Jonaco Machine Opens a Second Facility in Shakopee, MN, in 2021

Jonaco Machine, a Demmer affiliate specializing in precision machining, has opened a new production facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. After a strong finish in 2019, Jonaco Machine had clients that were frequently requesting increased capacity and capabilities to meet their needs. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, Jonaco Machine decided to maintain expansion plans, successfully opening its new 39,000-square-foot facility in 2021. As a result, the company is now in a better-than-ever position to serve clients in the medical, aerospace, and defense industries.

Bill Russell, president of Jonaco Machine, had this to say about the opening of the new facility: “Our customers and employees are very excited about this natural next step. While the pandemic has had an impact on our business, we chose to stay the course with our expansion, anticipating the opportunity to address our growth markets and position us well to support new business and our existing customers as the aerospace industry recovers.”

Increasing Capacity & Capabilities

Jonaco Machine’s decision to expand operations was in direct response to client demand worldwide. The new facility provides a total of 86,000 square feet of manufacturing space and allows for the addition of brand-new, state-of-the-art precision machining technologies that include an exceptionally efficient Makino A61 NX Machining Complex (MMC) along with new turning equipment.

Indeed, with the expansion, Jonaco Machine is more committed than ever to maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production of defect-free, high-complexity components in low and high volumes. The new production site was built just 15 minutes from the existing facility in Chaska, MN, ensuring efficient operational and managerial interaction. As Bill Russell says, “The new location allows us to not only add capacity and address growth, but also provides a path to improve our production floor layout and efficiencies at both sites and add special processing capabilities required by our high technology customers.”

To learn more about Jonaco Machine’s precision machining capabilities, visit the company’s website.