Built by People Who Know the Shop Floor
Centex Automation was founded in 2008 by CEO Todd Jones with a clear purpose: to build an independent machinery dealer that actually understands what happens between the time a board hits the infeed and a finished part leaves the outfeed. We are not a catalog company. We are a team of industry experts with decades of hands-on experience in wood manufacturing, and we put that knowledge to work for every customer we serve.
From day one, our goal has been to deliver a level of service and support that the industry had been missing. As a vertically integrated, independent dealer, we control every step of the process, from machinery selection and financing through installation, training, maintenance, and repair. That structure lets us move fast, stay accountable, and keep our recommendations honest.
Who We Serve
Our customers run real production operations. We work primarily with:
- Millwork firms producing architectural components at scale
- Commercial and institutional cabinet and casework manufacturers
- Furniture producers and composite fabricators
- Cabinet shops looking to grow from small-batch work into higher throughput
If your business depends on cutting, edgebanding, boring, sanding, or CNC routing wood and panel products, we speak your language.
What We Bring to the Table
We represent over 20 industrial woodworking machinery brands, giving us the flexibility to match the right machine to your specific application rather than pushing a single manufacturer's lineup. That independence matters. It means our recommendations start with your production goals, not a sales quota.
But machinery is only part of the equation. We also provide:
- Repair and preventive maintenance plans that keep your equipment running and your downtime predictable
- Spindle service and rebuilds handled by technicians who understand the tolerances your work demands
- Custom upgrades and retrofits to extend the life and capability of your existing equipment
- Software consultation for CNC programming, nesting optimization, and production workflow
- Tooling and consumables so you can source everything from one place
- Financing options structured for capital equipment purchases
More Than Machines
We think about your entire operation, not just the next piece of equipment on your floor. Our team offers lean management and throughput consultation services designed to help you find bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve ROI across your production line. We draw on principles from Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, adapted specifically for wood manufacturing environments.
Our educational blog reflects that same commitment. We publish detailed machine comparisons, automation system breakdowns, and manufacturing best practices because we believe informed buyers make better decisions, and better decisions lead to longer partnerships.
A Partnership, Not a Transaction
When you work with Centex Automation, you get a team that picks up the phone, understands your process, and stays involved long after the invoice is paid. We have built this company on operational excellence and real-world experience, and we measure our success by the productivity gains our customers achieve.
Ready to talk about your next machine, your maintenance strategy, or how to get more out of your current shop layout? We are here to help.
