Posts by Central McGowan
Joe Francis & Central McGowan Honored with Innovator Award from GSDC
The GSDC (Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation) Innovation Awards, or I-Awards, recognize St. Cloud area for-profit and non-profit entities employing innovation to solve problems and create opportunities. Central McGowan received the for-profit established company award for their process of combining robotics with fixed automation to create systems that meet the unique needs of each manufacturing…
Read MoreJoe Francis Named 2019 Emerging Leader Award Recipient by MSPBJ
Joe Francis, CEO/President of Central McGowan, was named the 2019 Emerging Leader at Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s second annual Business of Manufacturing Awards at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis held in November 2019. The awards recognize industry leaders for innovation, sustainability, training and corporate growth.
Read MoreCentral McGowan COVID-19 Response – MAR 17
WE’RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak continues to spread throughout the communities where we live and work, we are committed to finding ways to quickly adapt to the situation. We are closely monitoring new developments, actively overcoming challenges, and working to best serve you while protecting the health and safety of our…
Read MoreCentral McGowan Doubles Its CO2 Solutions Business with Acquisition of Jasons Beverage Company in St. Paul
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (November 6, 2019) – Central McGowan (www.centralmcgowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and an automation/robotic solution integrator, has acquired St. Paul, MN-based Jasons Beverage Carbonation Company. This more than doubles the company’s CO2 Solutions business—started…
Read MoreMAXX the Robot & Central McGowan Make the News at ATX 2019
Did you see our 8-foot tall mascot, Maxx the Robot featured on the KSTP news? If you missed it, check out their coverage of the latest medical technology being displayed at the Minneapolis Convention Center for ATX 2019. Watch the video at: https://kstp.com/news/exhibitors-show-off-latest-medical-technology-at-minneapolis-convention-center-october-24-2019-/5533726/?cat=1&fbclid=IwAR33E_hMlA6lW69wf1zW2fE2VXtI9dbykwA-paHKLWWvfvOu3vZEKvz25_E
Read MoreCentral McGowan is at ATX Minneapolis 2019 – BOOTH #915 – Along with MAXX the Robot
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2019) – Central McGowan, a FANUC-authorized integrator that seamlessly incorporates custom robotic solutions and technologies, and a leading local supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries, will showcase its automation and robotics growth and capabilities at ATX Minneapolis 2018/Automation & Technology…
Read MoreCentral McGowan Adds New VP & GM for Its Growing Automation & Robotics Business
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2019) – Central McGowan (www.centralmcgowan.com), a FANUC-authorized integrator that seamlessly incorporates custom robotic solutions and technologies, and a leading local supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries, is pleased to announce that Pete Rogers has joined its growing Automation Division. Rogers…
Read MoreCentral McGowan Joins the 3M System Integrator Network
In March 2019, Central McGowan joined the 3M robotic system integrator network as a SELECT provider. In partnership with 3M, we can help automate a grinding, polishing or finishing process by supporting the design and implementation of robotic solutions for an application or operation. Applications include Cutting, Deburring, Finishing, Grinding, Machine Tending, Material Handling, Welding,…
Read MoreCentral McGowan Named 2018 Manufacturer of the Year by CMMA
The Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association recognized Central McGowan as CMMA 2018 Manufacturer of the Year! Pictured (L to R) are CMMA President Les Engel and Jon Newberg, Abrasive Specialist for Central McGowan.
Read MoreCentral McGowan Named Minnesota VEX Partner of the Year
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, 2019, VEX Robotics, along with St. Cloud Technical & Community College, hosted the 2019 State Championship at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. More than 350 VEX Robotics teams in Minnesota compete in 36 events throughout the state to earn an invite to the State Championship.…
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