Busy Start to the Third Quarter! September 2, 2025 | Issue 3 The August issue of MODERN Matters is here! This month’s newsletter recaps a very busy start to the third quarter, including the launch and installation of three large equipment systems in the automotive...

This #WeAreModern Wednesday we are spotlighting Mechanical Design Engineer Doug Parmele. Bringing more than 40 years of engineering experience to his role, Doug oversees our projects and teams, ensuring projects meet MODERN Technology’s high standards and are...

Hello and happy summer from Team MODERN in Beaverton, Michigan! June 30, 2025 | Issue 2 The June issue of MODERN Matters has dropped! In this issue, we cover highlights from our second quarter, including the SPE Thermoforming conference in Atlanta, where our own Ryan...

This #WeAreModern Wednesday we would like to introduce you to Missy Pohlman. Missy has been integral to MODERN since the very beginning – you might say she’s the mom of Modern Machinery!“I have always loved working in an office position. I love working with numbers...

This #WeAreModern Wednesday we are spotlighting Mechanical Design Engineer Doug Parmele. Bringing more than 40 years of engineering experience to his role, Doug oversees our projects and teams, ensuring projects meet MODERN Technology’s high standards and are...

Welcome to the inaugural issue of MODERN Matters April 30, 2025 | Issue 1 A brand-new e-publication to keep you informed about Modern Machinery of Beaverton’s latest news, products and capabilities – and the hard-working people behind all that we do. We will also use...

It’s #WeAreModern Wednesday! We are kicking off this new series to spotlight the amazing people who make up our MODERN family with Kerry Jehnsen, Purchasing/Parts Manager. “I actually got started in this field somewhat organically. Early on, I was working in a role...

Modern Machinery is excited to announce another expansion to our existing buildings to accommodate the need for more manufacturing/assembly space. The 12,000-sq-ft. high bay addition will include another crane to accommodate company needs. We will also be adding an...

MODERN completes our facility expansion and moves into the 12,000 square foot assembly area. The new expansion was built with 40 foot side walls to accomodate the ever increasing size of new equipment, and to allow the integration of an overhead crane. The overhead...

Fast forward to the present, about 20 miles away from Beaverton, at Mid Michigan Community College in Harrison, where Steven Fosgard runs the plastics technology program, which is about to graduate its first class of students in May. He was hired in 2013 to design the...

Modern releases its’ newest rolled-goods cutting machine MODERN releases its’ newest rolled-goods cutting machine with an integrated roll stand, motorized cutter, and adjustable payout clamp. This machine will cut a maximum material width of 94” by an infinite number...

Modern’s new 2015 3036 Inline forming machine has updated features, including Hetronik PID oven control and SEW electronic index Our base model features pneumatically actuated toggle platens, a 5HP Busch Vacuum Pump, and Mac vacuum valves. The 3-stop oven utilizes...

MODERN brought on Key additions in Staffing during the month of April, adding; Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical/Programming Engineer, and Sales Manager. This increase in resources will help us add to our capacity in this major period of growth as we have...

Modern Machinery introduces secondary, assembly, and auxiliary equipment In the month of March, MODERN introduced additional Products that are now being offered. In addition to our current line-up of Machines, we are now offering secondary, assembly, and auxiliary...

Modern Machinery of Beaverton was founded in 1982 by local entrepreneur, Tom Pohlman. The company manufactures the highest quality thermoforming machines in the industry and takes pride in offering its customers the "The Modern ADVANTAGE.” The advantage comes through...