Barker Controls Inc

Barker Controls Inc is an industrial equipment supplier in Greenville, SC, specializing in precision counting, control, and automation components. The company serves manufacturers, machine shops, maintenance teams, and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, providing reliable encoders, counters, relays, timers, sensors, and valves. With over six decades of experience since its founding in 1962, Barker Controls maintains a strong reputation for technical expertise and customer service, handling both new projects and legacy equipment repairs. The business is recognized as the North American primary distributor for Hengstler, GmbH, and holds exclusive partnerships with Fortive brands including Dynapar, Veeder Root, and Eagle Signal. It also represents Encoder Products Company and Autonics, offering a diverse range of industrial control solutions.

The company traces its roots to the early 20th century, founded by Mr. Barker and later led by Mr. Harry Mansfield, who passed ownership to his son, Richard E. Mansfield, in 2013. Barker Controls operates as a Sub-S corporation and continues to uphold its legacy of reliability and innovation. It emphasizes both traditional mechanical solutions and modern electronic systems, maintaining a balance between enduring design and technological advancement. The business supports customers at every level, from engineers to plant managers, offering technical guidance, replacement parts, and repair services for older equipment. Its product lineup includes absolute and incremental encoders, digital and mechanical counters, and high-accuracy optical sensors like the LP1 Accu-LaserPro™, used in applications such as web tension control, conveyor systems, and labeling.

Located on Old Buncombe Road in Greenville, the business sits just 0.1 miles from the Old Greenville Graveyard and 0.3 miles from Verner Springs Park. It is also near Parker Fire Department Station 1, Cedar Lane Road, Pete Hollis Boulevard, and the public artwork Recycled Swamp Rabbit, all within a half-mile radius. The company’s website is consistently ranked for clarity and search engine optimization, with detailed product documentation and transparent business information widely available online. These strengths ensure that Barker Controls remains a trusted, accessible resource for industrial automation needs across the region.

In Greenville, where manufacturing and industrial operations remain vital, Barker Controls stands out as a dependable provider of precision control components, combining decades of experience with a forward-looking approach to industrial reliability.

Services:

• Automation Solutions
• Control Components
• Counting and Control Devices
• Timers