Trol-Mation is a second-generation, veteran-owned small business whose roots reach back to a basement operation started by Pete and Lucille Massaro in the 1970s. Now owned by Pete’s son Pat and operated by longtime employee Jason Robinson, the Syracuse company has built more than 40 years of client relationships around personal service for manufacturers, system integrators, and machine builders. Its best-known work is custom T-slot aluminum extrusion assemblies, supported by a stocked automation-components business.
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Tessy AutomationFounded 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.MEADVILLE, 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
Astro Shapes, LLCSince opening in Struthers, Ohio, in 1971, Astro Shapes has built its identity around close customer attention and dependable manufacturing service. The company produces custom-finished aluminum extrusions for demanding markets, supporting projects from design through delivery while maintaining a strong connection to its home community through the baseball complex founded by its late president, Bob Cene Sr.CANFIELD, OH
Aluminum Extruded Shapes, IncFamily-owned and now in its third generation, Aluminum Extruded Shapes has been part of Cincinnati’s manufacturing community for more than 50 years. The company is known for keeping customer profiles in production over the long term, with local staff handling projects from design through completed parts for manufacturers across the Midwest.CINCINNATI, OH