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The History of SoLiCo
SoLiCo, also known as Sorenson Lighted Controls, Inc. is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of indicator lights. Solico, a vertically integrated manufacturer, specializes
in standard and custom lighting assemblies. Solico sells MEC switches, an extensive,
high quality line of pushbutton switches. Solico
and Solico/MEC products can be found in
appliances, exercise equipment, food service equipment and motorcycles. Solico has a
network of factory representatives and distributors to help support the end customer.
About Us
- 1960 Ferri Electronics starts manufacturing indicator lights in Long Island, New York.
- 1965 Wesley T. Sorenson bought Ferri Electronics and moved the company to
West Hartford, Connecticut.
- 1971 Wesley set up a manufacturing facility in Matehuala, Mexico
- 1981 Robert C. Sorenson takes over ownership of Solico and moves Solico to a
brand new 16,000 square foot manufacturing facility.
- 1981 Solico sets up a warehouse in Brownsville, Texas to handle the shipments
of parts manufactured in Mexico.
- 1987 Solico introduces a line of indicators with LED technology.
- 1990 Solico signs on as the exclusive North American Agent for MEC switch.
- 1995 Third generation family business, Robert C. Sorenson Jr. and
Wesley T. Sorenson II become active participants in the business.
- 2003 Solico solidifies a partnership to represent a line of (non mercury)
tilt/vibration sensing products.
- Solico establishes warehouse in Hong Kong to accommodate Asian customers.
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