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Automotive OEM Manufacturing Solutions

Applied Control is embedded in the Michigan automotive manufacturing corridor — working directly with specifying engineers at Chrysler (Stellantis), General Motors, Ford, and major Tier 1 suppliers. We supply motors, drives, enclosures, thermal management, transformers, and power distribution products that meet automotive plant standards and global spec requirements.

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Not Just a Supplier — A Technical Partner

Applied Control is more than a sales organization. We are an application sales team with deep industry knowledge backed by world-class manufacturers who provide design and engineering support at the level demanded by automotive OEMs. We participate in supplier meetings, support product introductions to global standards committees, and work directly with specifying engineers to ensure our products meet the exact requirements of each platform and plant.

Direct OEM Relationships

We work directly with specifying engineers at Stellantis (Chrysler), GM, Ford, and Tier 1 suppliers. We understand their plant standards, approved vendor lists, and global specification requirements.

Global Project Capability

Our principals manufacture products with international certifications (UL, CSA, CE, IEC) suitable for global automotive platform deployments. We support multi-plant rollouts with consistent product specifications and pricing.

Michigan-Based, Same-Day Response

Located in the heart of the Michigan automotive corridor, we provide local support with same-day response on quotes, cross-references, and application questions. No time zone delays, no offshore support desks.

Complete Product Synergy

From motors and power transmission to drives, enclosures, thermal management, and power distribution — our product mix is specifically assembled to serve the needs of automotive manufacturing. One source for the full electrical BOM.

Products for Automotive Manufacturing

Product Category Brand(s) Automotive Application
Electric Motors TECO-Westinghouse Conveyor drives, pumps, fans, compressors, material handling
AC & DC Drives AC Drives, Dart Controls Variable speed conveyors, process control, machine tools
Industrial Enclosures Hammond, Stahlin Control panels, MCC lineups, junction boxes, operator stations
Thermal Management Pfannenberg Drive panel cooling, PLC enclosure protection, spindle chillers
Transformers & Reactors Micron, Rex Power Control transformers, line reactors, power distribution
Precision Spindles GMN USA CNC machining centers, grinding, milling, spindle repair
Gearmotors & Reducers Bison Gear Ametek Assembly fixtures, turntables, conveyors, positioning
Cable Management Basor, Aeros USA Cable tray, conduit, panel wiring protection

Let's Talk About Your Automotive Project

Whether you're building a new line, upgrading existing equipment, or sourcing replacements for a plant shutdown — we have the products, the engineering support, and the OEM relationships to deliver. Contact us today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What automotive OEMs does Applied Control work with?

We work directly with specifying engineers at Stellantis (Chrysler), General Motors, Ford, and major Tier 1 automotive suppliers. We participate in supplier meetings and have established relationships with global standards committees and key specifying engineers within the automotive community.

Can you supply products that meet automotive plant electrical standards?

Yes. Our product lines carry UL, CSA, CE, and IEC certifications. We understand OEM-specific electrical standards and work with specifying engineers to ensure every product meets plant-level requirements including approved vendor list compliance.

Do you support global project business?

Yes. Our principals manufacture at world-class facilities with global distribution capabilities. We support multi-plant, multi-country automotive platform rollouts with consistent specifications, pricing, and engineering support.