Manufacturing Today Issue - 223 April 2024 | Page 48

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Pushing boundaries

From boat molds to spacecraft components , Janicki Industries has grown beyond expectations

As a full-service engineering and manufacturing company , Janicki Industries ( Janicki ) designs and builds high-precision parts , tooling , prototypes , and assemblies for several sectors including aerospace , marine , space , military , wind energy , architecture , and transportation . Specializing in large , complex projects with demanding timelines , the business has earned a strong reputation in the industry since its foundation in 1993 .

Janicki was founded by husband-andwife team , Peter and Susan Janicki , who were joined by Peter ’ s brother , John Janicki , shortly after in 1994 . The business originally built fiveaxis computer-driven mills with the intention of selling them to the marine industry , but instead , boat building companies enlisted Janicki to machine hull molds and plugs . Having created extremely precise CNC mills , Janicki revolutionized the boat manufacturing market by creating low-cost , accurate , and durable molds .
“ We truly are a family of entrepreneurs ,” opens John Janicki , President . “ Upon leaving Poland , my grandfather started a logging business in the US and my brother started Janicki Industries , known back then as Janicki Machine Design , by leveraging his experience in the aerospace market . With family resources at hand , he jumpstarted the company and focused on simply taking care of customers , which has resulted in over 30 years of success .”
Janicki ’ s innovative technology and attention to detail caught the attention of the aerospace industry and it was soon tasked with developing commercial aerospace tools . With a strong focus on research and development ( R & D ), its dedicated team quickly became experts in composite fabrication and prototyping .
As its capabilities evolved , Janicki expanded its market reach to a variety of industries . Today , it boasts a diverse product portfolio ranging from yachts and wind
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