Automated food processing machinery for tortilla and chip production
JC Ford manufactures specialized automation equipment for tortilla and chip producers, with a tech stack anchored in Rockwell (RSLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk) and FANUC PLCs — standard for industrial OEM shops. Current project work spans CNC setup, APQP implementation, and process audits, while pain points cluster around machine downtime and warranty cost, indicating a shift in focus toward operational stability and quality control rather than pure equipment volume.
JC Ford has operated for over 75 years as a manufacturer of automated equipment for the corn and flour tortilla, tortilla chip, and related taco and tostada production industries. The company produces a range of machinery including sheeters, ovens, masa mixers, cooling conveyers, fryers, and chip choppers, sold to food processors globally. With 51–200 employees and headquarters in Columbia, Tennessee, JC Ford combines manufacturing, sales, and engineering functions to deliver customized solutions and ongoing service to its customer base.
JC Ford relies on Rockwell Automation tools (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk View), FANUC PLCs, Siemens controllers, AutoCAD Electrical for design, Salesforce for CRM, and Microsoft Project for planning.
JC Ford is based in Columbia, Tennessee, and hires exclusively in the United States.
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