SNAI

Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

We know that working with automation and control systems can bring up a lot of questions—and we’re here to make things simple. Whether you’re curious about how we design custom solutions, what it’s like to work with SNAI, or what to expect during a project, this page covers the basics. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, just reach out. We’re always happy to talk it through.

SNAI stands for “Shiratsuki North America, Inc.”

“Shiratsuki” translates to “white moon” in English, and signifies our continuous effort for growing and shining like a moon gradually increases its illuminated portion from a crescent to a full circle.

SNAI was first incorporated in the state of North Carolina in July of 2016. Its Texas office was opened in 2020.

SNAI is a subsidiary of Shiratsuki Co., Ltd. of Japan, which was founded 1954. Its headquarter office is located in Nagoya, Japan, and provides construction management, design, and production of control systems in Japan.

SNAI offices are located in Raleigh, North Carolina and Universal City, Texas.

We specialize in (3) areas:

  • Controls design, installation, and maintenance of Factory Automation and Production Systems
  • Electrical design, installation, and maintenance of Industrial Power Distribution Systems
  • Mechanical design, fabrication, and installation of custom parts & machinery

We have led projects for customers based in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas. We welcome job opportunities all over the country!

We initially served customers in the automotive manufacturing industry. Since then, we have expanded into the food and beverage industry and remain open to supporting clients across a wider range of industries.

The delivery time for a quote depends on the scope of the project. However, most quotes are provided within approximately two weeks.
A typical SNAI quote is categorized into (7) cost areas; materials, direct labor, engineering, shipping, startup support, and overhead.
We welcome job opportunities, no matter their size. Please feel free to send us an inquiry.
We provide the development and maintenance of PLC logic by Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Toyopuc, and Keyence.