Industrial Automation & Control Systems — Chicago, IL
Now a gold certified Rockwell Automation System Integrator
Located in Hudsonville, MI.
Serving Manufacturing companies in Chicago
For manufacturers and industrial operations in the greater Chicago area, Apex Controls brings decades of expertise in automation, control systems engineering, and UL-certified panel building. Based in Hudsonville, Michigan, we serve clients nationwide — including Illinois — with solutions that improve efficiency, safety and production throughput.
Certifications:
- Rockwell Automation Gold SI
- Ignition Gold Certified Integrator
- TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineers
- Cisco Partner
- UL Certified Panel Capabilities
- Founded in 1991, we bring over 30 years of experience, integrity, and service to improving manufacturing processes through automation.
- We're here to partner with businesses in Chicago automate their processes and increase efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
- We work with many applications and industries that Chicago supports, 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
If you’re looking for a talented team of automation experts for your Chicago business, consider Apex Controls. We deliver innovative industrial automation, control systems, electrical services, and custom panel builds with unmatched expertise, service, and integrity. With decades of experience, we empower manufacturers to boost efficiency, ensure safety, and achieve operational excellence.
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.

BROAD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Who we help
Why Apex Controls is a Trusted Partner for Chicago & Illinois Manufacturers
- Serving Midwest and Illinois clients with full industrial automation and controls support.
- Proven track record across key industries in the region — including manufacturing, logistics, food & beverage, and automotive.
- Nationwide service footprint delivering best-in-class engineering expertise with dependable support for Chicago-area facilities.
- Quick-response capability for Illinois operations, backed by a strong Midwest partner network.
- Certifications and credibility: Rockwell Gold System Integrator, Ignition Gold Integrator, UL-certified panel shop, and decades of industry experience.
Areas We Serve
Apex Controls provides industrial automation, control systems engineering, electrical solutions, and custom panel building for manufacturers across the Midwest. Explore some of the key markets we serve below.