Globe Machine Manufacturing
US designer and builder of high-capacity automated industrial machines and systems for composites, building products, and pulp and paper.
Globe Machine Manufacturing Company, established in 1917 in Tacoma, Washington, USA, designs and builds industrial machines, systems, and plants for advanced composites, building products, and pulp and paper industries. The company specializes in high-capacity automated production systems including wind turbine blade automation, out-of-autoclave composite press systems, and ultra-high pressure presslines for plastic armor. Operating from a 120,000-square-foot facility in Tacoma, Globe maintains an inventory of over 20,000 on-hand components and provides 24/7 parts and service support.
More than 20 percent of staff work full-time in machine design and development, supporting custom and standard manufacturing automation projects.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
RapidClave
Production-ready rapid curing system producing high-quality carbon fiber parts with controlled heat, cool, pressure and vacuum and ~1-minute tool change.
Roll Handling Systems
Custom pulp/paper roll handling systems (lowerators, upenders, roll turners, shaft pullers, conveyors) from winder deck to shipping dock.
Sander Lines & Conveyors
Custom sanding, conveying and stacking equipment for OSB, MDF and particleboard panels after the press.
Panel Production Systems
Custom panel manufacturing and finishing systems for OSB, MDF, particleboard, plywood, siding and fiber-cement plants.
Contact Globe Machine Manufacturing
WEBSITE
https://www.globemachine.comPHONE
253-383-2584HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1917
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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