Founded in 1918 with the name SEM (by Mrs Sonic et Marchand), and specializes in the manufacture of small electrical equipment (irons, small electric heaters and soldering irons), the Company MARCHAND PERNOT has located since this date at 103/109 street Olivier de Serres 75015 PARIS, finds its main growth in the development and manufacture of intensive electric soldering iron.
The reputation of quality, safety, reliability trademark SEM has rapidly developed, ensuring the formation of a solid customer base of industries and government bodies.The company becomes, from the last war and even into the 70s, the French leading manufacturer of electric soldering irons.
With its reputation gained in the workplace, the company decided to target priority in the market for electronics industry to meet their needs.
A range of thermoregulated temperature station is established.
The success of these new thermoregulated irons and the desire to involve with the industry demand, lead the company to expand his range in the soldering of components and repair of printed circuit boards (traditional SMD).

A strong French customer confirms by his brand loyalty for SEM, the renowned quality of materials and services.

Among our 400 customers :

In the Industries :
- THALES, ALSTOM, PHILIPS, EADS, VALEO, LEGRAND, SAGEM, SCHNEIDER, ALCATEL, SOLECTRON, JABIL …

In Administrations:
- FRANCE TELECOM, DEFENSE NATIONALE, MARINE NATIONALE, EDUCATION NATIONALE, AFPA, GRETA, RATP, SNCF, C.E.A.,...

The products manufactured by the company under the name SEM are divided into 2 ranges:
- Traditional electric soldering irons from 17 to 500 Watts
- Stations dedicated for electronic repair (with regulated temperature)

The Export sales represent over than 15%.

The company is currently well positioned in the market called "niche" with special products dedicated to Electrical and market arts and restoration.

The society, member of G.F.I.E., is involved in trade shows such as PRODUCTRONICA in Munich and the Electronic Forum in Paris.

JUNE 2009 : FTM-TECHNOLOGIES and SEM MARCHAND PERNOT go into a partnership for a complete synergy and improve their customers satisfaction(produits et sevices).