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When a Cyberattack Spoils Production: What the Fairlife Incident Should Tell Your Plant Floor and Legacy System Restarts

In July 2026, Fairlife, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, faced a significant challenge when a ransomware attack targeted its production systems. This cyberattack forced the temporary s...

Classic Automation heads to Automate June 2026 - What you will see there

6 min read

June 11, 2026

Classic Automation heads to Automate June 2026 - What you will see there

Classic Automation is thrilled to announce its participation in Automate 2026, the biggest robotics and automation event in North America. Join us at Booth 3680 from June 22-25, 2026, at McC...

We’re Going to Curtiss Wright RAPID! Here’s What You’ll Find at Booth 42

By Krista Schiesser

8 min read

May 15, 2026

We’re Going to Curtiss Wright RAPID! Here’s What You’ll Find at Booth 42

Power generation facilities run on control systems that were built to last — but not necessarily to be supported forever. At RAPID 2026, Classic Automation is at Booth 42 with legacy parts, ...

Allenbadley SLC500 In-house test system at Classic Automation

By Tina Mckean

19 min read

March 23, 2026

How to Find and Read Allen Bradley SLC 500 Part Number

Not sure what parts make up your Allen-Bradley SLC 500 system? This guide breaks down the 6 major components, explains how to read part numbers, and helps you identify exactly what you need ...

Technician measuring electrical current inside an industrial control panel with a clamp meter.

By Krista Schiesser

5 min read

January 19, 2026

When Automation Freezes: What Cold Weather Reveals About Control Systems

When Automation Freezes: What Cold Weather Reveals About Control Systems As winter sets in and temperatures plummet, the impact on automation systems becomes evident. While extreme cold typi...

Technician inspecting and testing a Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 circuit board at a professional electronics repair workstation, with tools and equipment visible in the background.

By Krista Schiesser

10 min read

October 13, 2025

Siemens S7-300 and ET 200M Phase-Out

The Siemens S7-300 and ET 200M—industry staples since 1994—are officially entering phase-out. Siemens has announced the PM410 discontinuation milestone for October 1, 2025, marking the end o...

Stöber 5000 series drive controller FDS5004A/H close-up showing keypad, display, and front ports for industrial automation.

By Fritz Ruebeck

5 min read

September 15, 2025

Stöber 5000 Series Phasing Out: What You Need to Know

Stöber has announced the upcoming phase-out of its 5000 Series drives, marking an important change for many production teams that rely on this proven technology. While OEMs focus on moving f...

Classic Automation technician Troy Auditing a control system inside a plant

By Troy Johnson

3 min read

August 13, 2025

Introducing A New Free Control System Audit Program

Classic Automation, a global supplier of new and legacy industrial automation parts and repairs, has announced the launch of its Free On-Site Audit Program. The program is designed to help m...

Photo collage titled "Classic Automations History" featuring warehouse inventory, technician repair work, PLC control panels, and facility locations

By Krista Schiesser

6 min read

June 8, 2023

The History of Classic Automation

In 2003, Fritz Ruebeck saw an industry pushing unnecessary upgrades and built a better alternative from his home in Webster, NY. Twenty years later, Classic Automation serves customers in ov...

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