methode electronics, inc. (nyse: mei) is an international engineering company headquartered in chicago, il. methode was founded in 1946 as a single-product manufacturer and has since expanded its business into industrial design, distribution and professional services. here at methode, we utilize technical capabilities to develop custom-engineered application-specific products and solutions for a variety of markets and customers. this includes the industries of automotive, big data, white goods, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics and healthcare. for additional information, visit methode.com.