Since 1947, MAFELEC has been designing and manufacturing control, command, and signaling solutions for harsh and safety-critical environments. From push buttons and switches to complete driver desks and door control systems, the company develops products that combine reliability, durability, and ergonomic performance for demanding applications across multiple industries.
Headquartered in Chimilin, France, MAFELEC serves customers worldwide and has become a recognized specialist in Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), electrical control, and signaling technologies. Today, the company forms the cornerstone of MAFELEC TEAM, a group dedicated to developing innovative solutions for transportation, energy, defense, and industrial applications.
MAFELEC develops control and signaling solutions designed to perform under the most challenging operating conditions. Products are engineered to withstand shock, vibration, climatic constraints, electromagnetic disturbances, and demanding operational environments while maintaining the highest levels of safety and reliability.
Its expertise spans the entire development process, from standard components to fully customized solutions. Supported by multidisciplinary engineering teams specializing in electrical, electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermal technologies, MAFELEC works closely with customers to develop products tailored to their specific requirements.
A recognized partner for rail operators and manufacturers
For more than 50 years, MAFELEC has been a trusted supplier to the railway industry. Its products are used in rolling stock, driver cabins, passenger systems, infrastructure, and energy-conversion systems, serving major manufacturers and operators around the world.
Enhancing safety and user interaction
MAFELEC’s solutions can be found in buses, coaches, and industrial vehicles around the world. The company develops robust interfaces and control systems designed to improve safety, usability, and operational performance.
Robust technologies for mission-critical applications
The company supports defense programs with durable control and signaling solutions developed for extreme operating conditions. MAFELEC’s products are used in military, naval and, security-related applications where reliability is paramount.
Reliable interfaces for industrial and energy applications
MAFELEC develops robust control, signaling, and human-machine interface solutions for industrial equipment, energy infrastructure, and critical systems. Designed for demanding environments, our products ensure safe operation, intuitive interaction, and long-term reliability across a wide range of applications.
Since its founding in 1947, MAFELEC has continuously expanded its expertise in control and signaling technologies. This extensive experience enables the company to understand complex applications and deliver proven solutions for critical environments.
MAFELEC combines technical expertise with deep knowledge of industry requirements. Its teams understand the regulations, standards, and operational constraints that shape the railway, defense, energy, industrial, and transportation sectors.
From individual push buttons to complete control systems, MAFELEC offers solutions tailored to customers’ needs. This flexibility allows the company to support unique applications and complex projects worldwide.
Products are engineered to withstand severe environmental conditions and intensive use throughout their life cycle. Reliability, durability, and safety remain at the heart of every development.
Innovation has always been a central part of MAFELEC’s development. The company brings together specialists in electrical, electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermal engineering to create products that meet evolving market requirements. Continuous investment in product development, industrial performance, and quality systems ensures that customers benefit from innovative and reliable solutions.
Supported by modern testing and validation capabilities, MAFELEC verifies product performance under demanding real-world conditions to ensure compliance with customer expectations and international standards.
MAFELEC was founded in 1947 in Grenoble as Manufacture des Alpes Française (MAF). During the following decades, the company expanded its product portfolio and established itself in markets such as railway, energy, transportation, and industry. A major turning point came in 2006, when Gilles Heinrich acquired the company and initiated a new phase of growth based on innovation, international expansion, and close customer relationships.
Over the years, MAFELEC expanded by integrating companies, including PETERCEM, STOPCIRCUIT, COMTRONIC, and FULL ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, forming what is now known as MAFELEC TEAM. Today, the group serves customers in more than 100 countries with innovative solutions for harsh environments.
Combining complementary expertise to create greater value
As the founding company of MAFELEC TEAM, MAFELEC plays a central role within the group. Together with its sister companies, it contributes to a comprehensive portfolio of control, signaling, sensing, protection, and Human-Machine Interface solutions for some of the world’s most demanding industries.
Through a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and close customer relationships, MAFELEC TEAM continues to create smart and sustainable interfaces for the future.
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