What Picker Components does

Picker Components is a US-based product brand and sub-line of CIT Relay & Switch (legal entity Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc.), founded in 1983 and headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota. The company develops and manufactures electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, a broad switch portfolio (anti-vandal, tactile, toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, process-sealed, and capacitive touch), LED panel indicators, and relay sockets. Products are specified into automotive, industrial, HVAC, medical, consumer electronics, marine, and security applications, with explicit emphasis on harsh-environment durability, high current capacity, and sealed/process-rated designs for vibration, temperature, and contamination resistance.

The business operates a classic component-manufacturing model: catalog SKUs flow through an authorized global network of sales representatives and distributors, supplemented by quote-driven custom engineering for OEM programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; standard products are available via a distributor stock-check portal (dilp.netcomponents.com) while custom configurations require direct engagement with the manufacturer's engineering team. Marketing is conducted through a parametric-search website, application notes, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, and email newsletters. The company employs 11-50 people, is privately held, and has no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity; the single notable corporate action in the data is a "strategic union" between CIT Relay & Switch and Picker Components to combine product portfolios and engineering resources under one commercial platform.

Name

Picker Components

Legal name

Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc.

Website

https://pickercomponents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electromechanical Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Electromechanical relays
• Solid state relays
• Industrial switches
• Automotive relays
• 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

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

Revenue model

1. Electro-mechanical Component Sales: CIT Relay & Switch, home of Picker Components, generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of electro-mechanical components including relays, switches, and indicators. Products are sold through a distributor network and direct sales with quotes for custom and standard configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Picker Components designs, manufactures, and supplies electro-mechanical components including electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, a comprehensive range of switches (anti-vandal, tactile, toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, capacitive touch), LED indicator lights, and relay sockets. Products are sold as standard catalog items through distributors and as customized solutions via direct quote, serving automotive, industrial, HVAC, medical, consumer, security, and marine applications.

Product overview

Picker Components, operating under CIT Relay & Switch, is a leading global manufacturer of electro-mechanical components specializing in relays and switches. The product portfolio includes automotive and industrial relays (electromechanical and solid-state), a comprehensive range of switches (anti-vandal, tactile, toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, and capacitive touch), LED indicator lights in various sizes, and relay sockets. These products serve automotive, industrial, HVAC, medical, consumer, marine, and security markets with a focus on customizable solutions for specific application needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Picker Components: A product line under CIT Relay & Switch, offering relays, switches, and electro-mechanical components for industrial and automotive applications.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CIT Relay & SwitchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPicker Components operates as part of CIT Relay & Switch, described as a strategic union that enhances product offering, engineering expertise, and global support network. The partnership combines the product portfolios of both companies, delivering greater value to customers through broader tailored solutions backed by exceptional service, quality, and innovation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Omron Corporation: Global leader in relays, switches, sensors, and automation components serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Directly comparable product portfolio to Picker's relay and switch lines, but at vastly greater scale with broader automation and control offerings.
• Eaton: Major diversified industrial manufacturer producing relays, switches, and circuit protection devices across automotive, industrial, and aerospace end-markets. Adjacent overlap with Picker's automotive and industrial relay portfolio, though Eaton operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of industrial relays, terminal blocks, and automation components serving industrial and process control markets. Competes with Picker's industrial relay offerings as part of a much broader industrial connectivity portfolio.
• TE Connectivity: Major manufacturer of relays, switches, and connectors serving automotive, industrial, medical, and aerospace markets. Overlaps directly with Picker's automotive relay portfolio and industrial switch offerings, but operates at global incumbent scale with a much wider product breadth.
• Panasonic Industry (Industrial Devices): Major global manufacturer of relays, switches, sensors, and connectors serving automotive and industrial customers. Competes directly with Picker's automotive plug-in and PCB relay families (e.g., A-series equivalents) but offers vastly broader component portfolio.

Direct peers

• Finder S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of relays, timers, sockets, and switching components for industrial, automation, and HVAC markets. Directly comparable to Picker's industrial relay and socket offering, with similar emphasis on industrial customers and customization.
• C&K Components: Specialist manufacturer of tactile, pushbutton, toggle, slide, and anti-vandal switches serving industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Picker's switch portfolio breadth and customization model for harsh-environment applications.
• Hongfa Technology: One of the world's largest relay manufacturers, producing automotive, industrial, signal, and solid-state relays globally. Directly comparable to Picker's relay portfolio, but at a vastly larger scale that pressures pricing for small specialty manufacturers like Picker.
• Fujitsu Components: Specialist manufacturer of electromechanical relays, signal relays, and switches for automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications. Closely aligned with Picker's core relay business and end-market mix, making it a head-to-head peer in relay design and supply.
• Schurter: Swiss manufacturer of switches, connectors, and input systems for industrial, medical, and equipment markets. Overlaps with Picker's anti-vandal, tactile, and capacitive touch switch lines, with comparable focus on quality and customization for demanding applications.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/CIT-Relay-Switch-100072323185673
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/picker-components
• Xx.com/picker_comp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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