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We’re confident that from design to installation we can provide you with an innovative and robust solution that will provide you years of service and maximum return on your investment.

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Skilled across the mechatronics spectrum

We have the expertise to handle every part of your project from concept to completion including, design, CAD, PLC programming, HMI development, panel build, and installation.

Our Services
Auomation Main Photo Automation Concepting and Design Main Photo Concepting & Design Control Panel Build Main Photo Control Panel Build Control System Upgrades Main Photo Control System Upgrades Conveyor Controls Main Photo Conveyor Controls Conveyor Controls Main Photo Programming Robotics Main Photo Robotics Simulation Main Photo Simulation Skid Systems Main Photo Skid Systems

Industries

50

States & Countries

15

Years Average Employee Tenure

32

Years in Business

Our Clients

Serving Businesses
of All Sizes

Testimonials

K.G. Moats has a proven track record of successfully integrating and automating complex systems for me. They spend the time listening to my needs and offer options and solutions that fit our vision. Their team is knowledgeable, experienced, and professional with capabilities to build hardware and software systems in-house. I highly recommend K.G. Moats for any integration or automation project. ”

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Michael Pang | Director, Global Implementation and Support - Hill’s Pet Nutrition

We were looking for a reliable system integrator to work with us on a big automation project, and K G Moats was the best choice we made. They worked as partners with us, and we jointly delivered a quality machine in time and budget. We are very impressed with the professionalism of each member of the K G Moats team in addition to their technical expertise in Automation. We highly recommend K G Moats to everyone we know. ”

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Dev Patel | VP of Engineering, DT Engineering

I’ve worked with KG Moats & Sons for 10+ years to provide solutions for electrical distribution and process controls in our manufacturing facilities. They show up when they say they will and have competent employees who do good work. Never had an issue with their work. In addition, they’ve always made themselves available to answer quick electrical questions and provide guidance to help me take a decision pertaining to electrical design/work. Very much appreciated! They are a great crew to work with and I highly recommend them. ”

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Jesse Weaver | Plant Manager

We have been using KG Moats for fabrication and integration for over ten years. In addition to scheduled project work executed for new project construction, they have reliably supported our operations group with quick turnaround on fabrication and parts shipments to keep us up and running. They consistently deliver quality fabrication work for our projects and have always provided world class customer service. ”

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Scott Ritchey | Senior Engineering Manager, Energy Transfer

Schenck has partnered with KG Moats & Sons on many business endeavors over the years – including equipment modularization, electrical installation, and pre-commissioning /commissioning services. The honesty and integrity with which they conduct business stands out above all else. ”

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Vance Strahm | Sr. Project Manager, Schenck Process

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Agriculture

Agribusinesses rely on automation and integration solutions to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure product quality. These solutions span the entire agricultural value chain, from storage and handling to processing and monitoring. Our expertise in automation, integration, and panel building, helps processors and agribusiness OEMs to overcome their specific challenges such as labor shortages, and increasing demand for high-quality products.

Automotive

KG Moats & Sons is a trusted partner for major US automakers, with a deep understanding of the fast-paced and demanding automotive production environment. We offer comprehensive robotic solutions to streamline your powertrain assembly, stamping, welding, painting, final assembly, and parts production processes. Our expertise encompasses UL certified panel building services, stand-alone robot cells, and robotics integration into larger processes. We handle robot programming, cell safety system design and construction, and facility system interfacing.

Our experience in automotive material handling includes projects with vertical lift cells, skillet conveyors, electrified monorail systems, and inverted and overhead power and free conveyors.

Chemical

KG Moats & Sons brings its expertise in process control, material handling, and automation to support the chemical industry's unique challenges. With a proven track record of designing and building control systems for material handling, KG Moats & Sons can effectively streamline chemical manufacturing processes. As a UL 508A certified panel builder, KG Moats & Sons adheres to the highest safety standards for electrical control panels in hazardous locations, ensuring the utmost safety for chemical industry operations.

Energy

KG Moats & Sons is a full-service automation and integration provider that can help you with all of your energy industry automation and integration needs, including process control, skid building, and panel building. They have a team of experienced engineers and technicians who can provide you with the expertise and support you need to successfully implement your automation project. They understand the unique challenges of the energy industry and they are committed to providing you with the solutions you need to meet your business objectives.

Food & Beverage

KG Moats & Sons is a trusted partner for food and beverage companies, leveraging their expertise in material handling, automation, and robotics to optimize operations and enhance safety. Their understanding of washdown requirements ensures their solutions can withstand harsh cleaning processes, while their UL 508A certified panel building meets the highest safety standards for hazardous locations. With a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry's challenges, including ensuring food safety, and meeting regulatory requirements KG Moats & Sons delivers cutting-edge solutions tailored to specific needs.

Manufacturing

KG Moats & Sons provides turnkey custom control systems for manufacturing machinery, whether stand-alone or part of a larger process. From design through fabrication, we offer solutions for manufacturing applications such as filling, forming, machining, and assembly. Our systems integrate proven PC or PLC process controls and our engineers have extensive experience in the development of intuitive HMI’s that simplify interaction with your control system. We create flexible designs that allow for future system scaling and offer support throughout and after system implementation.

Petfood & Treats

As the pet food and treats industry continues to experience remarkable growth, KG Moats & Sons stands as a trusted partner, leveraging their expertise in material handling, automation, and robotics to streamline operations and enhance safety across the entire production process. With a comprehensive understanding of the pet food and treats industry's specific challenges, including ensuring food safety, and managing complex supply chains, KG Moats & Sons delivers tailored solutions that address the unique needs of this rapidly expanding sector.

Process Industries

KG Moats & Sons is a trusted provider of weighing, feeding, and batching process control solutions for OEMs and end users. Our experienced team of engineers and technicians provides comprehensive services to support your needs, including programming, HMI development, panel and skid building, equipment assembly, and troubleshooting. We have completed a broad range of process control applications and are confident we can help with yours.

Distribution & warehousing

KG Moats & Sons has extensive experience in the development of warehouse material handling systems, from simple ASRS solutions to complex conveyor systems powered by hundreds of motors. We offer turnkey control solutions, providing system design, programming, communications, and installation and feature non-proprietary software and off-the-shelf components from industry-leading manufacturers. We base our creation of material handling systems on two key premises: ease of control and convenient access to vital system data.

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