Industrial Automation SOLUTIONS, Control Systems, and Custom Panel Building
We partner with businesses to improve their manufacturing process through automation.
Located in Hudsonville, MI.
Serving companies Nationwide.
Welcome to Apex Controls, your trusted partner for cutting-edge industrial automation, control systems integration, industrial electrical services, and custom control panel builds. With decades of experience, we deliver innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and drive profitability for manufacturers across diverse industries. Whether you’re upgrading machinery, implementing Industry 4.0 technologies, or troubleshooting electrical systems, our team of certified experts ensures seamless, compliant, and high-performance results.
Our Partners and certified programs
- Rockwell Automation Gold SI
- FANUC System Solution Advisor
- Ignition Gold Certified Integrator
- UL Certified Panel Capabilities
- TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineers
- Phoenix Contact SI Partner
- Founded in 1991, we bring over 30 years of experience, integrity, and service to improving manufacturing processes through automation.
- We partner with businesses to automate their processes and increase efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
- We work with many applications and industries, from food and beverage to automotive and beyond.
EXPERIENCE. INTEGRITY. service.
WE IMPROVE YOUR MANUFACTURING THROUGH AUTOMATION
APEX SERVICES
WHAT WE DO
- Full plant development,
- Plant Enhancements
- Remediation of existing systems
At Apex Controls, we combine decades of industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical, and panel-building experience to help manufacturers improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and production performance.
We partner with businesses to develop automation solutions that make you more efficient, safe and profitable.
We help businesses reduce costs, increase production and improve quality with our engineered control systems.
Our skilled electricians read drawings and wire machines in your manufacturing environment to ensure complete control over quality and delivery.
We build UL-certified custom panels for a broad range of industries and applications.
Industrial Automation Solutions Across Manufacturing Industries
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
- Industrial Automation — Turnkey automation systems including PLC/HMI programming, SCADA, robot/cobot integration, machine upgrades, and system modernization.
- Control Systems Engineering — Enterprise-level control systems engineered for manufacturing, material handling, warehousing, utilities, and complex industrial environments.
- Industrial electrical services and UL-certified custom control panels for manufacturers, machine builders, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators.
Why Manufacturers choose apex controls
WHY APEX?
- Full-service industrial automation and controls expertise for manufacturers, OEMs, and industrial facilities.
- Proven track record across key industries in the region — including manufacturing, logistics, food & beverage, and automotive.
- Nationwide service capabilities backed by experienced controls engineers, industrial electricians, and panel-building specialists.
- Responsive project support for new automation systems, equipment upgrades, plant expansions, troubleshooting, and legacy control modernization.
- Trusted industry credentials, including Rockwell Automation Gold System Integrator, Ignition Gold Certified Integrator, Cisco Partner, UL-certified panel capabilities, and decades of industrial automation experience.
Industrial Automation & Control Systems FAQs
Learn more about Apex Controls' industrial automation, control systems, PLC and HMI programming, industrial electrical services, and custom control panel capabilities.
What industrial automation services does Apex Controls provide?
Apex Controls provides industrial automation solutions designed to help manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and system performance. Our capabilities include process assessment, machine upgrades, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems, system architecture, robot and cobot integration, operator training, and turnkey automation solutions.
What is a control systems integrator?
A control systems integrator designs, programs, implements, and supports the systems that control industrial equipment and manufacturing processes. Apex Controls integrates technologies such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, and plant equipment to create reliable control systems tailored to each facility and application.
Does Apex Controls provide PLC and HMI programming?
Yes. Apex Controls provides PLC and HMI programming as part of our industrial automation and control systems engineering services. Our engineers can support new systems, equipment upgrades, plant expansions, legacy system modernization, and modifications to existing manufacturing processes.
Can Apex Controls design and build custom industrial control panels?
Yes. Apex Controls designs and builds custom industrial control panels for manufacturers, machine builders, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators. Our capabilities range from individual custom panels and build-to-print projects to high-volume panel production.
Are Apex Controls control panels UL certified?
Apex Controls operates an industrial control panel shop capable of providing UL-certified panels, including panels built to UL 508A and UL 698A requirements. Our team can also provide design reviews, SCCR reviews, testing, I/O checks, and startup support depending on project requirements.
Does Apex Controls provide industrial electrical services?
Yes. Our industrial electrical services include field device wiring, cable runs, cable tray and conduit integration, machine wiring, electrical installation, troubleshooting, and support for industrial automation projects.
Can Apex Controls upgrade or modernize existing automation systems?
Yes. We help manufacturers modernize aging and legacy automation systems, including upgrading outdated controls to modern PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms. Modernization can improve reliability, production visibility, troubleshooting, maintainability, and long-term system support.
What industries does Apex Controls serve?
Apex Controls works with manufacturers and industrial organizations across a wide range of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, material handling, energy storage, consumer goods, machinery manufacturing, building materials, pharmaceutical and medical, logistics, aerospace, HVAC, and other industrial applications.
Does Apex Controls work with all major brands of automation equipment providers?
Yes. Apex Controls is brand agnostic and works with most all automation equipment providers. They are a Rockwell Automation Gold Systems Integrator, an Inductive Automation Gold Certified Integrator, a FANUC System Solution Advisor, and have extensive experience with many other brands.
Where is Apex Controls located, and what areas do you serve?
Apex Controls is headquartered in Hudsonville, Michigan, near Grand Rapids. We have a satellite location in Indianapolis, Indiana and serve manufacturers throughout Michigan, the Midwest, and nationwide with industrial automation, control systems engineering, industrial electrical services, and custom control panel solutions.
Can Apex Controls help with a complete manufacturing automation project?
Yes. Apex Controls can support projects ranging from individual equipment upgrades to large-scale automation initiatives. Our team combines controls engineering, automation, industrial electrical expertise, and panel building to support projects from system design and programming through installation, startup, and support.
How do I get started with an industrial automation or controls project?
Start by telling Apex Controls what problem you need to solve or the operational outcome you want to achieve. Whether you need to increase production capacity, modernize aging controls, improve reliability or safety, build control panels, integrate new equipment, or troubleshoot an existing system, our team can evaluate your application and recommend the appropriate solution.