Made in USA  ·  Stoughton, Wisconsin

Where Precision
Meets Automation

Custom automation systems, surface finishing, material handling, and precision machining — engineered to exceed your objectives from concept to production floor.

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15+
Industries Served
100%
Made in USA
6
Product Divisions
Custom Solutions
Why Choose Us
Built Different.
On Purpose.

We are not a catalog company. Every system we build, every part we machine, every cart we configure is made specifically for the customer in front of us. Here is what that means in practice.

100% Made in USA
Every product we build — from pallet return systems to precision machined parts — is designed, engineered, and manufactured in our Stoughton, Wisconsin facility. No outsourcing, no overseas production.
Emergency 24-Hour Turnaround
When your line is down, you cannot wait. We offer emergency machining and repair with 24-hour turnaround available. We have built a reputation on being the company that shows up when it matters most.
No Off-the-Shelf Solutions
We involve you at every stage — from the first concept sketch through to final commissioning. You get a system built for your process, your materials, and your throughput requirements. Not a product forced to fit.
Award-Winning Products
Our Pallet Return Device won the 2021 MHI Product of the Year. Our Rolling Racking Steps won the 2020 MHI Product of the Year. We build products that get recognized as the best in the industry — because they are.
One Vendor, Complete Solution
Design, engineering, machining, fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation — all under one roof. You deal with one team, one phone number, and one point of accountability from start to finish.
15+ Industries, Infinite Problems
From baby pacifier testing equipment to rocket propellant facilities — we have heard it all. If a problem involves manufacturing, automation, or material handling, it is very likely we have solved something similar before.
What We Do
Six Divisions.
One Trusted Partner.

From superfinished stainless components to electric-powered carts and automated pallet systems — CSF brings decades of expertise under one roof.

Automation Plus
Completely customizable automation systems built to your exact specs. We partner from concept through commissioning.
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Surface Finishing
Superfinishing for cylindrical, spherical, and flat parts. Surface quality from under 1 micro inch to over 100 micro inches.
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Hilgendorf Carts
Electric-powered material handling transports — ergonomic, quiet, and fully configurable with bins, drawers, and organizers.
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Contract Machining
Full-service precision machining and fabrication for aerospace, medical, food processing, and heavy industrial applications.
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Pallet Return Device
The PRD automates pallet return in warehouse and production environments — reducing labor and increasing throughput.
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Racking Steps
Rolling folding racking steps for safe, efficient access in warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities.
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PRD – Pallet Return Device
Featured Product
Automate Your
Pallet Flow

Designed and built in the USA, the Pallet Return Device eliminates manual pallet handling — boosting throughput, reducing labor costs, and keeping your operation at full speed.

  • Fully automated pallet return cycle
  • Configurable for your line speed and layout
  • Durable stainless and heavy-gauge steel construction
  • Designed, engineered, and built in Stoughton, Wisconsin
Industries We Serve
Built for the Hardest Jobs
Aerospace
Agriculture
Airline
Casinos
Chemical
Construction
Finance
Food & Beverage
Foundry
Hospitality
Hotel
Industrial
Insurance
Medical
Resorts
What Our Customers Say
Trusted by Industry.
Proven in the Field.
There is an ergonomic impact to the picker, reduced time to build the perfect stack, and reduced time for the forklift operator to pull the stack down. No one will have to worry about twisted or bad stacks getting hung up on rack frames.
Industrial Engineer
Major Retailer Distribution Center
Pallet Return Device
Quotes within 24 hours. Competitive pricing. Accurate quality machining. Quick, timely turnaround. Automation Plus has been our go-to partner for custom components and we have never been let down.
Production Manager
Midwest Manufacturing Facility
Contract Machining
The superfinishing process achieved a surface quality we simply could not reach with our in-house grinding operation. The parts run smoother, last longer, and our customers have noticed the difference.
Quality Engineer
Precision Components Manufacturer
Super Finishing
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Ready to Automate?

Tell us your challenge. Our engineers will design the solution — from initial concept all the way to a running production floor.

608-873-7130  ·  800-236-7130 Toll Free  ·  Stoughton, WI 53589