What Stonebridge Technical Enterprises does

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises, Ltd. (STE) is a privately held industrial automation holding company headquartered in Fenton, Michigan, founded in 1995 and operating through two wholly owned divisions. Stonebridge Technical Services (STS) provides consulting, engineering design, programming, system integration, installation, on-site contract technical personnel, and equipment upgrade services, with particular depth in automotive powertrain, glass, and body-in-white assembly. Atlas Technologies, acquired by STE in 2020 and carrying more than 55 years of pressroom automation heritage, manufactures custom equipment including automatic storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), die change systems, die transfer carts, front-of-line de-stackers, end-of-line stackers, blank washers and oilers, and Flex-series electronic press transfers built on Allen-Bradley Compact Guard Logix and Kinetix 5700 servo platforms.

The company sells through enterprise field sales on a quote-based, project-driven B2B model with four primary revenue streams: Atlas hardware sales of custom pressroom equipment, STS engineering and technical services, on-site contract technical personnel, and equipment upgrades and refurbishment. STE is a Rockwell Automation Developer Partner and a Siemens Integrator, and holds over 1,500 Atlas installations globally spanning North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Thailand, and China. Core customers are enterprise and Tier One suppliers in automotive and appliance manufacturing, with secondary exposure to general manufacturing (HVAC, lawn and garden, agricultural, alternative energy); the firm employs 11-50 people across an administration/design office and a manufacturing facility, both in Fenton, Michigan, and is led by President David K. Hense, P.E.

Name

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises

Legal name

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises, Ltd.

Website

https://stonebridgetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises is a privately held Fenton, Michigan industrial automation holding company operating Atlas Technologies (pressroom automation equipment manufacturing) and Stonebridge Technical Services (engineering, integration, and contract technical services), serving enterprise and Tier One automotive and appliance manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Pressroom automation equipment
• Engineering consulting services
• Manufacturing automation solutions
• Controls system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Fenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Automation Equipment Manufacturing: Atlas Technologies division manufactures and sells pressroom automation equipment including transfers, carts, de-stackers, stackers, and die change systems. Equipment is designed and built to customer specifications with installation and start-up support.
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Stonebridge Technical Services provides consulting, engineering design, programming, installation, and production support services. Includes controls design, mechanical design, system integration, and skilled trades services.
3. Contract Technical Personnel: Provides on-site contract services for engineering and skilled trades personnel at customer facilities to fill immediate technical needs caused by peak workloads and help meet project and growth objectives.
4. Equipment Upgrades and Refurbishment: Upgrades and rebuild services for existing automation equipment including control system upgrades, mechanical rebuilding, and modernization of obsolete components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises, Ltd. (STE) provides industrial automation services and equipment to manufacturing companies through two divisions. Atlas Technologies manufactures pressroom automation products including Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), die change systems, electronic press transfers (Flex 1500 and Flex 3000), heavy load transport carts, and modular blank/part handling equipment. Stonebridge Technical Services (STS) delivers consulting, engineering design, controls programming, system integration, installation, and on-site production support focused on automotive powertrain, appliance, and general manufacturing automation.

Product overview

Stonebridge Technical Enterprises operates as a holding company with two divisions: Atlas Technologies and Stonebridge Technical Services. Atlas Technologies manufactures pressroom automation products including Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Die Change Systems, Die Transfer Carts, Heavy Load Steerable Trackless Carts, Front of Line De-Stackers, End of Line Stackers, Blank Washers and Oilers, Bundle Turnovers, FLEX Transfer Press Automation systems (Flex 1500 and Flex 3000), Transfer Tooling and Tooling Components. Stonebridge Technical Services provides consulting, engineering, and technical services including controls design, mechanical design, programming, and skilled trades services, with specialization in automotive powertrain automation. The divisions work together to provide comprehensive automation solutions with local manufacturing and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Automated storage and retrieval systems for managing sheet metal dies and molds in manufacturing environments, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Die Change Systems Equipment designed for quick die change operations in pressroom environments to minimize downtime, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Die Transfer Carts Heavy load steerable trackless carts for transporting dies and molds within manufacturing facilities, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Flex 1500 Electronic Press Transfer Electronic press transfer system for automation of sheet metal transfer in press operations, utilizing Allen-Bradley Compact Guard Logix processing and Kinetix 5700 servo drives. Sold to a world leading appliance manufacturer in May 2022.
• Flex 3000 Electronic Press Transfer High-capacity electronic press transfer system with Allen-Bradley Compact Guard Logix processing and Kinetix 5700 servo drives and motion control. A single Flex 3000 unit provided approximately 48 million cycles over 17 years of use before rebuild.
• Front of Line De-Stackers Equipment for automated loading of sheet metal blanks from stacks into pressroom operations, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• End of Line Stackers Equipment for automated stacking of finished parts at the end of pressroom production lines, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Blank Washers and Oilers Equipment for cleaning and lubricating sheet metal blanks prior to press forming operations, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Bundle Turnovers Equipment for rotating or flipping bundles of sheet metal parts during manufacturing, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• 60 Metric Ton Capacity Tracked Transport Cart Heavy-duty tracked transport cart for moving tools and equipment, featuring customized safety scanners and light curtains for automated cell operations. Awarded an order in May 2022 for a First Tier International Automotive Supplier.
• Transfer Tooling and Tooling Components Tooling systems including S125 universal receivers, adaptors, and gripper tooling for press transfer operations, manufactured by Atlas Technologies.
• Engineering and Technical Services Consulting, engineering design, controls design, mechanical design, system integration, programming, installation, and production support services for industrial automation systems, with particular expertise in automotive powertrain, glass, and body-in-white assembly automation.
• Contract Technical Personnel On-site contract services for engineering and skilled trades personnel at customer facilities to fill immediate technical needs caused by peak workloads and help meet project and growth objectives.
• Equipment Upgrades and Refurbishment Rebuilding and upgrading services for existing automation equipment, including replacement of obsolete control components with modern systems, control system upgrades, mechanical rebuilding, and modernization.
• Robotic Solutions Robotic automation solutions including vision-guided bin picking, material handling, robotic MIG welding automation for sheet metal products, and press loading/unloading applications.
• Press Room Integration Integration services for pressroom automation equipment including controls integration with cell controllers for complete pressroom automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48 million cycles achieved over 17 years of continuous operation from a single Flex 3000 transfer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fenton Robotics (FRC Team 5114)minorOthers · 1 February 2024Atlas Technologies and Stonebridge Technical Services are proud sponsors of Fenton Robotics 2023-2024. Fenton Robotics is an FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) team that competes in regional and world championships. The sponsorship demonstrates the company's commitment to STEM education and youth technology programs in the local community.
• Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)coreTechnology or IntegrationStonebridge Technical Enterprises is a Rockwell Developer Partner and provides automation solutions using Allen-Bradley products including Compact Guard Logix processors, Kinetix 5700 servo drives, PLCs, HMIs, and safety products. The partnership provides certified expertise in Rockwell automation platforms.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationStonebridge Technical Enterprises is a Siemens Integrator with certified expertise in Siemens automation platforms for PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion control systems. The partnership provides integration capabilities across multiple major automation platforms.
• Mexican Automation CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStonebridge Technical Services was awarded contracts to support equipment supplied to US-based manufacturers by a Mexican automation company. The equipment is primarily used in automotive glass assembly. STS is expanding its customer base by assisting this Mexican company to gain access to the glass industry and establish market leadership through local management, service, and support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIDA Engineering: Japanese press manufacturer with a substantial pressroom automation, transfer, and die-handling product line — directly comparable to Atlas's press transfer, de-stacker, and stacker portfolio.
• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: North American automation integrator delivering custom assembly, test, and material handling systems to automotive and industrial customers — direct comparator to STS's systems integration business.
• Schuler Group: Global leader in press automation and metal forming equipment, including presses, automation, and die handling — the closest direct competitor to Atlas Technologies in pressroom automation systems and tooling.
• Komatsu (Industrial Press Division): Manufactures presses and pressroom automation including transfer systems and die handling — overlaps with Atlas's press transfer and material handling equipment offerings.
• Stäubli (Robotics & Pressroom): Supplies robotic and pressroom automation solutions including transfer systems, die change, and press tending — competes head-to-head with Atlas in high-volume press cells.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Large US-based industrial automation integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing — directly comparable to Stonebridge Technical Services' controls, mechanical design, and assembly automation work.

Broad incumbents

• ABB (Robotics & Discrete Automation): Large diversified automation conglomerate offering robots, drives, and integrated pressroom solutions — competes with Stonebridge as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities across the same customer base.
• FANUC America: Largest industrial robot and CNC supplier with significant automotive and press-tending automation footprint — competes with Stonebridge for robot integration and material handling work in the same plants.
• Yaskawa America: Global motion control and robotics supplier with deep presence in automotive welding and material handling — adjacent competitor to Stonebridge's motion control, drives, and robotic handling services.
• Beckhoff Automation: PC-based automation platform vendor increasingly delivering its own integration services — represents both a partner ecosystem (PC controls, drives) and a competitive threat as a platform owner expanding into services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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