Elobau Aims for Growth with Distributor Program

Enlarge Image Elobau recently introduced a distributor program for its sensor and control products.

June 18, 2008 • Elobau Sensor Technology Inc., a German manufacturer of machine and safety sensors and controls, recently introduced a new distributor program, aimed at building the company's North American market penetration into OEMs and end users alike.

 

The announcement was made by U.S. general manager for the company, François Mortier. Mortier heads the company's North American headquarters in Lake Bluff, Ill.

 

“Elobau is currently establishing a network of preferred distributors and manufacturers' representatives for our machine safety range, including magnetic switches, safety interlocks, safety relays, emergency stops and other products in our line,” Mortier said. “We're excited at the possibilities of expanding beyond our already established customer base to explore new market and continued sales growth for our company.”

 

Elobau is a major supplier to the European market of non-contacting sensor technology. In addition to a broad range of machine and vehicle safety sensors plus control devices such as industrial-grade joysticks, Elobau also provides application-specific engineered solutions for machine/vehicle builders, systems integrators and end users of various equipment categories. 

 

The company's product offerings include machine safety switches, as well as proximity, speed, position, rotary and inclination sensors, electronic joysticks and accessories, plus a complete line of liquid and dry level sensing and measurement devices.