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Whitman Controls enters a new era as brothers William and Ramsey Brame officially take the helm from longtime president J. Yancey “Yank” Brame. As second-generation leaders, they bring deep respect for the company’s 43-year legacy and a bold vision for the future—rooted in quality, integrity, and service. Now recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Whitman Controls combines time-tested reliability with a renewed focus on innovation, digital growth, and global expansion. With William’s strategic background in finance and Ramsey’s distinguished military service, the company is poised to continue delivering high-performance sensor solutions while maintaining the customer-first values that have always defined the Whitman brand.

For over 40 years, Whitman Controls has proudly served the U.S. military and defense sectors with rugged, reliable sensor solutions. Our pressure, vacuum, temperature, and liquid level switches are engineered to thrive under extreme conditions—withstanding shock, vibration, and corrosive environments—thanks to stainless steel, acid-resistant construction. Trusted across mission-critical systems, Whitman’s sensors deliver military-grade performance at a cost-effective price point, proving that strength, precision, and value can go hand-in-hand.

The COVID-19 pandemic tested the limits of global healthcare infrastructure and supply chains. Amid the chaos, innovation became essential. Nectar Product Development rose to the challenge by launching Breath Direct, a mission-driven company that developed the BDR-19, a cost-effective, high-performance ventilator designed for underserved regions.

To make this vision a reality, Breath Direct partnered with Whitman Controls, leveraging their 50+ years of sensor expertise to co-develop a custom pressure switch that met stringent medical requirements—without driving up costs. Together, they delivered a critical care solution with global impact, proving how collaboration and innovation can thrive even in crisis.

In the high-stakes world of semiconductor manufacturing, precision is everything—and every sensor matters. From the nanometer-scale fabrication of integrated circuits to the robust utility systems that sustain cleanroom operations, instrumentation must perform with unwavering accuracy under the most extreme conditions. At Whitman Controls, we specialize in crafting ultra-reliable pressure, flow, temperature, and vacuum instrumentation purpose-built to meet the rigorous demands of IC production. Whether supporting wafer processing, die packaging, ultrapure water recycling, or sterile HVAC systems, our high-purity, custom-engineered solutions help safeguard uptime, yield, and quality in the world’s most advanced fabs.

While smart sensors are rising in popularity, it’s often the simplest tools that prove the most powerful. As a Professional Engineer at Nucor Steel put it, “basic sensors like [those supplied by Whitman Controls] are still the most widely used, definitely the most reliable, and the most cost effective.” In today’s push toward automation and smart manufacturing, Whitman’s rugged, customizable pressure switches continue to be the backbone of countless systems—offering precision, safety, and durability without the need for expensive computing infrastructure. Whether it’s robotic glass installation or next-gen drones, Whitman’s switches deliver time-tested performance in cutting-edge applications.