On Feb. 15, Airline Hydraulics Corporation — a distributor of Phoenix Contact products — announced it is expanding its sales territory to include western New York and New England.

“We do not take this lightly,” said Mark Steffens, Airline CEO. “Phoenix Contact is a first-in-class manufacturer, and we’re honored by their decision to make us their lead automation partner throughout our entire marketplace. We will continue to do our job and expand our business with them.”

Industrial automation users in the region can expect to see increased Phoenix Contact product availability, application support and access to Airline’s eCommerce website, according to a news release. Airline said the expansion is part of its plans for providing productivity and safety by specifying, stocking and supporting technologies for all industries.

“Airline is one of our fastest-growing distributors, and its success can be attributed to several key factors,” said Jon Durand, Northeast Regional Sales Manager at Phoenix Contact USA. “They have a very competent sales and technical support staff always ready to support their customers and applications. In addition, Airline continues to invest heavily in maintaining a strong inventory position with our products, and they have a comprehensive website that enables them to support customers online.”