Encoder Products Company is founded by Bill Watt, an engineer who believed motion control could be smarter, more reliable, and more customizable. His focus was simple but bold: build encoders that solved real problems for real customers, and back them with unparalleled support.1979 1979 Built, moved into large building behind the green building. Currently the Forrest M. Bird Charter School.Encoder Products Company was established in the United Kingdom.Code-E the Encoder is Born EPC's beloved mascot is developed in a sketch by salesman, Steve Dilts. While mostly used for internal marketing and events, the marketing team decided to bring him back and give him a modernized look and life! Jump to 2025 to see how Code-E has evolved and is used more today.EPC's beloved mascot is developed in a sketch by salesman, Steve Dilts. While mostly used for internal marketing and events, the marketing team decided to bring him back and give him a modernized look and life! Jump to 2025 to see how Code-E has evolved and is used more today.Facility Modernization & New Manufacturing Equipment EPC invests heavily in U.S.-based machining, electronics assembly, and quality control—strengthening reliability and lead times.COVID-Era Repsonsiveness Despite global supply chain disruptions, EPC maintains some of the fastest lead times in the industry thanks to U.S.-based manufacturing and strong supplier relationships.Despite global supply chain disruptions, EPC maintains some of the fastest lead times in the industry thanks to U.S.-based manufacturing and strong supplier relationships.Enhanced Industrial Networking Encoders EPC introduces IO-Link-ready encoders and advanced communication capabilities, helping customers future-proof their systems.Strengthening Partnerships While EPC has utilized Wachendorff technology in our encoders for a long time, an official partnership has now been established. Partnering with TWK has brought in a new line of Safety Encoders to ensure the best quality in motion feedback in the mobile equipment market.Code-E Rebranding Code-E has been reborn! With an updated design, the EPC marketing team has been utilizing Code-E throughout social media, eblasts, the website, and tradeshows. Maybe you've seen him around or maybe you even have a Code-E sticker or a Code-E stress ball!Tru-D Tru-Trac Tru-D was introduced in spring 2026 as a relative of Code-E. She is the main representative mascot of EPC's Tru-Trac encoders such as the TR1, TR2, TR3, and the programmable, TRP.