Facet Sensors

About Facet: Seven Decades of Italian Engineering

Facet — whose name traces back to the original Fabbrica Apparecchi Contatti Elettrici Torino — has been a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket since its founding in Turin, Italy, in 1946. What began as a specialist manufacturer of tungsten contacts for ignition systems has evolved, generation by generation, into one of the most comprehensive suppliers of engine management and electrical components in the world. Today, headquartered in Collegno just outside Turin, Facet remains a proudly family-owned company whose values of craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement are baked into every part that leaves the factory.

A Catalog Built for Depth and Coverage

With a portfolio spanning more than 4,500 part numbers across sensors, switches, ignition components, thermal management parts, and exhaust management components, Facet delivers one of the widest ranges available in the independent aftermarket. What truly sets the brand apart is its exceptionally deep coverage of European, Japanese, and Korean vehicle makes — a breadth that allows technicians and DIY enthusiasts alike to source a single trusted brand for an enormous variety of repairs.

Facet operates three distinct sub-brands — Facet, EPS, and KW — each targeting specific product segments, yet all sharing the same Italian manufacturing philosophy and rigorous quality standards. Every component is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, and key product lines undergo 100% end-of-line testing before shipment.

Where Facet Excels

Facet's reputation is strongest in the realm of engine management and electrical systems. Their electric fuel pumps are well-regarded for their solid-state design, durability, and broad application coverage. On the switching side, Facet's brake light switches are a go-to replacement choice for European and Asian vehicles, offering precise actuation and long service life. For engine management, the brand's lineup of throttle position sensors is particularly noteworthy, covering a wide swath of BMW, Volvo, Isuzu, and other popular platforms with sensors engineered for accurate signal output and trouble-free installation.

Quality You Can Rely On

Facet's commitment to quality is more than a marketing claim — it is embedded in the company's process. The Collegno plant features clean-room assembly for sensitive electronic components, and the company holds IATF (formerly ANFIA) quality certification, meaning its manufacturing processes are held to the same standards demanded of original equipment suppliers. For anyone working on European, Japanese, or Korean vehicles and seeking aftermarket parts that can be trusted to perform like the originals, Facet is a name worth knowing.