Our Approach

Since 1945, Palmer Associates has been a leading source for the design and development of special machinery, machine controls and instrumentation, testing and analysis. The Machine Design Group within Palmer Associates provides its customers with a staff of talented professionals that has a hands-on proficiency in all machine engineering specialties. We have a proven track record of designing cost-effective, rugged, reliable machinery for the glass, chemical, mining, construction, packaging, machine tool, and food industries.

Case Study: Tanker Mobile Factory

Our customers have come to rely on us to provide them with dependable, trouble-free production machinery. No matter what size project, you can tap any of the in-house resources we offer. Our services range from developing and evaluating a concept, to providing prototyping, analysis (including Finite Element), testing, design, fabrication, installation, start-up, process improvement and field support.

Testimonial: Libbey, Inc.

If you are currently installing new automated systems, changing product lines or having problems with throughput, processing and/or controls maintenance – we provide an experienced staff to help you with controls design and system troubleshooting. We can diagnose and resolve problems of performance and failure rate in existing machinery – from molding equipment to military vehicles.

As consultants, our outside, unbiased evaluation of design and process problems will provide you with solid workable solutions. In addition, our experience and working knowledge of control methods and equipment, enables us to make recommendations and provide options to help you to achieve your manufacturing objectives, efficiently and cost effectively.