About Us

Our Roots = Your Dedicated Partner in Industrial Automation

Founded in 1975 as Ernst Fluid Power, EFP Industrial Automation’s journey to today spans almost half a century and 3 generations of leadership. We work with businesses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to help solve their most pressing challenges, needs, and concerns in the industrial automation space. EFP’s foundations run deep, and we’re dedicated to each and every one of our partners whether it be our customers, our employees, or our manufacturers. The partnerships we have formed over the years and the people we have worked with are the very foundations of our work. This idea has stayed true during every generation and is ingrained in the very core of our operations. We live by the sentiment that your success is our success.

Who We Are And Where We Are Going

As we look and move into the future, EFP is dedicated to maintaining those connections and the foundation that has served us so faithfully over the past several decades. Every day, we are thankful to our employees, who are the key ingredient in our exceptional customer service and the professional representation that we provide for our manufacturers.

We are consistently focused on delivering speed, expertise, accountability, and integrity at every step in the customer engagement process. We take your success personally, which means we are committed to helping you ensure your project stays on time and within budget.

Our Values

Speed

With our Rapid Response Guarantee, you can rest assured that you will get answers to your project questions and concerns quickly.

Expertise

We’ve been in business almost 50 years and have the expertise you need to help you solve your most pressing challenges in a timely manner.

Accountability

At EFP, we understand the importance of communication and honesty. We give you the best answer, not the answer you want to hear. We own our mistakes and will do whatever necessary to mitigate the impact and ensure that it does not happen again.

Integrity

We do business the only way that we know how, the right way.

We’re a Part of Something Bigger

EFP gives back. We want to bless not only the people and organizations that do business with us, but we contribute a small percentage of our annual sales to support community initiatives that are making an impact far outside of our normal sphere of influence. We want to faithfully contribute and serve in Ohio and across the world. EFP sincerely desires to expand our community serving opportunities, particularly within our local geographic area. Please let us know where and how we can help.

Our current community partner is Rayo de Sol. Rayo de Sol is a faith-based nonprofit organization that is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, and the surrounding areas. The organization provides a holistic solution that meets the community’s needs on spiritual, physical, and economic levels. They’re dedicated to programs that aid with discipleship, education, health, nutrition, and community development.

“The partnership between EFP and Rayo de Sol has impacted thousands of lives. Every donation that we receive from EFP is dedicated to creating opportunities for families in Matagalpa, Nicaragua to break the cycles of chronic poverty, through health, nutrition, education, and economic development. We are truly grateful for EFP’s generosity and compassion.”

– Peter Schaller, Executive Director

Our Industry-Leading Products & Services

Pneumatic Systems

Electric Automation

Process Control Systems

High Pressure Systems

Aluminum Extrusions

Machine Safety

Kitting + Assembly

Collaborative Robots

Testimonials

“EFP’s customer service has always been thorough and proactive. That combined with EFP’s technical support makes a strong and valued supplier.”

Paul
Manufacturing Company

“They have many of the qualities I look for in a supplier including honesty, transparency, and they communicate in a straightforward manner. I have always known Barry and the entire team at EFP to be responsive to our needs. I consider them well above the average supplier.”

Joel
Industrial Equipment Supplier

“EFP delivers quality products in a timely manner. They excel in customer service and communications.”

Kim
Medical Technology Provider

“EFP is easy to work with, price competitive, and they deliver expertise with their hands-on approach. Mike is always accommodating and friendly. I am looking for ways to engage them more as we continue our relationship.”

Anan
Industrial Equipment Supplier

“I have known and used EFP for over 20 years. They deliver quality products and service in a timely manner using a hands-on approach. We are always looking for ways to engage them more.”

Karen
Custom Automation Systems Company