Strategic partnership brings together PBA’s expertise in motion solutions and IKO’s wide range of leading automation mechanical and mechatronics solutions, offering optimised solutions with complementary products.

Singapore, 3 July 2024 – PBA Systems today announced its appointment as an authorised distributor for IKO in Singapore and Malaysia. The official distributorship agreement covers IKO Brand Needle Roller Bearings, Linear Motion Rolling Guides and all other products manufactured by IKO.

IKO, renowned for its extensive selection of automation components for linear motion and needle roller bearings, is recognised globally as the pioneer of many current day mechanical solutions for automation.

The partnership with IKO bolters PBA’s network of Robotics & Automation ecosystem partners, with over 50 principal brands in PBA’s impressive line-up of distributed industrial automation products – including robotics peripherals & devices, encoders, motion control products and mechanical components – completing the company’s array of offerings as a one-stop motion expert & automation solutions provider.

“We are really excited with this partnership with IKO, distributing their products to our customers in Singapore and Malaysia. We believe this is just the beginning. Both PBA and IKO are enthusiastic about what we believe would be a fruitful close collaboration,” said Derrick Yap, Chief Executive Officer, PBA Group. PBA’s expertise in motion solutions makes the company the ideal partner to introduce IKO’s wide range of leading automation mechanical and mechatronics solutions to the industry, added Mr. Yap. “As the motion experts for automation, we offer complementary solutions. IKO’s leading mechanical products, coupled with PBA’s direct drive solutions and custom-made solutions, makes us the best partners for machine builders in our target industries.”

PBA seeks to primarily focus on these key products at the initial stage – Cross rollers, Linear Motion Guides, and Ballscrews. The entire range of IKO brand of products will be on offer to customers in Singapore and Malaysia.

Summary of IKO Product Listing by Category –

• Linear Motion – Ball Type, Roller Type, Ball Spline and other Linear Motion Rolling Guides
• Rotary Motion – Cam Followers, Roller Followers, Crossed Roller Bearings, Various types of Needle Roller Bearings
• Plain Bearings – Spherical Bushings and Rod Ends
• Mechatronics – Ball Screw and Linear Motion Driven Tables, Positioning Tables and Stages, and Automationware

PBA’s proprietary direct drive products are aimed at systems builders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with a specific focus in the semiconductor and electric vehicles manufacturing industries. PBA’s capabilities lie in design, build and manufacture of direct drive motors, actuators, and modules, with a core competence in precision motion, including offering high-precision stages with customised specifications to meet the most rigorous requirements yet with shorter delivery lead times.

With the aim of offering best-in-class motion solutions to system partners and industry players, PBA is setting its sights on elevating the automation levels of customers further through the “perfect” complement of IKO’s innovative mechanical and mechatronics solutions.

(Refer to appended section – scroll down this webpage – for official distributorship certificates)

*PBA has also released the latest edition of our latest brochure listing all the Industrial Automation Products from principal brands we distribute for. Please download from the link below to view Robotics, Mechanical and Electrical products and components.

– > PBA Distributed Industrial Automation Products brochure 

For PBA Proprietary Products, please download via: 

->  Direct Drive Products Brochure

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PBA Systems is an ISO certified company and a member of the PBA Group. We are direct drive motion solution experts for automation. We provide components, motors, system integration, and custom design services. PBA Group specialises in proprietary robotic automation technologies. Headquartered in Singapore, with advanced manufacturing or technology centres in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, China, we have the capabilities of providing customized and swift solution support for global customers and system partners. For more information on PBA Systems and its robotics and automation capabilities, please visit www.pbasystems.com.sg/.

PBA Group has over 30 companies in 10 countries and over 500 employees regionally, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia. 

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