ERIKS UK has signed an extended distribution contract with SMC Pneumatics (UK), the world leader in pneumatic technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, ERIKS UK becomes a Level 1 National Distributor for the entire SMC range of pneumatic products and services.

 The extended agreement builds upon an already successful relationship between ERIKS and SMC that has evolved over the years, and brings together the extensive technical sales and support teams of both organisations. With SMC  Steve Bangs, Managing Director of SMC Pneumatics (UK), said: “We extended our Level 1 agreement with ERIKS UK because the company offers a broad line of products to a wide range of industries that are key targets for increasing our business. SMC Corporation’s manufacturing excellence compliments ERIKS support and know how. In addition, we look forward to supporting ERIKS UK as they engage in joint initiatives to develop the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets nationally “

 As the undisputed market leader for Industrial Products and Services in Europe, ERIKS UK provides access to the largest technical sales force, biggest range of stocked products and widest portfolio of leading brand partners to customers from over 103 locations nationwide.

ERIKS UK’s level of product availability is unparalleled within the industry with over 10 million items in stock. This means ERIKS’ customers are able to choose parts from a broad range of industry leading pneumatics for use in both replacement applications and volume assembly operations. This service provides the customer with both the convenience and cost savings of only having to deal with one, expert supplier. Technical support and a complete fluid power solution service from design and specification to assembly, installation and maintenance completes what is an unrivalled fluid power offering.

 ERIKS UK also offer a design and installation service for pneumatic systems. By outsourcing the design, build and commissioning, companies are able to improve efficiency by focussing on their core activities.

According to Nigel Ord: “Many of our customers are also often involved in developing new equipment and machines to enhance or expand their facilities, we have a dedicated team of over 30 fluid power specialists  to provide high level technical assistance.”  This will now be supported by the extensive sales and engineering team from SMC.

ERIKS UK offers both systems and engineering support for the OEM and MRO markets. Specialist designers are on hand offering value-added services such as design and build of electro-pneumatic control systems and advice for the most cost effective solution to customers’ requirements. Customers can also take advantage of compressed air usage audits and energy reports to identify potential savings for their company. These services are being widely used as part of a programme to offset the increased energy costs brought about by Government policy on Climate Change.

Steve Bangs (MD) from SMC said that the new partnership with ERIKS UK is an important piece of our jigsaw helping to complete our Distribution Strategy, with customers able to access SMC Pneumatics’ products and support easily, wherever they are in the country. He added: “The high calibre technical support and know-how provided by the service centres and their proven track record in the Fluid Power sector further convinced us that ERIKS UK is the right partner for us.”

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Picture caption: Pictured at SMC Pneumatics’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes staff of both SMC and ERIKS UK mark ERIKS UK becoming a Level 1 National Distributor for the entire SMC range of pneumatic products and services

 
About ERIKS UK:

WYKO adopted the ERIKS UK name on April 2nd 2008 following the acquisition by ERIKS nv in November 2006 for £139 million. The company offers an enormous breadth and depth of products and service know-how to both the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets.

 

ERIKS UK is part of the ERIKS Group, the clear market leader in Central and Western Europe with sales of €949 million and approaching 4500 staff. The Group now operates 214 service centres and 62 production and technical centres with a product range of over half a million items.

 

ERIKS UK plays a major part in the ERIKS Group’s intention to establish itself among the top three companies in each of its eight chosen core activities namely: electrical and mechanical engineering services; flow technology; industrial plastics; power transmissions; sealing technology; specialist technologies; technical and logistics services plus tools and maintenance products.

 

ERIKS UK comprises: ERIKS Automotive; ERIKS Electro Mechanical Services; ERIKS Industrial Distribution; ERIKS Integrated Solutions; ERIKS International and ERIKS Sealing and Flow Technology plus a network of 103 Service Centres located around the UK.

 

For more information on ERIKS UK visit: www.eriks.co.uk

 

 

 

About SMC Pneumatics (UK):

SMC is the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components and associated equipment. With SMC subsidiaries in over 67 countries, customers can draw on the experience and resources of SMC at local, national and international level, giving access to the latest developments in pneumatics technology around the world.

 

With extensive manufacturing, engineering, development and test facilities at its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, SMC Pneumatics can offer a competitive design and build service for the construction of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control systems and sub-assemblies.

 

SMC's product range is the most extensive of any pneumatics supplier. It covers virtually every conceivable product group and includes components and assemblies that are unique to SMC.
World-wide, the company offers more than 11,000 basic products with in excess of  610,000 variations.

 

For more information on SMC Pneumatics (UK) visit: www.smcpneumatics.co.uk