Founded in 1965 by father-and-son team Bill and Bob Abbott, Abbott Machine Co. rebuilds, remanufactures, and retrofits metal-shaping machinery from its headquarters in Alton, Illinois. The company added precision grinding in 1985 and now operates more than 50,000 square feet of workspace, with bridge cranes capable of handling loads over 30 tons. Abbott has also acquired GEM Superfinishers and builds METEX-designed roll-grinding machines for the U.S. market.
Marwood Machine Company IncEstablished in 1977 by Frank Crimbchin after experience ranging from heavy-metal manufacturing to work on the first lunar camera, Marwood Machine Company builds and fabricates custom machinery and industrial components in Cabot, Pennsylvania. The company is particularly known for rebuilding and retrofitting worn or damaged equipment, while its substantial shop can handle pieces weighing up to 15 tons. Its work has ranged from gas-well bailing rigs to ultra-high-vacuum chambers and very small vacuum-industry screws.CABOT, PA
Peiffer Machine ServicesFrom a three-person shop behind its founder’s house in Mt. Aetna, Peiffer Machine Services has grown into a third-generation, woman-owned company that repairs and rebuilds machine tools for manufacturers across the United States. Founded by Paul Peiffer in 1956, the company still specializes in restoring aging equipment—including precision way work—while its 25,000-square-foot facility supports larger rebuilds and custom machine work. President and sole owner Kelly Ressler carries forward the Ressler family’s legacy with a team that has worked on more than 5,000 machines.332710MOUNT AETNA, PA
Pyramid Rebuild and Machine, LLCFamily-owned since 2002, Pyramid Rebuild and Machine grew from a two-man shop in Suffield into a second-generation Tallmadge company with 18 full-time employees. It is known for helping manufacturers extend the useful life of machine tools, including equipment dating back to the World War II era, while also supplying new machines when replacement makes more sense. Its large-project capability includes a 20-ton crane and high-bay entrance.TALLMADGE, OH
Machine Tool Research, IncFounded in 1982 by former Farrel Corporation employees, Rochester’s Machine Tool Research builds, rebuilds and modernizes large machine tools for industrial customers. Now employee-owned and operating from the former Farrel facility, MTR is the OEM for Farrel, Betts and Sellers equipment while also servicing other makes and models. Its more than 150,000-square-foot assembly operation combines mechanical and controls engineering with in-house manufacturing and nationwide field support.ROCHESTER, NY