About Us

About Us

Martin Automated Systems is a Canadian manufacturer that designs and manufactures high quality and competitively priced automated machines for the plastic container manufacturing industry. We have a wide range of machines that assist in production line assemblies. The benefits of our machines are more consistent product, better quality control, prevention of repetitive motion injuries and improved utilization of the labor force. And because we distribute all of our machines, our customers deal directly with us.

We export assembly line automated machinery, services and solutions to North and South America.

Other Services

Automation Assessment

We will visit your facility, examine your products and current equipment, assess your needs, then provide a solution proposal that will serve to enhance your company’s business productivity.

Parts Prototype Design Services

We have the ability to design specific mechanical parts and prototypes for new products.

PLC Programming and Integration

We can modify your PLC programming, add controls, or customize your system to match specific needs.

Retrofits and Upgrades to Existing Assembly Systems

Martin Automated Systems has vast experience upgrading systems that enhance productivity for the container, manufacturing, and food production industries.

Custom Machining

Martin Automated Systems is highly accomplished in quality C&C machining and the creation of new prototypes.

History

Herman started his career in design and engineering at the technical school of Rudolf Diesel Technology Center in Augsburg, Germany otherwise known as Rudolf-Diesel Technikum. From there he immigrated to Canada and began working with technical companies across the country.

Herman founded Martin Automated Systems in the year 1986 and the Company was subsequently incorporated in 1988. Herman utilized his love for engineering and his technical expertise to consult on design, as well as develop and manufacture high quality custom machinery for clients’ facilities such as Capilano Plastics and Sharp Plastics.

Martin Automated Systems has grown by continuously developing new solutions that solve automation difficulties and allow manufacturers to reduce labour costs across Canada, the United States of America, and South America.

Awards

In 2014, Martin Automated Systems Inc was nominated for and won the Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey International Trade Awards – Small Business Category.

The Team

Herman Martin

Designer and President

Herman started his career in design and engineering at the technical school of Rudolf Diesel Technology Center in Augsburg, Germany otherwise known as Rudolf-Diesel Technikum. From there he immigrated to Canada and began working with technical companies across the country.

Stephanie Cooke

Chief Financial Officer

Stephanie is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Certified General Accountant (CGA) in 2012. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of the Fraser Valley in 2006.

Tony Mendonca

 Automation Specialist

Tony’s career has spanned over thirty years, exclusively in the Industrial Electrical, Industrial Control Panel and System Design, PLC Programming, Robotics and Process Control Fields. Tony has served industries such as Sheet Metal Manufacturing, Plastics Pipe Manufacturing, Plastic Container Manufacturing, Public Transportation Sector, Hydro Electric Power Generation, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing, and others

Edward van Ruijven

Mechanical Designer

Edward studied Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands. In 2001 he migrated to Canada to start his new career as quality assurance representative for an automotive parts company. He travelled to many automotive factories in the USA to ensure parts arrived in a timely matter and free of defects. After this venture he obtained a few patents with regards to diesel fired heaters for boats and motorhomes with new innovative designs. This job was followed by designing production stamping dies and large production equipment for the manufacturing of HVAC products. By the end of 2021 he decided to join Martin Automated and assist in the design of new automation equipment.

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102-17941 Roan Place,
Surrey, BC Canada V3S 5K1
Phone: (604) 576-6000
Fax: (604) 576-6097

Martin Automated Systems’ plant is in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Located in Surrey, a suburb of Vancouver, we are a 45-minute drive from Vancouver international airport (VYR) and a 15-minute drive from the Pacific Highway border crossing.