Card-monroe Automation

What Card-monroe Automation does

Card-Monroe Automation (CMA), operating under Card-Monroe Corp., is a US-based custom industrial automation integrator headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with a second ISO 9001-certified panel manufacturing operation in Hixson, Tennessee. The company designs, builds, and integrates turnkey smart manufacturing systems spanning robotics (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), conveyance, automated storage and retrieval, sortation, packaging and labeling, machine vision inspection, SCADA-based process control (Rockwell PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Ignition), and digital twin simulation (Emulate3D, FANUC RoboGuide). CMA serves manufacturers across ten vertical industries — automotive, oil & gas / chemicals / process, flooring, tire and rubber, food and beverage, packaging and material handling, logistics/warehousing, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and aerospace and defense — and states that its customers include many Fortune 500 manufacturers. The company's two ISO 9001-certified panel shops produce over 1,000 UL 508A-listed control panels annually using premium Allen-Bradley and Siemens components, and CMA holds certified or preferred systems integrator status with FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) project-based custom automation system integration, covering design, build, and installation of robotic cells, AS/RS, sortation, conveyor, and process control systems; (2) UL 508A control panel manufacturing and build-to-print services; and (3) recurring aftermarket support delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Card-Monroe Services (CMS), which provides spare parts, preventive maintenance, emergency field service, system upgrades, and ongoing optimization. All sales flow through direct enterprise field sales engagement, supported by named executive contacts (President Jeremy Steiner, VP Sales & Marketing Zach Monroe, Business Managers Jessica Andrews and Kyle Swing) and a [email protected] inbox, with no e-commerce or self-serve channels.

CMA is a privately held corporation under Card-Monroe Corp. with no public stock listing, no disclosed institutional investors, and no funding rounds on record. The company holds ISO 9001, UL 508A, AS9100, and ITAR-related compliance credentials, supports EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and SolidWorks Electrical design tools, and operates exclusively in the United States. No headcount figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Card-monroe Automation

Legal name

Card-Monroe Corp.

Website

https://cardmonroeautomation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Card-Monroe Automation is a US-based custom industrial automation integrator headquartered in Greenville, SC, designing and building turnkey smart manufacturing systems — robotics, conveyance, machine vision, SCADA, and UL 508A control panels — for Fortune 500 manufacturers across ten vertical industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Integration

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial automation integration
• Custom control panel fabrication
• Robotics system integration
• Smart manufacturing solutions
• SCADA process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation System Integration: Project-based engineering services for custom turnkey automation solutions. Services include design, construction, and installation of robotic cells, automated equipment, conveyor systems, AS/RS, sortation systems, and process control systems. Revenue is earned through one-time project contracts with large manufacturing clients across 10 vertical industries.
2. UL508A Control Panel Manufacturing: Custom control panel fabrication from two ISO 9001-certified panel shops producing over 1,000 UL508A-listed panels annually. Revenue from panel build contracts, including custom designs, OEM solutions, and build-to-print services. Components sourced from trusted brands including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
3. Aftermarket Support and Service: Long-term post-installation support including spare parts identification and delivery, on-site field service, technical training, system upgrades, and preventive maintenance programs. Delivered through Card-Monroe Services (CMS) as a 'one-call' support model. Provides recurring revenue from existing installed base.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Card-Monroe Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom turnkey industrial automation systems—including robotic cells, conveyor systems, AS/RS, sortation, packaging, machine vision inspection, SCADA, and process control—for manufacturers across ten vertical industries. The company also operates two ISO 9001-certified UL 508A control panel shops producing more than 1,000 custom panels annually, and provides engineering services plus aftermarket support through its Card-Monroe Services (CMS) division.

Product overview

Card-Monroe Automation provides turnkey smart manufacturing automation solutions across three integrated pillars: (1) Core automation systems including robotics and controls solutions (Automated Guided Vehicles, Conveyor Systems, Sortation Systems, AS/RS, Packaging & Labeling, Inspection Systems, Radar Testing), (2) Process automation and control (SCADA Systems, Continuous & Batch Process Control, Virtualization & Networking, Controls Upgrades & Retrofits) supported by simulation tools (Emulate3D digital twin by Rockwell Automation, RoboGuide by FANUC), and (3) comprehensive services including Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls Engineering plus an ISO 9001-certified UL 508A Panel Shop manufacturing over 1,000 custom control panels annually at two facilities in Greenville, SC and Hixson, TN. The Panel Shop provides single-source responsibility for design through installation, complementing the engineering services and enabling turnkey automation project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Automation Solutions Custom turnkey automation solutions encompassing design, construction, and installation of robotic cells, automated equipment, conveyor systems, AS/RS, sortation, packaging, and process control systems for smart manufacturing across multiple industries. Sold to enterprise manufacturers as a project-based integration engagement.
• UL 508A Control Panel Shop ISO 9001-certified custom control panel fabrication from two facilities in Greenville, SC and Hixson, TN, producing over 1,000 UL508A-listed control panels annually. Services include engineering, sourcing, fabrication, wiring, labeling, and testing using premium components from Allen-Bradley and Siemens. Sold to OEMs and integrators requiring build-to-print or custom panel builds.
• Controls Engineering Services PLC, HMI, SCADA, robot, and cloud integration services for discrete manufacturing, process control, machine vision, 3D process simulation, machine safety, material handling, precision assembly, vision inspection, packing and palletizing, and welding applications. Sold to manufacturers needing controls expertise.
• Mechanical Engineering Services Machine design and build services including turnkey custom automation equipment, robotic cells, test systems, conveying and material handling systems, palletizing, sonic welding, end of arm tooling, electro/pneumatic systems, and equipment relocation. Sold to manufacturers needing custom mechanical design and build.
• Electrical Engineering Services Power and controls engineering including UL508A-certified panel design, fabrication, and testing. Services include panel layout, electrical schematics, and network layout using AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, and EPLAN. Sold to manufacturers requiring electrical engineering and documentation.
• Aftermarket Support (Card-Monroe Services) Comprehensive aftermarket support including spare parts supply, technical service, preventive maintenance, emergency support, system upgrades, and ongoing optimization delivered through Card-Monroe Services (CMS) as a one-call support model. Sold to existing installed-base customers.
• SCADA Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems providing real-time monitoring, control, trend analysis, predictive maintenance, continuous safety monitoring with automated alarms, and actionable insights. Implemented on Rockwell PlantPAx and Ignition SCADA platforms with distributed HMIs, data historizing, and virtualized server environments.
• Machine Vision Inspection Systems Automated visual inspection systems using high-resolution cameras, sensors, lighting, and AI-enabled solutions for real-time, non-contact inspection on high-speed production lines. Achieves greater than 99% defect detection rates and supports defect detection, presence/absence checks, assembly verification, and compliance testing.
• Simulation and Virtual Commissioning Industrial 3D simulation services using Emulate3D digital twin and FANUC RoboGuide for virtual commissioning, throughput analysis, and operator training before physical hardware is built. Reduces project risk and shortens commissioning time.
• Controls, Upgrades and Retrofits Modernization solutions for existing automation systems including control system audits, software enhancements, and full hardware retrofits and migrations to newer platforms including Rockwell Automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99% defect detection rates in machine vision inspection systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FANUC AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is a FANUC Systems Integration Partner. The partnership enables CMA to deploy FANUC robotics across customer automation projects, utilizing FANUC RoboGuide offline programming software for virtual commissioning and robot simulation. FANUC is a leading industrial robotics manufacturer.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is a KUKA Systems Integrator. The partnership provides access to KUKA industrial robots and automation systems for deployment in customer manufacturing environments across CMA's served industries.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is an ABB Systems Integration Partner. The partnership enables deployment of ABB robotics and automation solutions in customer projects, complementing FANUC and KUKA robot integrations.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is a Certified Rockwell Preferred Systems Integrator. The partnership provides access to Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, FactoryTalk SCADA, FactoryTalk Batch, and Emulate3D digital twin software. CMA uses Rockwell platforms extensively in SCADA systems, process control, and virtual commissioning implementations.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is a Certified Siemens Preferred Systems Integrator. The partnership enables deployment of Siemens automation and control technologies in customer projects. CMA engineers are certified in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and SolidWorks Electrical design tools commonly used with Siemens platforms.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)coreTechnology or IntegrationCMA is a Certified Systems Integrator and Solutions Provider for MiR. The partnership enables CMA to integrate MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into customer logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing material handling operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sage Automation: Sage Automation delivers custom industrial automation, robotics integration, and engineered control systems across manufacturing and process industries in North America. Provides a similar mix of turnkey automation integration and control panel capabilities as CMA.
• Concept Systems: Concept Systems is an industrial automation integrator delivering custom control system design, machine vision, and robotic integration for manufacturers. Comparable to CMA's custom turnkey automation and vision inspection capabilities across multiple discrete verticals.
• Optimation Technology: Optimation is a US-based industrial automation systems integrator providing custom control panels, PLC/SCADA integration, and engineered automation solutions. Closely comparable to CMA on UL508A panel shop, controls engineering, and multi-industry custom integration services.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): JR Automation, owned by Hitachi, is one of the largest independent industrial automation systems integrators in North America, delivering custom robotic cells, material handling, and controls across automotive, packaging, and discrete manufacturing. Directly comparable to CMA on full-scope custom turnkey integration and Fortune 500 customer footprint, but at substantially greater scale.
• Burrow Global: Burrow Global provides process automation, controls, and integrated engineering services to industrial customers across chemicals, refining, and manufacturing. Comparable to CMA's process-vertical capability (oil & gas/chemicals/process control) and DCS/SCADA expertise.
• Premier Systems Integrators: Premier is a UL508A panel shop and systems integrator delivering custom control panels, PLC/SCADA integration, and engineered automation. A direct comparable on panel-shop-led integration and the small-to-mid US SI business model.
• Integro Technologies: Integro is a machine vision and automation integration specialist serving discrete manufacturers with high-speed inspection systems and robotic cells. Direct peer on CMA's machine vision inspection (>99% defect detection) and vision-guided robotic integration offerings.
• Avanceon: Avanceon is a publicly listed industrial automation and systems integration firm with operations across the Middle East, Pakistan, and North America, providing turnkey automation, SCADA, DCS, and control panel solutions. Comparable to CMA in delivering multi-OEM integration and panel manufacturing for process and discrete manufacturers.
• MAVERICK Technologies: MAVERICK is a preferred Rockwell Automation systems integrator and a SCADA/PlantPAx specialist serving process and discrete manufacturers. Highly comparable to CMA on Rockwell-centric integration capabilities, panel shop / control panel offerings, and vertical breadth across process industries.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is the dominant industrial automation OEM whose hardware and software stack (ControlLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Emulate3D) CMA deploys. Broader incumbent that both enables and competes with preferred-SI partners by maintaining its own integration services arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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