Who is VA-CON?

VA-CON are the Kwa-Zulu Natal Agents for El-O-Matics range of Valve Automation Products as well as Xomox's Tuflin Specialized Valve Range.

El-O-Matic worldwide has been manufacturing Valve Automation Systems and Accessories since 1972. Following El-O-Matics acquisition by Emerson Process Management (a division of Emersion Electric Co.) in 1995; it is now the world’s largest manufacturer of Quarter-turn Actuators and accessories.

In 2001, Emerson Electric Co announced the formation of the Valve Automation Division of Emerson Process Management – a division which consolidated a vast array of Valve Automation Products and Services. This brought together such industry leaders as El-o-Matic International, Bettis Actuators and Controls (and Bettis’ subsidiary Hytork International}, Shafer Valve Operating Systems, as well as Dantorque Actuation. El-o-Matic’s main production facility is in Hengelo, Holland. The South African operation is based in Isando, Johannesburg.

Va-Con (Pty) Ltd was established by El-o-Matic S.A. in 1994 and has successfully marketed the products throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal for close on 15 years now. Following an overseas merger, Va-Con (Pty) acquired the local agency agreement for the complete range of El-o-Matic and Xomox’s products a few years later.

As of Sept 2006 Va-con were also appointed as agents for Tyco Valves & Controls in Kwa-Zulu Natal.