Since its founding in 1967, Norcen Industries has grown from a 5,000-square-foot plastics distributor into a precision manufacturing company in North Central Pennsylvania. Employee Josh Williams purchased the business in 2016, and he and Krystal Williams now operate it from a 36,250-square-foot climate-controlled facility serving manufacturers that need precision-machined parts and industrial plastics.
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Churchmen’s Machine CompanyFamily-owned and operated since 1959, Churchmen’s Machine Company grew from a shop in a church basement into a precision manufacturer serving customers across the Wilmington region and beyond. Ed Hook purchased the business from his father in 2009, and his son Jered now helps manage the operation, keeping the company’s personal service and practical, careful workmanship in the family. From its 24,000-square-foot facility in North East, Maryland, Churchmen’s is known for CNC machining and fabrication work for specialized industrial customers.NORTH EAST, MD
Northwood Industries, IncStarted by Jim Miller in a Northwood, Ohio garage in 1968, Northwood Industries is a family-owned precision machining company that makes component parts and mechanical assemblies for manufacturers. Now led by second-generation owner Kurt Miller, the Perrysburg shop pairs experienced toolmakers with in-house engineering and operates from a 23,500-square-foot facility serving customers across North America, Europe and Asia. Long-standing customer relationships—including one dating to 1970—reflect a shop known for helping engineers refine designs as well as producing the finished parts.PERRYSBURG, OH
The Purcell CompanyFounded in a Hershey garage in 1968, The Purcell Company is a family-run Pennsylvania manufacturer providing precision machining alongside engineering, design, and assembly. The company grew from two brothers making parts for the early car-wash industry into a 43,000-square-foot, second-generation operation whose history includes building Hershey’s Kiss wrapping machines. Today, three Purcells lead the business, serving both small companies and Fortune 500 customers with work ranging from small-batch components to complete production and development projects.332710PALMYRA, PA
Plouse Precision ManufacturingPlouse Precision Manufacturing began in 1957, when John Plouse started the business in his Hummelstown garage; it remains rooted in the long experience of a workforce with more than half its employees at the company for 20 years or more. Now based in Harrisburg, the ISO 9001-certified company serves OEMs across North America with custom parts and assemblies, including CNC-machined components and fabricated work. Its first two customers, including AMP, are still customers today.332710HIGHSPIRE, PA