About Us

JS Controls is a Kentucky-based industrial automation company specializing in custom controls, robotics, and machine integration. We design solutions that help manufacturers improve efficiency, safety, consistency, and production flow. While we serve a variety of industries, one area where our work has become especially exciting is the bourbon industry, where we combine deep automation expertise with an understanding of Kentucky’s signature business.

JS Controls is redefining how manufacturers and distilleries approach modern production. With a focus on custom control systems, robotics, and high-efficiency HMI design, the company serves clients across North America seeking smarter, faster, and more reliable automation.

The company was founded by Jeremy Strothman, a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Strothman brings over two decades of experience in designing, programming, and optimizing control systems—particularly in high-speed, high-force environments like those found in the metal forming industry.

JS Controls has become a go-to partner for distilleries to modernize their barrel handling operations. The company provides fully automated systems for filling, storing, palletizing, dumping, and tracking barrels, using a combination of robotics, AI vision, and smart sensor technologies. These solutions help reduce product loss, increase throughput, and streamline overall logistics—transforming centuries-old processes into data-driven operations.

Partnering strategically with ASI and Spear Mechanical, JS Controls offers a fully integrated, turn-key solution to customers in need of electrical, mechanical, and automation support— eliminating coordination gaps and shortening project timelines.