Shelton, Conn., March 2023 – Originally established in 1978 in Milford, Connecticut, EAO has developed into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of HMI components and systems through consistent innovation and technology advancements. EAO moved its North American headquarters from Milford to Shelton, Connecticut in 2014. The move was a result of a strategic decision to increase its design and manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. to satisfy the growing demand of customer requirements. EAO is a Swiss-based company with its worldwide headquarters in Olten, Switzerland.

“This year marks a significant year for EAO,” said Bruno Cathomen, CEO, EAO AG Olten. “Both locations are celebrating major anniversary milestones – 45 years in North America and recently 75 years in Switzerland. We are committed to growing our customer base and footprint in North America and look forward to many more years of continued success and growth.”

We are proud of this achievement and look forward to continuing to develop innovative HMI solutions and technologies for our customers,” said John Pannone, VP Sales, HMI Systems, North America. “I would also like to acknowledge the commitment of our staff and long-term representative and distributor partners who play a major role in the success of the company.”

EAO’s North American capabilities include:

• HMI product expertise
• Design engineering from concept through production
  • CAD/CAM/CAE and PCB design
  • Rapid prototyping, 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Manufacturer of assemblies and subassemblies
  • Various marking, printing, and engraving techniques
  • Automated wire processing, labeling and harnessing
  • IPC/J-STD certified soldering, termination and inspection
• Interface protocols: CAN bus - CANopen and J1939
• ISO 9001:2015, Buy America compliance

Through constant innovation, EAO has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of HMI components and systems. EAO provides customized HMI solutions and value to a variety of industries that include transportation, machinery, automotive, construction, lifting and moving, medical and heavy duty and specialty vehicles. EAO’s North American customers rely on EAO for high-quality products along with a range of value-added manufacturing services and professional design capabilities.