We design and build automated parts feeder systems
to meet your unique manufacturing needs.
Fortville Feeders is a manufacturer of Feeding Systems that are
- Engineered to easily integrate into your automation system
- Maintenance and changeover friendly
- Turnkey capable
- Of the highest quality and ability
This helps Machine Builders and End Users solve parts handing challenges.
This is accomplished by:
Streamlining our partnered engineering process
Building feeder systems for easy loading and unloading
Fully documenting all of our machines
Quality testing
Find a representative
In an Area Near You
We provide sales support across the United States. Find the Representative that services your area.
Standard Features
We provide Standard Features in all our feeding bowl systems for easy maintenance and moving, including:
Tab Mounts
Bolt-on Air Jets
Cross Armless Drive Units
Return Pan Windows
Polished Bowls
Bracing
Forklift Tubes
Our History
Fortville Feeders, Inc. was founded in 1979 by Michael A. Crouse as a manufacturer of parts feeder systems for the automation and assembly industry. Since its founding, Fortville Feeders has grown to be a world leader in parts feeder systems, supplying automation OEM and end-users both domestically and internationally.
Fortville feeders is the
Engineered
Solution
We design Engineered Solutions to solve challenges in your parts feeding automation. This is a partnered process to develop a custom solution for your unique application.
Industries Served
Some of our customers include the following corporations
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive Parts & Components
Computer Components
Consumer Products
Food & Beverage Handling
Medical Devices
Molded Plastics
Stamped Metals
Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Many More
Our facility is
dedicated to
the production
of automated
feeder systems
Our state-of-the-art production facility includes over 60,000 square feet of specialized equipment and technology dedicated to the customization production of feeder systems.
Our Staff
We hire only the best employees in the parts handling industry.
When it comes to parts feeding systems, they get it! Our staff is made up of
engineers and tradesmen who have decades of experience in parts handling.
Management
Michael A. Crouse
CEO and Founder
Jackie Crouse
Corporate Secretary
Jason Crouse
CFO
Cyndi Duffer
Sales Office Manager, Parts & Service Coordinator
Engineering
Joe Hester
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Jim Clark
Design Engineer
Kevin Penrod
Electrical Engineer
Project Managers
John Eckel
Project Manager
Chad Hanna
Project Manager - Robotics
Curt Bonar
Project Manager - Regional Service Tech Northern Indiana & Michigan
Production
Jeremy Crafton
Production Manager
Dan Denney
Quality Control Manager
Kyle Wright
Purchasing Manager
Karen Ballard
Office Manager
Chelsea Crouse
Administrative Assistant
Looking for a new career?
Find your Career at Fortville Feeders
We are looking for skilled, dependable craftsmen who want to build a career at a great company. Our 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility is clean, well stocked and all of our work stations are supplied with the latest technology. Our open positions are listed below.