With locations in Grandville and Kalamazoo, MFP is Southwest Michigan’s premier distributor and manufacturer of fluid power and motion control units. The dual roles this company performs is unique in the sense that most businesses focus either solely on distribution or solely on manufacturing. However, MFP is skilled at both.
When it comes to distribution, they are the only dealer in the western part of the state that is authorized to sell Parker hydraulics. Additionally, they offer a host of other product lines including Sun Hydraulics and Daman. Another reason why MFP is such a successful distributor is that they can easily access other types of inventory nationwide in the event that they don’t have a part a client needs.
Although this company is dedicated to providing a range of high quality products to clients, they also put emphasis on engineering and manufacturing their own products. MFP features top of the line machine shop capabilities which include the latest in CNC machinery. Additionally, they have a dedicated engineering staff that includes electrical engineers, fluid power specialists, and mechanical engineers. While some companies outsource their engineering needs, MFP employs talented individuals that can design custom power units for clients. This is a claim that most companies cannot make.
Other services that MFP can provide include hydraulic fluid analysis, repair, installation, and even training classes that help keep clients up to date on new developments within the industry. All of these services, combined with their distribution and manufacturing capabilities, demonstrate MFP’s commitment to staying at the top of the motion control and fluid power industry. It has only been twenty years since this company started, but in that short time they have already become one of the top 30 distributors in the nation. At the regional level, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce awarded them the title of “Best Small Business of the Year”. All in all, this is a company that thinks big but still stays committed to serving their region and staying true to their roots.
