Since 1994, Plain City’s Autotool has designed, built, and integrated custom automation systems for OEMs and Tier One suppliers. The company is particularly known for automated weld cells, while its in-house team carries projects from concept through installation and provides support after commissioning. Autotool also builds its tooling in-house, giving customers one source for both system integration and manufacturing.
B-K Tool & Design, IncSince its founding in 1981, B-K Tool & Design has grown from a small Kalida machine shop into a 130,000-square-foot operation known for carrying custom automation projects through to installation. Its team works with customers’ new or existing designs, building equipment intended to replace inefficient processes and support production on the customer’s floor. The company says it has completed 25,000 projects since 1981.KALIDA, OH
Automated Concepts & Tooling, IncSince its founding by owners Elizabeth and Craig in 2004, Waterford’s Automated Concepts & Tooling has designed and built high-speed assembly machines and turnkey automation systems, while also producing the precision-machined components those systems require. The company works across the project—from mechanical and controls engineering through installation, support, and contract assembly—and takes on jobs ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $1 million. Its acquisition of Syst-A-Matic brought decades of additional precision machining and automation experience under one roof.WATERFORD, PA
Omni AutomationSince 1961, Cleveland-area Omni Automation has designed and built complete turnkey industrial automation systems, combining engineering, control-panel fabrication, custom machinery and field installation under one roof. Its team brings more than 100 combined years of engineering experience to projects ranging from industrial controls to automated material handling. Omni is also a UL 508A-listed control-panel shop, a Certified System Integrator for Cognex vision equipment and an authorized integrator for Fanuc robotics.COLUMBIA STATION, OH
Autotec SolutionsFounded in 1972, Toledo-based Autotec Solutions designs and integrates custom automation systems for manufacturers, with particular depth in roll handling, robotics, and material flow. Its work includes connecting autonomous mobile robots to production processes and engineering specialized systems for large rolls, including wrapping and labeling equipment. Autotec also supports the systems it builds with maintenance, spare parts, training, and upgrades.TOLEDO, OH