About Automatics & Machinery

Since 1989, customers have relied on A&M expertise and assistance when locating and acquiring the right machine to meet their requirements. We buy, sell, consign, auction and appraise machine tools and peripheral equipment. Our used precision machines produce parts of the highest quality and tolerance. All machines are checked out in our warehouse or at their current location. We are a major bank resale center for end-of-lease and repossessed machines, and enjoy relationships with a variety of financing providers, OEM’s and major machine manufacturers.

A&M furnishes CNC Swiss Screw Machines, CNC Turning and Machining Centers, Bar Feed Equipment, CAM Screw Machines, and other general machine tools. Our specialty is CNC Swiss-type turning, from basic to multi-axis, with hydraulic or magazine-type bar feeds and related accessories. Incorporating high tolerance production methods developed for the Swiss precision watch industry, CNC turning is the most accurate bar machining method available for producing:

long parts having protracted length to diameter ratios
high-tolerance specifications
complex multi-featured parts

The History: Between 1980 and 1983, Steven Beck was a computer software specialist with Burroughs Corporation. Coming from the support and installation side of manufacturing software and a member of APICS (American Productions and Inventory Control Society), Beck was given a chance to move into sales in the secondhand machine tools business.

During the following 6-1/2 years, Steve was associated with a large used machinery dealership in California. As the economy emerged from recession, this association offered tremendous prospects.

CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machinery was in its infancy. With Steve’s background in the computer field, two opportunities were identified. The CNC turning machine was becoming both affordable and easily operated, and the production levels of cam operated screw machines were in growing demand. He concentrated on single and multiple spindle screw machines and the new field of CNC Swiss-type (sliding headstock) automatic lathes.

A&M now welcomes the new Ganesh Machinery line to the company. The new Ganesh Machinery line allows A&M to enter the new machine tool market place offering customers a much broader range of machine tool options and capabilities while A&M’s used machine tool expertise gives the customer the added benefit of A&M’s ability to be aggressive with a trade-in program.

The Team:

Steve Beck, President of Automatics & Machinery Co., Inc., established A&M in 1989 and set out to form a used machinery business focused on CNC machine tools but moreover on quality-precision machinery. A&M buys, sells, trades, liquidates & auctions CNC machinery from one machine to an entire plant and facilities. Sales grew quickly and the timing, as well as the company strategy, proved accurate. A&M became is recognized as an expert in the resale of CNC swiss-type screw machines, CNC swiss turning lathes, 3, 4 and 5 axis Vertical and Horizontal machining centers.In 1993, with a strong customer base and the need to be more centrally located, the company moved from the Los Angeles area to the Colorado Rockies.

Mike Reeves, Sales Manager, joined A&M in 2007 when he made his move from Arizona. In his previous life he was an RTM (resin transfer molding) Technician for 4 years with Sea Ray Boats, as well as, owned and operated an electrical company which specialized in security systems. In a short time Mike has become a natural in assisting customers with their buying, selling and auction requirements. He is a Haas CNC specialist plus his knowledge of other brands grows daily, which makes him a desired commodity in our used machine tool industry. His focus is CNC Turning & CNC Machining Centers: Haas, Mori Seiki, Okuma , Kitamura, Mazak, Daewoo/Doosan, Miyano, Johnford, Matsuura etc. James Owen

originally started with A&M in 1997 and rejoined our staff in 2016. James has over 20 years of machine tool experience including an extensive background in CNC Turning and CNC Machining Centers, Bar Feeds and general machine tools. His focus is on CNC Turning, CNC Machining Centers and Bar Feeds including Haas, Mori Seiki, Kitamura, Mazak, Miyano, Okuma, Daewoo/Doosan , etc…

Sue Zeller joined our sales team in 2002. She brought a diversified background in chemical & laboratory testing, manufacturing, marketing and technical sales. Sue focuses mainly on CNC Swiss lathe and bar feed systems by Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos, Hanwha, NexTurn, KSI, Ganesh, LNS, FMB, Iemca, and Edge Technologies, bar feeds, high-pressure coolant systems, tooling and accessories for machine tools

Kristen Reeves joined A&M in 2014. Previously, Kristen spent 14 years as a store manager for Barnes & Noble. She brings an extensive background in customer service and marketing to our company and will now convert that training into a sales career. Her experience and excellent communication skills enable her to assist customers with buying and selling all makes and models of CNC Turning and Machining centers, CNC Swiss, Bar Feeds, EDM and conventional Toolroom machines.

Blandon Spann joined A&M in in 2017. He brings 15+ years of Prototype machining experience that include the various aspects of machine shop management, machine set up and operation, and Mastercam® Programming. He understands the challenges and intricacies of manufacturing, and Blandon’s technical expertise and ability to evaluate your parts allow him to find the right machine for your job. Blandon’s focus includes both new and used machine sales for fabrication, milling, and turning applications.

Nick Johnson returned to A&M in 2019. His varied background covers many industries from commercial and industrial fire installations and service, automobile service, customer relations and welding. His having been self employed brings a specific entrepreneurial spirit to his sales. Nick’s focus is on Multi-axis Milling and Turning: Okuma, DMG Mori, Doosan/Daewoo, Walter, Anca, Fanuc and Brother Drill & Tap Centers.

Tina Williams joined A&M in 2000 as an Administrative Assistant. While it was apparent that her business background including secretarial, accounting & sales earned her the position of Sr. Sales Assistant, she quickly grew within our company with overseeing transportation, advertising and daily operations. She is currently A&M’s Operations Manager.

For years Automatics & Machinery has been a leader in sales, purchases, auctions and appraisals of equipment from manufacturers and OEM’s like: Mori Seiki, Matsuura, Kitamura, Haas, Okuma, Daewoo / Doosan, Miyano, DMG (Deckel Maho Gildemeister), Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos, Hanwha, NexTurn, KSI, Ganesh, LNS, FMB, Iemca, Edge Technologies, OKK, Eurotech, Emco Maier, Hwacheon, Kia – Hyundai, Mazak, Makino, Agie Charmilles, Ganesh, Fadal, Mitsubishi, Sodick, Fanuc, Cosen, HE&M (HEM saw), Hyd-Mech, Behringer, Amada, Atlantic, Cincinnati, Pacific, Mighty, Chip Blaster, CoolBlaster, MP Systems, Cooljet, Mayfran, Barrett, Sanborn (ChipPac), Prab, and others.

Automatics & Machinery Co., Inc
150 Martin Street
Longmont CO 80501
sales@automatics.com

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