Balluff Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial automation solutions, serving as the U.S. subsidiary of the German-based Balluff GmbH. Established in 1921 with over 60 years of specialized sensor experience, the company operates its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. Balluff is a world leader in sensor technology, identification systems, and image processing solutions, providing critical components for the IIoT and Industry 4.0 eras. Their extensive product portfolio includes inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, and magnetic sensors, alongside magnetostrictive position measuring systems, industrial RFID, and machine vision cameras.
Junction blocks
Mechanical cam switches
HF RFID System BIS M
Y-splitters
Lights for vision systems and machines
Human Machine Interfaces
Setup and configuration
Monitoring
Machine Lights
Capacitive sensors
Network blocks
HF RFID System BIS M
Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG
🇩🇪 Germany
5001-10000 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company
High capacity factory
Large enterprise group
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Shipments
26022
Key customer
TURCK
Key market
🇮🇳 India
Description
Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG is a global leader in industrial automation and Industry 4.0 solutions, headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. With over 50 years of experience and a workforce of more than 5,000 employees, the company operates a global production network across six sites and over 30 subsidiaries. As a specialized manufacturer and OEM partner, Turck provides a comprehensive portfolio of smart sensor technology, decentralized automation concepts, and digital transformation services.
The company's extensive product range includes inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, and radar sensors, alongside advanced identification systems such as HF/UHF RFID. Their technical capabilities extend to fieldbus technology, I/O modules, industrial connectors, and interface technology. Turck also offers sophisticated control solutions, including HMI panels, programmable gateways, and cloud-based services for secure data storage and OT/IT integration. These solutions serve diverse sectors such as factory, process, and logistics automation, with specialized equipment for hazardous areas (ATEX) and machine safety.
Committed to high quality and security standards, Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG holds multiple certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and IEC 62443-4-1 for cyber security. The company is a pioneer in IIoT, focusing on robust, networked production concepts that enhance efficiency and sustainability for international markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Fräserei
First TURCK product: An isolating switching amplifier