vision and mission

We are the leading Slovenian producer of switches and sockets of our own trade mark. We offer modern solutions of switches and sockets in dwelling and working interiors with a special highlight on esthetics and comfort of use. Our unique position in market is achieved with commitment, personal approach and quick response to market needs. From year to year we are consolidating our market share on domestic market and strengthening our activity in the EU and abroad. With stabile development and company growth we assure satisfaction of employees, owners and local environment where we live and work.

TEM touching completeness

In our strategy of development needs and expectations of you, the users, come on the first place. Important links in the chain of partnership are presented by investors, planners, installers and specialized sellers. We are aware that strategic partnership needs products and services that are interesting in the aspect of applicability, esthetics, safety and reliability, sale methods and distribution and achievement of real market value. With our own development we succeeded to be the first who offered both classical and modular solutions of switches and sockets to the markets of Central European region. Integrity of our offer, modern technologies and intentional use of design, approaches us to excellence.
TEM touching completeness with Modul and Ekonomik trade marks.

business card

Name:	Tovarna elektromateriala Čatež d.d.
Short form:	TEM Čatež d.d.
Headquarters:	Čatež 13, 8212 Velika Loka
Commune:	Trebnje
Country:	Slovenija
Organizing form:	public limited-liability company
Register number:	5041775
VAT number:	SI79625223
Activity upon SKD:	27.330 production of sockets, switches and other wiring appliances
Company size:	Medium
Initial capital:	1.046.903,69 EUR
Capital origin:	Domestic
Year of foundation:	1973
Certificates:	ISO 9001: 2000

history

1973 establishment of a plant with 8 employees, under the auspices of the GA ELMA home appliance factory from Ljubljana
1977 the plant transformed to TOZD PEM Čatež, 190 employees, metal and plastic semimanufactures for GA
1989 secession and renaming to TEM Čatež d.d., manufacturing of metal parts and clips for industry of illuminants, first export to Italy
1992 beginning of manufacturing Orbital and Laguna switches and sockets
1993 acquisition of ISO 9001quality certificate
1996 economic crisis, reorganization of the company, 100 employees, switches and sockets less than 10% of sale
1997 new strategy - focusing of the development on switches, start of manufacturing and marketing "Ekonomik" line
1998 beginning of strategic partnership and manufacturing in Bosnia & Herzegovina
2002 beginning of modular switches and sockets development project
2003 first promotions of the "Modul" program, which was excellently accepted everywhere; two awards for design were received
2007 foundation of an agency in Croatia
2008 presentation of the 2nd generation of Modul - Line & Soft, trunking MA, Cubo system