ISNetworld Qualified Contractor PICS Qualified Contractor Southern Automation, Inc. is a full service material handling solution provider offering a complete range of capabilities from conceptual design through installation and startup. While every material handling requirement is somewhat unique, SAI has the expertise and available resources to develop effective, integrated solutions to address the specific needs of every customer. As a result of over twenty years of experience, we have the product and application knowledge to fit the solution to the product, rather than design the product around the solution.