Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl + Fuchs is a renowned international manufacturer of process automation products, specializing in the production of electronic sensors, as well as explosion-proof and intrinsically safe products. The company was founded in 1945, the founders are Ludwig Fuchs and Walter Pepperl. At first, the company was a radio repair shop. Gradually expanding, in 1948 the company is engaged in the production of electronics and develops the first proximity sensor in the world, and in 1958 - the first transistor amplifier with an intrinsically safe control system.
During its existence, the company has achieved outstanding developments in the production of products for the automation of industrial processes using explosion-proof technology, which made it the undisputed leader in this field. Today the main office is located in Mannheim, Germany.
The company employs over 5,200 people worldwide. Branches are represented in more than 80 countries of the world, production plants are located in Germany, China, USA, Hungary, Singapore, India. The company's turnover in 2009 amounted to more than 300 million euros.
Products
The range of products is quite extensive, the company offers inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, supersonic sensors, as well as identification systems, cameras, rotary encoders, position measuring systems and others. All products are of high quality, reliability, durability and ability to work in explosive conditions.
The product line is represented by:
- capacitive sensors;
- photoelectric sensors;
- magnetic sensors;
- inductive sensors;
- ultrasonic sensors;
- positioning systems;
- AS interface;
- rotary encoders;
- identification systems;
- industrial vision systems;
- control devices;
- tilt sensors;
- accessories and supplies;
- software.
All products of such a well-known brand and equipment supplier are of the highest quality for solving problems in the field of industrial automation. Applications:
- packaging production;
- chemical and oil industry;
- road construction equipment;
- mechanical engineering;
- doors;
- Gates and lifts;
- machine tool building;
- automotive industry;
- transportation of materials;
- paper industry and printing;
- renewable energy sources.