# Methode Electronics

> Methode Electronics designs and manufactures custom power-distribution systems, user interfaces, LED lighting and sensors for original equipment manufacturers. Its portfolio spans automotive controls, data-center power connections, heavy-duty vehicle lights and industrial radio controls; its current transformation emphasizes industrial growth and tighter execution.

- **Founded:** 1946
- **Headquarters:** Southfield, United States
- **Founders:** William J. McGinley (Founder)
- **Products:** Power distribution and interconnect systems, Automotive user interfaces and electronics, SonicFlexBus, Nordic Lights and Grakon lighting, Hetronic radio remote controls
- **Notable:** Company reports that its products supported the Apollo program in 1969., Monterrey facility received the Shingo Prize for manufacturing in 2006., Passed USD 1 billion in annual revenue in 2019.

## Products & services

- **Power distribution and interconnect systems** — Custom busbars, connectors, power cables, thermal-management products and integrated subassemblies for OEM equipment.
- **Automotive user interfaces and electronics** — Interior and exterior controls, lighting, sensors and chassis/powertrain signal and power distribution.
- **SonicFlexBus** — Flexible stacked flat conductors in film insulation, designed to bend during installation.
- **Nordic Lights and Grakon lighting** — LED lighting for heavy-duty equipment and specialized vehicles.
- **Hetronic radio remote controls** — Configurable wireless industrial control systems.
- **Methode Sensor Technologies** — Automotive and industrial sensing, including a compact DC current sensor with diagnostic features.

## Achievements

- Company reports that its products supported the Apollo program in 1969.
- Monterrey facility received the Shingo Prize for manufacturing in 2006.
- Passed USD 1 billion in annual revenue in 2019.
- FY2026 free cash flow was positive USD 15.6 million, a company-defined non-GAAP measure.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Q1 FY2027 net sales reached USD 265.4 million, up 10.4%; net loss was USD 11.4 million. Industrial sales grew 27.0%.
- **2026-09** — Announced an investor day at the NYSE for December 17, 2026.
- **2026-06** — FY2026 net sales were USD 1,019.2 million and net loss was USD 35.7 million.
- **2026-03** — Announced dataMate sale to Bel Fuse; the Q3 release states a USD 16 million purchase price.

## Links

- Website: https://methode.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/methode-electronics
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/methodedata

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