Growth and expansion are not new to Koops. Founded in 1989, by Wesley Koops, Koops was dedicated to supplying its customers with special machine designs and engineering services. Koops has since developed its capabilities from an “engineering services” company to a “full service” company that showcases our hallmarks of service and support. In July of […]

We all know that people are vital to a manufacturing operation, but robots can also help in many ways. Human safety is the highest priority and integrating robots with safety features is a great way to stay competitive and create more jobs. Robots are here to rescue workers from manual labor and dangerous work conditions. […]

When you have a process you want automated, you need someone that will understand your product, see your vision and come up with a solution.  Although, you are the person that knows your product the best, you might not know the steps to begin automating your process. Koops will help from concept to completion of […]

Koops is honored to be recognized as one of the “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®” by The National Association for Business Resources (NABR).  Companies nominated for this award are evaluated in several categories such as: shared vision, communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee education and development, employee engagement and […]

As the demands for new drugs and medicine grow, the pharmaceutical industry is continuously looking for new ways to increase productivity. This has lead to an increased reliance on automation and robotics. Many companies within the industry are seeing the benefits from the automated process. So how can robots help in the pharmaceutical industry? Let’s look […]

Nurturing relationships with customers is a crucial part of growing a successful business and customer satisfaction is always important. But at Koops, we do more than just satisfy our customers. We raise the bar and strive to create an excellent experience for all our customers.   Here are 8 Ways Koops Brings the Best Customer […]

Headliner systems are one of the largest pieces of safety equipment in vehicles today. Dozens of individual components need to be assembled in just the right way and just the right place, so there is little room for error. The safety of the vehicle’s occupants may depend on it and the same can be said […]

When electricity was first popularized, factories began upgrading steam engine machines with electrical engines. Expectations were high, but most of these factories did not initially see rises in productivity levels. This phenomenon is known as the productivity paradox. It took about 20 to 25 years for plant managers to realize that they also needed to […]

In 1903, Henry Ford reimagined manufacturing, creating the first ever moving assembly line for mass production. Previously, a car took 12 hours to assemble, but after Ford’s innovation, it took two hours and 30 minutes. Since then, the history of production manufacturing is marked by continual advancements that redefine standards for efficiency, quality, speed, and […]

Adding an automated element, whether it’s the first or the 100th, is a big decision and investment. But once implemented, our clients never look back—they experience efficiency, cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced safety. We make sure they feel confident in every phase of the process through our commitment to outstanding customer service, reliable project […]