Homer City Automation - Company Information
Homer City Automation Present
Homer City Automation, Inc. (HCA) is the exclusive manufacturer of Syntron® parts handling and automation products for use in assembly operations and production lines. Homer City Automation offers standard products (electromagnetic drive units, bowls, rotary feeders, supply hoppers, linear drives, etc.) and custom tooled feeders and systems for specialized parts handling requirements. HCA offers both vibratory and rotary orienting bowl feeders which are custom tooled, as well as bulk supply hoppers, elevators, conveyors, linear feeders, and tracks. This small business is a spin off of the former FMC Technologies Parts Handling product line and has been operating under the HCA name since April 2007. In addition to our complete Syntron® product line, HCA also has full job shop capabilities. We can design & fabricate both production quantities and custom one-of-a-kind sheet metal parts and assemblies for our valued customers.
Homer City Automation is driven by the needs of our customers. At Homer City Automation, we recognize that the needs of our customers are constantly changing. We invest heavily in our staff, manufacturing resources and research and development.
Homer City Automation's recommended solution will vary depending on your application needs. We offer quality standard rotary and vibratory parts feeder products as well as customized products for every aspect of part storing, feeding, singulating and orienting.
If your application calls for a complex system and specifications dictate a belt elevator, vibratory parts feeder and linear takeaway conveyor, we at Homer City Automation, will coordinate the production of the system and integrate all components from start to finish.
Or, where you have the ability to tool and assemble a parts feeder or system, we provide the components that you need to produce that system. We serve your specific equipment needs, including CE conformity or other customer requirements as necessary.
The only thing that rivals the quality of our equipment is the dedicated team of specialists that make Syntron® the name that excels in the industry.
At Homer City Automation, professionals in research and development, engineering, application analysis, sales and manufacturing are ready to address your specific rotary and vibratory parts feeder needs at any given time.
Homer City Automation's skilled craftsmen use their experience and knowledge to create a rotary or vibratory parts feeder that does the best job for you.
This all transcends into the Homer City Automation distinction. The distinction that we offer better technology, service, craftsmanship and quality than any other parts handling source.
Homer City Automation provides many rotary and vibratory parts handling systems and services. Let our staff evaluate your application to provide you with a complete comprehensive system. Complete our contact form or call us today at 724-479-4503.
Homer City Automation Past History
The Syntron® Product Line of Vibratory Parts Handling Equipment was first established in 1934. It has developed and grown steadily through the years. The Product Line was originally tied heavily to the Automotive Industry, where assembly line automation was heavily utilized and the need for oriented rotary and vibratory parts feeders was critical, to allow robotics to function. From the start, the Syntron® name remained the industry leader through a commitment of being progressive and introducing new technology. Through the years, the Syntron® Line of Vibratory Parts Handling Equipment continued to flourish and expand into other market sectors. The Syntron® Line of Vibratory Parts Handling Equipment enjoyed the largest market share serving industries including pharmaceuticals, plastics, packaging/counting, ammunition, electronics, cosmetics, hardware, and food production.
In 2006, FMC Technologies announced the Syntron® Line of Vibratory Parts Handling Equipment would discontinue production early in 2007, as part of the closure of the Homer City facility. Parts Handling was one of the 3 major product lines manufactured in Homer City, PA. Two product lines (Heavy and General Products) were identified for relocation to Tupelo, MS. and Changshu, China. On April 2, 2007, the business started operations as Homer City Acquisition, doing business as Homer City Automation.
Initially the business employed seven FMC Parts Handling employees and seven former FMC employees, for a total of fourteen.
Our employment base has grown from the initial 14 during the spring of 2007 to include 21 full time and one part time employee most of whom were formerly employed by FMC. Our expertise ranges from seven years to nearly 40 years. As FMC employees many of us performed one function within our respective departments; now, each employee is responsible for multiple tasks and takes great pride in the success of the business. Their demonstrated teamwork, dedication and pride are the core foundation of this rotary and vibratory parts business.
