Premier Automation’s PanelShop.com specializes in custom, build-to-print panel manufacturing, supporting customers who may lack in-house manufacturing capabilities or need to scale beyond them.
Inside PanelShop.com: How Experience, Process, and Scale Power Custom Control Builds
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January 22, 2026 by
Cecelia Rice
Why U.S. Harbor Crane Manufacturing Is Returning—And How Siemens + Premier Automation Will Power It
For decades, the United States has relied on foreign-built harbor cranes—particularly from China—to move the cargo that keeps the economy moving. Today, those cranes sit at the center of a national security, industrial, and supply-chain transformation, and the industry is preparing for historic change.
Meet Pete Krahe, General Manager of Drive Systems, Premier Automation
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January 13, 2026 by
Cecelia Rice
In industrial environments, motion is everything. From conveyors and cranes to rolling mills and production lines, drive systems sit at the heart of how facilities operate and how reliably they perform over time. At Premier, those systems are supported by a team with deep technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a clear understanding of day-to-day plant operations.


