Bay Advanced Technologies
Bay Advanced Technologies is a Newark, CA-based value-added distributor, system integrator, and contract manufacturer (founded 1963) serving semiconductor, medical/life-sciences, and industrial-automation OEMs with custom pneumatic, fluid, electro-mechanical, and PCB assemblies across four US and Singapore facilities, as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersNewark, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Bay Advanced Technologies does
Bay Advanced Technologies (BayAT) is a Newark, California-headquartered contract manufacturer and system integrator founded in 1963, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AIT). The company functions simultaneously as an authorized value-added distributor for 30+ premier industrial component manufacturers (SMC, Parker Hannifin, Kollmorgen, Bosch Rexroth, Thomson Linear, IMI Norgren, Molex, and others) and as a custom system integrator that bundles those components into finished assemblies for OEM customers. Its manufacturing footprint spans approximately 158,000 square feet across four facilities: Newark CA (90,000 sq ft, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and UL508A certified, serving as headquarters and primary manufacturing site), Austin TX (60,000 sq ft, ISO 9001:2015), Santa Ana CA (Southern California operations), and Singapore (8,000 sq ft, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016, serving Southeast Asia).
BayAT's revenue-generating activities span four streams: component distribution (transactional resale of partner products), contract manufacturing (precision CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, Mazak laser cutting, 14-station certified welding, and frame fabrication, plus a 72-hour quick-turn custom SMC valve manifold program), system integration (pneumatic, fluid delivery, electro-mechanical, and electrical power/control assemblies), and PCB design services (2-8 layer custom designs from schematic through turnkey prototype). The portfolio of integrated solutions is built on component-level expertise in fluid, mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic technologies accumulated over 60+ years, with 10,000+ unique designs developed and tested and outgoing quality under 300 QPPM. The company serves semiconductor equipment manufacturers and life-sciences/medical device OEMs as primary verticals, with secondary exposure to electronics instrumentation, technology OEMs, and general industrial automation customers.
The business model is project-based, custom, and engineering-intensive. Pricing is quote-driven (no public pricing), and sales are conducted through direct engagement with OEM engineering and supply-chain teams supported by BayAT's engineering, quality, and supply-chain professionals. The company markets primarily through its corporate website, partner-supplier channels, and direct sales. Its competitive moat is anchored in ISO 13485 medical device certification, the breadth of authorized supplier relationships that allow component-level solution design, the regulatory qualifications required for semiconductor and medical OEM supply chains, and accumulated design IP (10,000+ unique designs). BayAT is led by President Roy M. Blankenship (in role since 2003) and Vice President of Business Development Nic Hale (promoted in 2020 from a Director role he held since joining in 2010). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company carries 251-500 employees.
Bay Advanced Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bay Advanced Technologies
- Legal name
- Bay Advanced Technologies
- Website
- https://bayat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Bay Advanced Technologies is a Newark, CA-based value-added distributor, system integrator, and contract manufacturer (founded 1963) serving semiconductor, medical/life-sciences, and industrial-automation OEMs with custom pneumatic, fluid, electro-mechanical, and PCB assemblies across four US and Singapore facilities, as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Bay Advanced Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Newark
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Bay Advanced Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Component Distribution: Distribution of industrial automation components from supplier partners including pneumatics, motion control, fluid handling, and electrical products
- Contract Manufacturing: Precision CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, and assembly services from prototype through volume production
- System Integration: Fully integrated assemblies combining fluid, mechanical, electronic and pneumatic components as turnkey solutions for OEM customers
- PCB Design and Manufacturing: Custom PCB design, layout, and PCBA fulfillment from prototype to volume manufacturing
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Bay Advanced Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bay Advanced Technologies is a contract manufacturer and value-added system integrator that delivers precision fabrication (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, laser cutting, frame fabrication) combined with integrated assembly solutions (pneumatic, fluid delivery, electro-mechanical, electrical power and control, custom PCB design) for OEM customers in semiconductor, life sciences, medical equipment, and industrial automation. Services span quick-turn prototypes to volume production at ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facilities across the U.S. and Singapore.
Product overview
Bay Advanced Technologies is a contract manufacturer and system integrator offering a portfolio of manufacturing services and integrated assembly solutions. The core offering consists of precision fabrication services (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, laser cutting, and frame fabrication) combined with system integration capabilities (pneumatic, fluid delivery, electro-mechanical, electrical power/control, and custom PCB design). Services range from quick-turn prototypes to volume manufacturing, with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facilities serving medical equipment, semiconductor, life sciences, electronics instrumentation, telecommunications, and commercial industries. The company differentiates through vertical integration of core technologies at the component level, enabling collaborative design and efficient application-specific solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Precision CNC Machining High-precision CNC machining for component fabrication, supporting domestic and low-cost region machining from prototype through volume production for OEM customers.
- Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication High-mix, low-volume precision CNC sheet metal operations producing simple brackets to complex enclosures and formed parts for OEM customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Outgoing quality performance less than 300 QPPM
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Bay Advanced Technologies
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Bay Advanced Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Bay Advanced Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SMC PneumaticscoreSMC is the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components with over 6,000 basic products and 500,000+ variations. BayAT is a Partnering Technology Distributor for SMC, providing one source shopping for pneumatic and vacuum automation applications including air cylinders, valves, FRLs, tube fittings, and vacuum equipment.
- Parker HannifincoreBayAT is a Distribution OEM Channel Partner for Parker Hannifin, distributing Parflex Division hose and fittings, Parker Quick Coupling Division, Parker Instrumentation Products, Parker Tube Fitting Division, Parker Hose Products, Parker Texloc, and Parker Fluid Systems Connector Division products.
- KollmorgencoreKollmorgen is a leading provider of motion systems and components. BayAT offers Kollmorgen products including AKD2G servo drives, AKM2G motors, TBM2G frameless motors, Direct Drive Rotary, stainless steel hygienic motors, and Direct Drive Linear products.
- Bosch RexrothcoreBosch Rexroth linear components and systems are distributed by BayAT, including Linear Profile Rail Products, Precision Ballscrew Products, Precision Linear Systems, Linear Shafting Products, Frameless Motor Products, Precision Actuator Products, Linear Motor Products, and Roller Screw Products.
- Thomson LinearcoreThomson invented anti-friction linear technology over 60 years ago. BayAT is an authorized integration partner offering precision linear actuators, linear motion systems, stepper motor linear actuators, shafting, linear ball bushings, round rail guide systems, profile rail bearings, ballscrews, leadscrews, worm jack screws, and ball splines.
- Boston GearminorBoston Gear offers power transmission components with over 30,000 standard products. BayAT distributes their standard enclosed gear drives, custom speed reducers, AC/DC motors, DC drives, planetary precision gearheads, right angle gearheads, and stainless steel products.
- AllenairminorAllenair manufactures precision cylinders, valves, pumps, and index tables. Founded in 1945, the company specializes in pneumatic rotary index tables and air cylinders.
- ClippardminorClippard Instrument Laboratory manufactures miniature pneumatic valves, cylinders, and fittings since 1941. Products include the Minimatic line with over 5,000 standard products including fluidic amplifiers, air logic modules, and the Cordis digital pressure controller.
- Colder Products Company (CPC)minorCPC is a leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for industrial, life sciences and chemical handling markets, serving medical, biopharmaceutical, chemical handling, liquid cooling of electronics, industrial, printing and food processing industries.
- Controlled FluidicsminorControlled Fluidics provides specialty plastic bonding and custom plastic assembly expertise with precision plastic machining experience dating back to 1980, serving aerospace, defense, instrumentation, life science, medical, research components, and space flight markets.
- MemcominorMemco is a premier designer and manufacturer of high quality miniature barbed air fittings for science and industry, founded in 1963. Over 750 configurations of standard and hard-to-find fittings are in stock ready for immediate delivery.
- PanasonicminorPanasonic offers industrial automation products including sensors, AC servos, machine safety products, PLC and HMI products, temperature control, static control, UV curing, and laser marking products serving automotive, semiconductor, packaging and bio medical markets.
- KoganeiminorKoganei manufactures precision pneumatic system products, static electricity removal technology, electric actuators, centralized lubrication equipment, and environmental/hygiene related products, founded in 1934.
- MolexminorMolex Brad connectivity division provides industrial connectivity, power and network protocols, industrial communication, and control products for industrial applications including M8 and M12 connectors, EtherCAT junction boxes, and harsh IO modules.
- NoshokminorNoshok established in 1967 is an industry leader in measurement solutions including pressure gauges, pressure switches/transducers, level transmitters, temperature measurement, high pressure valves, diaphragm seals, and digital indicators.
- Proportion-AirminorProportion-Air manufactures electronic air pressure regulators and air flow control valves founded in 1985, offering electronic pressure regulators, electronic flow controllers, pilot operated regulators, and safety regulators.
- Freelin-WademinorFreelin-Wade started in 1980 provides tubing products including polyurethane, nylon, LLDPE, PVC and specialty resins. Stock more than 4,000 items ready to ship within 24 hours.
- Compact AutomationminorCompact Automation focuses on cylinders and actuators for industrial automation as part of ITT, offering composite cylinders, stainless steel cylinders, inch round cylinders, inch square cylinders, and clean room cylinders.
- AirtrolminorAirtrol Components founded in 1977 provides precision miniature pneumatic components for medical, dental, laboratory/analytical instruments, aerospace, HVAC, test equipment, and process control/automation applications.
- Air LogicminorAir Logic designs and manufactures pneumatic and vacuum control equipment including interface devices, pressure/vacuum switches, regulators, manifolds, miniature quick disconnects, swivel fittings, and plastic fittings.
- EnidineminorEnidine provides products for Industrial, Aerospace, Defense, Rail and Transportation markets including air springs, vibration isolation, rate controls, adjustable shock absorbers, and large bore shock absorbers.
- IMI NorgrenminorIMI Norgren is a world leader in motion control and fluid technology offering actuators, control valves, fluid control valves, and electric actuators.
- IcotekminorIcotek provides innovative cable management and entry systems for machinery and equipment with robust solutions for applications with water, dust, vibration or extreme temperature conditions. BayAT is an Icotek Solutions Provider.
- KNF PumpsminorKNF founded in 1946 specializes in development, design, production and distribution of diaphragm pumps and systems for handling gases and liquids. BayAT is a Solutions Provider offering diaphragm liquid pumps, diaphragm gas pumps, and swing piston gas pumps.
- Jun-AirminorJun-Air has been a leading supplier of quiet air compressors since 1958 for laboratories, dental clinics, medical, beverage, graphic, and industrial applications with over half a million satisfied customers.
- Encoder Products CompanyminorEncoder Products Company is the largest privately-held encoder manufacturer in North America producing incremental and absolute rotary encoders since 1969. BayAT is an Authorized Reseller offering absolute encoders, incremental encoders, linear measurement, and programmable encoders.
- Copley ControlsminorCopley Controls is a worldwide leader in high-performance motion solutions for OEMs in semiconductors, life sciences, automated assembly and inspection, and COTS military. BayAT is an Authorized PCB Module Integrator offering StepNet and Accelnet modules.
- Control Technology Corporation (CTC)minorCTC provides automation solutions from Programmable Automation Controllers to PC-based Automation Software for high-tech companies offering 5300, 5200, 2700, and Multipro controllers along with QuickBuilder and QuickStep software.
- Macron DynamicsminorMacron Dynamics provides linear automation solutions designed and manufactured in the USA including single axis transport, 7th axis transport, multi-axis gantry, XZ axis transport, and T-bot systems.
- TwintecminorTwintec is an industry leader in high quality multi-tube pneumatic connection hardware offering both standard and custom solutions for critical pneumatic interconnect applications. BayAT is an Authorized Distributor.
- Zero-MaxminorZero-Max has designed and manufactured servo-rated shaft couplings, overhung load adaptors, adjustable speed drives, keyless shaft bushings, and motion control products for over 75 years. BayAT is an authorized integration partner.
- TechnosoftminorTechnosoft provides intelligent drives including PCB mounted controllers (144W and 400W). BayAT is an authorized integration partner.
- SchaefflerminorSchaeffler has set the standard for expertise and innovation in linear motion technology for over 75 years offering linear guides, ball and roller screws, and electromechanical actuators. BayAT is an authorized integration partner offering low duty linear actuators, linear systems, high performance electric cylinders, lift columns, monorail guidance, shaft guidance, track roller guidance, precision rail guides, ballscrews, roller screws, linear motors, and torque motors.
- Applied Motion ProductsminorApplied Motion Products founded in 1978 specializes in high-precision, cost-effective motion control products offering integrated and discrete stepper and servo, drives, motors, controllers, and accessories.
- Sanyo DenkiminorSanyo Denki founded in 1920 is a premier supplier of motors, cooling systems, and power systems. SANMOTION servo division manufactures high quality stepper/servo motors and drives for OEM customers offering AC servo systems, linear servo systems, multi-axis motion controllers, closed loop steppers, and 5 and 2 phase steppers.
- Saint-Gobain (ZenPure)minorSaint-Gobain Filtrations Technologies provides filters and membrane devices of any size, adapter type, fitting type, and configuration including PTFE, PES, Nylon, PVDF, PP, PE, Cellulose and more. Products include cartridge filters, mini cartridge filters, disc filters, capsule filters, stainless steel filters.
- HaewaminorHaewa provides cabinet and housing systems in sheet steel, stainless steel or aluminum including control cabinets, consoles, housings, and complex machine enclosures. BayAT is a Haewa Solutions Provider offering freestanding enclosures, wall mount enclosures, console enclosures, and pendant arm systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bay Advanced Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ATS Corporation: Provider of automation systems and solutions for industrial OEMs across life sciences, food/beverage, transportation, and energy. Comparable to BayAT as a contract systems integrator combining mechanical, electrical, and control engineering.
- Tencarva Machinery Company: U.S. distributor and service provider of industrial pumps, process equipment, and engineered systems serving industrial customers across the Southeast. Comparable to BayAT's model of distributing third-party industrial brands combined with value-added integration.
- Motion Industries: Subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor and value-added solutions provider for automation, fluid power, and motion control. Highly comparable to BayAT in supplier-distribution-plus-integration model and customer base across industrial OEMs.
- Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distribution and engineered solutions business focused on motion control, fluid power, and automation components. Comparable to BayAT in supplier-distribution-plus-integration model serving industrial OEMs.
- Powell Industries: Designs and manufactures electrical power distribution, control, and monitoring systems for industrial and utilities markets. Comparable to BayAT's electrical power and control assembly line and contract manufacturing approach for OEM customers.
Broad incumbents
- Rexel: Global electrical distribution and value-added services group serving industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Comparable to BayAT in distributing electrical control products and offering integration services for OEMs.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: NYSE-listed parent of BayAT and one of the largest industrial distributors in North America with broad fluid power, bearings, and motion control offerings. Comparable as a value-added industrial distribution platform overlapping with BayAT's pneumatic, fluid, and motion control distribution lines.
- Sonepar: World's largest privately held electrical distribution group with value-added services. Comparable to BayAT in distributing electrical and automation components and bundling integration services for industrial customers.
- WESCO International: Fortune 500 electrical, communications, and utility distribution and supply chain services company. Overlaps with BayAT in electrical power and control assemblies, motion control distribution, and industrial OEM services.
Regional players
- EIS Group: Distributor of electrical and industrial products with value-added fabrication and integration services. Comparable to BayAT in combining distribution of automation/electrical brands with contract manufacturing and assembly.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Advanced Technologies
What does Bay Advanced Technologies do?
Bay Advanced Technologies is a contract manufacturer and value-added system integrator that delivers precision fabrication (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, laser cutting, frame fabrication) combined with integrated assembly solutions (pneumatic, fluid delivery, electro-mechanical, electrical power and control, custom PCB design) for OEM customers in semiconductor, life sciences, medical equipment, and industrial automation. Services span quick-turn prototypes to volume production at ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facilities across the U.S. and Singapore.
Is Bay Advanced Technologies a public or private company?
Bay Advanced Technologies is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Bay Advanced Technologies founded?
Bay Advanced Technologies was founded in 1963. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Bay Advanced Technologies based?
Bay Advanced Technologies is headquartered in Newark, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bay Advanced Technologies make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Component Distribution is the primary driver. The others are contract Manufacturing, system Integration and PCB Design and Manufacturing.
Who are Bay Advanced Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ATS Corporation, Tencarva Machinery Company, Motion Industries, Kaman Industrial Technologies and Powell Industries. Broad incumbents are Rexel, Applied Industrial Technologies, Sonepar and WESCO International. EIS Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Bay Advanced Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bay Advanced Technologies.