Great Products Build Great Businesses

Since 1944, we have been helping our customers minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiency with the same care and expertise as if it were our own business.

Producing high-quality products and services is challenging and we know how hard it can be to find someone else who wants your business to succeed as much as you do. With industry-respected brands, $8 million of ready-to-ship components and assemblies and 24/7 support, we have the products to keep your business moving forward.

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The John Henry Foster Company is a full-line fluid power distributor with territories covering parts of Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky and is the Midwest leader in fluid power sales. We have sales representatives stationed throughout our territory who can visit your site and provide hands-on attention to better meet your fluids power needs.

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Industrial Sensors

John Henry Foster carries the widest selection of optical rotary encoders,inductive proximity sensors, magnetic proximity sensors, capacitive proximity sensors, laser sensors, fiber optic sensors, and more. When your process automation relies on critical data, let the automation experts at JHF help.
  • Area Sensors
  • Fiber Optic Sensors
  • Inductive Sensors
  • Laser Measurement Sensors
  • Laser Sensors
  • Micro Photoelectric Sensors
  • Photoelectric Sensors
  • Pressure/Flow Sensors
  • Rotary Encoders
  • Safety Sensors, Components, Light Curtains
  • Sensor Options
  • Special Purpose Sensors
  • Ultrasonic Sensors
  • Wire-Saving Systems
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