Corporate Profile / Company History |
Alex-Tronix has manufactured quality commercial-grade controllers for over 30 years. From filter backwash to battery operated “Smart” controllers, we pride ourselves on manufacturing a reliable product made to hold up in extreme environments. Currently Alex-Tronix supplies over 70% of all the filter backwash controls in the world through over 200 distributors and OEM’s located worldwide.
In 1998 George decided to focus on his turf business and began developing innovative battery-operated controls. With a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, he developed the first battery-operated controller recognized for energy efficiency, the BCS. With its 5 miles of valve operating distance and up to 10 years of battery life (tested at the Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University, Fresno) the BCS filled the gap in quality and reliability in a battery or solar powered field controller.In 2001 Alex-Tronix further utilized its battery saving technology, and introduced the Smart-Alex and Enercon controllers. The company also appointed Dominic A. Shows, as National Sales Manager, due to his background in marketing and finance. The Enercon is very similar to the BCS but has 4 and 8 station models (versus 5 and 10 stations on the BCS.) The Enercon can operate valves up to 3,000 feet away and is 30-40% less expensive than its competitors field controllers.
In 2005 we developed the first two “Smart” battery operated controllers in the irrigation industry. The Enercon plus includes our patented temperature budgeting, four programs with four starts each, expandable 4 station outputs, and a stainless steel pedestal. The Smart Clock also has our patented temperature budgeting, four programs with four starts each, six stations, and our traditional powdered coated chassis. |