Industrial Oven Manufacturers: One of the Unsung Heroes During the Pandemic

Posted on February 22, 2021 by jpwdesign

JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces has always been available for customers when they need us most. This is especially true during a global pandemic.

Since last March, we have received many customer letters, emails, and phone calls requesting ovens to be used to create, develop, and produce essential products; some of these essential products include PPE and for the conception and testing of vaccines.

Due to these urgent COVID-19 needs, there has been an increase in demand for several of our ovens including our cabinet drying, high-temperature walk-in (with insulated floor), and inert gas walk-in ovens.

“We have been working around the clock to get these much-needed ovens produced,” states Mike Jameson with JPW. “Due to the time-sensitive nature of these requests, we adjusted schedules to create and deliver a quality product promptly, on time, every time.”

Jameson feels honored and privileged to have been and continue to be contacted by companies who require JPW’s ovens and furnaces to work through this national crisis.

He adds, “With vaccines becoming more and more readily available, there is finally a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel we have been walking through since last spring. JPW is grateful to be a part of the solution in the small way we can getting our lives back to some normalcy.”

JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces, based near Williamsport, Pa., makes lab, bench, walk-in, cabinet, conveyor, and custom-made industrial ovens for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, composites, heat treating, finishing, general manufacturing, and research. With more than 100 years of combined experience, JPW is skilled at crafting solutions to suit customers’ unique industrial oven needs. Our commitment to quality is a given. It is our unmatched customer service that sets us apart.

For more information, visit jpwdesign.com.

Composite Curing Ovens

Posted on August 28, 2020 by jpwdesign

Composite curing ovens anneal, cure, dry and harden composite and synthetic materials. Primarily driven by the aerospace and aircraft markets, these ovens are commonly used to process and manufacture parts from landing gear to fuselage to wing sections. Most composite curing applications are unique.

With multiple design options available, composite curing ovens can be customized to meet your specific needs. These ovens are also available in various sizes, operating temperatures, and specifications.

Our highly experienced and knowledgeable team at JPW Ovens and Furnaces has manufactured and designed many composite curing ovens in various industries for nearly twenty years.

Contact JPW Ovens and Furnaces to discuss our industrial furnace options. Let us help guide you to make the best decision and find out if one of our modified standard units is right. Our commitment to quality is a given. It is our unmatched customer service that sets us apart.

Meet Briana (Brie) Conway

Posted on June 11, 2020 by jpwdesign

Where did you grow up? High School?

Born and raised in Antes Fort, Pennsylvania, a community located in Lycoming County, Briana Conway graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School.

Family? Pets?

Briana is currently in the process of buying her first home with her boyfriend, Curtis. She also has two puppies, Bonnie and Ruger.

Job at JPW

Her face is usually the first one you see when you walk into JPW Industrial Ovens &Furnaces and the first voice you hear when you call. Briana has been the Front Desk Administrative Assistant since August of 2016. Some of her duties include shipping, invoicing, payroll, processing parts orders, and ordering supplies.

What is one thing no one knows about you?

Briana is an avid runner and hiker. She completed her first 25K this year and has logged nearly 100 miles on her running shoes since January.

Modified Standard Ovens: Save Time and Money

Posted on March 24, 2020 by jpwdesign

Modified Standard Ovens: Save Time and Money

Who doesn’t want to save time and money (crickets chirping)?

Selecting the proper equipment for your heat processing needs can be overwhelming. While you may think a completely customized oven is what you want, it may not be what you need.

Whether you need to replace an existing oven, upgrade a current process, or set up a different process with a new oven, many questions can arise. By speaking directly with one of our sales engineers, they can guide you to the best oven for your business.

One of JPW’s modified standard units may be right for you.

Modified Standard Ovens (Quick Ship)

Some of our most popular ovens are available for quick customization and shipment. We are providing off-shelf offerings to meet our customers’ growing needs.

“I recently had a customer call, and they were convinced that a custom oven was what they were looking for,” states Mike Jameson with JPW Ovens and Furnaces. “After asking a few simple questions, it turns out the customer could save nearly $60,000 purchasing two of our standard/quick ship ovens with slight modifications. And as for time, they will get the ovens eight weeks sooner by taking this route.”

Some of the fundamental questions first asked to a customer revolve around the oven size, operating temperature, fuel source, product loading, process requirements, and lead time.

While Jameson indicates that some ovens do need to be completely customized, many times, he can take one of the standard/quick ship ovens and modify it to increase their business volume and reduce their cycle time.

He adds, “Some of the options for modifying our standard units include installing vertical lift doors or reinforced floors, setting up various control or recording options, port location positions, and airflow patterns. There are so many possibilities, and I can help find the most cost-effective solutions for your needs.”

In closing, if you are looking to find the best oven to meet your needs while also saving time and money, give us a call. Let us help guide you to make the best decision and find out if one of our modified standard units is right for you. Our commitment to quality is a given. It is our unmatched customer service that sets us apart.

COVID-19 Announcement

Posted on March 23, 2020 by jpwdesign

JPW Industrial Ovens & Furnaces cares about the health and safety of our clients, employees, and their families. In response to the announcement made by Governor Tom Wolf regarding COVID-19, JPW will be open for production but closed to the public. Any pickups or deliveries must call in before arrival or check-in at our main entrance for instructions.

You can contact us any time with questions at (570) 995-5025. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm.

We will continue to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will adapt as recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

We wish all of our clients, colleagues, and their family members continued safety and health. Together, we will get through this.

Meet Philip Welker

Posted on February 18, 2020 by jpwdesign

A graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology with an associates degree in welding, Philip Welker has been with JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces for nearly five years. He is a welder at the Plant 2 location.

“While I weld every day,” he says, “I am learning new ways, better ways to do my job as time goes on.”

Philip has called the Williamsport area home most of his life and is still very close with his family.

He adds, “When not working at JPW, I spend a lot of time with my girlfriend (of seven years), my mom, dad, two sisters and younger brother.”

If Philip isn’t found welding at JPW or spending time with his family, you can catch him watching professional wrestling or playing video games.

Two things you may not know about Philip are that he fixes broken video game consoles and controllers and is an avid audiobook listener.

“I have never been a reader, but I thought I would give audiobooks a try,” he says. “I was immediately hooked and have listened to about thirty over the past year or so.”

If you are visiting the Plant 2 location, don’t forget to stop by and say hello to Philip.

Meet Chelsea Deknecht

Posted on February 1, 2020 by jpwdesign

Born and raised in Northern California, Chelsea Deknecht has decided to call the Williamsport region her home.

Just over seven years ago she moved across the country, and four years ago landed a position with JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces. While her title is Junior Accountant, Chelsea wears many hats with the company.

In addition to overseeing accounting and purchasing decisions, Chelsea manages the marketing and communications efforts for JPW.

“When it comes to marketing, I can typically plan and schedule out a year in advance,” she says. “But there are days where I certainly need to multi-task – bouncing from spreadsheets to placing ads. Every day is different.”

Chelsea truly enjoys coming to work every day.

She adds, “I am fortunate to be a part of an internationally known, close-knit, family-owned business right here in Lycoming County.”

When Chelsea is not working for the small business launched in 2004 by owners Mike Jameson, Mike Paternostro, and Tim Wagner, she usually is spending time with her husband, step-daughter, and newborn daughter. Chelsea also likes to read and take a cardio-kickboxing class when her schedule allows.

Meet Jeremy Bickel

Posted on December 12, 2019 by jpwdesign

Five years ago, Jeremy Bickel began working at JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces as a temp in the assembly department. Not too long after, he moved into a permanent position in the electrical department where he is now a test technician at Plant 2.

Before joining JPW, most of Jeremy’s career was spent building and remodeling in the construction industry.

“I also did a short stint in the tire business after graduating high school,” he remarks. “But I knew it wasn’t something I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

Jeremy says he loves his job at JPW and works with the best team. He adds, “You spend a majority of life at work, so you need to like what you do and the people you work with.”

While he was born in Williamsport, his family frequently relocated because his father was in the Marines. When his father left the military, they made Blossburg their home, a small borough located in Tioga County.

But something drew him back to Williamsport.

Bickel adds, “I always had a feeling I would return and make roots here.”

He has been married for twenty years and has two children. Recently, his oldest began working at JPW as he saw how much his father enjoyed his job, so he wanted to follow in his footsteps.

When Jeremy isn’t testing the ovens at JPW, he enjoys fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Meet Walt Davis

Posted on October 31, 2019 by jpwdesign

As the last person to inspect your product before it is transported to you, Walt makes sure it is packed and shipped according to customer specification, it is appropriately touched up, and all additional oven accessories are included.

He is JPW Ovens & Furnaces final review of your oven.

Walt Davis has been with JPW for seven years. He began in the assembly area but quickly moved to shipping. In addition to providing a final inspection of each oven and furnace that leaves their Trout Run facility, he also carefully loads every product onto a truck using an overhead crane or forklift.

Walt says the best thing about working for JPW besides the people is the ability to learn new skills. He was well-versed in welding before his arrival but did not know much about the manufacturing process. Now, he is the one teaching new team members about it.

Born and raised in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, Walt is a graduate of Montoursville High School and is a self-taught musician (guitar, bass, and drums). He also enjoys singing and owns a small in-house recording studio.

“I can make songs just as good as they are on the radio,” he remarks. “And ‘in-house’ literally means in my house.”

When asked what is one thing no one would know about him he indicated that he has a photographic memory.

Walt adds, “It is pretty unique and a talent I sometimes use here at JPW. When someone can’t find a tool, I am the go-to guy that usually knows where it is.”

So, when your oven or furnace arrives, now you know who the last person to see it, inspect it, and load it was – Walt Davis.

Gas-Fired Option on Universal Cabinet Ovens

Posted on October 22, 2019 by jpwdesign

Trout Run, PA (October 22, 2019) — JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces announced they are now offering a gas-fired option on four of their quick ship universal cabinet ovens. After months of extensive testing, the four models that will offer this option are the ST333A, ST444A, HD496, and the ST216.

The manufacturing process to create a gas-fired option in any industrial oven or furnace typically would take 12-14 weeks. The amount of time it takes has been cut by over half.

Mike Jameson, with JPW, indicated that they are continuously finding ways to serve their customers better and investing in research and new technology to make that happen.

He added, “We consistently get calls for customers needing their oven or furnace quickly. With lead times being now more important than ever, as a manufacturer, we are responding to that.”

Gas-fired ovens can be used in any type of industrial manufacturing, and are frequently found in companies providing finishing/coating or drying of products.

About JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces
JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces, based near Williamsport, Pa., makes lab, bench, walk-in, cabinet, conveyor, and custom-made industrial ovens for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, composites, heat treating, finishing, general manufacturing, and research. With more than 100 years of combined experience, JPW is skilled at crafting solutions to suit customers’ unique industrial oven needs. For more information, visit jpwdesign.com.