Distributorship signed with global pneumatics company

18th October 2013 By: Timothy Sibanda - Creamer Media Reporter

Pneumatic products distributor Neumatics SA reports that it has been appointed the distributor of the products of US-based manufacturer of pneumatic valves, controls systems and safety products for the fluid power industry Ross Controls.

“This appointment is exciting for Neumatics SA and we are proud to be associated with Ross Controls,” states Neumatics SA, which highlights that Ross Controls has a reputation for producing high-quality products, specialising in the mining, glass, press metal forming, steel, alu- minium, plastics, rubber and automotive industries.
Neumatics SA was established in 1985 and has built a reputation for supplying reliable high-quality pneumatic products to the South African industry, which is why the company is certain that the Ross products will enhance the growth of the company.

Neumatics SA, in partnership with Ross Controls, is able to offer complete pneumatic solutions to all the sectors of the local industry, including mining, says Neumatics SA.

Ross Controls is best known for its range of safety products, which includes control reliable 3/2 and 5/2 pneumatic valves, pneumatic internally monitored double valves for metal pressing, manual and solenoid L-O-X valves for energy isolation, EEZ-ON valves for gradual start-up and various other safety options.

Ross has introduced an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) base-mounted ‘energy saver’ valve, which reduces air consumption by up to 30%. These valves are available in ISO 1, 2 and 3 in single and double solenoid versions.
Ross Controls is based in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan. Since being established in 1921, Ross Controls has always been one of the strongest leaders in pneumatic valve technology, notes Neumatics SA.

Ross Controls has ISO 9000- certified facilities and sales offices located in the US, Germany, the UK and Japan. In addition, the company has dedicated sales offices in Brazil, France, India and China, which are augmented by a worldwide network of 145 stock distributors to provide a global customer service.