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    Apex Wins Again! Nord’s Gold Distributor Award for 2024 | Industrial Supply

    Your Local Industrial Supply Partner, Awarded for Reliable Parts Distribution Great news—Apex Industrial Automation won the Nord Gold Distributor Award for 2024! This award recognizes our dedication to being your go-to partner for industrial supply. We get you the gears, motors, bearings, and other industrial parts you need—fast and hassle-free. Our partnership with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS …

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    Yes, You Can Have It All: Price, Service, and Quality Under One Roof

    If you’ve worked in manufacturing or maintenance for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard it: “You can only pick two out of three—price, service, or quality.” At Apex Industrial Automation, we believe you deserve all three. Whether you’re a mechanic hustling to keep the line moving or an engineer juggling retrofits and repairs, we’re …

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    Northern Illinois’ One-Stop Solution for Parts, Repairs & Engineering

    At Apex Industrial Automation, we do more than just fix motors. We’re a team that offers three big services under one roof: Distribution Services: We provide top-quality parts from trusted brands. Repair Services: We repair, rebuild, and maintain your equipment to keep your operation running. Design Engineering Services: We design and build custom solutions that …

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    How an Industrial Robot Arm Transformed a K-3 Science Fair

    At Apex Industrial Automation, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond—whether solving challenges for our clients or sparking curiosity in the next generation of innovators. Recently, our engineer Noah Lohman helped turn a classroom “show and tell” into a K-3 science fair, bringing the excitement of industrial automation to life. A Twist to Show …

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    Turnkey Control Panel Success: Apex Delivers a 16-Drive System for a Conveyor Manufacturer

    At Apex Industrial Automation, we create custom automation solutions to help businesses succeed. Recently, we partnered with a conveyor design company to deliver a turnkey 16-drive control panel system. This project helped the conveyor company meet the automation needs of their global food and beverage customer while ensuring the system worked perfectly. The Challenge Our …

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    Specialty Repair Spotlight: Breathing New Life into Industrial Machinery

    When a large food manufacturing company purchased a specialized watermelon peeling machine at a discount, they quickly realized it was completely non-functional. They contacted the machine’s original manufacturer for help with a task that demanded a unique solution. Instead of taking on the repair themselves, the OEM referred them to Apex Industrial Automation, recognizing our …

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    Unlocking New Levels of Motor Repair Excellence at Apex Industrial Automation

    At Apex Industrial Automation, we’ve built a reputation for repairing new and old industrial equipment and machinery. With over 70 years of experience in the industrial sector, our commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation drives every repair we perform, ensuring your operations maintain peak performance with minimal downtime. State-of-the-Art Motor Repair Technologies Download our new …

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    Harnessing Efficiency and Reliability with WEG HydroDuty® Motors at Apex Industrial Automation

    In today’s challenging industrial environments, particularly within the chemical, food, and beverage sectors, machinery must withstand rigorous operating conditions without compromising efficiency or reliability. At Apex Industrial Automation, we understand these unique demands. That’s why we proudly offer the WEG HydroDuty® motor, a premier washdown solution tailored for industries requiring the highest standards of cleanliness …

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    Elevating Safety and Service: Apex’s UL Certification Training

    Apex Industrial Automation is dedicated to delivering top-tier services and safety, helping our employees’ professional growth, and consistently improving our techniques to meet and exceed industry standards. This year, we’ve taken a significant step forward by initiating a training program for UL certification in explosion-proof motor repair for all our repair technicians. Why UL Certification …

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    Apex Industrial Automation Celebrates Nathan Kinsey’s Certification as a Bearing Specialist

    Apex Industrial Automation proudly announces that Nathan Kinsey, an Account Manager at Apex, has earned the prestigious Certified Bearing Specialist (CBS) designation from the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA). Nathan is now among the first certified bearing specialists in the world, showcasing his exceptional knowledge and expertise in the selection, application, and analysis of bearings. Certified …

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