Founded in 1969, West Falls Machine Co. remains a family-run manufacturer in rural East Aurora, where it has grown from a small shop into a multi-building operation. The company is known for large shaft machining and serves industrial customers with precision job-shop work tailored to engineering specifications.
Churchmen’s Machine CompanyFamily-owned and operated since 1959, Churchmen’s Machine Company grew from a shop in a church basement into a precision manufacturer serving customers across the Wilmington region and beyond. Ed Hook purchased the business from his father in 2009, and his son Jered now helps manage the operation, keeping the company’s personal service and practical, careful workmanship in the family. From its 24,000-square-foot facility in North East, Maryland, Churchmen’s is known for CNC machining and fabrication work for specialized industrial customers.NORTH EAST, MD
I. Auman Machine CompanyFounded in 1947 by Irwin Auman in his father-in-law’s garage, I. Auman Machine Company has grown into a family-owned manufacturer specializing in precision CNC machining, inspection, and engineering support. The Lebanon, Pennsylvania, company built its early reputation machining alloy-steel castings for M60 tanks and now handles large, close-tolerance parts with equipment including a boring mill for pieces longer than 100 inches. Timothy Auman became the second-generation owner in 1986, and the business is continuing into its third generation under Jordan Auman’s leadership.LEBANON, PA
Wooten Machine CoFamily-owned since three brothers founded it in 1978, Wooten Machine Co. has spent more than 45 years building its Huntington, West Virginia, reputation on honest communication and lasting customer relationships. The shop is known for precision manufacturing tailored to customers’ specifications, including the one-off work its machinists handle day to day.HUNTINGTON, WV
Ide Machine Company IncFamily-owned since 1978, Ide Machine Company is a Cayuga, New York, machine shop known for taking on demanding industrial work without being limited to large production runs. Its 15,000-square-foot facility serves customers in heavy industry and agriculture, while also handling one-off repairs and hard-to-replace components.CAYUGA, NY