About Us

We are a local, employee-owned, high tech automation distributor and solutions provider.  We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous.

Our Story

July 1969

Applied Controls is started by Bill Parker in King of Prussia, PA as a mid-Atlantic Rep firm selling and supporting basic machine control products

October 1970

Applied Controls is Incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania

January 1980

Applied Controls expands product portfolio to include automation, drives, motion, and controls

July 1990

Applied Controls is purchased by Rick and Jim Gehring

January 1993

Applied Controls expands its product base and moves into the Machine Vision business

January 1995

Applied Controls builds and relocates into its new corporate headquarters in Malvern, PA

January 2001

Applied Controls continues expansion with offices in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia

May 2005

Applied Controls opens its first technology center in York, PA

January 2013

Rick and Jim Gehring sell Applied Controls to the employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Trust Agreement

January 2014

Applied expands into design, build, and installation of Robots

July 2019

Applied Controls turns 50 years old

October 2019

Applied Controls celebrates 25 years of our annual customer event TechToberFest

We Support Our Communities

We have a proud history of supporting and uplifting charitable organizations in the communities we've been serving for more than half a century
Andrew Hicks
The Andrew L. Hicks, Jr. Foundation was established in August, 2010, just a few weeks after Andrew went to live in Heaven. In an effort to further his passion to see opportunities become available to the youth of Chester, the Foundation creates events and programs which bring together Chester children and the West Chester area community. The Foundation intentionally provides Chester children with “opportunities to thrive” in a vast array of events and programs. Likewise, the Foundation offers Chester County high school students with “opportunities to volunteer and lead” through these events and programs.
Extra Life
Extra Life is a fundraising event, the proceeds of which go to branches of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. 100% of all donations go directly to the hospitals. Extra Life was formed in 2008 to honor Victoria Enmon, who died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Food Cupboard
The West Chester Food Cupboard commits to provide a variety of fresh and nonperishable healthy food items to West Chester residents in need…because no one should go hungry!
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor of Chester County is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and our goal reaches beyond just feeding the homeless and providing housing. We seek to understand each person’s background, define short term action plans designed to address his or her challenges and needs, and monitor his or her progress. Our goal is to help rebuild lives and life skills, reestablish self-esteem, and help people overcome the issues that prevent them from leading independent, productive lives
Treats to Troops
Halloween means costumes and candy and you know who loves candy - besides your kids? Our troops! Little treats from home are always a welcomed surprise while on deployment, and Halloween time is no different. That’s why each year do a collection drive called Treats for Troops. Because, do you REALLY need all that candy you’re going to end up with? More importantly, do you children really need to consume all that sugar? Why not share it with our heroes?

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The Commons at Great Valley
47 General Warren Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
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