What Midwest Engineering & Automation does

Midwest Integration & Automation is a privately held, family-owned industrial automation integrator and UL 508A certified panel shop headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio. Founded in 2007 by Bruce Hayes, the company designs, builds, programs, and integrates custom control panels, turnkey automation systems, and robotic cells for industrial manufacturers across energy, data center, steel and metals, switch gear, cooling, and discrete manufacturing end markets. The company operates three Ohio facilities totaling more than 55,000 square feet and employs more than 100 people, including 70+ wiremen and field technicians, with sales engineers committed to responding to project inquiries with scope reviews and preliminary budget estimates within two business days.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the proprietary EDGE Controller family for web and strip guiding — a closed-loop control system combining the controller itself with high-thrust (1,000–6,500 lbs.) and low-thrust (150–1,000 lbs.) brushless DC servo actuators, pre-piped hydraulic valve stands, and specialized sensor configurations including single-sided laser edge detection and a four-sensor array for center guiding. Beyond EDGE, Midwest offers UL 508A certified custom panel fabrication with full factory acceptance testing, turnkey systems integration (PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, motion control, VFD, machine retrofits, vision systems, remote access), authorized Fanuc robot integration, and stocked distribution of automation components from more than 30 manufacturers under AHTD membership. The October 2025 acquisition of Comtec Inc. added a third facility in Twinsburg, plus electronics/PCB design and sheetmetal/packaging design capabilities now operating as "Comtec, a division of Midwest."

Midwest runs a sales-led, enterprise field-sales go-to-market with quote-based project pricing and multi-year engagements spanning concept to commissioning. Distribution channels include direct sales with engineering team involvement, regional direct sales for robot integration, and same-country distribution of stocked inventory. The company is multi-generational family-controlled — founder Bruce Hayes remains active as CEO alongside his wife Liz, with sons Dan Hayes serving as President and Sam Hayes as Senior Electrical Engineer. The firm is privately held with no outside institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no AI/ML capability disclosed in its current product surface. Marketing relies primarily on content marketing, SEO, and earned industry media (including a NASA Glenn Research Center / ISS technical credential) rather than broad advertising.

Name

Midwest Engineering & Automation

Legal name

Midwest Integration & Automation

Website

https://mwohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Integration & Automation is a family-owned industrial automation integrator and UL 508A certified panel shop in Ohio, providing custom control panels, turnkey systems integration, Fanuc robot integration, and proprietary EDGE Controller web/strip guiding products to manufacturers in energy, steel, data center, and discrete manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• UL 508A panel fabrication
• Systems integration
• Robot integration
• Automation distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UL 508A Panel Shop: Custom engineered control panels designed, built, and certified to UL 508A. Ranges from single panels to large-scale production runs with full factory acceptance testing before shipment. Includes electrical design, custom engineering, wiring, and procurement.
2. Systems Integration Services: Turnkey automation from concept to commissioning including PLC/HMI/VFD programming, motion control, robot integration, machine retrofits, vision systems, and remote access. Authorized Fanuc integrator with 25+ years of plant-floor experience.
3. Automation Distribution: Stocked inventory distribution from 30+ top automation manufacturers, backed by factory-trained engineering support. AHTD member. Technical support from spec through installation.
4. Robot Integration & Support: New and legacy robot programming and installation services. Authorized Fanuc integrator. Includes robotic PMs, end-of-arm tooling design, turnkey robotic cells, material handling, palletizing, pick and place, press tending, and safety consulting.
5. EDGE Controller Product Line: Proprietary product line including EDGE Controller, actuators (high thrust and low thrust), sensors, and hydraulic valve stands. Sold as complete systems or individual components for web and strip guiding applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Integration & Automation engineers, builds, and integrates industrial control solutions for manufacturers, offering custom UL 508A certified control panels, turnkey systems integration including PLC/HMI/VFD programming and robot integration, and distribution of automation equipment from 30+ manufacturers. The company also sells its proprietary EDGE Controller product line for web and strip guiding applications used in steel and metals manufacturing.

Product overview

Midwest Integration & Automation offers a portfolio of industrial automation solutions centered on its proprietary EDGE Controller product family for web and strip guiding applications, complemented by custom UL 508A control panel manufacturing, systems integration, robot integration, and automation equipment distribution. The EDGE Controller family includes the core controller plus supporting sub-products: High Thrust Actuators (1,000–6,500 lbs.), Low Thrust Actuators (150–1,000 lbs.), Hydraulic Valve Stands, and Sensor Solutions. The company operates as an authorized Fanuc integrator and distributes equipment from 30+ manufacturer partners. The October 2025 acquisition of Comtec expanded manufacturing capabilities through its Twinsburg panel shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EDGE Controller Proprietary closed-loop controller for electro-mechanical and hydraulic edge guiding applications used in web and strip guiding for steel and metals manufacturers. Features HMI touchscreen setup, industrial network connectivity, and wireless connectivity.
• UL 508A Panel Shop Custom engineered control panels designed, built, and certified to UL 508A standards. Ranges from single panels to large-scale production runs with full factory acceptance testing before shipment. Includes electrical design, custom engineering, wiring, and procurement. Serves industrial manufacturers requiring certified panel solutions.
• Systems Integration Services Turnkey automation from concept to commissioning including PLC/HMI/VFD programming, motion control, robot integration, machine retrofits, vision systems, and remote access. Authorized Fanuc integrator with 25+ years of plant-floor experience. Serves discrete manufacturers and machine builders.
• Automation Distribution Stocked inventory distribution from 30+ top automation manufacturers including Wago, Moxa, HMS Networks, Fanuc, Parker Hannifin, Yaskawa, Murrelektronik, and Ametek, backed by factory-trained engineering support. AHTD member. Same-week shipping available with technical support from spec through installation.
• Robot Integration & Support New and legacy robot programming and installation services as an authorized Fanuc integrator. Includes robotic PMs, end-of-arm tooling design, turnkey robotic cells, material handling, palletizing, pick and place, press tending, and safety consulting. Serves manufacturers with new or legacy robot cells.
• EDGE High Thrust Actuator Brushless DC servo actuator with on-board drive providing 1,000 to 6,500 lbs. of thrust for high-force web and strip guiding applications. Features absolute encoder requiring no homing. Part of the EDGE Controller product family.
• EDGE Low Thrust Actuator Compact actuator providing 150 to 1,000 lbs. of thrust for lower-force web and strip guiding applications. Part of the EDGE Controller product family.
• EDGE Hydraulic Valve Stands Pre-piped and pre-wired hydraulic valve stands built to specification for web and strip guiding applications. Include panel, servo valve, manifold, and plumbing with compact footprint and field-serviceable design.
• Comtec Panel Shop & Manufacturing Division Panel shop and manufacturing division located in Twinsburg, OH specializing in control systems design, electronics/PCB design, sheetmetal/packaging design, and UL 508A certified panel manufacturing. Includes programming for PLCs, PCs, and embedded microprocessors, and is approved for CE Compliance on manufactured products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response to project inquiries within 2 business days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Comtec Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Strategic acquisition in October 2025. Comtec, a trusted name in manufacturing and design solutions for over 50 years, now operates as a division of Midwest at the Twinsburg location. Expands integration capabilities and panel shop capacity for NE Ohio manufacturing market.
• Fanuc AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Fanuc integrator since 2025. Midwest programs, installs, and supports new and legacy Fanuc robot cells across all major industry segments. Includes 25+ years of robot integration experience.
• Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD)minorOthersMember of AHTD. Provides access to national automation trends and maintains factory-trained support for 30+ component manufacturers.
• WagocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocked inventory and factory-trained support for Wago automation products including terminal blocks, connectors, and interface modules.
• MoxacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocked inventory and engineering support for Moxa industrial networking products including switches, gateways, and serial-to-ethernet converters. Featured in NASA and ISS applications.
• HMS NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocked inventory and support for HMS Networks products including Anybus protocol gateways and Ewon remote access solutions.
• Parker HannifincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Parker Hannifin automation components including motion control, hydraulics, and pneumatics products.
• YaskawacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocked inventory and support for Yaskawa automation products including drives, motion control, and robotics.
• MurrelektronikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Murrelektronik automation products including power supplies, interfaces, and fieldbus components.
• AmetekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocked inventory and support for Ametek products including sensors, motion control, and factory automation equipment. Also distributes Catrac cable and hose carriers and Gemco products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RoviSys: Independent Ohio-based systems integrator offering control system design, UL panel fabrication, and turnkey automation for industrial manufacturers. Highly comparable in services, geographic footprint, and customer mix to Midwest.
• Electro-Matic Products: Michigan-based automation distributor and systems integrator combining stocked component distribution with engineering integration services — comparable hybrid distribution/integration model to Midwest.
• Patti Engineering: Michigan-based industrial controls integrator specializing in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, motion control, and custom control panels for manufacturers — directly comparable to Midwest's systems integration and panel shop offering.
• Revere Control Systems: Independent systems integrator providing PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, drives, and control panel fabrication to industrial customers. Closely matches Midwest's services and target segments.
• Avtron Industrial Automation: Industrial automation provider offering drive and motion control products, custom panels, and systems integration services. Comparable in combining proprietary automation products with integration services, similar to Midwest's EDGE-plus-integration model.
• Automation Plus: Regional systems integrator and UL 508A panel builder serving manufacturers with PLC programming, motion control, and robot integration — directly comparable services and customer base to Midwest.
• Calvert Systems: Indiana-based independent systems integrator focused on PLC/HMI programming, motion control, and panel building for industrial customers. Closely comparable to Midwest's services mix and Midwest U.S. footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Keltour (now part of ATS): Custom automation and integration provider serving manufacturers with turnkey systems, controls, and robotic cells. Comparable in turnkey automation scope, though ATS operates at significantly larger scale than Midwest.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Large U.S. systems integrator acquired by Hitachi, providing turnkey automation, robotic cells, and material handling solutions. Comparable to Midwest's systems integration and robot integration business but at meaningfully larger scale.

Others

• Wago: Global manufacturer of interconnection, interface, and automation products; one of Midwest's key distribution partners. Included as a peer because the Wago line is a strategic anchor of Midwest's distribution offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/midwestengineeringautomation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midwestengineering

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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