Switchcraft, Inc. was established in 1946 to manufacture jacks, plugs, and switches. The original plant was located on West Diversey Street in Chicago. The company moved to a larger facility at 1328 North Halsted Street in 1948 and in 1958, the operation moved to 5555 North Elston Avenue, which is still the headquarters of the corporation.

Switchcraft is a leading supplier of a broad line of components for the audio, video, telecommunication, computer, medical, military, appliance, transportation and instrumentation industries.

In the 185,000 square foot Chicago facility, Switchcraft manufactures electronic and electromechanical components.