Since starting on a back porch in 1977, GED Integrated Solutions has built U.S.-made machinery, automation and software that help window and door manufacturers produce insulating glass and vinyl windows more efficiently. The Glenwillow company connects equipment directly with manufacturing software, drawing on more than 40 years in the industry to link data from sensors, machines and entire production systems. GED also supports its installations with technical service, parts and hands-on training.
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Joseph Machine CompanyFamily-owned since its founding in 1986, Joseph Machine Company has spent four decades building automation for North American manufacturing from its Pennsylvania base. The company is especially rooted in window and door production, where it designs U.S.-made equipment to process the extruded profiles used by fenestration manufacturers and other industrial customers. Its approach combines in-house engineering with long-term parts and machine support.DILLSBURG, PA
Pro-Line Automation SystemsFor 35 years, Pro-Line Automation Systems has designed and manufactured automated machinery for North American window and door makers, with a particular focus on vinyl and aluminum building products. Made in North America, its equipment is used in factories worldwide, and as many as 60% of its machines are exported. The company also supports its installations with North American-based technicians who provide remote diagnostics, training, maintenance, and on-site service.SOLON, OH
Sturtz Machinery IncFrom its Twinsburg base, Sturtz Machinery Inc. supplies complete machinery and automated systems for vinyl window production, including precision welding and cleaning equipment. The company traces its roots to 1946 and has served the North American market for more than 20 years, backed by a 20,000-square-foot production area and a worldwide workforce of 370. Its team combines mechanical design, fabrication, electrical controls, and software expertise with an emphasis on technical support after installation.TWINSBURG, OH
HAECOFor more than 40 years, HAECO has designed and built adhesive-application and automated manufacturing equipment for packaging, corrugated, and fenestration companies. Based northeast of Cincinnati, the company is especially distinctive for pairing corrugated gluing and control systems with automated window-glazing and glass-handling equipment, supported by certified inspections and equipment training. HAECO began serving the fenestration industry in the early 1990s and continues to develop practical systems tailored to specific production needs.LOVELAND, OH