Melton Machine & Control Company

What Melton Machine & Control Company does

Melton Machine & Control Company is a U.S. factory automation systems integrator founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri. The company designs and builds custom automated systems with a domain emphasis on robotic arc welding, including its proprietary RoboCell MIG/TIG welding cells, CoboWeld collaborative robot (UR10e) systems on mobile carts with Miller power supplies, automated fixed welding machines in rotary, linear, and press configurations, and a broader portfolio covering robotic quality control, AGV/AMR material handling, automated overhead cranes, robotic machine tending, robotic assembly, and robotic laser cutting/etching/welding. The company operates a 365,000 sq. ft. headquarters and a 90,000 sq. ft. subsidiary facility (Computech Manufacturing Company, acquired 2010), staffed by 120+ employees of which 60+ are engineers and 40+ are field-trained controls engineers; the firm has been 100% employee-owned via ESOP since 1985 and reports 6,500+ systems delivered over its history.

The business model is built on direct, sales-led enterprise selling of custom-engineered capital equipment to manufacturers in automotive/EV, general fabrication and metalworking, heavy equipment and agricultural machinery, firearms and defense, consumer packaging, medical devices, and utilities/HVAC. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales of turnkey and custom automation systems, supplemented by professional services for system integration (on-site support, programming, startup), spare parts, custom fixtures and tooling, and contract/build-to-print manufacturing services. Pricing is project-quoted based on requirements, gated by a free no-cost assessment offered as a lead-generation tool. Marketing is largely direct, via the corporate website, blog, case studies, whitepapers, LinkedIn, and contact forms targeting top-, mid-, and bottom-of-funnel buyer engagement. The company maintains no disclosed financial metrics, no external funding, and no public listing, operating as a private, employee-owned industrial firm.

Name

Melton Machine & Control Company

Legal name

Melton Machine & Control Company

Website

https://meltonmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Melton Machine & Control Company is a U.S. factory automation systems integrator founded in 1970 that designs and builds custom robotic welding, collaborative robot, material handling, quality control, and laser automation systems for manufacturers across automotive, heavy equipment, fabrication, defense, and medical verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems and Equipment Sales: Design, build, and integrate custom factory automation systems including robotic welding, cobot solutions, material handling, and assembly systems. Equipment sales include turnkey solutions and custom-built machines.
2. System Integration Services: Full-service integration including on-site support, startup, programming, and ongoing service for installed systems. Includes spare parts procurement and replacement parts service.
3. Fixtures and Tooling: Custom-designed and manufactured tooling and fixtures for automated welding and manufacturing applications.
4. Contract/Build-to-Print Services: Build-to-print manufacturing services for custom components and assemblies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Melton Machine & Control Company designs, builds, and integrates custom factory automation systems for industrial manufacturers, with a core focus on robotic arc welding (RoboCell MIG/TIG cells and Automated Fixed Welding Machines), collaborative robot welding (CoboWeld systems on Universal Robots UR10e platforms), robotic quality control inspection/testing/gauging, AGV/AMR material handling, robotic assembly, robotic laser cutting/etching/welding, and the custom tooling, fixtures, and PLC/controls integration needed to deploy these systems in customer plants.

Product overview

Melton Machine & Control Company is a factory automation systems integrator offering a portfolio of robotic and collaborative automation solutions. The core offerings include Robotic Welding Systems (featuring RoboCell for MIG/TIG applications and automated fixed welding machines with rotary/linear configurations), Robotic Quality Control Solutions (inspection, testing, gauging), Automated Material Handling (AGV/AMR, overhead cranes, machine tending), Cobot Solutions (collaborative robots for welding, cutting, finishing, assembly, packaging), Robotic Assembly Systems, and Robotic Laser Systems (cutting, etching, welding). The company also provides Manual Welding Machines, Contract/Build-to-Print Services, and custom Fixtures & Tooling. The CoboWeld Systems product line uses Universal Robots (UR10e) cobots integrated with Miller welding power supplies on mobile carts. Services include complete turnkey solutions and custom automation integration. The company operates as 100% employee-owned since 1985 and has delivered over 6,500 systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotic Welding Systems Turnkey and custom robotic arc welding solutions including robot welding cells (MIG/TIG via RoboCell) and automated fixed welding machines with horizontal, incline, vertical, linear, rotary, and press welder configurations, for industrial manufacturers needing reliable automated welding.
• CoboWeld Systems Collaborative robot welding systems using Universal Robots (UR10e) integrated on mobile carts, supporting MIG and TIG welding with Miller power supplies, water-cooled torches, and automated torch cleaners, targeted at manufacturers needing compact, mobile flexible welding automation.
• Robotic Quality Control Solutions Automated inspection, testing, and gauging systems for in-process and end-of-line quality assurance using machine vision and robotics, for production environments requiring consistent quality and traceability.
• Automated Material Handling Solutions AGV and AMR solutions, automated overhead crane systems, and robotic machine tending for seamless in-plant material flow and machine loading/unloading, for manufacturers automating internal logistics.
• Cobot Solutions Collaborative robot applications including welding (MIG/TIG), cutting (CoboCut), finishing (grinding and polishing), machine tending, assembly, case erecting, and packaging, for manufacturers needing safe, flexible, low-footprint automation alongside human workers.
• Robotic Assembly Systems Robotic assembly line automation including grinding and polishing robots for finishing operations, for production lines requiring consistent and high-throughput assembly and surface finishing.
• Robotic Laser Systems Robotic laser cutting, etching, and welding systems for precision metal processing and marking, for manufacturers requiring high-precision laser-based fabrication integrated with robotic motion.
• Manual Welding Machines Manual welding equipment for operations requiring direct human operator control, offered alongside Melton's automated welding product portfolio for hybrid shop environments.
• Contract/Build-to-Print Services Custom machine building services where Melton manufactures components and assemblies based on customer-supplied specifications and drawings, for industrial customers needing build-to-print capacity.
• Fixtures & Tooling Custom-designed tooling and fixtures for automated welding and manufacturing applications, supporting repeatable part placement with tolerance compensation for production-grade automated cells.
• System Integrations Complete turnkey and custom automation integration services covering design, building, on-site integration, startup, programming, run-off support, and ongoing in-plant service and spare parts for installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% ROI achieved for one customer with TIG welding automation solution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Computech Manufacturing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Acquired in 2010, Computech Manufacturing Company is a custom machine builder located in North Kansas City, MO. It was later relocated to Washington, MO in 2013 to a 90,000 sq. ft. facility. The subsidiary enhances Melton's capabilities in custom machine design and manufacturing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Engineered Systems: U.S. Midwest-based custom automation systems integrator specializing in robotic welding, material handling, and turnkey factory automation for industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to Melton in scope, customer base, and project-based integration model.
• Genesis Systems Group: Robotic welding and non-robotic integration specialist serving aerospace, heavy equipment, and industrial manufacturers with turnkey welding cells and systems integration. Directly comparable as a robotic welding systems integrator competing for similar enterprise customers.
• Acieta: Midwest-based robotic automation systems integrator delivering custom robotic cells for welding, material handling, machine tending, and assembly. Closely comparable in business model (custom integrator) and customer profile (mid-market and enterprise manufacturers).
• Wolf Robotics (Lincoln Electric): Robotic welding systems integrator and subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, focused on large-format automated welding cells for heavy fabrication, structural, and off-road equipment. Direct competitor in the robotic welding cell market that Melton also serves.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Large-scale custom automation integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with robotic welding, assembly, material handling, and test systems. Comparable integration capability and project model, though at substantially larger scale as a Hitachi-owned business.
• Methods Machine Tools: U.S. supplier of CNC machine tools, automation, and turnkey robotic systems with integration services for machining, welding, and material handling. Comparable as a regional automation systems integrator serving discrete manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Global leader in welding consumables, equipment, and automation products with a portfolio that includes robotic welding cells via Wolf Robotics. Overlaps with Melton in welding automation but competes primarily as an equipment OEM with broader product breadth.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Major industrial robot OEM (Motoman) and automation supplier with deep welding, material handling, and assembly product lines. Operates upstream of Melton as a robot supplier and downstream as a competing integrator for large welding programs.
• FANUC America: World-leading industrial robot and CNC manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and general industry with a broad automation portfolio. Competes with Melton indirectly via direct sales of welding robots and through system integrator partner networks.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot and automation supplier with deep automotive, electronics, and metal fabrication presence. Competes as both an OEM robot supplier and as a solutions provider for large enterprise welding and material handling programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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