Get to know US
Navigating Excellence One Solution at a Time
As an automation solutions provider, Clipper Controls is a premier manufacturer’s representative specializing in industrial instrumentation, process automation, and environmental monitoring equipment. Our territory focus is California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
Our vision is to create a future where businesses feel confident in their operations, supported by smart, reliable process and analytical solutions that truly make a difference. We believe in going beyond just providing products—we’re here to listen, collaborate, and ensure our clients have the tools they need to succeed.
Our Mission: Steady at the helm, Clipper Controls is dedicated to delivering advanced control and measurement solutions that keep our customers on course. With innovation as our compass and reliability as our anchor, we navigate complex challenges to provide precision-engineered systems that ensure smooth operations, optimal performance, and long-term success in an ever-changing future.
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Our Identity: The Clipper Ship
"Never in these United States, has the brain of man conceived,
or the hand of man fashioned, so perfect a thing as the clipper ship."
Samuel Elliot Morison
Our History and Culture
Captain Craig
Craig S. Johnson has captained Clipper Controls since 1994. He is a proven leader and entrepreneur and previously held the position of Director of North American Sales for Moore Industries and sales engineer for Endress+Hauser. Captain Craig graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with Engineering and marketing degrees. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, golf, wine making, and gardening.
Our Territory
From our homeport of Sacramento and the San Francisco bay, Clipper Controls serves the many industries in California, Nevada, and the Hawaiian Islands.
California
Nevada
Hawaii
Doing Business With Us
Our Life Ring of Values
Our Life Ring of Values consists of four key elements: SAFETY, SERVICE, QUALITY, and VALUE.
- SAFETY: This value emphasizes the importance of ensuring the well-being and security of individuals, whether they are employees, customers, or stakeholders. It involves creating a safe environment, mitigating risks, and preventing harm.
- SERVICE: This value focuses on providing exceptional support and assistance to customers, meeting their needs, and exceeding their expectations. It's about being responsive, reliable, and courteous in all interactions.
- QUALITY: This value stresses the importance of delivering high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. It involves attention to detail, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence.
- VALUE: This value is about providing a fair return on investment, whether it's for customers, employees, or stakeholders. It involves offering competitive pricing, ensuring that products or services are worth the cost, and creating long-term benefits.
Our Certifications
Certified Small Business
Clipper Controls Inc. is a certified Small Business, and proud to be contributing to the economic growth of our region.
Hawaii Business Enterprise
Clipper Controls Inc. is registered and fully compliant with the State of Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) requirements.
ISN Safety Certified
Clipper Controls is proud to be ISN Safety Certified, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and risk management.
Our Association Memberships
The Clipper Academy
The Clipper Academy is our division committed to education & training for customers along with continuous learning and professional development for our Crew.
We continue to develop and increase our:
• TechNotes• Lunch & Learns
• TechCenter with hands-on equipment• White papers & application notes• Classroom courses
We are Always Growing!
30+
Years in Business
3500+
Products Offered
50+
Training Classes/Year
21.6%
5-Year Growth Rate
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