Industries Served
Industries We Serve
At Elsner, we partner with businesses across diverse industries to transform manufacturing operations through custom automation, precision engineering, and comprehensive production solutions. Whether you're making finished goods by hand, operating with outdated equipment, or seeking to optimize existing production lines, our expertise delivers tangible improvements that drive efficiency and quality.
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Our Industry Expertise
Since 1934, we've developed specialized knowledge across multiple manufacturing sectors. This deep industry experience allows us to address your unique challenges with practical solutions that deliver measurable results.
Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment
We serve manufacturers who build, maintain, and operate industrial equipment of all types. Our services help industrial businesses:
- Convert manual assembly processes into efficient automated systems
- Modernize legacy manufacturing equipment with current controls
- Design and build custom production machinery for specialized applications
- Fabricate precision components for equipment maintenance and upgrades
- Create integrated production lines that streamline operations
Our industrial equipment solutions range from simple mechanical components to complete turnkey automated manufacturing systems, all designed to improve production capacity maintaining quality standards.
Consumer Products Manufacturing
Companies producing consumer goods face unique challenges in balancing quality, throughput, and cost-effectiveness. Our solutions help consumer products manufacturers:
- Automate labor-intensive packaging operations
- Improve production consistency through precision machinery
- Increase output capacity without sacrificing product quality
- Reduce material waste through optimized processes
- Meet changing market demands with flexible manufacturing systems
From personal care items to household products, our engineering expertise helps consumer goods manufacturers optimize their production capabilities and maintain market competitiveness.
Medical Device & Pharmaceutical
The medical device and pharmaceutical industries demand exceptional precision, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Our specialized services include:
- Design and fabrication of precise assembly equipment
- Creation of production documentation that supports validation requirements
- Development of inspection systems that verify critical quality attributes
- Manufacturing of components that meet stringent material specifications
- Modernization of existing equipment maintaining validation status
Our work in regulated industries demonstrates our commitment to quality and precision across all manufacturing applications.
Paper Converting & Packaging
With decades of experience in paper processing and packaging, we offer specialized knowledge in:
- Slitting, rewinding, folding, and perforating systems
- Tube and core production equipment
- Converting line design and optimization
- Packaging automation for maximum efficiency
- Legacy equipment support and modernization
Our paper converting expertise extends from tissue and towel processing to specialty applications requiring unique material handling capabilities.
Food & Beverage Processing
Food and beverage manufacturers rely on our capabilities to:
- Design hygienic processing and packaging systems
- Create sanitary material handling equipment
- Develop safe and efficient production lines
- Fabricate food-grade components and assemblies
- Update legacy processing equipment with modern controls
We understand the unique requirements of food processing operations and design solutions that maintain product integrity maximizing production efficiency.
Textile & Nonwovens
The textile and nonwovens industries benefit from our specialized knowledge in:
- Material handling for fabrics and flexible substrates
- Precision cutting and converting systems
- Lamination and assembly equipment
- Quality inspection and verification systems
- Custom machinery for unique textile applications
Our solutions help textile manufacturers improve quality consistency reducing production costs through strategic automation.
Aerospace & Defense
The aerospace and defense sectors require exceptional precision and documentation. Our capabilities include:
- Manufacturing of precision components to tight tolerances
- Development of specialized test equipment
- Creation of custom assembly fixtures and tooling
- Fabrication of maintenance equipment and components
- Design of process-specific automation systems
Our work meets the exacting standards required for aerospace and defense applications, with appropriate quality documentation and traceability.
Automotive & Transportation
The automotive industry demands both precision and durability. We support automotive manufacturing with:
- Custom assembly and test equipment
- Specialized production fixtures and tooling
- Prototype component manufacturing
- Process automation for improved efficiency
- Legacy equipment updates and modifications
From prototype development to production equipment, our solutions help automotive manufacturers maintain quality controlling costs.
Custom Automation for Any Industry
Beyond the industries listed above, our engineering and manufacturing capabilities apply to virtually any production challenge. We focus on helping businesses that:
- Currently produce goods through manual processes
- Operate with outdated or inefficient equipment
- Face unique manufacturing challenges requiring custom solutions
- Need specialized components unavailable from standard suppliers
- Want to improve production efficiency and product quality
If your industry isn't specifically listed, our approach of understanding your unique requirements before developing targeted solutions still provides significant manufacturing improvements.
How We Serve Your Industry
No matter what you manufacture, our comprehensive turnkey services deliver value through:
- Engineering Expertise: Our team transforms concepts into practical designs ready for production, documenting all aspects using modern CAD systems.
- Custom Manufacturing: From single prototypes to production components, our machine shop delivers precision parts with meticulous quality control.
- Automation Solutions: We design and build complete automation systems customized for your specific production requirements.
- Legacy Equipment Support: We extend the productive life of your valuable equipment through parts, service, and strategic upgrades.
- Contract Manufacturing: Our comprehensive contract manufacturing and private label assembly solutions allow you to focus on your core business.
- Process Development: Our Tech Center bridges the gap between concept and mass production, allowing process refinement without disrupting production lines.
Ready to Transform Your Manufacturing Operations?
We combine decades of manufacturing expertise with advanced automation technology to create solutions that:
- Boost production efficiency by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks
- Reduce operational costs through strategic automation of manual processes
- Extend equipment lifespan by retrofitting modern controls to existing machinery
- Improve workplace safety with current protective systems
- Increase product quality through precision automation and quality control
Our approach considers both immediate needs and long-term outcomes. We design solutions that address current challenges and anticipate future requirements as your business grows and evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions
We begin with a thorough understanding of your specific manufacturing processes, challenges, and goals. Our team studies your current operations, product specifications, and quality requirements. Rather than applying generic solutions, we develop custom approaches for your unique industry needs. This process often includes on-site assessment, process analysis, and collaborative planning with your technical team. The resulting solutions address your specific manufacturing challenges leveraging our cross-industry expertise and proven engineering methods.
Yes, we work with businesses at various stages of automation. Our approach identifies which processes would benefit most from automation respecting the value of skilled manual operations where appropriate. We often develop phased implementation plans that gradually introduce automation to critical processes first, allowing for budget management and staff adaptation. This balanced approach maintains production continuity strategically improving efficiency where it delivers the greatest return on investment.
We work extensively with regulated industries including medical device manufacturing, food processing, and aerospace. Our engineering team understands documentation requirements, material specifications, and validation protocols across various regulatory frameworks. For specific industries, we maintain knowledge of relevant standards such as FDA GMP, ISO 13485, AS9100, and FSMA requirements. Our documentation practices support regulatory compliance, providing the detailed records needed for validation and certification processes.
Our retrofit and modernization approach preserves valuable mechanical systems strategically updating controls, drives, and interfaces. We create detailed implementation plans that minimize downtime, often performing installations during scheduled maintenance periods or in phases that maintain partial production capacity. For critical systems, we can develop parallel operations that allow gradual transition without complete shutdown. This approach delivers the benefits of modern technology maximizing your investment in existing equipment and minimizing production disruption.
We serve manufacturing businesses of all sizes, from small specialty producers to large multinational corporations. Our scalable approach allows us to provide appropriate solutions regardless of company size or production volume. For smaller manufacturers, we often focus on high-impact automation that delivers maximum value with conservative investment. For larger operations, we can develop comprehensive production systems with advanced integration and data capabilities. Our flexible project approach adapts to your specific scale, budget, and manufacturing requirements.
Knowledge transfer forms a critical part of every project we undertake. We provide comprehensive documentation, hands-on training, and ongoing support to help your team effectively operate and maintain new systems. Our training programs are customized to your staff's technical background and can include everything from basic operation to advanced troubleshooting. For complex systems, we often implement staged training that builds capability progressively. Many clients opt for follow-up training sessions after initial implementation to reinforce knowledge and address questions that arise during practical operation.
Yes, we work with global manufacturers and can support international operations. Our documentation practices accommodate multiple languages when needed, and our equipment designs can adapt to international standards and requirements. We have experience navigating import/export regulations for equipment shipments and can coordinate with local contractors for installation support. For multinational operations, we can develop standardized solutions that work across different facilities, helping maintain consistent quality and operational procedures throughout your global manufacturing footprint.
To begin evaluating your manufacturing needs, we typically request information about your current production processes, equipment configurations, product specifications, and specific challenges you're facing. Photos or videos of existing operations, current production metrics, and examples of quality issues are particularly helpful. We don't require complete documentation initially - our assessment process will help gather necessary details. After reviewing this preliminary information, we can determine what additional data or site visits might be needed to develop appropriate solutions for your manufacturing operation.



