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'''SPOC Automation''' is a manufacturer in the oil and gas technology industry located at 7363 [[Gadsden Highway]] in [[Trussville]] | '''SPOC Automation''', formerly '''SymCom Inc.''', is a manufacturer in the oil and gas technology industry located at 7363 [[Gadsden Highway]] in [[Trussville]]. | ||
Symcom was founded in [[2000]] by [[Robert Mason]] to manufacture and distribute pump controls used in the oil and gas industry. It adopted its present name to reflect the "Sensorless Pump Off Control" software which it developed. | |||
In November [[2013]] SPOC opened its third production facility and by August [[2014]] had 65 employees, 41 of which were added since [[2011]], with plans to add 10 to 15 new employees within the next year. | |||
SPOC was named to the "Forbes 5000" list of fastest-growing private companies of 2014. In [[2015]] the company acquired KJ Controls Canada of Spruce Grove, Alberta. In [[2020]] the company employed 67 people. | |||
In June [[2023]] SPOC purchased a warehouse at 7574 [[Commerce Circle]] from [[Chase Bays]], and then more than doubled the size of its manufacturing plant and expanded its workforce to around 180. | |||
In September [[2023]] SPOC entered into a strategic partnership with [[Mayer Electric Supply]] to jointly improve their supply chain, inventory management, and sustainability practices, primarily by sharing a service storage facility. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Lloyd, Gary (August 22, 2014) "Trussville company makes Inc. 5000 list." {{TT}} | * Lloyd, Gary (August 22, 2014) "Trussville company makes Inc. 5000 list." {{TT}} | ||
* Davis, Bryan (February 20, 2015) "Birmingham's SPOC Automation Inc. acquires Canadian firm." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Parker, Illyshia (April 28, 2023) "Local companies make $4.7M Trussville warehouse property deal." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Parker, Illyshia (June 27, 2023) "SPOC Automation expanding manufacturing facilities, boosting employee count." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Thrailkill, Laurel (September 8, 2023) "Mayer Electric, SPOC create operational partnership." {{BBJ}} | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://spocautomation.com/ SPOC Automation] website | |||
[[Category:Manufacturers]] | [[Category:Manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:Gadsden Highway]] | [[Category:Gadsden Highway]] | ||
[[Category:2000 establishments]] | [[Category:2000 establishments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:05, 11 September 2023
SPOC Automation, formerly SymCom Inc., is a manufacturer in the oil and gas technology industry located at 7363 Gadsden Highway in Trussville.
Symcom was founded in 2000 by Robert Mason to manufacture and distribute pump controls used in the oil and gas industry. It adopted its present name to reflect the "Sensorless Pump Off Control" software which it developed.
In November 2013 SPOC opened its third production facility and by August 2014 had 65 employees, 41 of which were added since 2011, with plans to add 10 to 15 new employees within the next year.
SPOC was named to the "Forbes 5000" list of fastest-growing private companies of 2014. In 2015 the company acquired KJ Controls Canada of Spruce Grove, Alberta. In 2020 the company employed 67 people.
In June 2023 SPOC purchased a warehouse at 7574 Commerce Circle from Chase Bays, and then more than doubled the size of its manufacturing plant and expanded its workforce to around 180.
In September 2023 SPOC entered into a strategic partnership with Mayer Electric Supply to jointly improve their supply chain, inventory management, and sustainability practices, primarily by sharing a service storage facility.
References
- Lloyd, Gary (August 22, 2014) "Trussville company makes Inc. 5000 list." Trussville Tribune
- Davis, Bryan (February 20, 2015) "Birmingham's SPOC Automation Inc. acquires Canadian firm." Birmingham Business Journal
- Parker, Illyshia (April 28, 2023) "Local companies make $4.7M Trussville warehouse property deal." Birmingham Business Journal
- Parker, Illyshia (June 27, 2023) "SPOC Automation expanding manufacturing facilities, boosting employee count." Birmingham Business Journal
- Thrailkill, Laurel (September 8, 2023) "Mayer Electric, SPOC create operational partnership." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- SPOC Automation website