Founded in Hamburg in 1949 by Alfons Haar, the family-owned machine manufacturer is now led by the second and third generations. It produces machinery and equipment for metal canmaking and develops and manufactures systems for the logistics and transport of fuels, liquefied gases, chemicals, and granules. The company describes its work as supported by in-house manufacturing and an international direct-sales, maintenance, and installation network.
Melvina Can MachinerySince 1934, family-owned Melvina Can Machinery has rebuilt, tooled and supplied can seamers and related machinery from its Queensbury, New York, operation. Founded by James G. Cahill after wartime work making cans, ammunition boxes and tank treads, the company now has second- and third-generation Cahills in management. Its long experience rebuilding used can machinery, including more than 60 years building compound liners, remains central to the business.QUEENSBURY, NY
Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KGFamily-owned since its founding in 1929, Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG has grown from an agricultural machinery maker in Essen (Oldenburg) into an international mechanical engineering group. More than 1,300 employees support its configurable equipment for customers worldwide, with 30 subsidiaries and representatives serving over 50 countries. The company’s work is recognized by its “Germany’s innovation leader” distinction from Prognos AG.RAVENNA, OH
PDC MachinesFounded in 1977 by immigrant entrepreneur Sy Afzal as a garage operation, PDC Machines now manufactures diaphragm compressors and hydrogen fueling systems for high-purity, leak-tight gas compression. The company began hydrogen refueling projects in 1999 and has since delivered more than 2,000 compressors, with installations in 56 countries across six continents. PDC remains family-owned while operating as an international manufacturer with a growing Pennsylvania production footprint.333995SOUDERTON, PA
Soudronic GroupFounded in 1953, Switzerland’s Soudronic Group builds turnkey machinery and complete production systems for two- and three-piece metal cans, pails, drums and other containers. Headquartered near Zurich, the independent group employs about 500 people, has installed more than 15,000 machines and supports customers in over 120 countries through five specialized brands and a worldwide service network. Its Bergdietikon headquarters also develops the group’s welding, coating, forming and assembly technologies while training roughly 40 apprentices across six professions.BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY