Founded on supporting legacy systems. Downtime is expensive. Obsolete parts shouldn't be a death sentence for your production line. Classic Automation was built around a simple idea: every production team deserves a partner who will actually find the part, fix the unit, and get the line moving again. Without the upgrade-only mindset. We cover thousands of manufacturers, new and legacy alike. We stock parts that have long passed their obsolescence date. And when we don't have it, our team goes to find it. Over the years Classic Automation has ever expanded the products lines that we support, Providing those with legacy systems the opportunity to keep their systems running longer and upgrade only when they are ready.Built from experience. Classic Automation was founded on a conviction: industrial system users deserve a partner who understands their equipment as well as they do, and who won't give up when parts get hard to find. The foundation of our knowledge comes from observing the need to bridge the gap between system users and OEMs who do not plan to support their products later down the line. Scroll to exploreClassic Automation was founded on a conviction: industrial system users deserve a partner who understands their equipment as well as they do, and who won't give up when parts get hard to find. The foundation of our knowledge comes from observing the need to bridge the gap between system users and OEMs who do not plan to support their products later down the line.Founded — 2003 Classic Automation Bridges the ABB GAP Founded in 2003 in Rochester, NY as a focused industrial automation parts supplier. The companies president and founder identified the need for supporting ABB systems beyond their intended lifetime. Creating the foundation for Classic Automations future in extended support of obsolete systems.Classic Automation Bridges the ABB GAP Founded in 2003 in Rochester, NY as a focused industrial automation parts supplier. The companies president and founder identified the need for supporting ABB systems beyond their intended lifetime. Creating the foundation for Classic Automations future in extended support of obsolete systems.Digital Leap — 2007-2008 Live pricing & online quote builder Ahead of the curve in industrial B2B, Classic Automation launches live pricing on the website along with a self-serve quote builder, letting customers search parts and print a quote without a sales call. This Marked their very first ecommerce expansion. With growing demand and a staff eager to build knowledge, they begin supporting Bailey Infi 90.Live pricing & online quote builder Ahead of the curve in industrial B2B, Classic Automation launches live pricing on the website along with a self-serve quote builder, letting customers search parts and print a quote without a sales call. This Marked their very first ecommerce expansion. With growing demand and a staff eager to build knowledge, they begin supporting Bailey Infi 90.Ahead of the curve in industrial B2B, Classic Automation launches live pricing on the website along with a self-serve quote builder, letting customers search parts and print a quote without a sales call. This Marked their very first ecommerce expansion. With growing demand and a staff eager to build knowledge, they begin supporting Bailey Infi 90.Big Move to Webster, NY — 2012-2013 Warehouse added & global reach In 2012, Classic Automation acquired 41,000 sq. ft. of space in the Xerox Industrial Park, relocating its parts inventory and legacy test systems into the new facility in 2013. The move was made with a clear vision: to grow the depth and breadth of its supported systems, test systems and stocked parts.Warehouse added & global reach In 2012, Classic Automation acquired 41,000 sq. ft. of space in the Xerox Industrial Park, relocating its parts inventory and legacy test systems into the new facility in 2013. The move was made with a clear vision: to grow the depth and breadth of its supported systems, test systems and stocked parts.warehouse expansion — 2019 a second warehouse for thouands of parts Classic Automation expanded its facility by an additional 12,000 sq. ft., bringing its total footprint to 53,000 sq. ft. The added space allowed the company to further grow its inventory and broaden its support across a wider range of product lines.a second warehouse for thouands of parts Classic Automation expanded its facility by an additional 12,000 sq. ft., bringing its total footprint to 53,000 sq. ft. The added space allowed the company to further grow its inventory and broaden its support across a wider range of product lines.