Samson AG

Summary

SAMSON AG, founded in 1907 by Hermann Sandvoss, is a German corporation headquartered in Frankfurt. It develops systems and products that can control all types of fluid.[1] Its product line includes valves, self-operating regulators, automation systems, sensors, thermostats, and digital devices, among others.[1]

SAMSON AG
Native name
SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Company typeAktiengesellschaft
IndustryChemical industry, Petrochemical industry, Food industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Biotechnology, Energy industry, Industrial Gases, Metallurgy and mining, Marine equipment, Water and Wastewater, Pulp and Paper
FoundedApril 1, 1907
FounderHermann Sandvoss
Headquarters,
Number of locations
50 subsidiaries in over 40 countries, more than 200 agencies (2021)
Key people
  • Andreas Widl (CEO, Chairman)
  • Thomas Steckenreiter (Chief technology officer
  • CTO, Vice Chairman)
  • Dominic Deller (Chief financial officer
  • CFO)
ProductsSmart Process Automation
Control valves
(Globe valves, Rotary valves)
Self-operated regulators
Actuators
Accessories
Singal converters
Automation systems
Sensors and thermostats
Digital Solutions[clarification needed]
Service
Revenue661 million(2020)
Number of employees
4,500 (2021)

Background edit

SAMSON was founded in 1907 after Sandvoss invented a regulator that can function without an external power supply. The device automatically controls processes by utilizing differences in pressure.[2] By 1916, its main manufacturing facility and headquarters were relocated to Frankfurt's River Main.[3]

Aside from regulators, SAMSON AG develops measurement and control technologies such as control valves, and electro-pneumatic transducers, control valves for HVAC systems - controllers and sensors for HVAC systems. The control valves have modular designs, giving it flexibility in terms of usage in engineering and building automation processes.[3] The range of products in these areas cover chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, power, HVAC and food and beverage industries. In 2002, the sales of its products reached $317 million.[3]

Today, SAMSON operates in over 40 countries with more than 4,500 employees and more than 50 subsidiaries, more than 200 engineering and service centers worldwide.[citation needed]

Products edit

SAMSON manufactures and supplies control valves, regulators and accessories for process control. Majors products are:

  • Control valves
  • Positioners, limit switches, accessories
  • Measuring and control equipment
  • Control valves for HVAC systems
  • Controllers and sensors for HVAC systems[citation needed]

Additionally, SAMSON AG and its associated companies AIR TORQUE S.p.A., CERA SYSTEM Verschleißschutz GmbH, KT-Elektronik GmbH, LEUSCH GmbH Industriearmaturen, Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH, RINGO VÁLVULAS S.L., SED FLow Control GmbH, STARLINE S.p.A., and VETEC Ventiltechnik GmbH offer technologies for severe requirements: e.g. abrasive and contaminated fluids, high shutdown pressures, lowest interior and exterior leak rates, quick-action, on-off, and control functions, as well as alloys like Monel, Hastelloy, titanium, zirconium, duplex, etc.[citation needed]

Board of directors edit

Andreas Widl (CEO) Chairman of the executive board, Thomas Steckenreiter (CTO) Vice Chairman of the executive board, Dominic Deller (CFO)

Chairman of the Board: Nikolaus Hensel

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Samson AG | KSB". www.ksb.com. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
  2. ^ "Samson". aran.ch. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
  3. ^ a b c Weaver, Graham (2004). Profile of the International Valve Industry: Market Prospects to 2009 (3rd ed.). Oxford: Elsevier. p. 161. ISBN 1856174433.