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JR Machine Wins 2018 Manufacturing Award of Distinction
JR Machine, a leading CNC contract manufacturer, is proud to announce it has received a 2018 Manufacturing Award of Distinction. The prestigious award, presented by the Greater Green Bay Chamber…
Inspiring a New Generation of Manufacturing Leaders
JR Machine expands its support of local industrial arts programs to Bonduel High School An outdated, but persistent, stigma is often attached to manufacturing work. Thoughts of the early 20th…
JR Machine Invests in the Future of Manufacturing
The rapidly-growing CNC contract manufacturer provides ongoing support to Shawano High School to develop the next generation of manufacturing leaders The backbone of the nation’s economy is nearing a time…
JR Machine's $1.7 Million Expansion Progresses
Construction on JR Machine’s $1.7 million expansion project is progressing steadily. Phase One of the project, expanding JR Machine’s existing Building 2 and laying the foundation for the larger, outside…
JR Machine Breaks Ground on New Expansion
Contract manufacturer JR Machine broke ground in early July on its latest facility expansion. The 1.7-million-dollar investment includes a 9,000 square foot addition to JR Machine’s current manufacturing space to…
Modern Machine Shop Features JR Machine in 90th Anniversary Issue
Modern Machine Shop magazine is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. At the time it was launched, the magazine, its look and distribution strategy were innovative for the print industry.…
JR Machine Makes More Informed Business Decisions Through Machine-Monitoring Data
JR Machine compares machine run hours to employee payroll hours to create a productivity index that enables it to make more informed decisions about a variety of aspects of its…
JR Machine Increases Productivity and Precision with $2 Million Multitasking Investment
Over the last 12 months, JR Machine, a contract manufacturer specializing in complex machined parts, installed eight new pieces of equipment at its Shawano, WI-based facility. The 2 Million Dollar…
From Small Parts Manufacturer to Lean Service Leader
Some companies do the same thing every day following the company’s original mission or business plan. Not so at JR Machine. We have spent the last 25 years successfully growing…
JR Machine Providing New Capabilities in Hard Turning
Since publishing our first article on hard turning, JR Machine has taken on dozens of other tough hard turning applications. Many are similar to the parts showcased in our original…
JR Machine’s Logo Displayed in Modern Machine Shop “Hall of Fame”
Earlier this year, Modern Machine Shop developed a new, innovative idea for its display at the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. The publisher decided to showcase Top Shops…
JR Machine Completes Building Expansion
To increase production capacity and ensure the company is well-equipped for future growth, Shawano-based manufacturing company JR Machine recently completed a 2,500-square-foot expansion to its existing 17,500-square-foot facility located at…