2022 Year in Review – New, strong sales partners

2022 was a year of growth, international expansion and strategic partnerships for SMELA. We are delighted to announce, as the year draws to a close, four new distributors who will expand our network and bring our technology to new markets. With BA21, OEM UKLtd., Servo Dynamics PTE Ltd. and EVG Martens GmbH & Co. KG, we have gained strong partners who share our vision: to make electric drive systems smarter, more efficient and more sustainable.

EVG Elektro‑Vertriebs‑Gesellschaft Martens GmbH & Co. KG

Location: Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia (germany)

‍Ideal for: Connection technology, electromechanical components, customised solutions

EVG has been supporting industrial companies with electromechanical components and connection technology for over 50 years. With more than 60,000 products and a wide range of customised variants, EVG is an established solutions provider for a diverse range of industries. The partnership with SMELA expands the portfolio to include active components for the first time and opens up new possibilities for energy-efficient, compact drive solutions. EVG brings our technology to applications where reliability, precision and high-quality components are crucial.

OEM Automatic Ltd.

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

‍Ideal for: Industrial automation, OEM integration, technical component distribution

OEM Automatic Ltd. is part of the internationally active OEM International Group and is one of the leading distributors of automation components in the UK. The company offers its customers technical expertise, high-quality products and fast, precise service. With over 50 manufacturers represented and a strong market presence, OEM Automatic is the perfect partner to establish SMELA technology in the UK market and offer users a compact, energy-efficient alternative to pneumatics.

Servo Dynamics PTE Ltd.

Location: Singapore

‍Ideal for: Motion control, robotics, factory automation, high-tech industry

Servo Dynamics has been a leading provider of automation and motion control solutions in South-East Asia since 1987. The company has over 30 years’ experience in robotics, machine vision and industrial control technology. With its broad portfolio of drive and control technologies, robotics and industrial computing infrastructure, Servo Dynamicsis ideally placed to position SMELA actuators in demanding high-tech applications and to further drive forward electrification in Asian production facilities.

BA21 – Borowski Automation Systems

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

‍Ideal for: automation technology, assembly and manufacturing processes

BA21 is an experienced specialist in the automation of complex manufacturing and assembly processes. The company develops handling and gripping systems, automated assembly machines and complete automation solutions, with a focus on precision, efficiency and machine safety. With its expertise in industrial process automation, BA21 is an ideal partner for the use of our liteECO® actuators in highly dynamic production environments.

Conclusion – A strong year forstrong partnerships

In 2022, with BA21, OEM UK Ltd.,Servo Dynamics and EVG, we have secured four distributors who are bringing our technology to new markets, sectors and applications. These partnerships strengthen our international presence and lay the foundations for further growth, innovation and sustainable electric drive technology.