Tectra Automation has been appointed official South African distributor of J. Schmalz GMBH vacuum components. The agreement was signed late last year and sees Tectra Automation distributing the range of vacuum components and gripping systems.

According to Erika Bennion at Tectra Automation, the German-based company was looking for a reliable distribution partner in South Africa that had access to its market.

“Schmalz has been in business for over 100 years and has an excellent reputation in the industry. The company is known for world-class vacuum components that are competitively priced.

“These products are an excellent complement to our existing pneumatic product range and offer our customer base additional benefits. In addition, Tectra is better poised to support clients already using Schmalz components as many handling machines arrive from overseas with the German components fitted as standard.”

The product range is claimed to be ideal for use in the food and beverage, packaging, and automotive industries. Tectra Automation staff will be receiving both product and sales training from Schmalz.

For more information contact Erika Bennion at Tectra Automation, +27 (0)11 971 9400, erika.bennion@tectra.co.za, www.tectra.co.za