Industrial Automation & Control Systems — Grand Rapids, MI
Now a gold certified Rockwell Automation System Integrator
Located in Hudsonville, MI.
Serving Manufacturing companies in Grand Rapids
For manufacturers and industrial operations in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan, 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 all of Michigan — 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 Grand Rapids automate their processes and increase efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
- We work with many applications and industries that Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids & Michigan Manufacturers
- Serving Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids-area facilities.
- Quick-response capability for Michigan 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manufacturing automation services does Apex Controls provide in Grand Rapids?
Apex Controls helps Grand Rapids-area manufacturers improve production through industrial and manufacturing automation solutions, including PLC and HMI programming, SCADA integration, robotics and cobots, machine upgrades, control system modernization, and electrical integration. Solutions can range from individual equipment improvements to complex, plant-wide automation projects.
Does Apex Controls provide PLC and HMI programming for Grand Rapids manufacturers?
Yes. Apex Controls provides PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, system integration, and controls upgrades for manufacturers throughout the Grand Rapids area. Our engineers work with new and existing systems to improve reliability, production visibility, equipment performance, and operator control.
Can Apex Controls upgrade or modernize older manufacturing equipment and control systems?
Yes. Manufacturers don't always need to replace existing equipment to gain the benefits of modern automation. Apex Controls can evaluate legacy machines and control systems and develop modernization strategies that may include PLC migrations, HMI upgrades, controls retrofits, electrical improvements, and integration with newer plant systems.
Does Apex Controls provide robotic and cobot integration in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Apex Controls integrates industrial robots and collaborative robots into manufacturing processes where automation can improve productivity, consistency, ergonomics, or safety. Our capabilities include controls programming, electrical integration, equipment interfaces, safety systems, and overall system integration.
Does Apex Controls build custom industrial control panels?
Yes. Apex Controls designs and builds custom industrial control panels for manufacturing and automation applications. Our panel-building capabilities complement our controls engineering, electrical, and automation services, allowing customers to work with a single team from system design and panel fabrication through integration and startup.
What types of Grand Rapids manufacturers does Apex Controls work with?
Apex Controls supports a wide range of manufacturers and industrial operations in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan, including automotive, food and beverage, material handling, consumer goods, advanced manufacturing, OEMs, and machine builders. Our automation solutions are engineered around each facility's equipment, production requirements, and operational goals.
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.