A Leader In Automation Since 1976

Santa Barbara Control Systems (SBCS), a California Corporation, is the leading manufacturer of automatic controllers in the US, under the trade name of the CHEMTROL® line. SBCS is heaquartered in Santa Barbara, California in a modern 8,000-square foot corporate building located near the US 101 Freeway and the Santa Barbara Airport.

From its beginning in 1976, SBCS has been a leader in chemical automation with numerous technical papers on Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) technology. The company maintains an ongoing research and development program, including a laboratory for research on water chemistry.

With over 50,000 CHEMTROL® controllers installed worldwide, the company has always placed a strong emphasis on product reliability, ease of use, and friendly customer service, including toll-free technical support and free training seminars for dealers and pool operators. All controllers are covered by a unique 5-year electronics warranty and are supported by the large network of CHEMTROL® Qualified Dealers in the U.S. and other countries. This is why engineers and architects all over the world specify CHEMTROL® controllers for their most demanding applications.