Erie Technical Systems grew from founder Rick Sienerth’s garage start-up in 2001 into an Erie, Pennsylvania manufacturer with a 50,000-square-foot facility. Sienerth launched the company after earning patents for FIBC filling machines and processes, later partnering with chemical engineer Tim Porco to deepen its automation expertise. Today, the company develops custom equipment for handling dry solids in industries such as chemicals, food, mining, and plastics.
Xigent Automation Systems, IncFounded in 2005 by seasoned industrial-automation professionals, Xigent Automation Systems has grown into a family of nearly 100 engineers, programmers, and skilled tradespeople in Lewis Center, Ohio. The company builds custom turnkey automation equipment for manufacturers, with in-house capabilities that carry projects from concept through installation and support. Its FillPRO division adds proprietary weigh-fill technology for companies handling dry or liquid materials.LEWIS CENTER, OH
The Young Industries, IncFounded in 1947 by Henry T. Young, The Young Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures engineered bulk material-handling equipment and complete systems for difficult powders, granules, and pellets. Based in Muncy, Pennsylvania, the company combines custom manufacturing and process engineering with a 9,000-square-foot research and test lab, helping customers troubleshoot flow problems and validate equipment before installation. Its ASME ‘U’ and ‘UM’ capabilities also support code-built pressure vessels for demanding dry-bulk applications.MUNCY, PA
EriezBorn from an Erie, Pennsylvania inventor’s 1942 magnetic separator for grain mills, Eriez designs and manufactures separation and material-handling equipment for processing industries worldwide. The company now employs more than 1,000 people, operates 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and maintains more than 50,000 square meters of manufacturing space across six continents. Its Erie operations also include dedicated mineral-processing and recycling test facilities, extending the company’s work from equipment manufacturing into process testing and technical support.ERIE, PA
Materials Handling Enterprises, IncFounded in 1971 by Robert C. Snell, Materials Handling Enterprises designs and supplies material-handling equipment and custom ergonomic systems from its Erie, Pennsylvania base. Its engineers use CAD-based facility, warehouse, and process layouts to develop solutions tailored to industrial requirements, alongside equipment such as lift tables and below-the-hook lifting devices. A traveling sales team serves customers from Erie, Greensboro, and Pittsburgh.ERIE, PA