At ACP Solutions Inc., control panel manufacturing isn’t just about wiring up components — it’s about precision, safety, and delivering peace of mind to OEMs and system integrators across North America.
Whether you’re in supply chain management, a procurement lead, or a project manager, this behind-the-scenes look at our UL 508A-certified panel shop in London, Ontario will show you exactly how a custom control panel goes from concept to completion — using your provided design.
Step 1: Review of Customer-Supplied Design
Every project begins with your documentation. As a build-to-print panel shop, we work from customer-supplied schematics, layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
During this step, we:
- Confirm all files are complete and build-ready
- Clarify any missing or ambiguous details
- Validate BOM components for availability, part numbers, and certification
- Suggest alternatives for cost reduction opportunities as well as quality improvements.
This ensures the project starts on solid ground — with no surprises down the line.
Step 2: Job Preparation and Procurement
Our team begins preparing your panel build by:
- Sourcing all materials from trusted vendors & Authorized Distributors.
- Verifying UL compliance of specified parts
- Confirming enclosure size and environmental ratings (NEMA/IP)
- Assigning technicians and workstations based on scope and schedule
We maintain close ties with key suppliers to reduce delays and keep your project moving.
Step 3: Assembly and Fabrication
With all components ready, we begin the physical build:
- Mounting components to the backplate and enclosure per your layout
- Machining cutouts for HMIs, conduit entries, or operator interfaces
- Routing and terminating wiring with clean, color-coded, and neatly labeled conductors
- Applying customer-specified labels and wire numbers for easy traceability
Every panel is built to match your drawings exactly, with craftsmanship and attention to detail at every step.
Step 4: Quality Control and Testing
We treat quality seriously. Before a panel leaves our shop, it undergoes a full quality inspection, which may include:
- Point-to-point continuity checks
- Power on testing
- Terminal torque verification
- Labeling and wire routing audits
- Functional testing (if required and clearly defined in the scope)
We document every step and maintain UL 508A compliance throughout the process.
Step 5: Final Packaging and Delivery
Once approved, panels are securely packed and prepared for delivery or pickup. Depending on your needs, we include:
- Printed schematics and layout drawings
- Wire schedules and spare parts list (if provided)
- FAT documentation or sign-off forms
Panels are shipped ready for installation and integration into your system.
🤝 Why OEMs and Integrators Trust ACP Solutions
We know what it means to be a reliable extension of your engineering team. Our customers choose ACP because we:
- Deliver consistent build quality from drawing to finished panel
- Adapt to small-batch and high-volume production needs
- Communicate clearly throughout every stage
- Provide documentation and support that makes life easier in the field
Whether you’re scaling your product line or outsourcing a mission-critical automation system, ACP is ready to build with confidence.
Need a partner for your next panel build? Contact us today to discuss your specs or request a quote.
If you have Buy America requirements, or believe that manufacturing your project in the US will be easier for your customer, feel free to reach out to us at our American company!