Powering Advanced Automation — Backed by Schneider Electric Alliance Certification

Border States combines deep automation expertise, full solution access and dedicated technical support to help you design, deploy and optimize industrial systems.

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Schneider Electric Alliance Certified Industrial Automation Distributor

Certified capability. Real customer impact.

As a Schneider Electric Alliance Certified partner, Border States is equipped to deliver a higher level of automation expertise, access and support — designed to help you solve complex challenges and drive long-term performance.

  • Advanced expertise
    Work with dedicated automation specialists focused on your application — from machine to plant level.
  • Full solution access
    Get access to the complete Schneider Electric automation portfolio, ensuring the right solution for every project.
  • Proven capability
    Our team is trained, certified and aligned to industry-leading standards for automation performance.
  • Built for growth
    Structured to support evolving customer needs with scalable solutions and long-term partnership.

What You Get with Border States

Everything you need for automation success

Automation Specialists

Dedicated experts across OEM, plant and drives applications.

Engineering support

System design, validation and technical expertise.

Digital experience

Streamlined tools for faster engagement and support.

Full portfolio access

PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics and more.

Centers of excellence

Hands-on demos, testing and solution collaboration.

Account-level partnership

Proactive planning and ongoing optimization.

Competitive pricing

Better positioning to win and deliver successful projects.

Lifecycle services

Support contracts designed to improve uptime and performance.

Meet the Automation Product Managers

Bryan Warden
Expert in
End User Solutions

Bryan Warden

Experience
29 years
Nashville, TN  →
David Murlowski
Expert in
OEM Solutions

David Murlowski

Experience
19 years
Maple Grove, MN  →
David Patzke
Expert in
End User and OEM Solutions

David Patzke

Experience
26 years
Maple Grove, MN  →
John Pipkin
Expert in
OEM Solutions

John Pipkin

Experience
35 years
Nashville, TN  →
Kelly Hatch
Expert in
Power Solutions

Kelly Hatch

Experience
40 years
Salt Lake City, UT  →
Leandru Schiau
Expert in
End User Solutions

Leandru Schiau

Experience
12 years
Salt Lake City, UT  →
Nathan Novotny
Expert in
End User Solutions

Nathan Novotny

Experience
22 years
Omaha, NE  →
Stuart Reynolds
Expert in
OEM Solutions

Stuart Reynolds

Experience
26 years
Greenville, SC  →
Terry Hudson
Expert in
End User Solutions

Terry Hudson

Experience
47 years
West Columbia, SC  →
Zachary Whisnant
Expert in
OEM Solutions

Zachary Whisnant

Experience
3 years
West Columbia, SC  →

Our Automation Capabilities

Comprehensive automation solutions

  • PLCs and control systems
  • Drives and motion
  • HMIs and industrial PCs
  • Robotics and machine automation
  • Software and digital solutions

Solutions Built for Your Business

Focused on your application and industry

OEMs
Accelerate machine design and standardization with scalable automation solutions. Reduce engineering complexity and speed to market. 

End users
Modernize plant operations, improve uptime and drive efficiency with advanced automation technologies designed to grow with your business.

Contractors and system integrators
Win more projects with competitive pricing, technical backing and the support needed to execute with confidence. 

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Experience Automation Firsthand

Coming Soon

Border States is developing dedicated automation demo spaces at select branches. Once complete, these Centers of Excellence will give customers hands-on opportunities to explore automation technologies, test applications and collaborate with our specialists.

Planned locations:

Maple Grove, MN Nashville, TN West Columbia, SC