Contrinex Employee Directory
Automation Machinery ManufacturingFribourg, Switzerland51-200 Employees
Contrinex is a Swiss company based in Fribourg that designs, manufactures, and markets sensing equipment for industrial automation. Founded in 1972, it operates as a multinational group with a global footprint, active in more than 60 countries and employing hundreds of people. Its sensing devices emphasize compact form factors, long operating distances, resilience in harsh environments, and metal housings. It serves manufacturers and system integrators that require reliable position and presence sensing in challenging conditions, supporting automation reliability and efficiency. The portfolio covers multiple sensing modalities and machine safety solutions suitable for industrial applications and smart factory use cases. A notable recent development is the launch of the Rugged 600 Series sensors in 2026, reflecting ongoing expansion into rugged sensing for harsh environments.