About Simco-ION
Your trusted partner in static control with 60 years experience.
Simco-ION Europe, part of the global ITW group, has been active in Europe since 1966. We are the leading manufacturer of static elimination, charging and measuring equipment, providing comprehensive static control solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Active across multiple industries worldwide
We operate in a wide range of industries, including converting, medical/pharmaceutical, packaging, plastics, automotive, printing, textiles, wood, and more. Our ionisation products are distributed through an extensive network of partners who speak your language. On our contact page, you can find a Simco-ION office or partner ready to help you solve any issue related to static electricity. Not sure whether your issue is static-related? Check the article "What is static electricity?'
We provide solutions that use static electricity to help you optimise your production process. At Simco-ION, we combine expertise and technology to deliver reliable static control solutions.
Organisation
Anyone operating across a large region needs to be able to respond quickly. Blowers, industrial static eliminators, and other products such as air knives, ionizing nozzles, and ionizing air blowers are all designed to remove static electricity from plastics and other non-conductive materials. These products are shipped through reliable international courier services.
With decades of experience, we have encountered a wide range of static electricity challenges and built strong technical expertise. This enables us to address static issues effectively, using our portfolio of static control products and our own designed and manufactured industrial static eliminators. We support customers locally, with reliable solutions tailored to their application.
Mission
Simco-ION Netherlands designs, manufactures, and delivers complete solutions for industrial static control, elimination and charging applications, high-voltage generators, and dust removal systems throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our goal is to grow our business by being the highest-value supplier for our customers in the field of static control and static generation solutions. We create value through a combination of advanced technology, a comprehensive product range, superior customer service, experienced application support, and a competitive price-to-value ratio.
Technical Expertise
To respond effectively to market needs, we continuously develop new products for various applications, guided by the feedback and challenges of our customers. Many of our products are the result of close collaboration with them. In addition to our know-how, we are proud of our inventive and skilled people. In short, Simco-ION Europe combines ionisation technology, application knowledge, and close customer collaboration to address a wide range of static electricity challenges.
Service
Our service does not end with product delivery. We also place great emphasis on after-sales support. Beyond the standard warranty, you can rely on us for product repairs and calibration services.
History
In 1936, the Simons family founded The Simco Company Inc. (Simons Company). Since 1981, the company has been located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA. To serve the European market as well, Simco (Nederland) B.V. was established on December 31, 1965, with The Simco Company and Mr. Kors as shareholders. Simco (Nederland) B.V. operates under the trade names Simco-Ion and Vortec.
Over time, additional Simco-Ion locations were opened in Alameda (USA), Kobe (Japan), and Shenzhen (China). Since March 1989, all Simco-Ion companies have been fully owned by Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), a publicly traded corporation based in Chicago, USA.
Illinois Tool Works
Since 1989, Simco has been part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company.
The Simco-Ion businesses are part of the Electrostatics Division, which falls under the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment of ITW. ITW develops and manufactures high-quality technical products and systems for the industry.
ITW’s 650 decentralized business units operate in 45 countries and employ nearly 49,000 people worldwide.
At Simco-ION, we operate on a global scale but stay close to our customers. Our worldwide reach is matched by a strong local presence - with dedicated agents and distributors who understand your market and are always within reach. No matter where you are, you can count on personal support and real connections.
Simco-ION
1936
Founded in 1936 by Hortense and Julius Simons, Simco started in a one room shop in Philadelphia
1946
First sale Simco USA into Europe
1946
1965
Simco begins operations in Europe (Netherlands) under the name Simco (Nederland)
1973
Simco Japan started operations in Kobe, Japan
1973
1980
Simco acquired by Ransburg USA
1988
European production relocated to Aalsvoort 5, Lochem
1988
1989
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) acquired Simco
1998
European production relocated to Aalsvoort 74, Lochem
1998
2010
ITW acquired Ion Systems, Inc.
2010
Simco-ION established operations in Shenzhen, China.
2011
Simco and Ion Systems merged under the name Simco-ION.
2011
2016
Celebrated 50 years of Simco Lochem
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