About Us

PD Automation is one of the premier providers of complete turnkey systems, and systems integration products and services to the brick manufacturing industry in the United States. It is recognized by most brick manufacturers, both large and small, as one of the top “systems integration solutions” providers in the country - the proof being that there are far more contract opportunities available to PD Automation than it can currently bid on. The founders of PD Automation have achieved consistent growth over the past 8 years, both in sales dollars and “integration expertise,” by focusing on satisfying the needs of the customers, and fostering continuous learning within the organization. PD Automation is recognized, and valued, by a wide range of customers because they provide reliable, cost effective automation solutions across a wide range of technical requirements. In addition, their dedication to customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as “the” reliability supplier – they do what ever it takes to ensure that the customer is satisfied. This dedication to “doing things right” has earned them a reputation among brick manufacturers that ensures them continuing growth. PD Automation’s growth in recent years has accelerated dramatically, and is the product of management’s diligence and focus on expanding capabilities to take on larger and larger jobs. The company is now experiencing exponential growth as customers have recently begun to contract with PD Automation for larger systems integration jobs, and even entire brick plants. The result is that the company value is changing rapidly – a reflection of the dynamic growth achieved when excellent capability and performance are embraced by a market that is hungry for reliable, cost effective solutions delivered on time and backed up by the company who builds them

What We Offer:

• Robots.
• Large Material Handling.
• Brick Setting Machines.
• Custom Panel Assymbly.
• Electrical and Mechanical Design.
• Soft Starts and VF Drives
• Control System Designs
• And More.

Since it’s founding in 1996, PD Automation, Inc has grown from a small integrator to become a premier provider of materials handling and processing solutions to the brick manufacturing industry in the United States. Its diverse services and product offering, along with a highly developed core competency in automated systems, combine to deliver cost effective turnkey solutions to customers who desire to work with a single supplier who is accountable for the entire system. The company was founded in central North Carolina to serve brick manufacturers in United States. PD Automation evolved from its limited role as a small integrator, to become an OEM manufacturer of a broad line of products and services, including complex automated systems for brick plant applications. The trend toward brick plant automation continues as brick manufacturers strive to enhance their competitiveness and reduce costs while increasing productivity. PD Automation has worked with many brick manufacturers in the United States to deliver clay processing and brick handling machines and systems that have them achieve their goals. PD Automation has achieved an ever-expanding catalogue of “technical and manufacturing capabilities” by developing them internally, as well as, by developing a strong network of carefully selected sub-suppliers that provide additional capabilities when needed. The company works very closely with other OEM’s and carefully selected specialty Machine shops to enhance its own internal capabilities. This enables PD Automation to take advantage of the vast experience and capabilities available in the marketplace without always having to invest heavily in additional plant and equipment. Large systems jobs tend to be somewhat cyclical in nature – and the ability to draw upon pre-qualified sub-suppliers that can deliver high quality parts and serviced, when needed, gives PD Automation tremendous flexibility to deliver large systems jobs on time and in a cost effective manner. The founders of PD Automation have always recognized the value of “continuous learning” within an organization, and have devoted a tremendous amount of personal and corporate resources to enhancing the technical capabilities within the company. This is one of the core values of the company, and is one of the primary reasons customers have embraced it. As a result, the company has developed vast experience in the areas of: material preparation systems, kiln car moving equipment, automated brick setting machines, and unloading, dehacking, and packaging systems. Additionally, PD Automation offers customers considerable experience in providing retrofit services on existing facilities and machine systems. Since both of the company’s founders are engineers, staying ahead of the curve in terms of applying technical innovation to real world customer needs is a cornerstone of PD Automation’s competitive strategy. The company has developed a broad range of engineering capabilities including: outstanding technical capabilities for new systems design, excellent “upgrade” and retrofit solutions capabilities, and cutting edge programmable controls expertise – all of which have been acclaimed throughout the brick and materials handling industries