What Ehrhardt Automation Systems does

Ehrhardt Automation Systems is a US-based custom automation systems integrator that designs and builds turnkey manufacturing automation solutions. Founded in 1937 as Ehrhardt Tool and Machine and rebranded in July 2019 from Ehrhardt Engineered Solutions, the company serves manufacturers across automotive, HVAC, appliance, industrial, aerospace, consumer goods, and medical/healthcare verticals, installing and supporting systems across North America, Mexico, and Canada. The 100-120 person Granite City, Illinois operation functions as a direct extension of customer engineering teams, working on project-based engagements.

The company's offering splits across two capability areas. The automation systems line includes custom machinery, robot integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Mitsubishi, Epson, Universal Robots cobots), lean automation, Cognex-integrated 2D/3D machine vision, laser welding, press integration, and assembly automation. The metal working automation line covers metal forming, brazing, crimping/clinching/swaging, piercing and notching, and welding. The company holds FANUC Certified Robot Systems Integrator and Cognex-authorized vision integrator status, with in-house electrical/controls engineering, PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff), HMI development, and hydraulic/pneumatic expertise. AI capability is limited to integration of vendor-provided AI-enabled vision modules (notably Cognex MAR) for quality inspection and digital twin/simulation for project de-risking.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, custom-engineered contracts priced via detailed proposals, plus multi-year service agreements covering preventative maintenance, emergency repair, spare parts, and machinery/line relocation. Named enterprise customers include Rheem, Trane, SLPT, Raymond, and Boeing, with a typical payback period under 24 months cited for automation projects. The company was acquired by Dunes Point Capital in August 2021 and concurrently acquired SAF Drives Inc, expanding its Canadian footprint and adding process-industry controls capabilities (steel, printing, paper). The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and led by President Jason P. Beatty, with Craig Witt as VP of Sales.

Name

Ehrhardt Automation Systems

Legal name

Ehrhardt Automation Solutions

Website

https://ehrhardtautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ehrhardt Automation Systems is a US-based custom automation systems integrator designing and building turnkey robotic and metalworking automation solutions for manufacturers across automotive, HVAC, appliance, aerospace, industrial, consumer, and medical sectors in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Custom automation systems
• Robotic systems integration
• Industrial automation
• Automated assembly equipment
• Metal working automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Granite City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems: Design, build, and commission custom automation machinery and robotic integration systems. Revenue is project-based, typically custom-engineered solutions from concept through installation with pricing based on complexity, components, and engineering hours.
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering studies, prototype automation development, proof-of-principle machinery, specification development, and automation feasibility assessments. Typically charged as separate projects that may be carried into main automation projects.
3. Service, Support and Spare Parts: Preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, extended warranty coverage, spare parts supply, line moves and machinery relocation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ehrhardt Automation Systems is a turnkey automation systems integrator that designs and builds custom tools, special machines, automated assembly equipment, and fully integrated factory automation solutions from concept through final specification and commissioning. The company integrates industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Mitsubishi, Universal Robots), Cognex machine vision, PLC controls, and metal working automation into custom-engineered systems for manufacturers. It also provides engineering studies, prototyping, and post-installation service, support, and spare parts.

Product overview

Ehrhardt Automation Systems is a turnkey automation systems integrator offering custom engineered automation solutions. The core offering consists of Custom Engineered Automation Systems that encompass Robot Integration, Custom Machinery, and Assembly Automation Systems. These are enhanced with add-on modules including Lean Automation, Machine Vision (Cognex), Laser Welding, Press Automation Integration, Automated Test Inspection Systems, and Metal Working capabilities (Metal Forming, Brazing, Crimping/Clinching/Swaging, Piercing & Notching, Automated Welding). The company provides comprehensive service support including spare parts, preventive maintenance, emergency service, machinery moving, and engineering studies/prototyping. They serve diverse markets including Automotive, HVAC, Appliance, Industrial, Aerospace, Consumer, and Medical Healthcare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Engineered Automation Systems Turnkey automation systems integrator designing and building custom tools, special machines, automated assembly equipment, and fully integrated manufacturing solutions from concept to final specification. Serves automotive, HVAC, appliance, industrial, aerospace, consumer, and medical/healthcare manufacturers.
• Robot Integration Integration of industrial robots from FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Mitsubishi, Epson, and Universal Robots (including cobots) into automated manufacturing systems. Capabilities span SCARA to 6-axis robots and pick-and-place applications. Ehrhardt is a FANUC Certified Robot Systems Integrator.
• Custom Machinery Design and build of custom special machines and tooling for specific manufacturing applications, ranging from single-station to fully automated systems. Built around customer-specific requirements and integrated with in-house machining and fabrication capabilities.
• Assembly Automation Systems Single-station to fully automated assembly systems for appliance, consumer, automotive, aerospace, industrial, HVAC, and medical healthcare markets. Includes complete assembly systems, lean automation, final test systems, and vision inspection.
• Metal Working Automation Integrated metal working automation including metal forming, automated brazing, crimping/clinching/swaging, automated piercing and notching, and automated welding (spot, resistance, and laser). Built for cabinet/sheet metal forming, heat exchangers, and HVAC component production.
• Engineering Studies and Prototyping Proof-of-principle machinery, prototype automation development, specification development, automation feasibility assessments, and concurrent automation studies to reduce customer risk before full production build.
• Service, Support and Spare Parts Preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, extended warranty coverage, spare parts supply, and line moves and machinery relocation services for installed automation systems.
• Machinery Moving and Line Relocation Manufacturing line relocation, reconfiguration, retrofit, decommission, and re-commissioning services for automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Typical ROI for automation projects is under 24 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAF Drives InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2021Ehrhardt Automation Systems acquired SAF Drives Inc, a provider of automation and controls solutions for process industries based in New Hamburg, Ontario. The acquisition expands EAS's capabilities in industrial automation and controls, serving sectors such as steel, printing, and paper.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JR Automation (Hitachi): JR Automation, owned by Hitachi, is a large U.S. custom automation systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer markets. It is comparable to Ehrhardt in core offering (custom engineered automation and robotic integration) but operates at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• ATS Automation: ATS Corporation is a large publicly listed Canadian automation systems integrator delivering custom factory automation across life sciences, transportation, consumer products, and energy. It is comparable to Ehrhardt in business model (custom turnkey automation) but operates globally and at significantly greater scale.
• KUKA Systems (Midea Group): KUKA is a major industrial robot manufacturer that also delivers large-scale turnkey automation cells and systems, particularly in automotive. It competes with Ehrhardt where customers want a single-vendor robot-and-integration package, and is relevant for benchmarking scale and capability in robotic integration.

Direct peers

• Genesis Systems (IPG Photonics): Genesis Systems is a robotic systems integrator specializing in welding, material handling, and assembly automation for industrial customers. It competes head-to-head with Ehrhardt on robotic integration project work and is similarly certified across multiple robot OEMs (FANUC, Yaskawa, KUKA).
• Concept Systems Inc: Concept Systems is a Pacific Northwest U.S. systems integrator specializing in robotics, machine vision, and custom automation for aerospace, manufacturing, and food processing. It is comparable to Ehrhardt as a similarly sized, multi-vendor certified systems integrator focused on turnkey custom solutions.
• QComp Technologies: QComp Technologies is a Wisconsin-based custom robotic automation integrator serving food and beverage, consumer products, and industrial customers. It is comparable to Ehrhardt as a similarly sized, privately held systems integrator competing for turnkey assembly and palletizing projects.
• Robotic Automation Group: Robotic Automation Group is a U.S. custom robotic systems integrator focused on assembly, material handling, and welding automation for industrial and consumer goods manufacturers. It competes with Ehrhardt on mid-market robotic integration opportunities with similar FANUC/KUKA integration credentials.

Regional players

• TGW Systems: TGW is a European-headquartered warehouse automation and intralogistics systems integrator. It is partially comparable to Ehrhardt in systems integration capability and serves overlapping end customers (manufacturers needing material handling automation), though its core focus is distribution-center rather than factory-floor automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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