Bimba Acquires Intek Products

Actuation technology provider Bimba adds a mechanical automation provider, expanding its electric actuator offering.

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL — Bimba, an innovator of actuation technology, recently announced the acquisition of Intek Products of Warrendale, PA. Founded in 1999, Intek develops mechanical automation products and solutions for both single-axis and multi-axis coordinated electric motion. Intek’s products are extensively used for linear positioning, robotic applications, pick & place mechanisms and gantry systems.

“This acquisition will significantly enhance Bimba’s electric actuator offering and extend our commitment to offer our customers a choice of complete pneumatic, hydraulic and electric motion options,” says Pat Ormsby, President of Bimba.

Bimba Manufacturing specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions to engineering challenges. Including its brands, TRD, Mead, MFD, Pheumadyne and Acro, Bimba markets an extensive line of products including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators; valves; fittings; air preparation and a variety of safety and production solutions. In addition to its broad line of standard catalog products, the company’s business develops many custom and semi-custom products designed for specific customers and applications. These products, used in machinery and automation, are sold to original equipment manufacturers and end-users throughout the world in an expanding variety of industries.

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