Vulcan Machinery Corp. is an Akron manufacturer founded by Ralph J. Jacob in 1966, with the Jacob family continuing its work in custom machinery for the polymer industry. The company says its more than 55 years of coiler experience and fully in-house manufacturing reflect a practical engineering tradition shaped by customer-specific production needs.
Logan Machine CompanyRooted in Akron since Earl Wolfe started the company in a garage in 1958, Logan Machine Company remains a family-owned business now run by the fourth generation of the Wolfe/Schoenbaechler family. Its large Akron operation is known for carrying custom industrial projects through from engineering to machine assembly, with the work kept under one roof.AKRON, OH
FM Machine CoFamily-owned since its incorporation in 1963, FM Machine Co. is an Akron manufacturer known for hands-on management and long-standing customer relationships. From its 35,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility, the company supports industrial and OEM customers with precision machining and custom machinery work, including projects that range from prototypes to large functional assemblies. Its ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120D certifications reflect the documented quality systems behind that work.AKRON, OH
Akro-Plastics LLCAkro-Plastics grew from Jerry Ramsey’s 1987 purchase of a Kent, Ohio building and installation of a single machine into an American-made custom rotational molding company. Today, Ramsey remains president and owner, bringing an engineering background and hands-on plastics experience to a business known for taking projects from concept through completion for its customers.KENT, OH
RJS CorporationFounded by the three Slezak brothers shortly after World War II, RJS Corporation grew from an Akron basement operation into a longstanding manufacturer serving the tire industry worldwide. Established more than 75 years ago, the company now designs and builds specialized equipment at its 50,000-square-foot Ohio facility, including its well-known tension controllers for radial-tire production. RJS also takes on custom design-to-spec and build-to-print work for other industrial customers.AKRON, OH