS1104/CS1204/CS1205/CS1210/CS1211 surface mount tactile switches, STJ/STJV multi-directional sealed tactile switches, STR/STS surface mount sealed tactile switches, ME IP67 process sealed tactile switch, CL1200 illuminated tactile switch with bi-color LED options, and TJ IP67 sealed illuminated tactile switch. Available in surface mount, through-hole, and right angle configurations with IP67 sealing and multiple actuation force and LED color choices.
• Snap Action Switches (DM3, SM3, VM3, VM3S Series) Snap action switches ranging from ultra sub-miniature (DM3) to miniature (VM3, VM3S) sizes, UL/cUL certified, with pin plunger, roller, and hinge lever actuators, multiple terminal options, and a process-sealed VM3S variant for reliable performance in demanding applications.
• Illuminated Push Button Switches (AD Series) Miniature illuminated pushbutton switches designed for audio panels, available in AD01 (4.5mm travel) and AD02 (3.5mm travel) variants with 250gF actuation force, gold-plated contacts rated for 5,000,000 operation cycles, and multiple LED color options.
• Miniature Push Button Switches (ANP, ASP, BNP, BSP Series) Miniature and sub-miniature pushbutton switches in SPDT/DPDT configurations, available in momentary or latching options with multiple termination styles, numerous bushing and cap options, and IP67 process sealed BSP variant.
• Toggle Switches (ANT, AST, BNT Series) Miniature to sub-miniature toggle switches available up to 4PDT with numerous functions, multiple latching options, various terminal styles (solder lug, PC pin, quick connect), and IP67 process sealed AST variant.
• Rocker Switches (ANR, ASR, BNR Series) Miniature and sub-miniature rocker switches available up to 4PDT with 6 functions, multiple actuator styles, various terminal options, and IP67 process sealed ASR variant.
• Slide Switches (1000 and 1000A Series) Miniature (1000) and sub-miniature (1000A) slide switches with SPDT or DPDT poles, available in through-hole and right angle configurations with On-None-On, On-None-(On), and On-Off-On functions.
• Illuminated Indexing Switches (AS Series) Illuminated indexing switches with SPDT and DPDT configurations at 90-degree indexing and DPDT at 45-degree indexing, standard IP67 sealing, and non-illuminated, single LED, or bi-color LED illumination options.
• DIP Switches (KE, KG, KJ, KN, KP, RD07, RD10 Series) DIP switches including half-pitch (KE), standard pitch (KG, KJ), surface mount low profile (KN), and right angle (KP) variants with up to 12 positions and extended or recessed actuator options, plus RD07 (7mm sub-miniature) and RD10 (10mm miniature) IP67 process sealed coded rotary DIP switches with 4-16 positions and surface mount or through-hole terminations.
• LED Indicator Lights (IN Series) Panel-mount LED indicator lights ranging from 6mm to 25mm, available in brushed stainless steel (SUS304/SUS316L marine grade), nickel plated brass, or black plated brass finishes, with RGB LED options and voltage ranges from 6VDC to 220VDC.
• Relay Sockets Relay socket accessories for plug-in relay mounting and connection solutions compatible with the CIT relay product lines.
• Custom Solutions and Value-Added Services Custom wire harnesses, custom color options, custom laser printing, and other value-added customization options for relays, switches, and indicators, backed by a state-of-the-art test lab.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Picker ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic union between CIT Relay & Switch and Picker Components enhances product offering, engineering expertise, and global support network. This partnership delivers greater value to customers through a broader range of tailored solutions, backed by exceptional service, quality, and innovation. CIT Relay & Switch is branded as the 'Home of Picker Components'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Omron Electronic Components: Major global supplier of relays, switches, and sensors serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets with significantly broader catalog and scale than CIT Relay & Switch.
• TE Connectivity: One of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic components, including automotive and industrial relays, switches, and connectors across a much broader portfolio than CIT's focused electromechanical/switch catalog.
• Eaton (Electrical / Aerospace): Broadline electrical components manufacturer with relays, switches, and circuit protection serving industrial, automotive, and harsh-environment applications adjacent to CIT's portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (Industrial Components): Global industrial conglomerate with a large relays, switches, and contactors catalog sold through distribution; overlaps with CIT's industrial, HVAC, and control-panel use cases.
• Panasonic Industry (Industrial Devices): Global manufacturer of electromechanical relays, solid-state relays, switches, and automation components; competes across automotive, industrial, and HVAC verticals targeted by CIT.

Direct peers

• Crouzet (a brand of Custom Sensors & Technology): European specialist in electromechanical and solid-state relays, switches, and control components with strong industrial and HVAC presence and similar mid-market catalog positioning.
• Fujitsu Components: Specializes in relays and switches (electromechanical and solid-state) for automotive, industrial, and telecom — closely overlapping CIT's product mix and end markets.
• Finder Relays: Specialist manufacturer of electromechanical relays, solid-state relays, and timers sold primarily through distribution; comparable mid-sized catalog player with overlapping industrial/automation focus.
• Littelfuse: Mid/large-cap manufacturer of circuit protection, switches, and solid-state relays with a strong automotive and industrial presence; competes for similar design-ins on relay and switching sockets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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