History

World-Class Technology and Service

As part of the Nidec Press & Automation group of companies, Nidec Automatic Feed is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of coil processing systems, located in Napoleon, Ohio, a small community about 45 miles from Toledo. Originally established in 1949, our business philosophy is based on extensive reinvestment, international business development and good labor relations. This has helped the company grow from 2,173 sq. ft. to 168,000 sq. ft. while maintaining a strong sense of community.  Over the years, we’ve built solid relationships with automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers and are recognized for our financial stability and world-class technology and service, having earned ISO-certification and several quality awards.

We will strive for excellence in building coil process equipment. Through teamwork and continuous improvement, we are to achieve the following goals:

  • Total Customer Satisfaction
  • Total Participation
  • Open Communication
  • Safe Workplace
  • Pro-active, not re-active
  • Waste Elimination

Any value Automatic Feed Co. puts into the equipment must be the most efficient, lowest cost, highest quality, and timely anywhere in the world or we will not do it. This will ensure on-going jobs and the future of our company.

Capability

Providing turnkey capability has been key to our success.  From our facility we provide design, mechanical and electrical engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly and inspection as well as 24-hour customer service to our customers.  We have an IT infrastructure that enables a seamlessly integrated approach to manufacturing, which is supported by leading CAD/CAM software, state-of-the-art machine tools, experienced engineers and highly skilled trade personnel.  This allows us to provide our customers with quality equipment that is manufactured in the most efficient and timely manner possible. 

Careers

If you are looking for a challenging career in an organization that values and encourages teamwork, best-practice thinking and individual achievement, then you’ve come to the right place. Financially stable and employee-oriented, Automatic Feed Company offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as opportunities in a variety of vocations.

Interested in joining our team? Please visit our careers page.

Celebrating 75 Years in Business

Our History in Pictures