Koops

Koops

Designs and builds automated manufacturing equipment

Overview

Koops designs and builds specialized factory automation systems and automated equipment for leading manufacturers across many industries. Its offerings span 3D mechanical design, electrical/controls design, project management, production line integration, service and support, enabling end-to-end delivery from concept to commission and ongoing maintenance. What sets Koops apart is its combination of solid engineering, strong customer support, reliable project management, and a stakeholder-focused culture as evidenced by its ESOP status. The company aims to help manufacturers improve efficiency and reliability on their production lines by providing complete, well-supported automation solutions and services.

About Koops

Simplify's Rating
Why Koops is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Holland, Michigan

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Greenville moved into service in September 2025, unlocking immediate Southeast capacity.
  • Holland added 24 jobs after its June 2025 expansion, signaling sustained demand.
  • Wright-K broadened Koops' portfolio, helping win welding and assembly automation projects.

What critics are saying

  • Automation demand follows customer capex cycles; 2026 delays can quickly hurt utilization.
  • Greenville's $10.2 million buildout raises fixed costs if orders soften before 2027.
  • A major OEM loss or integration failure at Wright-K would hit margins and credibility.

What makes Koops unique

  • Koops spans Holland, Saginaw, Greenville, and Mexico, reducing single-site delivery risk.
  • Wright-K acquisition added welding systems and Newcor capabilities in 2022.
  • Greenville's 80,000-square-foot owned facility, opened September 2025, strengthens Southeast execution.

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Dental Insurance

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Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Company News

Intelligence360 News
Nov 28th, 2024
Koops To Spend $10,200,000.00 To Occupy 80,000 Square Feet Of Space In Greenville South Carolina.

Koops to spend $10,200,000.00 to occupy 80,000 square feet of space in Greenville South Carolina. Koops to spend $10,200,000.00 to occupy 80,000 square feet of space in Greenville South Carolina.Greenville, South Carolina — According to state and local development sources, Koops plans to invest $10,200,000.00 to build out 80,000 square feet of new space in Greenville. The company plans to occupy the new space at 120 Elcon Drive in Greenville, on or about July 1, 2025. According to the company website Specializing in factory automation systems, Koops designs and builds innovative special machines and automated equipment for leading, world-class manufacturers across a broad array of industries. Excellent customer support, rock solid engineering solutions and reliable project management have been the hallmark of our business. Our services include 3D mechanical design, electrical/controls design, project management, production line integration, service and support

Upstate SC Alliance
Oct 30th, 2024
Koops Automation Systems expands Greenville County operations

Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a provider of custom automation equipment, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.

The Fabricator
Jan 3rd, 2024
Koops announces Michigan expansion

Koops Inc., a provider of machine design and integration services, has announced plans to expand its Holland, Mich., facility.

WHTC
Dec 23rd, 2023
State Grant Headed to Expansion of Holland Facility

The office of the Governor of the State of Michigan announced this week that Koops, Inc. will receive a $250,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

Area Development
Dec 22nd, 2023
Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Koops, Inc., a provider of machine design and integration services, plans to expand operations in Holland, Michigan.

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