Wako Electronics designs and manufactures bimetal thermostats, pressure switches and sensors. Located in Louisville, Kentucky in eastern Jefferson County, Wako operates a full production and assembly facility serving customers throughout North America. Our central location enables us to ship to most areas of the country in a day or two. In addition, since Louisville is the hub for the UPS overnight air fleet, we can provide next day service when necessary.

Wako has received QS-9000 and ISO 9001 registration, a globally-recognized quality standard established by the International Organization for Standardization in Geneva, Switzerland and adopted by over 90 countries worldwide.

CAPABILITIES

Agreements with Osaka University allow Wako direct access to laboratories, staff and facilities. Wako's "Design for Manufacturing" philosophy ensures product can be manufactured to specification at design conception, resulting in World Class quality. Products are made in our manufacturing facilities in Louisville, KY, using equipment designed and built by our Japanese affiliate.

Wako is certified with Underwriters Laboratories [UL], the Canadian Standards Association [CSA], and Verband Der Elektrotechnik [VDE].

Other capabilities include full implementation of SPC manufacturing, supplier certification program, 100% product traceability, reliability test capability, incoming/outgoing inspection, "Continuous Improvement" commitment and ISO-9001/QS-9000 certification.