Company History

Our Timeline

Over the last 40 years, C.E. Machine has provided the aerospace, commercial, military, domestic, and global markets with world-class services. Learn more about the formation of our company, and how it continues to lead the way through cutting-edge technology and visionary innovations.

On August 8, 1975, C.E. Machine Company Inc. was incorporated by the owner and founder, Charles Eck.

1975 C.E. Machine Founded
In 1982, a new 12,000 sq. ft. building was erected at 1741 S. Leonine in Wichita, KS. This move marked the third move in the company's history.

1982 New Building
On December 17, 1990, Brian Eck was hired to work on the floor while attending Friends University, later graduating from Wichita State University.

1990 New Hire: Brian Eck
In 1996, C.E. Machine purchased their first CNC machine.

1996 First CNC Purchased
On April 1, 2003, Brian Eck purchased C.E. Machine with 100% ownership.

2003 New Ownership
On April 1, 2004, ERP System implemented info ERP Syteline.

2004 ERP System
In July 2005, the company purchased 7.5 acres of land in preparation for future growth.

2005 New Land Purchased
In March 2006, a 33,600 sq. ft. facility was opened for business at 1741 S Hoover Ct. in Wichita, KS. C.E. Machine also received AS9100 certification.

2006 New Location
In December 2007, C.E. Machine added their first expansion to the existing building which included the linear pallet system.

2007 First 25k Sq Ft Expansion
In June 2009, the first 5 axis cutting system was purchased to offer a new capability (Makino Mag 3).

2009 5 Axis Cutting System
In April 2011, C.E. Machine's fourth high speed Okuma MA500HB Horizontal was delivered to complete the first palletized system.

2011 Okuma MA500HB
In July 2013, C.E. Machine's second 25,000 sq. ft. expansion was completed and they also purchased the 29th CNC machine (total square footage: 76,300)

2013 Second Expansion of Existing Building
On June 5, 2014, C.E. Machine purchased it's first 3D printer.

2014 3D Printing
In August 2016, C.E. Machine completed the company’s 3rd expansion (total square footage: 101,300)

2016 Third Expansion
In April 2017, C.E. Machine purchased a new Zeiss Automated CMM (78.7” x 165” x 57”) and created a centralized lab with their existing equipment.

2017 Centralized Quality Lab
In October 2017, C.E. Machine took delivery of their 2nd Mag3.

2017 Mag3 EX Next Generation
In January 2018, C.E. Machine took delivery of their 1st ever Grob G550, 5 Axis Universal Machining Center, and will integrate this into an existing FMS (palletized system) allowing both 4 and 5 axis cutting technology in one unique environment.

2018 Grob G550
In July 2020, C.E. Machine took delivery of their 1st ever Flow Mach 500 Waterjet with 13′-1″ X 6’6″ X 12″ Travel

2020 Waterjet
In January 2023, C.E. Machine completed the company’s 4th expansion (total square footage: 126,000)

2023 Fourth Expansion