 Alps Electric, a former major producer, ended production in the early 2000s, but Alps style switches continue to be made by others companies as Matias, Xiang Min(XM), Tai-Hao (APC) and Hua-Jie (AK).Other switch manufacturers include Gateron, Kaihua (Kailh), Gaote (Outemu), Greetech, TTC and Omron.Many typists prefer buckling spring keyboards.