Southwest Controls was founded in 1985 as a manufacturer’s rep firm specializing in high technology industrial controls and converted to wholesale distribution in 1991. In less than a decade, Southwest Controls has emerged as a leading distributor of industrial automation products with a staff of over 25 people serving thousands of customers. We attribute our success to our continued commitment to add value to our relationships with our customers, our suppliers and our employees. . . value through knowledge, hard work and integrity.