Automation & Mechanical
Whether you're looking for a single sensor or a full motion control system, our engineering and sales team is ready to help!
Learn MoreQuality 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
35 years of building things that keep West Michigan running.
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.
Formerly known as Michigan Fluid Power, we specialize in pneumatics, hydraulic power units, custom manifolds, servo motors, motion control products, and much more.
Staffed by certified fluid power specialists, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, our engineering department has more than 200 years of combined experience.
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.”
What We Do
Motion, control, and lubrication — engineered end to end.
Engineered Systems & Solutions
MFP Automation Engineering has on-staff engineers with specialties in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Learn MoreCustom Manifolds
Capable of machining both pneumatic and hydraulic manifolds, we have a fully-functioning machine shop on-site and a staff of expert custom manifold craftsmen.
Learn MoreHydraulics
We carry the largest inventory in West Michigan, you can be confident that we have everything in-stock.
Learn MorePneumatics
MFP is the leading Parker distributor in all of West Michigan for pneumatic components and automation products.
Learn MoreLubrication Systems
Automatic, industrial, and mobile lubrication systems that eliminate costly manual applications and keep equipment running at peak performance.
Learn MoreBy 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
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
- SKF
- Ace Controls
- Bimba
- Nordson
- Schmalz
- Tolomatic
- Lincoln Industrial
Engineered Solutions
Built, trained, serviced, supported.
Resources
Everything you need, organized.
For Customers & Engineers
Roger Betten portrait
“With over 200 years of combined fluid power system experience, MFP Automation Engineering offers an unparalleled range of automation products and services.”
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.