Cates Control Systems has been providing automation and control products to manufacturing companies for over 40 years. In 1978 Gordon Cates founded the company as a DC and Eddy current service company in Houston, Texas. Since that time Cates has evolved into an automation solutions company offering engineering services, OEM control panel manufacturing, custom control panel fabrication, and PLC/VFD training classes. Cates has the expertise to specify the best products for your project, and we maintain direct relationships with top vendors for product sourcing. Our company has always focused on providing customers with exceptional service.