Founded in a rented Meadville basement in 1983, Tessy Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom electro-mechanical automation systems for manufacturers of complex components. The company grew from NuTec Tooling Systems into a 65-person operation with roots in zipper-making equipment and experience serving demanding automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer applications. Its Solution Center supports rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept work, while its ISO 9001:2015 certification formalizes the quality practices behind its equipment.
Tessy AutomationFounded in a rented Meadville basement in 1983 as NuTec Tooling Systems, Tessy Automation now designs, builds, and integrates custom electro-mechanical automation for manufacturers of complex components. Its 65-person team develops everything from build-to-print equipment to turnkey assembly systems, with particular experience in precise medical-device and pharmaceutical applications. Acquired by Tessy Plastics in 2019, the company adopted its current name in 2021 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.MEADVILLE, PA
Simplex Systems IncSimplex Systems Inc. grew from one person’s garage-based contract work in 2012 into a Twinsburg, Ohio, company focused on solving difficult industrial automation challenges. Its team designs and integrates custom machinery for organizations seeking to modernize how they work, often turning one-off solutions into repeat products.TWINSBURG, OH
GES Automation TechnologyFor more than 30 years, Harrisburg-based GES Automation Technology has engineered and integrated custom industrial automation systems, including control panels, process controls, and plant software. The company has completed thousands of projects across sectors from food and beverage to water treatment and life sciences, while many of its first customers remain clients. Its control panel shop is certified to UL 508A and CE standards and produces more than 300 custom panels annually.HARRISBURG, PA
B-K Tool & Design, IncSince its founding in 1981, B-K Tool & Design has grown from a small Kalida machine shop into a 130,000-square-foot operation known for carrying custom automation projects through to installation. Its team works with customers’ new or existing designs, building equipment intended to replace inefficient processes and support production on the customer’s floor. The company says it has completed 25,000 projects since 1981.KALIDA, OH