Georgia manufacturer advances to the national finals after being recognized for strengthening American manufacturing through innovation, automation, and workforce empowerment.
For nearly three decades, Winton Machine has believed that when American manufacturers succeed, our communities, our workforce, and our country become stronger. That is why the company has dedicated itself to designing the automation and engineered solutions manufacturers need to compete, grow, and continue manufacturing in America.
That belief has earned national recognition.
Winton Machine is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition, a nationwide initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by recognizing small businesses that exemplify innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic impact.
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July 31, 2026 UPDATE: We are exceptionally honored and beyond excited to share this announcement! Winton Machine Company has been selected as a FINALIST in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition.
Congratulations to these other outstanding finalists:
- COMPOTECH, INC. — Brewer, Maine
- Plas-Tech Tooling — Garner, Iowa
- Red River Co — Gillette, Wyoming
- VetPowered LLC — San Diego, California
We look forward to presenting our pitch during the final phase of this competition on September 18 in Washington, D.C.
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The competition began with more than 1,100 businesses from across the country and ultimately selected five finalists to compete in Washington, D.C., on September 18 for a share of $1 million in prize funding.
For Winton Machine, this recognition represents more than a business achievement. It affirms a mission that extends well beyond building machinery.
Enabling American Manufacturing
At Winton Machine, success has always been measured by the success of the manufacturers it serves. Winton does not simply manufacture equipment—it builds the automation that helps American manufacturers compete in a global economy.
Every machine the company designs enables customers to produce more efficiently, improve quality, and keep manufacturing jobs in the United States rather than outsourcing production overseas.
From aerospace and defense to medical devices, HVAC systems, hydrogen technologies, RF communications, nuclear energy, and critical infrastructure, Winton’s automation solutions support industries that are essential to America’s economy and national security.
The company’s impact is measured not only by the machines it builds, but by the manufacturers those machines help strengthen.
Empowering the American Workforce
Manufacturers across the country face the same challenge: finding enough skilled workers.
“Winton Machine believes automation should strengthen people—not replace them,” shared Lisa Winton, Winton Machine Co-founder and CEO.
Its intelligent manufacturing solutions help skilled operators accomplish more by automating repetitive processes, increasing consistency, and improving productivity. Manufacturers can expand capacity without sacrificing quality or placing greater demands on an already limited workforce.
Automation becomes a force multiplier, allowing experienced employees to focus on higher-value work while helping American manufacturers remain globally competitive.
Driving Manufacturing Innovation
Since its founding in 1997, Winton Machine has earned a reputation for engineering excellence. Today, Winton Machine continues to expand its capabilities through intelligent automation, advanced software, robotics, and connected manufacturing technologies.
Its solutions integrate proprietary Gen 2 software, robotics, predictive maintenance, 3D simulation and collision-detection capabilities, STEP import capabilities, OPC UA connectivity, advanced data collection, and flexible manufacturing systems.
“Customers are no longer investing only in machines; they are investing in connected automation platforms that increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and prepare factories for the future of smart manufacturing,” stated George Winton, Winton Machine Co-founder and President.
That commitment to continuous innovation is helping define the next generation of American manufacturing.
Protecting America’s Industrial Base
Winton Machine’s influence extends far beyond its Georgia headquarters. Every machine it builds supports American suppliers, skilled trades, engineers, logistics providers, and manufacturing partners while enabling another manufacturer to increase production, strengthen its workforce, invest in its community, and keep manufacturing here at home.
The company’s impact is not measured solely by its own workforce.
It is multiplied by every customer that grows, expands, and competes more successfully because of Winton’s technology.
Helping manufacturers succeed means strengthening local economies, supporting families, and reinforcing America’s industrial base.
Built for Long-Term Success
Since 1997, Winton Machine has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions and lasting customer relationships.
Nearly three decades later, the same principles that built Winton Machine continue to guide its growth:
- Family-owned
- American-owned
- Profitable and growing
- Trusted by long-term and repeat customers
- Diversified across strategic industries
- Exporting American manufacturing solutions worldwide
Proudly engineered and built in Georgia, Winton Machine is honored to represent the state’s manufacturing community on the national stage. For nearly three decades, these principles have guided the company’s decisions and continue to shape how it serves manufacturers, strengthens communities, and invests in the future of American manufacturing.
Building the Next 250 Years
The Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition celebrates companies shaping America’s future.
Few businesses support as many strategically important industries as Winton Machine. Its automation technology helps manufacturers produce components for defense, aerospace, medical technology, energy, communications, transportation, and critical infrastructure—industries that contribute directly to America’s economic strength and national security.
Winton Machine’s story is bigger than the machines, engineered solutions, and technology it builds and develops.
The company develops automation that helps manufacturers keep production, investment, and skilled jobs in American factories while strengthening their ability to compete globally.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Winton Machine is honored to represent Georgia manufacturing as one of five national finalists. The company looks forward to presenting its pitch on September 18 in Washington, D.C., and remains committed to the mission that has guided it for nearly 30 years: empowering manufacturers through intelligently engineered solutions and continuously advancing automation while helping ensure the next generation of American manufacturing is stronger than ever.
For 250 years, American manufacturing has strengthened our nation by creating opportunity, solving problems, and building communities. Winton Machine is honored to play a part in that story by helping manufacturers innovate, compete, and build the next 250 years together.
About Winton Machine
Founded in 1997, Winton Machine Company designs and manufactures automated tube and coax fabrication machinery from its headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia. The company serves customers in a wide range of industries including aerospace, HVAC, refrigeration, electronics, medical manufacturing, telecommunications, and defense. Winton Machine’s mission is to design and build equipment that adds value to its customers’ operations while providing exceptional technical support and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster.
