Company Updates

WMEP’s Role in JR Machine’s Story of Growth
Back in 2004, we set out to streamline our process for producing complex machined parts by focusing on automation and lean manufacturing. Like most things, it was a team effort,…

JR Machine Employees Give Thanks and Give Back with Food Drive
When we think about Thanksgiving, many of us typically envision happy families gathering around tables covered in turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. But for some in Wisconsin, it can be…

Mike Duchesne Celebrates 25 Years of Learning at JR Machine
On a September day in 1994 Mike Duchesne walked through the doors of JR Machine for his first day on the job as a machinist operator. We recently celebrated “Uncle…

OEM Purchasing & Supply Chain Challenges in Modern Manufacturing
Purchasing agents and their managers have a tough job these days! It’s a difficult balancing act of keeping costs in line while overcoming the challenging aspects of securing and managing…

JR Machine Employees Explore New Machining Technologies at “Innovation Days”
Earlier this month, JR Machine traveled to DMG / MORI’s U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL for the machine tool manufacturer’s “Innovation Days.” The event aims to help manufacturers remain…

JR Machine Invests in New Automated Sawing Equipment to Sustain Growth
JR Machine, Inc., OEMs’ go-to contract manufacturer for complex machined parts, recently invested in two new auto-feed CNC sawing machines. Using the latest technologies, the TSUNE TK130GL and Amada PCSAW330’s…

JR Machine Named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
Company recognized for culture of continuous improvement and investment in the next generation of manufacturing leaders SHAWANO, WI -- JR Machine, a leading contract manufacturer producing complex machined parts, has…

JR Machine Partners with Camera Corner Connecting Point to “Stay Ahead of the Curve”
Established in 1992 as a small manufacturer of pins and bushings, JR Machine has grown from a conventional machine shop to a complete manufacturing services business. The company provides turnkey…

Caring for the Community
Food Drive Organized by JR Machine Feeds Nearly 100 People in Need JR Machine’s call last month for Thanksgiving supplies resulted in a mountain of donated food piling up in…

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…

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…

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…