ABCO Automation was founded in 1977 by Graham Ricks. In the beginning, Graham provided electrical control systems and custom packaging equipment to Coca-Cola. As word spread throughout Coca-Cola, some of the innovations and improvements that ABCO had implemented, particularly in labeling and filling, led to considerable growth for the young business.ABCO won significant contracts from Coca-Cola in the early 1980s supplying turnkey packaging lines in new plants and was heavily engaged in packaging improvement projects in Coca-Cola plants throughout the United States.By the lates 80s, ABCO diversified its client base, performing controls work and building custom equipment for a broader range of manufacturers. This growth in the client base increased sales revenues and capabilities as ABCO began to go beyond packaging projects into manufacturing assembly, material handling, and inspection equipment.In the mid-1990s, ABCO became an ESOP company. ABCO believes the open information sharing provided as an ESOP contributes to a highly motivated workforce and helps the company to achieve exceptional levels of performance.By the early 2000s, ABCO began to offer Build to Print equipment manufacturing programs. Since its inception, Build to Print has been ABCO’s fastest growing service. The company is proud to be selected to build technologically advanced equipment for industries where quality is paramount.
ABCO’s mission is to provide its clients with a single source for innovative solutions, automation services, and manufacturing support that are valued contributions to their success. ABCO will exceed expectations for quality, execution, and service. We will do this in ways that develop long-term, mutually profitable client relationships. Before growth, profits, and stock values, we believe the needs of our clients and our employees must be met to achieve long-term success. At ABCO, we take great pride in our culture.
ABCO Automation has served our customers' automation systems, integrated robotic systems, machine builds, manufacturing services, turnkey installations, maintenance, repair, upgrades, fabrication, custom controls, mechanical and electrical system designs, material handling systems and other services since 1977.
A North Carolina-based, employee-owned company, we offer Robot Automation, Design Build, Build to Print and Contract Manufacturing services for the Food, Beverage, Logistics, Life Science, AgriTech, Healthcare Industries and more.
Work with a partner that stands behind our designs 100% of the time. Our confidence comes from decades of delivering on our promises.
Expect thorough and reliable documentation to cover all of the processes, automations, and fabrications we provide.
Count on reliable Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Assembly and Field Support teams.
Access excellent conceptual equipment and systems controls strategies for your business.
We provide machine assembly and startup support to ensure your transition is smooth.
We are excited about our potential for growth both as a company and as individuals
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