About Kent Automation
Kent Automation is built to solve manufacturing challenges with custom equipment designed for manufacturers that need practical, process-specific production solutions.
One Partner for the Full Build
Kent Automation supports custom machinery projects from early process planning through engineering, programming, fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation. With in-house engineering services, PLC programming, fabrication, machining, and UL 508A-certified panel capabilities, our team manages the details needed to move custom equipment from idea to production-ready system.
Engineered for Your Process
Kent Automation designs and builds custom automation systems, production equipment, and secondary operation machinery for manufacturers across industries. Each system is built around the customer’s process to improve workflow, reduce manual steps, and support repeatable production.
Built Around Manufacturing Challenges
Founded in 1990 in Kent, Ohio, Kent Automation helps manufacturers solve production challenges with equipment built around their processes, materials, and goals. With decades of proven experience, the company has grown from window and door machinery into a trusted custom machinery manufacturer serving broader industrial applications.
As part of Kent Automation Systems, Kent Automation shares engineering, controls, fabrication, and service expertise with Kent Pultrusion, while focusing on secondary operations and turnkey automation needs.
Why Manufacturers
Choose Kent Automation
Kent Automation combines 35+ years of custom equipment experience with in-house engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, and service support.
Hands-On Technical Team
Kent Automation’s team includes engineers, controls specialists, fabricators, machinists, electricians, assemblers, and service professionals who understand custom equipment from concept through operation.
A Practical Build Process
Kent Automation starts by learning the customer’s workflow, materials, goals, and production challenges. From there, the team develops the mechanical, electrical, and controls approach before moving through fabrication, assembly, testing, delivery, and implementation support.
Start Your Custom Machinery Project
Tell us about your process, production goals, or current challenges, and our team will work with you to develop a custom solution built for your operation.