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In 1982, SPC (statistical process control) became a major component in our manufacturing operations. SPC enabled us to better understand and improve our process capabilities and equipment maintenance. At the time, readings were taken by hand and plotted on paper to provide operators with additional tools to monitor their products and processes. This system significantly… Read more »
In 1980, Charles Hasselschwert, co-owner and plant manager, retired and sold his stock to Jeff Wiltsie, Perry Wiltsie, and Jim Wiltsie Jr.
In 1976, the company dramatically increased its production capacity by adding 10,660 sq. ft. to its manufacturing area and 1,300 sq. ft. to the office. The increased space allowed Vanamatic to increase the number of screw machines to 18 with total employment now at 31 people. The area previously occupied by the screw machines was… Read more »
In 1965, a major fire destroyed Vanamatic’s first building. The company then purchased the vacant 10,400 sq. ft. facility located at 127 South Jefferson St. in Delphos and moved all operations to the new site. In late 1965, the company expanded its manufacturing facilities by 3600 sq. ft. and its office space by 530 sq…. Read more »
In 1961, James Wiltsie Sr. and Charles Hasselschwert purchased the remaining stock of the four other original investors. Their primary focus at the time was solidifying the company’s viability in the marketplace, expanding the customer base, and securing long-term employment for their 23 employees.
On May 1st, 1954, five modern-day pioneers came up with an initial investment of $40,000 to incorporate a business under the name of Vanamatic Company. Operations began in a 6,000 sq. ft. wooden building with three screw machines, six employees, and one customer. The five original investors were Irv Ziegler, James Wiltsie Sr., Court Guynn,… Read more »
