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The easiest company to buy from

Quality you can depend on from a source you can trust.

Engineering, manufacturing, and a million dollars of inventory under one roof — making MFP the easiest company in West Michigan to buy from.

  • Founded 1991
  • Top 30 U.S. Distributor
  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • 90,000 Sq Ft Facility

Who We Are

Experience the Automation & Engineering Difference at MFP!

MFP Automation Engineering was founded in 1991. Since then, we've grown into one of the top 30 distributors of motion control, fluid power, and automation products in the country.

Staffed by certified fluid power specialists, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, our engineering department has more than 200 years of combined experience.

More About MFP

Core Capabilities

A 90,000-square-foot facility with complete capabilities for hydraulic power unit fabrication, an advanced machine shop, and inventory in excess of a million dollars.

Primary Strengths

CNC vertical machining centers from five to 25 spindle horsepower. Turn-key custom manifold design and manufacturing supported by AutoCAD and 3D Inventor — we build manifolds for our customers, including Parker Hannifin.

Why Customers Choose MFP

We've become a valued, trusted partner to some of the industry's most recognizable names.

The Value of Working With MFP

Added value and technological expertise, giving manufacturing and controls engineers full-system solutions and total flexibility.

Why MFP

The easiest company to buy from.

One stop, one team, one call — everything a plant needs to keep moving.

One-Stop Resource

Products, engineering, machining, assembly, and service in one place.

Organized

The largest hydraulics inventory in West Michigan, in stock and easy to find.

Knowledgeable

Certified fluid power specialists plus mechanical and electrical engineers on staff.

Customer-Focused

“Our cultural attitude is to provide a premier customer experience by exceeding expectations.”

Primary Strengths

Proof points, not promises.

Three things engineers tell us keep them coming back: what we build holds up, it shows up when we said it would, and there's someone here who knows the application.

Finished MFP hydraulic power unit with filtration, sensors, and heat exchanger
Quality

ISO 9001

certified quality system

Every hydraulic power unit, manifold, and panel is built, tested, and documented in our own shop under an ISO 9001 certified process — so what ships matches the print.

  • In-house build and test on every power unit
  • Traceable documentation with each assembly
  • Certified fluid power specialists on staff
Rows of stocked inventory shelving inside the MFP warehouse
Lead Times

$1M+

inventory on the shelf

The largest fluid power inventory in West Michigan sits in our 90,000 sq ft facility, backed by an on-site machine shop that turns custom work without waiting on an outside vendor.

  • Same-day pickup on stocked components
  • On-site machining for custom manifolds
  • Live inventory you can check before you order
Row of MFP-built hydraulic power units with gauges and blue motors
Application Support

200+

years combined engineering experience

Mechanical, electrical, and fluid power engineers you can call directly. Bring a sketch, a failed part, or a problem you haven't solved yet — you'll talk to someone who has seen it before.

  • Direct access to engineers, not a call queue
  • Field service and in-shop repair
  • Training and on-site troubleshooting

By the Numbers

Founded
1991Founded
U.S. distributor of motion control & fluid power
Top 30U.S. distributor of motion control & fluid power
sq ft facility
90,000sq ft facility
inventory on hand
$1M+inventory on hand
years combined engineering experience
200+years combined engineering experience
certified
ISO 9001certified
ISO 9001 certified — view MFP's certificate (PDF)View our ISO 9001 certificate
  • Small Business of the Year by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
  • One of SBDC's 50 Companies to Watch
  • Finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Our Suppliers

MFP represents the world’s leaders in motion control and fluid power.

  • Parker Hannifin logo
  • SKF logo
  • Ace Controls logo
  • Bimba logo
  • Nordson logo
  • Schmalz logo
  • Tolomatic logo
  • Lincoln Industrial logo
Roger Betten, President and CEO of MFP Automation Engineering
“With over 200 years of combined fluid power system experience, MFP Automation Engineering offers an unparalleled range of automation products and services.”
Roger Betten, President & CEO

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Grow People and Grow Businesses.

Vision

To build bridges of trust and excellence, fostering purpose-driven growth that empowers individuals, strengthens businesses, and create a lasting impact in our communities.

Values

To serve God. To serve families. To serve customers. To serve each other.

Read Our Full Values

To serve God. We honor God in how we work — with integrity, humility, and a commitment to doing what is right even when no one is watching.

To serve families. The people of MFP have families, and so do our customers. We build a workplace that supports them and a business that lasts.

To serve customers. We earn trust one order, one project, and one solved problem at a time, and we exceed expectations wherever we can.

To serve each other. We look out for our teammates, share what we know, and take responsibility together for the outcome.