New Manufacturer: Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas

March 15th, 2018

 

 

Control Sales, Inc. announces a partnership with Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA), a premier manufacturer of Industrial and Memory LCDs with a legacy of leading-edge, performance-based products.

“Sharp’s global leadership in LCD technology cannot be overstated,” said Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales. “We can now offer our customers an LCD brain trust with deep knowledge on virtually every vertical industry and solution set. Sharp’s products include Industrial TFT LCDs covering a vast array of specifications and Memory LCDs for wearables and battery-operated industrial products. Both product lines are in immediate demand in our territory. We are proud to represent a manufacturer with world class products, deep engineering resources, and US-based technical support.”

 

About Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA)

Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas, a division of Sharp Electronics Corp., (a N.Y. Corporation), is headquartered in Camas, WA and has field offices across North America. Sharp’s components are designed for top performance and ease of integration, and are continually re-envisioned to meet emerging market demand and to take advantage of the latest Sharp technology innovations.

The Industrial Application LCD product line-up includes sunlight readable LCDs, industrial-grade Full-HD displays, and a vast array of other specifications aimed at performance in the most extreme environments. The Memory LCD products are the perfect solution for compact handheld, battery-operated, wearable, and other small-screen applications.

Control Sales Announces the Addition of Susan Leager

February 12th, 2018

Control Sales proudly announces the addition of Susan Leager as the Company’s new Director of Distribution. Susan comes directly from Arrow Electronics in Wisconsin where she held various sales positions and demonstrated an impressive growth track record. Working out of Control Sales’ Brookfield, Wisconsin office, Susan will manage the Company’s distribution business in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Susan comments “I am looking forward to using my distribution sales experience to manage and grow the distribution component of a respected manufacturers’ representative. It will be a new challenge that allows me to build upon my expertise in account management, customer service and collaboration. Control Sales’ best in class lines and strategic distribution emphasis makes this position a perfect fit.”

Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales, said “After a long and exhausting search, we couldn’t be happier to have Susan on board. Susan is a proven electronics distribution sales professional who comes with a depth of industry knowledge and experience in hand. She will drive our distribution sales performance and assist with internal process improvements needed to sustain our growth. This role is a critical for us, and I am very confident we found the right person in Susan.”

Follow Susan on LinkedIn and email her at SusanL@ControlSales.com.

New Manufacturer: BEI Sensors

March 29th, 2017

Control Sales, Inc. is proud to announce a major expansion of its product line with the addition of BEI Sensors, a state of the art manufacturer of encoders and sensors for extreme applications. Serving the industrial, military, aerospace and off-highway markets, BEI Sensors provides an extensive range of products from standard off-the-shelf to completely customized solutions for any challenging application.

“We look forward to our collaboration with BEI Sensors to help bring their technology to our Midwestern customers, especially those looking for specialized products for extreme applications. BEI Sensors, a global leader in speed and position sensor technology, is an outstanding addition to our line card.” said Kingsland Coombs, President, Control Sales, Inc.

Backed by decades of experience, BEI designs sensors that offer uncompromising quality, performance, and reliability. The comprehensive product line includes optical and magnetic encoders, Hall effect sensors, potentiometers (wirewound, conductive plastic and hybrid), electronic interface modules, wireless modules, and a variety of product accessories. Specialized products for extreme applications include those for wash-down and corrosive environments, extended operating temperatures, high shock and vibration, wet and dirty operations and products certified for hazardous area use.

Launching New Website

March 1st, 2017

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website.  We are looking forward to sharing news about what we are doing with our principals and distributor relationships that help our clients grow their business.

We’ll be posting company news, as well as sharing new product information in our Product Showcase as new products are available to feature.  If you are a manufacturer or distributor, and would like to write a guest post, please let us know.

Looking forward to sharing more as the new site evolves!