Alcon started manufacturing aluminium electrolytic capacitors for the Indian entertainment electronics industry in 1977. Over the years the focus has shifted and Alcon now manufactures a large range of high CV screw terminal type aluminium electrolytic capacitors and a large variety of film capacitors. Alcon now caters to the needs of the power electronics sector which includes not only AC drives, UPS systems and inverters but also high frequency induction heating equipment, windmill inverters, defence equipment and telecom equipment, besides a host of several special purpose industrial electronic equipment like welding and pulse magnetizing to name only a few     Alcon has been able to meet the exacting quality criteria and standards of Indian as well discerning customers in USA, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the very price conscious customers in China. Alcon believes that quality has to be built into the entire manufacturing process. The finest end products are assured by using the finest inputs, proven technology, modern production processes and stringent quality control. Alcon is registered to ISO 9001 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and is also registered to ISO 14001 signifying Alcon's commitment to environment protection.   Designing capacitors for special applications requires an in-depth understanding of the application, knowledge of changing technologies, the ability to develop innovative technology concepts and finally, incorporate these concepts into the capacitors, design & manufacturing process. This would give the users high reliability and high performance products. Alcon's custom designs capability is well know n. One of Alcon's significant plus points is that every stage of product development and innovation is evaluated in terms of changing technologies and user needs. Custom designed capacit ors allow the users to select the right capacitor at the most viable price. Custom-designed capacitors account for almost 50% of Alcon's sales.   At Alcon, responsiveness to customers needs is an integral part of our marketing strategy. We work together with customers to understand their production operations and application needs, analyse problems and offer optimum solutions. We do what it takes to satisfy customer requirements. Alcon has a marketing team with component specific knowledge and experience. Our distributors who are located all important cities in India and in many cities internationally function as marketing nerve centres and provide timely deliveries to consumers in their region.