Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

FREMONT, Ohio, July 21 -- Motion Controls Robotics, a leading provider of fully integrated robotic systems to manufacturing industries, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today.

The founders, Scott Lang and Tim Ellenberger, initially started the company as Motion Controls Plus, Inc., an engineering consulting firm specializing in controls, systems and programming. The company's primary customers were local machine builders and manufacturers. In 2004, Motion Controls Plus, Inc. shifted its focus to 100 percent robotics. To align the company's name with its focus, the firm changed its name officially to Motion Controls Robotics in early 2005. Today Motion Controls Robotics employs 24 people.

Key dates in company history

In 1996, the company became an integrator for FANUC Robotics America and completed its first robotic welding system. Motion Controls Plus, Inc. focused on arc welding robotic systems and tooling. Later that year, the company added routering systems to its areas of expertise. They also added safety updates and service for companies in Columbus, Ohio, including reprogramming of Karel programs for more efficiency and commonality in older model robots.

In 1997, the company began developing material handling, material removal and machine tending systems including circular tracking. In 1999, Motion Controls Plus, Inc. purchased a robotics integrator, which added case packing and palletizing to its capabilities and nearly doubled the size of the company.

In 2000, the company went from a Level 1 to Level 2 FANUC Certified Servicing Integrator. Motion Controls Robotics is one of 17 FANUC Certified Servicing Integrators and has been a fully certified servicing integrator since 2000.

Motion Controls Plus, Inc. shifted its focus to robotics in 2004. The firm changed its name officially to Motion Controls Robotics in early 2005.

In 2005, FANUC awarded Motion Controls Robotics as a Level 4 Certified Servicing Integrator because of increased sales of robot arms and successful robotic systems.

"The key to Motion Controls Robotics' long term success is simple. We provide well-engineered solutions, pay attention to our customers' needs and deliver excellent service for our systems. Our customers enjoy a high level of customer service and support and keep coming back for new systems," said Tim Ellenberger, Vice President, Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. "Motion Controls Robotics will also continue to develop technology and add new specialized applications that help keep our customers, American manufacturers, competitive."

About Motion Controls Robotics

Motion Controls Robotics, based in northwest Ohio, is a leading provider of automation solutions to manufacturing industries since 1995. The company provides full service robotic solutions from concept to installation and service/support that keep manufacturers competitive.

Motion Control Robotics creates solutions for Fortune 500 and small to medium-sized manufacturers in general industries, food, food containers, building products, plastics companies, tier one and two automotive suppliers. They also automate small production shops and machine job shops. Motion Controls Robotics provides automation solutions to manufacturers for a variety of applications including material handling (case packing, palletizing and machine tending), material removal, sanding, deflashing, arc welding and vision-guided systems.

Motion Controls Robotics' northwest Ohio headquarters is located at 1500 Walter Avenue, Fremont, Ohio. For more information, visit http://www.motioncontrolsrobotics.com/ .