About Elsner: Hanover PA's Purpose-Built Machine Shop Since 1934
Serving Pennsylvania & Mid-Atlantic Manufacturers for Over 90 Years
Founded in 1934 by Frank and Johanna Elsner, we've grown from a local machine shop in Hanover, PA into a 112,000 sq ft precision manufacturing facility serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial clients across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. ISO 9001:2015 certified. 50 dedicated professionals. One commitment — purpose-built precision.
At Elsner Engineering, we deliver manufacturing excellence through turnkey CNC machining, precision machining, and custom automation solutions. For nearly a century, our Hanover, PA engineering firm has helped businesses transform manual processes into efficient, automated production lines.
Our expertise includes:
- Designing new automated systems from concept to completion
- Revitalizing legacy equipment with modern controls
- Creating custom machinery for unique production needs
- Providing comprehensive solutions for manufacturing challenges
- Serving diverse industries with specialized knowledge
Manufacturing challenges require specialized knowledge. Our team approaches each project with practical expertise, creating solutions that optimize production capabilities without unnecessary complications.
Connect With Elsner
Location: 475 Fame Ave, Hanover PA 17331
One of the most established manufacturing companies in Hanover, PA, Elsner Engineering is ready to transform your manufacturing process. Contact our team to discuss how our purpose-built precision and CNC machining expertise can benefit your business.
What We Do:
From initial design to ongoing support, we offer end-to-end turnkey manufacturing and precision machining solutions customized for your unique production challenges. As a full-service engineering firm in Hanover, PA, every capability listed below is executed in-house at our 112,000 sq ft facility.
Custom Automation Systems
Elsner is one of the most capable machine shops in Hanover, PA, offering full-service CNC machining, precision machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM, and production machining under one roof. We hold tolerances to ±0.0005" across all materials from single prototypes to billion-unit production runs.
Precision Converting Equipment
Specialized machinery for nonwovens, filtration, wipes, and rolled products — designed and built at our machine shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Full-Service Machine Shop
Our machine shop in Hanover, PA provides complete CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and precision manufacturing in Pennsylvania from single prototypes to billion-unit production runs.
Lights Out Manufacturing
24/7 automated production machining in Hanover, PA faster delivery and cost-effective high-volume manufacturing from our facility.
Advanced Machining Capabilities
5-axis CNC centers, EDM, grinding systems, and ±0.0005" tolerances across all materials. One of the only factories in Hanover, PA combining 5-axis machining, EDM, and lights-out manufacturing under one roof.
Complete Assembly Solutions
Full system integration and testing
Design One Stop Shopping
From concept to production-ready equipment and beyond one of Hanover, PA's most comprehensive engineering companies for manufacturers.
Our Legacy of Innovation
Founded in 1934 by Frank and Johanna Elsner, our machine shop in Hanover, PA began with a vision to solve complex manufacturing challenges through turnkey solutions. From those early days, we've grown into a trusted precision engineering and manufacturing partner for businesses throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
Our founders established core principles that guide us today:
- Building machinery that lasts for decades
- Providing honest, transparent service
- Treating customers as long-term partners
- Maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Innovating with purpose, not just for novelty
Through economic changes, technological revolutions, and shifting market demands, Elsner has adapted and evolved. Our longevity stems from our ability to blend traditional manufacturing knowledge with forward-thinking approaches to automation.
Today, we operate from our 112,000 square foot facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania — one of the largest precision manufacturing facilities and machine shops in South Central PA with 50 dedicated professionals working to bring your manufacturing innovations to life. Our facility houses advanced engineering stations, assembly areas, and precision machining equipment, all under one roof to maintain quality control throughout production.
What Sets Us Apart
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement. This certification ensures every CNC machining, precision machining, and automation project meets rigorous standards for design, manufacturing, and implementation.
Manufacturing partners need reliability above all else. At Elsner, we build this reliability into every aspect of our business:
- Engineering solutions with durability in mind
- Communicating clearly throughout projects
- Beginning with thorough consultation
- Following methodical design and fabrication processes
- Providing comprehensive training and support
We combine decades of precision machining expertise in Hanover, PA 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.