FATA Corporate
FATA South
FATA Mexico
Calle Liverpool 89, Piso 1 Despacho 101, Juárez, 06600 Cuauhtemoc, CDMX, Mx
Phone: +52 (55) 5208-1112
Email: [email protected]
FATA Saltillo
Km 3.8 – No. 7276-9A, Boulevard los Fundadores, San José de Los Cerritos, Ex Hacienda, 25019 Saltillo, Coah., Mexico
Phone: +52 (55) 5208-1112
Email: [email protected]
Company Information
FATA Automation is a global company with expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, start-up and training. We have experience in materials handling systems including:
- Automated Parking Systems
- Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- Electrified Monorail Systems (EMS)
- Geo Pallet Conveyor
- Floor Conveyor Systems
- Power & Free Chain Conveyors
- Skid Conveyor Systems
- Skillet Conveyor Systems
- Carrier/Skid Design
For over 70 years, FATA Automation has been supporting manufacturing companies worldwide in: automotive, heavy equipment, engine, marine, defense, renewable energy, vehicle parking, electronics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage. FATA Automation develops innovative solutions, turning manufacturing challenges into success stories.
FATA Automation’s Headquarters is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan; an ideal location at the center of the automative industry. We also have satellite offices located in Saltillo and Mexico City, Mexico.
All of our offices work to a “global team” concept; supporting each other as required in engineering, production, project management, sourcing and purchasing.
Corporate Values
- Quality in everything we do
- Exceeding customer expectations
- Trust, respect and integrity in all our relationships
- Continuous improvement, innovation, and embracing change
- Teamwork and open, honest communication
- Creating a safe, productive, and rewarding work environment
- Hiring, training, amd retaining outstanding professional employees with broad understanding of best-practice techniques
- Community and Environmental Consciousness
Our Mission
FATA strives to be the industry’s premier automated materials handling supplier. We evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices to deliver solutions catered to our customers’ needs in order to give them a competitive advantage. Our goal is to provide quality, economical products and services on a schedule that satisfies or exceeds our customers’ expectations.
Community Outreach
FATA supports many local charities and organizations including, but not limited to:
- Detroit Childrens Fund
- Gleaners Community Food Bank
- Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Easter Seal Michigan
FATA’s employees have big hearts when it comes to charity. Through the multiple charities FATA supports employees of the company hold non-perishable food, clothing and toy drives as well as cash donations.
We also provide real world work experiece for the local universities and schools through internship programs and Co-ops. Participate in Manufacturing Day for the local high schools.
Check out the FATA News page to see more about what FATA is doing in the community.
About FATA Leadership
Martin Wright – President & CEO
Martin Wright has been with FATA Automation for more than 30 years. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and originally joined FATA in the UK as Finance Director later moving to general management. He joined the team at FATA Automation, Inc. in 1996. Mr. Wright has strong global management experience and developed business in the United States, Europe, Asia & South America.
Ron Benish - Vice President
Ronald Benish has BSEE from Lawrence Technological Institute. He has extensive background in Automated Material Handling Systems for the Automotive Industry with 32 years experience. During this time, Mr. Benish’s key roles were in engineering, product development, and sales/proposal.
Prior to working with FATA, Mr. Benish has spent 10 years working for SI Handling Systems (formerly Volvo Automated Systems) as the engineering manager and part of the senior management of the company. During this time, he had implemented over 50 Automated Material Handling Systems including 8 new product developments.
Mr. Benish joined FATA Automation, Inc. in 1993. His key role at that time was to help start-up the North American operation as the role of engineering manager. During this time Mr. Benish has been successfully involved in the sales and implementation of over 190 systems with over $500 million in sales.
As V.P. of Engineering Mr. Benish is responsible for all sales, proposal/estimating, system design, and conveyor design. While at FATA, he has implemented departmental procedures, documentation control policies, and a comprehensive bill of material / parts database.
Bob Smolinski - Vice President
Bob Smolinski has been with FATA Automation since 1996. He is a graduate of Michigan State University (BA in Communications) and is also a Journeyman Iron Worker (Structural Steel and Conveyor installation). Bob worked at FATA Automation initially as a Project Manager, and he continues to manage projects for the company, while also overseeing the Installation, Aftermarket, Purchasing, and Manufacturing Departments.
Paul Witherspoon - Director of Projects
Paul Witherspoon is a British-born businessman with over 30 years of experience in Factory Automation.
Mr. Witherspoon is currently the Director of Project Management and a member of the executive committee of FATA Automation USA, reporting directly to the President and CEO. His responsibilities included corporate and project planning, program management and global operations.
Mr. Witherspoon started his professional career completing his apprenticeship in the nuclear and conventional power industry in the UK with studies in Engineering and Business; he has worked for Komatsu Europe, Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group and ABB Flexible Automation in England and Durr Systems in the USA, where he has held various project management positions in the field of robotic technologies and automation, working on contracts globally in automotive and aerospace industries.
Witherspoon joined FATA Automation in 1997 and has worked overseas as a Senior Manager in Italy, Germany, Canada, Mexico and USA, responsible for key account contracts in excess of $500 million US Dollars and has been based in Detroit, Michigan USA for the past 22 years.