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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...

By Fritz Ruebeck

8 min read

April 27, 2026

Heritage of Bailey Controls

From the Bailey Boiler Meter in 1916 to ABB Symphony Plus today, the Bailey Controls legacy spans over a century of industrial automation. Classic Automation has supported ABB Bailey systems...

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

9 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...

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...