Certifications & Associations:
Certified Excellence in Industrial Services
Explore Our Certifications and Associations Driving Quality and Innovation
Navigating Our Credentials
At Apex Industrial Automation, we take pride in our comprehensive service suite and the high standards we uphold in each of them. This page shares detailed information about the various certifications and associations that validate our expertise and commitment to excellence in industrial automation.
To help improve your exploration,
we’ve categorized our credentials into three distinct service suite sections:
Industrial Repair
Our industrial repair certifications highlight our commitment to excellence. We understand the critical nature of AC/DC motors and industrial machinery, and our certified repair services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Control Panel Fabrication & Design Engineering
Apex’s control panel fabrication and design engineering services set a high market standard. Our certified expertise not only meets but shapes customer expectations, driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Industrial Parts Distribution
Our strategy in industrial parts distribution is association-led. This approach not only assures quality but also positions Apex as the preferred choice for customers seeking reliable parts. These efforts attract customers who demand the best, driving growth and establishing us as a leading distributor.
You can jump to any section directly if you’re interested in a specific service, such as control panel fabrication.
There, you’ll find comprehensive details on how Apex Industrial Automation ensures the safety and quality of your industrial equipment. Each section is tailored to give you deep insight into our capabilities and how Apex can help elevate your operations. We invite you to review the sections of this page to fully understand our dedication to advancing your company’s performance and success.
Repair Services Certifications and Associations
Ensuring Quality Industrial Maintenance & Repairs
Apex Industrial Automation’s repair services are defined by excellence and reliability, backed by our certifications and industry associations. This strategic advantage ensures that you always receive repair services that are not only top-notch but also at the forefront of industry innovation.
Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)
EASA, or the Electrical Apparatus Service Association, is a respected electric motor repair and maintenance leader. As a member of EASA, Apex Industrial Automation demonstrates its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest quality in repair services. This association guarantees that our repairs meet, and often exceed, the industry’s most rigorous standards.
Notably, Apex is one of only nine EASA-accredited shops in Illinois and one of just four in the Chicagoland area, highlighting our distinct position in the region.
Being part of EASA means we stay updated with the latest advancements in repair technology. Our team benefits from EASA’s extensive educational programs, keeping our skills sharp and methods cutting-edge. This dedication to continuous learning translates into more efficient and longer-lasting repairs for your motors.
By choosing Apex for your repair needs, you’re trusting your equipment with a skilled team backed by an international standard of excellence. Our EASA accreditation is a testament to our commitment to your satisfaction and operational success.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Apex Industrial Automation’s UL-certified repair and UL-674 repair services blend top-notch safety standards with our commitment to excellence.
Recognized for our expertise in repairing electric motors and generators in hazardous locations, this certification reflects our adherence to the highest safety norms. Our UL-674-certified repairs cater to a wide range of equipment, ensuring operational safety and compliance. Opting for Apex means choosing a partner who understands the importance of reliable and compliant repairs in maintaining efficient and safe industrial operations.
Choosing Apex for your motor repair needs means opting for a service that values your safety as much as your satisfaction. Our UL-674 compliance promises that every repair is conducted with the highest care and professionalism, ensuring your operations run smoothly and safely.
Authorized Service Center
Excellence in Motor Service and Repair
Apex Industrial Automation proudly offers specialized repair and maintenance services for various high-end motors.
Our service authorizations signify a level of trust and competency recognized by many prominent motor manufacturers. We focus on delivering efficient, reliable, and technically sound service solutions, ensuring your motor’s longevity and optimal performance.
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Authorized Regional Repair and Service Center for Siemens
Apex Industrial Automation is proud to be a Regional Repair Center for Siemens Simodrive motors. This designation underlines our commitment to delivering exceptional repair and maintenance services. Our state-of-the-art facilities, including an electro-static device (ESD) safe, environmentally controlled Siemens lab, ensure that every Siemens servo motor repair is conducted with the utmost precision and care, free from environmental contaminants.
Our team’s specialized skills, combined with our sophisticated environment, guarantee the highest quality of service, maintaining the integrity and performance of your Siemens equipment.
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Control Panel Fabrication & Design Engineering
Certifications and Associations
Leading Innovation in Control Panel Fabrication
Apex’s control panel UL certifications and industrial control relationships speak to our unmatched expertise and innovation in control panel design. These credentials ensure you receive the most advanced and efficient solutions tailored to your exact operational needs.
UL-Certifications for Control Panels
Safety and Expertise in Control Panels
UL 508A: Standard Construction of Control Panels
Our 508A UL certification marks our proficiency in fabricating industrial control panels that meet the high standards for safety and reliability set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). This certification means that our control panels are rigorously tested and verified to ensure they can safely manage and control industrial equipment, making them a trusted choice in various industrial settings. This badge of excellence assures our clients of dependable and high-quality control solutions.
UL 698A NRBX: Control Panel Safety in Risky Places
Standard for Intrinsically Safe Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous Locations
Our control panel services are also 698A NRBX UL Certified. This is important if you work somewhere risky, like with chemicals or mining. It means our panels can be made to be extra safe in places where things could go wrong.
The UL 698A NRBX UL certification signifies our specialized capability in designing and constructing industrial control panels for hazardous locations. These panels are engineered to be intrinsically safe, preventing ignition in environments with potentially explosive atmospheres. This certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest level of safety and reliability in challenging industrial environments, ensuring peace of mind for our customers operating in such conditions.
UL-Certification: NNNY for Control Panel
Custom Safety for Tough Jobs
Apex’s NNNY UL certification means we can make special control panels for the toughest jobs. Whether you need Type X, Type Y, Type Z panels, or something nonincendive, we’ve got you covered. Our panels are made to handle the hardest environments, keeping you and your work safe.
In the UL Panel Certification Matrix above, most certified panel shops are only in the upper left and upper right quadrants. Apex Industrial Automation is all 4!
Type X Purged Control Panels for Extreme Hazardous Environments
Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Location with Type X Purge
Designed for the most hazardous locations, Apex‘s Type X UL Certified control panels are rated for Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C, and D. These panels ensure safety in environments with flammable gases or vapors by maintaining a non-hazardous atmosphere inside, even in explosive conditions.
Type Y Purged Control Panels for Spark-Prone Hazardous Areas
Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Location with Type Y Purge
Apex’s Type Y UL-certified control panels are specifically designed for hazardous locations where sparks could ignite flammable substances. Suitable for Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C, and D environments, these panels use a Type Y Purge system to ensure a non-hazardous interior atmosphere, safeguarding against ignition risks.
Type Z Purged Control Panels for Moderate Hazard Environments
Class I, Div. II, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Location with Type Z Purge
Our Type Z UL-certified control panels are designed for use in environments where hazardous conditions are not constant but may occur. These panels, rated for Class I, Division II, Groups A, B, C, and D, utilize a Type Z Purge system. This system maintains a positive pressure inside the enclosure with a non-hazardous gas, effectively reducing the risk level within the enclosure to non-hazardous.
Explosion-Proof Enclosures for High-Risk Hazardous Areas
Class I, Div. I, Groups B, C, and D Hazardous Location with Explosion Proof Enclosure
Built for Class I, Div. I, Groups, B, C, and D, Apex’s explosion-proof enclosures are designed to contain and withstand internal explosions in hazardous locations. These enclosures prevent the ignition of external hazardous atmospheres, ensuring safety in environments with explosive gases or vapors.
Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Moderate Hazardous Areas
Class I, Div. II, Groups B, C, and D Hazardous Location with Explosion Proof Enclosure
Apex’s explosion-proof enclosures can also be designed for environments with less frequent hazardous presence. Suitable for Class I, Div. II, Groups B, C, and D locations, these enclosures are built to contain any internal explosions, preventing external ignition.
Rockwell Automation Solution Provider
Apex & Rockwell: A Partnership for Your Success
Apex is thrilled to be a Rockwell Automation Solution Provider, a recognition that places us at the forefront of industrial innovation.
This status reflects our commitment to providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions. By collaborating closely with Rockwell Automation, we ensure our customers benefit from the latest control panel automation technology advancements. This partnership enables us to offer tailored solutions that are effective and future-proof, ensuring that your operations stay ahead of the curve.
Apex Industrial Automation is a partner that industry leaders recognize for delivering excellence and driving business growth.
Distributor Associations
Ensuring Quality Industrial Part Distribution
At Apex Industrial Automation, we believe that a strong network is crucial for delivering the best in Industrial Parts Distribution. That’s why we’re proud members of leading industry associations—relationships that enhance our capabilities and benefit our customers.
Affiliated Distributors (AD)
At Apex Industrial Automation, our Affiliated Distributors (AD) Charter Membership is a direct line to enhanced customer service. Our President’s active role on the AD board gives us unique insights into the distributor-manufacturer relationship, allowing us to fine-tune our supply chain.
AD, a member-owned collective, brings together 866 independent distributors across three countries. Their focus on leveraging size and scale benefits our customers by giving us access to a wider variety of high-quality industrial parts at competitive prices.
This network ensures we can source and provide the parts you need quickly and cost-effectively, reducing your downtime and enhancing efficiency.
Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
Apex Industrial Automation’s membership in the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is critical to our commitment to providing the highest quality in power transmission distribution. PTDA keeps us at the forefront of industry developments, from the latest market trends to cutting-edge technologies. This means our customers benefit from the most advanced, efficient solutions available.
PTDA is a significant player in the industry, representing over 600 distributor firms. With a North American market size of $79.5 billion as of 2020, PTDA’s influence is undeniable. Our connection with PTDA ensures our customers have access to a vast network of resources, translating to a diverse product range, competitive pricing, and up-to-date solutions in power transmission.
With our PTDA membership, you can rest assured that you’re getting top-tier products and services that are backed by an influential, industry-leading association. Our Vice President of Sales and Marketing is also on the PTDA Committee for Motor Taxonomy, ensuring that Apex is at the forefront of industrial standards.
SupplyForce
Apex Industrial Automation’s active role in SupplyForce shows our dedication to staying ahead of the competition in industrial parts distribution. In addition to our membership with SupplyForce, our president is a member of their Technical Committee. This means we always know the newest and best ways to get things done. Our involvement ensures that Apex is aligned with the latest industry innovations, providing you with the most effective solutions.
SupplyForce, a large supply network with over 200 local distributors across more than 2,500 locations, maintains an inventory worth over $5 billion. SupplyForce is committed to delivering multi-category MRO solutions effectively and efficiently.
Apex’s participation helps us give our customers great service, more industrial parts options, and lower prices.
Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)
Electrical Apparatus Service Association’s (EASA) expertise extends beyond repairs, playing a crucial role in Apex Industrial Automation’s excellence in Industrial Parts Distribution. Our membership ensures we are constantly aligned with the latest industry standards and practices, benefiting our customers directly.
EASA’s global presence and network of over 1,700 members in nearly 70 countries provide us with unparalleled access to the newest technologies and products in the electromechanical field. By leveraging EASA’s extensive network and resources, we provide you with a competitive edge in your operations. This translates to a broader, more advanced selection of industrial parts, ensuring you receive the most efficient and reliable components for your operations.
Our unique position as one of four EASA-accredited distributors in northern Illinois is a testament to our commitment to providing the best parts in the industry.
DODGE Industrial Market Maker
Apex Industrial Automation’s partnership with DODGE Industrial shows our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
As an Authorized DODGE Distributor and a distinguished ‘Market Maker,’ Apex has been at the forefront of delivering top-tier product solutions for decades. This collaboration was further celebrated in 2021 when Apex received the ‘Top Shelf Club 2021’ award, a testament to our partnership and market leadership excellence.
This relationship continues to be a pivotal part of our growth strategy, offering our customers the best in industry solutions and reinforcing our reputation as a leader in industrial services.
