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JV Manufacturing Through the Years

DEDICATED TO FAMILY & QUALITY

Celebrating 50 years in manufacturing doesn't happen overnight — it’s the result of decades of precision, quality, and dedication. Our commitment to family, employees, and continuous improvement has built the foundation for our success today, and we owe it all to the strength of our past.

October 1974

October 1974

John Vecchi & Sam Gruber make their dream a reality by officially incorporating JV Manufacturing 

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October 1974
June 1975

June 1975

JV opens for business on June 4, 1975, in Sarver, PA, in the back of an ice cream shop
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June 1975
June 1976

June 1976

JVM moves operations from Sarver to Main Street Freeport, continuing to grow in square footage and employment
1979_Ground Breaking 1603 Burtner Building
June 1976
January 1977

January 1977

JV's second-generation leader Alan Vecchi joins the team

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January 1977
April 1980

April 1980

JV opens its doors to our current headquarters on Burtner Road in Natrona Heights, PA

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April 1980
May 1995

May 1995

The first of two large additions is put onto Burtner Road. This incorporates our new die assembly area while further expanding manufacturing and production

1980s Company Photo
May 1995
July 2001

July 2001

JV takes a large step into additional stamping work, purchasing 3 presses from our customer and bringing their intricate stamping in-house at JV

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July 2001
April 2003

April 2003

With JV’s continued growth, the second of our two large additions is started at the Burtner Road location

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April 2003
September 2008

September 2008

JV partners with PEM Technologies to bring ECM to the USA

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September 2008
January 2009

January 2009

John and Sam retire after 34 years in the organization

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January 2009
October 2015

October 2015

JV purchases our second building on Acee Drive adding 60K square feet to the organization

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October 2015
November 2020

November 2020

JV continues its family business legacy with third-generation leader Ryan Vecchi and his wife Melissa taking control of the organization

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November 2020
December 2021

December 2021

Alan Vecchi, JVM’s second generation leader retires

Alan and Ryan Vecchi Plant 16 Press
December 2021
March 2024

March 2024

All stamping is consolidated to the Acee Drive location leaving room for expansion in both facilities

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March 2024
June 2025

June 4, 2025

Celebrating 50 years of JV Manufacturing! 

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June 2025

Deep Roots, Strong Legacy

A Family Tradition of Excellence
Across Generations

With nearly 50 years of family leadership, JV Manufacturing Co. has grown into a leader in die design and precision manufacturing. These photographs honor our journey, highlighting key milestones and personal family moments that reflect our commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.

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