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Accelerating the World's Transition
How YoCo based Joseph Machine Company linked up with Tesla, Pella, and more
Q&A with Anthony Pigliacamp, CEO, Joseph Machine Company
BY KATIE MAHONEY | CHIEF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Q: For those that don’t know, who is Joseph Machine Company & how did you get started in York County?
Joseph Machine Company is a manufacturer of machines that cut and fabricate extruded materials. Our specialty is automation - we design and build equipment that do as many steps as possible without the operator having to intervene. JMC got started in York County because my father worked in the area for a window plant. When he started the company, he had a local network of suppliers he was able to work with to help the company get off the ground.
Q: JMC has a role with Tesla – how did that relationship form and what exactly does JMC provide for Tesla?
We got exposed to Tesla through one of their suppliers who were making parts for Tesla, however it was very labor intensive and they could not make high quality parts fast enough. We designed a single machine that replaced 26 individual machines that all required operators. We were able to design and build a fully customized solution in 9 months, which is extremely fast for something this complex. We have made machines that build parts for every model in Tesla's lineup of cars.
Q: Are there additional widely known companies you work with?
We work with every major window manufacturer in the United States: Jeldwen, Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Mitre Brands, and Cornerstone are all customers of ours.
Q: What does the next 5-10 years have in store for JMC?
We think the next decade will see manufacturers continue to invest in automation. Skilled labor is in short supply and demand for building supplies continues to grow. This bodes well for us as the core of our offering is automation focused. We plan on investing in our facilities and training so we can continue to expand our capacity to meet this demand.
Q: Why do you stay in York County (we’re glad you do!)?
In addition to being a beautiful part of the country, the people, local manufacturing eco-system and central Mid-Atlantic location make York County a great place to do business. Over the last 36 years we have continually found incredibly talented people in the area which is what has enabled us to be so successful. We cannot imagine being anywhere else!
