SMC Corporation of America

SMC Corporation of America, headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana, is the North American subsidiary of SMC Corporation (founded 1959 in Japan), the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic and automation components with roughly 30% global market share. Their 2.6 million square foot Noblesville complex houses 560,000 sq ft of manufacturing and 571,000 sq ft of warehousing. While SMC is best known for pneumatics, their Fluid Process division produces products directly applicable to water and wastewater treatment. The VXK Series chemical valves feature an integrated Y-type strainer that removes foreign material before it reaches the actuating section, while the VXH Series handles pressures up to 2.0 MPa. The VXA31 and VXA32 Series serve steam and heated water applications with individually ported manifolds. SMC's WR110 Series water equipment provides regulation and straining for small-diameter water lines. Process pumps in their diaphragm lineup handle high-purity chemicals with lightweight, compact construction. The chiller portfolio spans ten configurations including Low GWP units, SEMI Standard models for semiconductor fabs, benchtop precision chillers, and large-capacity industrial units, all featuring Industry 4.0 connectivity with remote monitoring, self-diagnostics, and process variable recording. SMC also manufactures PFUW clamp-on flow sensors, ZGS foam-type vacuum grippers, and ITV electro-pneumatic regulators. The company holds UL certifications including Drinking Water System Components and complies with RoHS, REACH, and TSCA. Parent SMC operates in 29 countries with over 23,000 employees.