Automation Panel Build
Custom Control Panels for Industrial Automation
At Cross Company, we build custom industrial control panels for your automation strategy. Each panel is engineered for your specific process, application, and environment, ensuring seamless integration. From UL 508A-compliant builds to complex multi-panel systems, our engineers provide the expertise and precision that automation demands.
Our goal is to deliver a control panel solution that offers performance you can trust, shift after shift.
Applications and Capabilities
Cross custom panels are designed to serve a broad range of industrial automation applications, including
PLC and HMI control panels
VFD and motor control systems
Pneumatic or hydraulic control integration
Remote I/O and distributed control systems (DCS)
Machine safety and interlock systems
Data acquisition and network control cabinets
UL 508A-Certified Panel Shop
Cross is proud to be a UL 508A certified panel shop, meaning the control panels we build meet recognized national standards for safety and performance. This certification ensures that
- Panels are constructed using tested and UL-recognized components
- Wiring, layout, and labeling follow strict safety and quality standards
- Facilities and processes are subject to regular third-party audits
- Panels are compliant with national and local electrical codes
Integrating Solutions from Industry Leading Brands
Our team works with an industry leading number of suppliers when developing solutions for our customers, so we can integrate the right components every time. Our expertise, paired with access to a wider range of materials, means we can build the best solution for your process.
The Cross Difference in Control Panel Design and Build
Partnering with Cross offers more than just a panel. It’s also a partnership with experienced engineers who take the time to understand your full automation ecosystem. From sensors and actuators to PLC programming and communication networks, we take a holistic approach to ensure you’re getting the panel that works best for your application.
We approach every project with
- Collaborative engineering support to ensure your panel design aligns with your equipment and system requirements
- UL 508A-certified construction for safety, reliability, and compliance
- Documented quality assurance and testing to guarantee consistency and performance
- Seamless integration capability with motion, process, and control systems
Design and Build Services Tailored to Your Operation
Every facility and process has its own set of requirements. And knowing how all of those requirements work together is a major part of a smooth automation integration. That’s why Cross offers end-to-end panel design, build, and validation services based on the goals of your plant. We can also offer
Electrical Design and Engineering
Our control panel engineers create detailed designs and schematics based on the needs of your application. Each design is optimized for space, performance, and serviceability ensuring easy maintenance and long-term accessibility.
Custom Panel Fabrication
We build panels to your precise specifications, utilizing quality components and intuitive layouts. Whether it’s a wall-mounted unit, floor-standing, or multi-bay, each panel is precision-assembled.
Integration and Assembly
As an automation integrator, we understand how your control panel needs to fit into a larger automated system. We handle wiring, labeling, I/O, and connectivity so your panels arrive ready for integration.
Validation and Testing
Before making its way to you, all control panels we fabricate go through rigorous inspection and functional testing. This ensures that every system performs to specification and is able to work from the get-go with your systems.
Documentation and Support
Our panels also arrive with full documentation. This includes electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and component lists. We can also provide continuing support, not leaving you high-and-dry
Cross Automation Services Brochure
Our primary focus is to decrease manual labor, increase throughput, improve quality, and/or decrease the consumption of raw materials through automated solutions. Download our automation services brochure to learn more about our core integration services, technical services, training services, support services, and more.
Need a reliable control panel built to spec?
Cross has you covered.
Panels That Power Industrial Innovation
Different industries have different automation requirements. But all share the same expectations. Your automation needs to be reliable, safe, and compliant. At Cross, we perform panel assemblies designed to meet these standards while accounting for the unique aspects of your specific application.
- Our panel-building capabilities cover:
- Motion control systems for robotics, conveyors, and gantries
- Process automation for batching, pumping, or temperature control
- Packaging and assembly line controls
- Vision inspection and data acquisition systems
- Safety and interlock systems
- Distributed and remote I/O control architectures
From simple starter panels to fully integrated PLC builds, we ensure that your electrical infrastructure supports your automation strategy, not limits it.
Is Automation Right for Your Process?
Answer a few simple questions and find out! We’ll send a copy of your inputs to help build the case for automation, and determine ROI for automating parts of your operation.
Why Cross Panel Build?
If your operation needs control panels able to meet the automation standards of today (as well as the demands of tomorrow), Cross is ready to help. Our certified team of engineers and technicians will design and build panels that fit your process, your equipment, and your long-term goals.
Contact our experts today to start your next control panel project and see how Cross Company can help you build smarter, safer, and more efficient automation systems.