Zepnick Solutions is now Salas O’Brien
Same team. Same service. Expanded resources.
Zepnick Solutions, a recognized leader in engineering solutions and equipment for automated manufacturing, joined forces with Salas O’Brien in 2024. Our leadership and teams in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and West Chester, Ohio, will continue delivering highly innovative solutions that optimize production automation.
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What sets us apart
We pride ourselves on getting calls that start with, “We have an idea, but aren’t sure how to get it done,” or “We need to increase capacity.” When we get those calls, we get to work. From process to packaging to palletizing, we design and integrate systems that fit the way you operate—not the other way around. Because we’re not tied to any one manufacturer, we can combine the best technologies from across the industry to create reliable, high-performance solutions that are easy to scale and maintain.
Highlighted services include
We are engineered for impact® with optimized solutions for complex challenges:
Process engineering & design
From concept through implementation, we engineer value for industrial processes. We use proven methods to execute our projects, while maintaining flexibility and adapting to our clients’ needs and preferences. Learn more
Digital and automation
Salas O’Brien combines deep engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Our team works across industries—including healthcare, federal, manufacturing, and data centers—delivering practical, high-impact solutions in automation, digital transformation, data integration, and visualization. Learn more
Turnkey robotic solutions
From early-stage feasibility to full-scale deployment, Salas O’Brien supports every phase of robotic integration. We help clients evaluate use cases, design and program custom systems, and align automation with existing controls. Learn more
Facility design, operations & maintenance
Salas O’Brien optimizes your operational procedures to maximize output and efficiency while implementing maintenance strategies that preempt issues and minimize downtime. From routine maintenance to emergency response planning, our comprehensive O&M services are tailored to meet the unique demands of your processes, enabling seamless functionality. Learn more
Industrial construction management
Salas O’Brien offers a variety of scalable contracting and execution models to deliver the best value strategy for your manufacturing project’s success. We provide a nimble construction management professional team that makes your project their passion. Learn more
Process manufacturing leaders unite to deliver innovation and excellence
John Murphy, Managing Principal, shares his experience of how merging with Salas O’Brien expanded the resources for his team helping them win more projects!
Contact the Zepnick teamCase studies
Robotics solution improve manufacturing time, money, and sustainability
Salas O’Brien partnered with Mullins Cheese to streamline their production process. The client needed to rapidly cool 40-pound cheese blocks without using traditional cartons or cases, thereby reducing waste and related costs. To address this, our team implemented four customized robotic cells that automated the entire process. We meticulously planned and executed each step, from loading the cheese blocks into reusable trays to quickly cooling them, palletizing, and restacking empty trays.
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Custom fill lines boost production capacity to meet demand
A prominent manufacturer in the carwash industry used manual fill lines to fill six container sizes for hundreds of products. However, the process was labor-intensive and inefficient. Salas O’Brien partnered with the client to develop a multi-phased plan to replace the manual fill lines with three fully automated lines. This approach minimized disruption to operations by keeping production running on the existing equipment until the final transition.
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Facilitating a full production and packaging line overhaul
We worked closely with an international consumer products manufacturer to upgrade toilet paper production and packaging lines. We thoroughly audited the existing line to determine which equipment and hookups should be reused or removed due to wear. Our team designed and engineered the complete upgrade of an outdated line to a full converting, packaging, and palletizing system. To deliver efficient controls for the system, we upgraded the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Input/Output (IO) points to the current standards.
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Driving innovation in reducing waste
Mullins Cheese partnered with Salas O’Brien to achieve their goal of reducing cardboard waste in their packaging process. One of Mullins’ flagship products, a 40-lb block of cheese, is a critical staple for food manufacturers and distributors, making efficient and sustainable packaging essential.
Salas O’Brien provided comprehensive robotics programming and engineering services, designing the ancillary cells and equipment needed to support Mullins’ objectives. The solution was tailored to fit within the existing facility footprint, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production. This collaborative effort not only reduced cardboard usage but also streamlined logistics for transporting these bulk products, furthering Mullins’ dedication to sustainability while upholding their reputation for producing premium cheeses.