CONNECTED magazine n°15
LEMO Marks its 75th Anniversary in 2021
Founded in Switzerland in 1946 in Morges along the Geneva lake shore, LEMO? took its name from the company's founder, the current CEO’s grandfather, engineer Léon Mouttet. Originally a manufacturer of contacts in noble and rare metals, the company took a major step forward in 1957 with the invention of the Push-Pull self-latching connector.
"the first step towards success: boldness."
An interview with Alexandre Pesci at the heart of the Dakar Rally.It was back in January, just before the COVID-19 became a global crisis : the legendary Dakar Rally raced through the harsh desert lands of Saudi Arabia. Among the competitors, there was the LEMO Group’s CEO, Alexandre Pesci. The story of a childhood dream come true, a breath of fresh air welcome in the current climate.
1969 - A giant leap for LEMO
50 years ago, Neil Armstrong wasn’t the only one taking some important steps. In early December of that year, LEMO first set foot in Germany and this new subsidiary was to become one of the largest in the Group.