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Neal Systems to Acquire New England Temperature Solutions — Expanding Our Expertise in Temperature Control

November 3, 2025 | Company News

 
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — Neal Systems is acquiring New England Temperature Solutions (NETS), owned by our longtime friend Dominic Deluca. The acquisition will be finalized on January 1st, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for both companies and our customers.
 
This partnership will help us achieve several key goals:
  • Expanded Temperature Expertise: We’re growing our capabilities with Watlow and Eurotherm process heaters, controllers, and power controllers.
  • New Team Members: We’re thrilled to welcome multiple star players — Paul Chamberlain (Sales), Andy Bowser (Application Engineering), and Lisa Mattarese (Customer Service)
  • Valuable Technical Resources: Dom’s incredible collection of how-to videos and educational content will continue to benefit our customers and team.
  • A New Home Base: Our new Attleboro, Massachusetts office will strengthen our support for New England and open up opportunities for continued growth.
With these additions, Neal Systems is strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Northeast — with even more amazing customer service and technical know-how to our ever-expanding customer base.
 
We look forward to sharing more updates as we integrate our teams and expand our capabilities.
 
Stay tuned for more details coming soon.


Avoid Backorders: Fast-Shipping Watlow Replacements for SOLO SLM Controllers

September 3, 2025 | Product News

Struggling With Long Lead Times on Temperature Controllers?

If you’ve been sourcing Automation Direct SOLO SLM Single Loop Modular Temperature Controllers, you may have noticed the issue: lead times have stretched dramatically, with some customers currently backordered into November. These systems typically consist of one to seven single-loop modules with one input and two outputs, with optional ramp and soak profiling.

The good news? Watlow offers several alternatives that are available in days—not months.

Watlow Competitive Options

  • EZ-ZONE® RM – Ships in 3–5 days.

    • Modular controller with 1–4 loops per module (up to 8 loops and 16 outputs when two modules are combined).

    • On-board Modbus® RTU available.

    • Flexible and scalable: configure from 1 to 152 control loops and up to 256 monitor points by mixing and matching modules.

    • Integrates on-off or PID control, monitoring, limit control, and communication modules.

  • EPC2000 – A powerful back-of-panel option with fast availability.

  • PM LEGACY & PM PLUS – Ideal for one or two loops of control, both shipping in as little as 3 days.

Why Choose Watlow?

Watlow’s modular, scalable platforms ensure you can design exactly what you need—without being held up by extended supply chain delays. Whether you require a few loops or a large-scale system, Watlow solutions are built for flexibility, speed, and long-term reliability.

Proposed Replacements for SOLO SLM:

  • EZ-ZONE® RM

  • EPC2000

  • PM LEGACY

  • PM PLUS

Contact Neal Systems

Neal Systems is a proud Watlow representative with decades of experience helping customers design, specify, and support temperature control systems. If you’re facing backorders or simply want the best-fit solution for your application, our team can help you get the right product fast.

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Neal Systems Now Represents Foxboro Instrumentation & Remote Operations Across New York

June 23, 2025 | Company NewsProduct News

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion: Neal Systems is now the official representative for Foxboro Instrumentation and Remote Operations throughout the entire state of New York.

This includes solutions in:

  • Instrumentation – Flow, Pressure, Level, and Temperature

  • Remote Operations – GeoSCADA (formerly ClearSCADA), SCADAPack RTUs, and Trio Wireless

Why Foxboro Chose Neal Systems

Foxboro selected Neal Systems as their trusted partner for New York based on several key strengths:

  • Proven Track Record – Over 15 years representing Foxboro in territories from Pennsylvania to Virginia.

  • Established NY Presence – A 20+ year history supporting New York customers with brands like Metrix, MTL, L&J, Alta Solutions, Keller, Watlow, Eurotherm, and Chessell.

  • Deep Technical Expertise – From instrumentation to automation, our engineering bench runs deep.

  • Customer-Focused Support – A team built around fast response times, hands-on help, and personalized training.

  • People & Logistics That Make a Difference – Our culture and commitment to excellence set us apart.

Meet Your Neal Systems Support Team

We’ve assembled a team of experts to make sure New York customers have everything they need—from technical guidance to fast service and support.

👥 Customer Service

Our customer care team is always ready to assist with orders, questions, or anything in between.

  • Customer Care / Order Entry – Jacklyn Tully

  • Operations Manager – Laura Kane

  • Customer Experience Manager – Helen Batchelor

🌍 Outside Sales

Serving every corner of New York:

  • Western NY – Justin Bendik (Territory Manager)
    Based locally and available to support the Buffalo region and beyond. (We’re also hiring for a rep in Buffalo—come chat with us if you’re interested!)

  • Eastern NY – Ed Owens (Territory Manager)

  • Sales Manager – Mark Pfender

🧠 Application Engineering

Whether it’s instrumentation or remote operations, our engineers love a challenge:

  • Instrumentation – Walter Freeman

  • Remote Operations – Dave Schroeder & Joe Klinkhoff

  • General Support – Hugh Davison & Shane Filer

🛠️ Field Service

Our field service team provides on-site help, calibration, commissioning, and more:

  • Cecilio Ramirez

  • Joe McCracken

  • Brian Weischedel

🔧 Technical Support

Ready to troubleshoot and assist with any setup or application questions:

  • Hanlon Doyle

  • Dexter Vilar

Want to put a face to the name? Visit our Team Page to get to know us better.

We’re proud to bring the trusted performance of Foxboro instrumentation—and the reliability of Neal Systems support—to even more customers across New York.

Need a quote, want to discuss your next project, or just have a few questions? Contact us here.

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Tariff Announcement

April 3, 2025 | Company NewsProduct News

Dear Customers,

Additional tariffs have come into effect as of 00:01 on 3rd April 2025 and will be seen as an additional line item per product on invoices.  Our expectation is that these will range from 0% to 25% based on the origin of manufacture (UK 10%; EU 20%; Mexico & Canada 0% OR 25% dependent on exemptions; US 0%).  We are offering three options to accommodate this:

  1. Contact here for additional information, noting that in the short term we may not have much additional information.
  2. Cancel your purchase order
  3. Accept the additional tariffs

If we do not hear back from you within 5 days of the order acknowledgement we will assume that you are accepting the tariffs and we will proceed with shipment.  We recognize how frustrating this is for you and are working as diligently as possible to determine the impact on each and every order but please be aware that we do not have a full picture at this time.  Note that Neal Systems will only make tariff charges when they have been placed on the goods by the government and will not mark them up in any way.

Estimated Tariffs Per Product

Eurotherm products – 20%

Draeger products – 20%

Metrix products – 0%

MTL products – 10%, 20% or 26%

Foxboro Products – upto 25%

GE Orbit radios – 0%

Cattron product – 0%

M-System products – 20%

PR Electronic products – 20%

Servomex products – 20%

Keller products – 20%

Elpro products – 10%

Expo products – 10%

Alta products – 0%

Automation service products – 0%

Minco – Minco manufactures all products in the USA and maintains an almost exclusively USA based supply chain.  As such, Minco expects a minimal impact to product pricing due to tariffs

As of 4-3-25 this information is our best understanding of the situation.  Note that this is NOT a definitive statement but is meant for guidance only.  There are many unknowns that we are trying to resolve and will be updating this page regularly.  Actual tariffs charged may differ from what is shown here.

 



New Product Line: PR Electronics

January 20, 2025 | Company NewsProduct News

Discover the Latest Addition to the Neal Systems Product Family

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new expansion to Neal Systems’ offerings: PR Electronics! As a trusted name in high-precision signal conditioning, intrinsic safety, and process control solutions, PR Electronics is now part of our product lineup—bringing even more value and innovation to our customers.

What PR Electronics Brings to the Table

Known for their cutting-edge engineering and reliability, PR Electronics offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet the demands of modern industrial processes. Their product lineup includes:

  • Signal Conditioners: Ensuring optimal signal integrity and data accuracy.

  • Temperature Transmitters: High-performance devices for precise industrial temperature measurement.

  • Ex Interfaces / IS Isolators: Certified solutions for safe operation in hazardous areas.

  • Display Units: Intuitive and user-friendly designs for clear monitoring and efficient control.

And here’s the best part: All PR Electronics products come with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, so you can be confident in their long-term performance and reliability.

Why PR Electronics is the Perfect Fit for Neal Systems

For over 40 years, PR Electronics has built a legacy of precision engineering and innovative solutions—qualities that align perfectly with Neal Systems’ mission to provide high-quality, reliable, and efficient products for industrial automation and process control. This partnership allows us to better serve our customers with solutions that perform in even the most demanding environments.

Key Features of PR Electronics Products

  • Accuracy: Consistently precise data for improved process control.

  • Response Time: Rapid performance for time-sensitive applications.

  • Reliability: Trusted designs that work seamlessly, even in challenging conditions.

  • Warranty: Comprehensive 5-year coverage for peace of mind.

Explore Similar Products

PR Electronics isn’t the only exceptional product line at Neal Systems! We also offer a range of complementary solutions to meet your industrial needs:

  • Temperature Solutions

    • Eurotherm/Watlow: Process control, thermal systems, and data management solutions. 

    • Minco: Custom heating, flexible circuits, and temperature sensor solutions.

  • Process Instrumentation

    • Schneider Electric: High-quality pressure, flow, temperature, and level instrumentation. 

    • Williamson IR: Infrared pyrometers and pilot flame/flare detection systems.

  • Hazardous Area Solutions

    • Expo Technologies: Panel purging and pressurization for hazardous areas.

    • MTL Instruments: Intrinsic safety barriers, isolators, and surge protection.

Let’s Get Started!

Ready to take your operations to the next level? Let Neal Systems help you integrate PR Electronics into your projects for improved performance and safety. Contact us today to learn more about how PR Electronics solutions can make a difference in your systems.


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