La Vergne, TN – JPW Industries, Inc.®, headquartered in La Vergne, TN, today announced it has reached an
agreement to acquire Edwards Manufacturing of Albert Lea, MN.
JPW is a leading global designer, marketer and distributor of branded
metalworking and woodworking equipment and specialty shop tools sold under the
JET®, Powermatic®, Wilton® and Promac® brand names. The company has operations in six countries and sells in
markets worldwide.
Edwards Manufacturing was founded in America in 1875 by Charles Douglas
Edwards and has been owned by the Hanson family since 1953. Edwards manufactures industrial ironworkers,
hydraulic accessory tools, ironworker tooling, punches and dies, and specialty
tools, including the innovative, portable, hydraulic Edwards Strut Pro. Edwards
products are proudly Made in America and broadly distributed through
metalworking dealers in North America and worldwide. Visit Edwards
Manufacturing at www.edwardsironworkers.com
Robert Romano, JPW CEO, said: “In Edwards Manufacturing, JPW has
acquired a strong brand, outstanding American Made products and a skilled
workforce. We will maintain the Midwestern manufacturing facility in Albert
Lea, MN. When combined with JPW’s sales and marketing reach, we expect to
significantly expand Edwards’ presence in its core markets and beyond.”
Alexis Friend, Edwards President, stated: “Joining forces with JPW will
enable Edwards to leverage its respected brand, innovative product designs and
highly skilled employees. With JPW’s professional sales and marketing
capabilities, we expect to significantly strengthen and expand our position in
existing and new markets.”
About JPW Industries, Inc.
Headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, JPW Industries, Inc®. manufactures and markets a wide range of machinery and equipment
under the JET®, Powermatic®, Wilton® and Promac® brands. In addition to its La Vergne headquarters, the
company has operations in Europe and Asia. It sells through a vast network of
distributor partners worldwide. Visit JPW at www.jpwindustries.com
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