Born from founder Scott Markovitz’s basement-built optical-fiber winder, Showmark has designed and built winding and respooling machines in Exton, Pennsylvania, since 2000. The company serves delicate-material applications worldwide, with more than 700 systems in the field and custom equipment developed for needs ranging from fiber optics to medical and aerospace work. Showmark also provides in-house winding services, backed by a design team with more than 80 years of combined experience.
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Krendl Machine CompanyKrendl Machine Company builds fiber-moving equipment for insulation contractors and related industries, from its 95,000-square-foot facility in Delphos, Ohio. The company’s family engineering tradition dates to 1964, when Jack Krendl purchased the business from his father, Frank, and developed insulation blowing machines that helped advance fiberglass equipment. Krendl continues to manufacture in the United States and supports customers through a worldwide distributor network.DELPHOS, OH
Sipro S.r.lFounded in 1986, Sipro S.r.l. designs and manufactures winding machines and automated lines for producing electrical motors and coils. The company has built its work around ongoing research into winding and automation, pairing machine performance with solutions tailored to changing production requirements. It also provides technical assistance for its installed equipment.BALTIMORE, MD
Odawara Automation, IncFounded in 1971 as Ott-A-Matic, Odawara Automation designs and builds automated winding and assembly equipment for electric-motor manufacturers. From its Tipp City operation, the North American arm of Japan’s Odawara Engineering develops tailored machines and complete production systems rather than catalog equipment, working with customers from design-for-manufacturing through installation and long-term service. The company says it has more than five decades of experience and has delivered over 3,000 machines and systems.TIPP CITY, OH
Aurora Optics, IncFounded in 1986, Aurora Optics designs and manufactures fiber-optic instruments, components, and custom systems for measurement and communication applications. The Broad Axe engineering company is especially known for compact automatic fusion splicers, including equipment developed for field repair on aircraft and in other demanding environments. Its engineers have pioneered fiber-optic advances, hold 16 major U.S. patents, and support projects from contract development through testing and repair.334290AMBLER, PA