Founded in Erie in 1919 as a precision tool and die shop, Swanson Systems now designs and builds automated assembly, processing, and inspection systems for manufacturers worldwide. The company combines more than a century of machine-design experience with its Agilemation™ approach, pairing robotic automation with modular work-transfer systems. Swanson remains under fourth-generation, privately held ownership and has built more than 10,000 machines installed in over 40 countries.
Swanson-Erie CorporationSince Oscar Swanson founded a precision tool-and-die shop in Erie in 1919, Swanson-Erie Corporation has grown into a builder of automatic assembly, processing and inspection machinery. The fourth generation of private, closely held ownership now combines a century of machine-design experience with modular platforms and robotic systems, including its Agilemation™ hybrid approach. Swanson machines have been installed in more than 40 countries and support manufacturers across more than 30 industries.ERIE, PA
Automated Concepts & Tooling, IncSince its founding by owners Elizabeth and Craig in 2004, Waterford’s Automated Concepts & Tooling has designed and built high-speed assembly machines and turnkey automation systems, while also producing the precision-machined components those systems require. The company works across the project—from mechanical and controls engineering through installation, support, and contract assembly—and takes on jobs ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $1 million. Its acquisition of Syst-A-Matic brought decades of additional precision machining and automation experience under one roof.WATERFORD, PA
Sutterlin Machine & Tool CoFounded in 1966 as a small Willoughby machine shop, Sutterlin Machine & Tool Co. designs and builds automated machinery while providing precision machining and complete in-house engineering, fabrication, and assembly. Now based in Mentor, the third-generation, U.S.-owned company operates an approximately 11,000-square-foot plant with 24 employees and more than 50 years of machine-building experience. Its work has grown from serving local hydraulic and steel mill customers to supporting aerospace, medical, OEM, and other specialized manufacturers.MENTOR, OH
Farason CorporationIncorporated in 1991, Farason Corporation is a Coatesville, Pennsylvania, automation builder with more than three decades of continuous operation. Its 45-plus employees develop custom robotic systems for manufacturers whose production challenges call for a purpose-built solution rather than off-the-shelf equipment. Farason has shipped more than 1,200 machines since 1992 and supports installations across North America, South America, Asia and Europe.333993COATESVILLE, PA