About Switchered

A Polish manufacturer with a passion for precision, built around the belief that every keystroke matters.

Switches that inspire confidence in every keystroke

Founded in Chełm, Poland, Switchered exists to bring high-quality keyboard switches to enthusiasts and manufacturers who refuse to compromise on feel.

We believe that a keyboard switch is more than a commodity — it is the tactile interface between a person and their work, their craft, and their ideas. That belief drives every design decision we make.

Our switches are designed in-house, manufactured to tight tolerances, and tested rigorously before distribution. We supply both individual buyers and OEM partners across Europe.

Mechanical keyboard on a clean desk

What drives us

Quality Without Compromise

Every switch must pass our internal QA cycle before it ships. We test force curves, acoustic signature, and long-term durability — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of our brand.

Honest Value

We believe quality shouldn't require a premium markup. Our pricing is transparent and based on honest cost structures, with volume discounts that scale fairly for builders and manufacturers alike.

Wide Variety

From beginner-friendly budget linears to competition-grade opticals, our catalogue serves the full spectrum of keyboard users. No enthusiast should have to settle for a switch that doesn't suit them.

Responsible Manufacturing

We source materials responsibly and continuously review our production processes to reduce waste and energy usage. Our facility in Chełm operates to environmental standards we are proud of.

How Switchered came to be

What started as a personal obsession with keyboard feel grew into a manufacturing operation dedicated to the art of the switch.

Jakub Nowak, our founder and CEO, spent years modifying, lubing, and replacing switches in search of the perfect feel. Eventually, the search led to the question: why not build them properly from the start?

2019

The First Prototype

Jakub designs the first Switchered prototype in a small workshop in Chełm. A linear switch with a custom spring weight and POM housing.

2020

Small Batch Production

First 10,000-unit batch produced and distributed to enthusiast communities in Poland and Germany. Overwhelmingly positive feedback.

2021

Six-Type Catalogue Launch

Switchered expands its product line to include tactile, clicky, silent, speed, and optical variants alongside the original linear range.

2022

OEM Partnerships

First OEM supply agreement signed with a European keyboard manufacturer. Production capacity scaled to meet demand.

2025

Facility Expansion

New production wing opens at the Chełm facility. QA lab upgraded with automated force-curve measurement equipment.

People behind the switches

A small, focused team of engineers, designers, and keyboard obsessives based in Chełm, Poland.

Jakub Nowak, CEO and Founder of Switchered

Jakub Nowak

CEO & Founder
Head of Engineering

Marta Kowalska

Head of Engineering
QA Lead

Piotr Wiśniewski

QA Lead

Want to learn more or collaborate?

We're always open to conversations with builders, manufacturers, and distributors. Drop us a message.

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