From a basement workshop that helped solve high-altitude radar problems during World War II, J.B. Anderson & Son, Inc. has grown into a fourth-generation manufacturer of MODION® compact ion-pump systems and a full-service precision machine shop. Founded in 1941, the Irwin company has kept production in-house while supporting projects ranging from cesium atomic clocks and GPS satellites to NASA and space-related work. Its MODION systems are distributed globally for ultra-high-vacuum applications, including units manufactured for space-flight use.
J.B. Anderson & Son, IncSince opening in 1941, J.B. Anderson & Son has grown from a basement shop into a fourth-generation Pennsylvania manufacturer of precision-machined and welded parts, mechanical assemblies, and MODION® ion pumps. The family business traces its roots to World War II radar work and later produced components for cesium atomic clocks, GPS satellites, and NASA-related projects. Today, Bill Bilott and his son Ben carry that engineering and manufacturing legacy forward from a 9,000-square-foot facility.IRWIN, PA
HyVac Products, IncHyVac Products, Inc. is a USA-based precision manufacturer whose machining work began as an in-house necessity for building its own vacuum pumps. That experience led the company into contract production for customers beyond the vacuum field, including manufacturers serving medical and defense applications. Today, HyVac makes high-vacuum pumps and provides precision machining for repeat-production parts.PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Monroe Tool & Manufacturing Co. IncA third-generation family business, Monroe Tool & Manufacturing grew from Herb Sr.’s Cleveland garage into a shop known for taking on difficult, mission-critical work. The company has operated for more than 75 years, from building top-secret bomb racks during World War II to producing precision-machined parts and assemblies for demanding industrial customers.CLEVELAND, OH
Vacuum Processes, IncSince 1991, Vacuum Processes, Inc. has built a long record designing and servicing custom vacuum equipment for industrial customers, with more than 35 years of experience and hundreds of systems in the field. Based in Everett, Pennsylvania, the company is distinctive for combining equipment fabrication with in-house research and process testing, helping customers adapt or improve systems rather than simply purchase standard machinery. Its ASME-certified work includes custom chambers and thermal process equipment for applications such as aerospace, heat treating, and medical manufacturing.EVERETT, PA