Numatics, Incorporated

What Numatics, Incorporated does

Numatics, Incorporated operates as ASCO, a brand within Emerson Electric Co.'s Discrete Automation division. The firmographics file lists the entity as private, founded in 1990 with 501–1,000 employees, while operational source material places the ASCO brand squarely inside publicly-traded Emerson (NYSE: EMR); this structural inconsistency is preserved from the input rather than reconciled. ASCO manufactures fluid control and valve solutions, with a catalog described as comprising over 50,000 precisely engineered valves organized around five core product categories: pressure-operated and motorized seat valves for harsh or sterilized environments, fuel shutoff valves for pressure/flow control and reliable shutoff, pneumatic and solenoid-powered pinch valves for hygienic and single-use applications, dust collector valves for compressed air cost control and filter lifecycle extension, and proportional valves for neutral fluid flow control across industrial and medical uses.

The company pursues a horizontal segmentation strategy, addressing process, industrial, analytical, and medical applications rather than concentrating on a single vertical. Go-to-market is executed through a global authorized distributor network (with a publicly accessible distributor locator tool) supplemented by Emerson Discrete Automation's digital infrastructure: product configurators, CAD search, engineering tools, technical support, and corporate social channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube). The revenue model is not separately disclosed; pricing is not publicly listed, and ASCO's financials are consolidated within Emerson's reporting. The firm also offers custom-engineered products for applications outside its standard catalog. A 1990 funding round with Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is the only capital-markets event in the source data; no subsequent funding, M&A, leadership change, or restructuring activity is disclosed for the unit.

Name

Numatics, Incorporated

Legal name

Emerson Electric Co.

Website

https://numatics.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Numatics, Incorporated operates as the ASCO brand under Emerson Electric Co.'s Discrete Automation division, manufacturing over 50,000 fluid control valves for process, industrial, analytical, and medical applications, distributed globally through authorized resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Control Valves

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Fluid control valves
• Pneumatic valves
• Industrial automation valves
• Process valves
• Solenoid valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Highland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Numatics, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered fluid control valves used to manage air, gas, and liquid flow in industrial systems. Its portfolio spans more than 50,000 valve configurations including seat valves, fuel shutoff valves, pinch valves, dust collector valves, and proportional valves, sold to OEMs and end users in industrial automation, process, analytical, and medical applications through an authorized global distributor network.

Product overview

ASCO offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid control solutions featuring over 50,000 precisely engineered valves. The product line includes Seat Valves (pressure-operated and motorized for harsh/sterilized environments), Fuel Shutoff Valves (for pressure and flow control), Pinch Valves (pneumatic and solenoid-powered for hygienic applications), Dust Collector Valves (for air cost control and filter efficiency), and Proportional Valves (for neutral fluid flow control in industrial and medical uses). The portfolio integrates with hundreds of process, industrial, analytical, and medical applications, and specialized custom products can be built for specific application needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASCO: Valve and Fluid Control Solutions - ASCO offers over 50,000 precisely engineered valves serving process, industrial, analytical, and medical applications, including seat valves, fuel shutoff valves, pinch valves, dust collector valves, and proportional valves.

Products and services

• Seat Valves

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camozzi: Camozzi is a global pneumatics manufacturer producing valves, cylinders, and fittings, competing with ASCO in industrial automation fluid control markets worldwide.
• Festo: Festo is one of the world's largest pneumatics and automation component manufacturers, directly competing with ASCO across valves, cylinders, and motion control products serving industrial automation customers.
• Humphrey Products: Humphrey Products manufactures pneumatic valves and actuators, directly competing with ASCO's proportional and solenoid valve lines in industrial and analytical applications.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is the global market leader in pneumatic components including solenoid valves, directly overlapping with ASCO's pneumatic and proportional valve lines in industrial and process automation.
• Bürkert: Bürkert specializes in fluid control systems including solenoid, process, and analytical valves, directly competing with ASCO in process, analytical, and medical fluid handling applications.
• IMI Precision Engineering: IMI Precision Engineering manufactures pneumatic actuators, valves, and air preparation equipment, directly competing with ASCO's pneumatic valve and motion control offerings in industrial automation.
• Clippard: Clippard specializes in miniature pneumatic valves and components, providing overlap with ASCO's solenoid and proportional valve offerings in industrial and medical fluid control applications.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker's Motion & Control Systems group offers industrial valves, pneumatic components, and fluid handling products, overlapping with ASCO's portfolio across a much broader industrial conglomerate footprint.
• Aventics (Emerson): Aventics is Emerson's pneumatics brand alongside ASCO, offering pneumatic valves and components. As a sister brand within Emerson's Discrete Automation division, it directly overlaps with ASCO's product portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth's industrial hydraulics and pneumatics division offers valves and motion control systems overlapping with ASCO's fluid control products as part of a broader factory automation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/numaticsinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DiscreteAutomation
• Facebookfacebook.com/ascovalve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/numatics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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