Your Complete Manufacturing Partner
ELSNER serves as your single-source solution for complex manufacturing challenges across diverse industries. We combine decades of expertise in automation design, precision machining, custom assembly, and converting machinery to deliver turnkey solutions that boost your productivity and bottom line.
Learn More Our ServicesAbout Elsner: Purpose Built Precision Since 1934
At Elsner, we deliver manufacturing excellence through turnkey custom automation solutions and precision engineering. For nearly a century, we've helped businesses transform manual processes into efficient, automated production lines.
Our expertise includes:
- Designing new automated systems from concept to completion
- Revitalizing legacy equipment with modern controls
- Creating custom machinery for unique production needs
- Providing comprehensive solutions for manufacturing challenges
- Serving diverse industries with specialized knowledge
Manufacturing challenges require specialized knowledge. Our team approaches each project with practical expertise, creating solutions that optimize production capabilities without unnecessary complications.
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Location: 475 Fame Ave, Hanover PA 17331
Ready to transform your manufacturing process? Contact us today to discuss how our purpose-built precision can benefit your business. Our team welcomes the opportunity to learn about your challenges and develop solutions that match your production goals.
What We Do:
From initial design to ongoing support, we offer end-to-end turnkey manufacturing solutions customized for your unique production challenges.
Custom Automation Systems
Engineered machinery that streamlines production and reduces labor costs
Precision Converting Equipment
Specialized machinery for nonwovens, filtration, wipes, and rolled products
Full-Service Machine Shop
Complete CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and precision manufacturing from single prototypes to billion-unit production runs
Lights Out Manufacturing
24/7 automated production capabilities for faster delivery and cost-effective high-volume manufacturing
Advanced Machining Capabilities
5-axis CNC centers, EDM, grinding systems, and ±0.0005" tolerances across all materials
Complete Assembly Solutions
Full system integration and testing
Design One Stop Shopping
From concept to production-ready equipment and beyond
Our Legacy of Innovation
Founded in 1934 by Frank and Johanna Elsner, our company began with a vision to solve complex manufacturing challenges through turnkey solutions. From those early days, we've grown into a trusted partner for businesses looking to modernize their production capabilities.
Our founders established core principles that guide us today:
- Building machinery that lasts for decades
- Providing honest, transparent service
- Treating customers as long-term partners
- Maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Innovating with purpose, not just for novelty
Through economic changes, technological revolutions, and shifting market demands, Elsner has adapted and evolved. Our longevity stems from our ability to blend traditional manufacturing knowledge with forward-thinking approaches to automation.
Today, we operate from our 112,000 square foot facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with 50 dedicated professionals working to bring your manufacturing innovations to life. Our facility houses advanced engineering stations, assembly areas, and precision machining equipment, all under one roof to maintain quality control throughout production.
What Sets Us Apart
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement. This certification guarantees every project meets rigorous standards for design, manufacturing, and implementation.
Manufacturing partners need reliability above all else. At Elsner, we build this reliability into every aspect of our business:
- Engineering solutions with durability in mind
- Communicating clearly throughout projects
- Beginning with thorough consultation
- Following methodical design and fabrication processes
- Providing comprehensive training and support
We combine decades of manufacturing expertise with advanced automation technology to create solutions that:
- Boost production efficiency by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks
- Reduce operational costs through strategic automation of manual processes
- Extend equipment lifespan by retrofitting modern controls to existing machinery
- Improve workplace safety with current protective systems
- Increase product quality through precision automation and quality control
Our approach considers both immediate needs and long-term outcomes. We design solutions that address current challenges and anticipate future requirements as your business grows and evolves.