What Centennial Technologies does

Centennial Technologies Inc. is a privately held, family-owned industrial manufacturer and systems integrator headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. Founded in 1976 by James and Carolyn Hammis as Centennial Tool, the company has operated for 48+ years under a full-scope in-house manufacturing model that consolidates engineering, metal fabrication, CNC machining, mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC/HMI programming, and field installation within two Saginaw plants totaling over 80,000 square feet. The company is now in its second generation of ownership under Joe and Kelley Hammis and has never taken outside investment, conducted an M&A transaction, or pursued public listing. It is ISO 9001 certified for quality management.

The company's product portfolio is organized around custom special machines, fixtures, tooling, prototypes, and complete automation systems delivered on a project basis. Core technical capabilities include 2D/3D mechanical design, CNC milling up to 40' x 64', manual and CNC lathe work, surface/OD/ID/Blanchard grinding, EDM, CMM inspection, fabrication handling workpieces up to 15,000 lbs, Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens controls integration, and pre-project robot simulation. Since the mid-1990s, robotics and automation have become a central pillar; Centennial holds official System Partner status with KUKA, Authorized Robotic Systems Provider status with Mitsubishi Electric, and Authorized Partner status with ABB, with additional integration experience across Fanuc and Motoman platforms.

The business model is project-based B2B direct sales to industrial manufacturers, with quote-driven, one-time project pricing rather than standardized or recurring revenue streams. The customer base is concentrated in mid-Michigan and historically anchored in the automotive industry, with deliberate diversification into lost foam casting, chemical processing, and food processing. Revenue is generated from custom machine sales, engineering services, robotics integration, fabrication and machining services, and field support. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with minimal public marketing presence beyond a company website, social media profiles, and RIA membership.

Name

Centennial Technologies

Legal name

Centennial Technologies Inc.

Website

https://centennialtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centennial Technologies is a family-owned, Saginaw, Michigan-based custom industrial manufacturer and systems integrator founded in 1976, providing engineering, fabrication, machining, and certified robotics integration to manufacturers across automotive, chemical, food processing, and other industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery & Automation Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Custom industrial machinery
• Robotics integration services
• Automated manufacturing systems
• CNC machining services
• Metal fabrication tooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine and System Sales: Design and fabrication of custom special machines, fixtures, tooling, and prototypes. Revenue is project-based, one-time for each custom solution delivered.
2. Engineering Services: 2D and 3D mechanical design, controls engineering, pneumatic and hydraulic design, and robot simulations provided as part of project delivery.
3. Robotics Integration and Automation: Complete systems integration including mechanical assembly, electrical panel builds, machine wiring, PLC/HMI programming, and robot programming and integration.
4. Fabrication Services: Metal fabrication services handling materials up to 15,000 lbs including mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and alloys.
5. Machining Services:
6. Field Support and Installation: Turnkey installations including mechanical welding, piping, wiring, PLC/HMI and robot programming, plus field modifications and retrofit services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Centennial Technologies designs, engineers, fabricates, and integrates custom special machines, fixtures, tooling, and prototypes for industrial manufacturers. The company delivers turnkey automation systems by combining in-house engineering, CNC machining, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC/HMI programming, and multi-brand robotics integration (KUKA, Mitsubishi, ABB, Fanuc, Motoman), along with field installation, retrofit, and ongoing support.

Product overview

Centennial Technologies is a manufacturing and automation services company founded in 1976, operating as an industrial integrator that provides in-house, full-scope manufacturing capabilities. The company's product portfolio centers on engineering services, mechanical fabrication and machining, and industrial automation integration. Their core offerings work together as an integrated service model: Engineering Services provides 2D/3D design using tools like Autodesk Inventor and Siemens NX; Fabrication and Machining Services handle metal working from their dedicated 80,000+ square foot facilities; Complete Systems and Integration combines mechanical assembly, electrical work, and PLC/HMI programming with robot integration from partner brands (KUKA, Mitsubishi, ABB); and Field Support provides installation and retrofit services. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and serves industries including automotive, lost foam casting, chemical, and food processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Systems and Integration Turnkey custom machine and automation system delivery that combines engineering, fabrication, machining, mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC/HMI programming, and multi-brand robot integration into a single integrated system for industrial manufacturers.
• Engineering Services 2D and 3D mechanical design, controls engineering (Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens), pneumatic and hydraulic design, and pre-project robot simulation provided as a professional service to industrial customers.
• Fabrication Services Metal fabrication services from a dedicated 4,000 square foot facility, handling workpieces up to 15,000 lbs in mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and alloys.
• Machining Services Full machining capabilities including CNC milling up to 40' x 64', manual mills, CNC and manual lathes, surface/OD/ID/Blanchard grinding, EDM, and CMM inspection.
• Mechanical Assembly Complete mechanical assembly of custom tooling, fixtures, and full machine/automation systems for industrial customers.
• Electrical Services Electrical panel builds and machine wiring services for industrial automation and custom machine systems.
• PLC/HMI Programming Programming of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI) using Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens platforms for industrial automation and custom machine projects.
• Robot Programming and Integration Programming and integration of multi-brand industrial robots — including KUKA, Mitsubishi, and ABB as Official System Partners, plus Fanuc and Motoman — into custom automation and machine systems.
• Field Support and Installation Turnkey on-site installation covering mechanical, welding, piping, wiring, PLC/HMI, and robot systems, plus field modifications, retrofits, and ongoing support for installed equipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial System Partner with KUKA robotics. Centennial has developed a strong relationship with KUKA and integrates KUKA robots into automation projects. This is one of their most significant partnerships, providing certified status and preferential positioning for KUKA-based automation projects.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Robotic Systems Provider with Mitsubishi Electric. Provides Centennial with certified status for integrating Mitsubishi robotics into customer automation projects.
• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationABB Robotics Authorized Partner. Centennial is certified to integrate ABB robots into automation and robotics projects.
• Robotics Industry Association (RIA)minorOthersMember of RIA (Robotics Industry Association), the trade association for the robotics industry in North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bachmann Engineering: Specialty industrial automation integrator focused on custom machinery, robotics, and controls. Direct competitor in the custom machine building and integration space.
• JR Automation: Major US-based industrial automation and robotics system integrator acquired by Hitachi. Directly comparable to Centennial in providing custom robotic cells, material handling, and turnkey automation for manufacturing customers.
• Heartland Automation: Midwest custom automation and robotics integration firm. Closely comparable in size, regional Midwest focus, and turnkey custom machine delivery model.
• Midwest Engineered Systems: Wisconsin-based custom automation integrator offering robotic welding, material handling, and special machine design. Closely matches Centennial's profile as a Midwest custom automation and robotics integrator.
• Concept Systems: Pacific Northwest industrial automation integrator providing robotic systems integration and custom machine building. Comparable in scope of custom automation services and multi-OEM robot integration.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation incumbent whose Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC platform Centennial programs. Provides broader automation portfolio including competing integration services and OEM-direct support.
• ATS Automation: Large global automation solutions provider with a much broader footprint and project capacity than Centennial. Competes for larger turnkey automation programs across multiple industries.
• Festo: Global pneumatics and automation components supplier. Overlaps with Centennial in industrial automation and provides some direct integration services, though primarily a component OEM.

Others

• ABB Robotics: One of Centennial's core robot OEM partners (Authorized Partner). While primarily a supplier, ABB's growing direct system integration business and large partner network partially overlaps with Centennial's market.
• KUKA Robotics: Centennial's flagship Official System Partner for robot integration. Functions as both supplier and potential competitor as KUKA's direct integration business expands in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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