About Us

Bekkala Engineering (BE) was established in 2002 as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of industrial automation and machinery for Midwest companies. We are based out of Dassel, Minnesota (an hour west of Minneapolis).

We invent, design, and build equipment from lawn mower blade straighteners to waterjet cutting tools to assembly automation. We help bring your ideas to fruition or help you solve your manufacturing bottlenecks. We are passionate about what we do and strive to put a smile on your face as you are blown away by our final product. 

Bekkala Engineering is an extension of your team, bringing a fresh perspective and additional engineering and manufacturing experience to your problems. We collaborate with you to understand your process, your bottlenecks and your goals for improving your equipment and help design a product that exceeds your expectations. 

By partnering with BE, you will know that the team behind you has the experience and capabilities to address your needs.

Our Values and Vision

Mission:

  • Build machinery for U.S. companies.

Vision:

  • Stamp “Made in USA” on parts.

Values:

  • Innovation - Brainstorming and ideation are common practice.

  • Team - We work together using each other's talents and ideas.

  • Customer Focus - Each project exceeds requirements and is on time and under budget.

About Our Team

Highlights:   

  • We are ABB Integrators 

  • Over 60 years of manufacturing experienced

  • Licensed Professional Engineers in Minnesota and California

  • Highly educated in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

  • Family owned and operated

  • Supporting US manufacturing companies 

What We Like To Do:

  • Algorithms: Adaptive learning models that change with the process.

  • Machine Design: Durable, good cycle times and predictable results.

  • Lean Manufacturing: Increase throughput with less resources.

  • Controls: Brand name PLC’s and components.

  • Measurement Analysis: Background data processing and HMI display of real-time results

In-depth Knowledge of:

  • Lawn Mower Blade Machinery

  • Assembly Automation

  • Waterjet Cutting Tools

  • Simulated Pressure Testing

  • Machine Control

Meet the Partners

  • Andrew Bekkala, Ph.D., P.E.

    Andrew holds a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Minnesota and California. Andrew is a Professor Emeritus from St. Cloud State University in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. With 40+ years of experience, Andrew has a long track record of developing and implementing controls solutions for manufacturing problems as well building automated machinery. Andrew is a subject matter expert in machine control.

  • Gordon Bekkala, P.E.

    Gordon holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from St. Cloud State University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Minnesota. With 20+ years of experience, Gordon has in-depth industry experience in filtration and high volume manufacturing. He has completed numerous machine design and automation projects from ideation to installation. Gordon is a driving force for new business and creative solutions.

    gordonb@be-usa.com

Have a unique problem? Reach Out Today!

“The engineers at Bekkala Engineering quickly worked out the details of the concept and designed a mechanism to perform the unique function.”

— Thomas