Advancing the Intelligence of Industry
Achieve greater accuracy, control, and enhanced performance across your operation.
A Partner in Precision.
Forberg Smith delivers instrumentation, process control, and filtration technologies that strengthen how critical systems perform.
We combine premium manufacturer partnerships with deep application expertise, giving customers both trusted products and technical insight to apply them correctly.
With a strong focus on speed to solution, we support everything from specification and compliance guidance to sourcing, troubleshooting, and system optimization, working alongside engineers, operators, OEMs, and contractors to improve results in complex industrial environments.
Industry-specialized teams with expert process control application knowledge
Access to leading instrumentation and automation brands
Technical support and training when you need it from specification through startup
Decisive recommendations delivered with urgency and real-world insight
A long-term partner focused on consistency, stability, and progress.
Capabilities That Drive Sustained Success
The Ownership Advantage
At Forberg Smith, you’re not just working with employees; you’re working with Owner-Associates. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a vested interest in the success of our customers, our partners, and each other.
That ownership mindset shapes how we support your operation. From specification guidance and responsive field support to long-term control and instrumentation strategy, we approach every engagement with accountability and care. We take pride in our work, respect the expertise of our peers, and collaborate to deliver solutions that perform in real-world industrial environments.
For us, ownership isn’t a title, it’s a responsibility to deliver precision, partnership, and performance for the future.
We are committed to winning the long game together. That means focusing on sustained output, better measurement accuracy, and process stability. We build lasting relationships, stand behind our recommendations, and ensure every solution delivers measurable value over time.
High-touch technical support from people who understand your process
Decisions grounded in long-term reliability and results
A team personally invested in your success
Our Affiliations
Ready to Advance What’s Next
Built on technical expertise. Focused on long-term performance and progress.
Application expertise grounded in real-world industrial environments
Process control and instrumentation support that evolves with your operation
Responsive access to premium, industry-leading technologies
Stronger Together
The Power of The Kendall Group
As part of The Kendall Group, Forberg Smith is backed by a collaborative network of employee-owned businesses built to support complex industrial and utility operations.
Through eight specialized business divisions, The Kendall Group brings together complementary expertise across instrumentation, automation, process infrastructure, electrical, energy, and engineered solutions. For Forberg Smith customers, this means expanded access to technical depth, integrated resources, and trusted partnerships that extend beyond a single discipline.
Together, we deliver broader expertise and faster coordination when your project demands it.
What Sets Us Apart
Technical Depth That Builds Confidence
Our team brings extensive experience in instrumentation, process control, and filtration. We understand how systems behave in real operating environments, allowing us to guide accurate selections, reduce uncertainty, and strengthen overall performance.
Speed That Keeps You Moving
Time matters in industrial processes. We respond with urgency, delivering accurate quotes, coordinated sourcing, and practical recommendations that shorten time to resolution and keep projects advancing without delay.
Premium Technologies, Applied Correctly
We represent and distribute industry-leading manufacturers known for accuracy and reliability. Every solution is selected with purpose, aligned to your process requirements, compliance standards, and long-term goals.
Training That Builds Capability
We provide hands-on and online training designed around real process conditions. From sessions at our Process Training Unit to specialized installation and automation courses, we help your team strengthen skills, improve troubleshooting, and apply their expertise with confidence.
Accountability at Every Level
As an employee-owned organization, responsibility isn’t delegated, it’s shared. Our team takes personal ownership of outcomes, collaborates closely, and follows through to ensure commitments are met.
Focused on Long-Term Success
We focus on evolving your processes to elevate long-term success. By understanding how your facility works, we help implement solutions that remain relevant, scalable, and dependable for years to come.
Precision in Every Solution.
Progress in Every Outcome.
Whether you’re upgrading legacy controls, improving measurement accuracy, expanding operational capabilities, or designing new process systems, Forberg Smith delivers the instrumentation, expertise, and responsiveness to help you move forward with confidence.