Company History

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1996

LaserCraft opens

LaserCraft opens its doors, as founder and CEO Rodney Greene takes delivery of his first laser. Originally a one-man operation, Greene’s work quickly draws praise, and he purchases an additional laser and hires a second employee.

1999

The company grows

Initially an investor in the company, Jody Greene joins LaserCraft as CFO. His financial and human resources responsibilities allow Rodney to focus on marketing and production.

1999

On the move

LaserCraft’s success allows it to outgrow its 3,000-square-foot facility in Lilburn, Georgia, whereupon it moves to Gainesville and a 30,000-square-foot facility. The company adds forming and welding to its growing list of services and adds another laser. It now includes 40 employees.

2006

More equipment, More employees

LaserCraft moves again, this time to a 119,000 square foot facility in Gainesville. The company also purchases Hi-Tech Fabrication and N&S Machine, allowing them to expand fabrication capabilities to machining. Its workforce now stands at 120.

2008

Expanding services

Continuing its growth, LaserCraft adds MIG and TIG welding cells as well as Robotic Welding. A new climate-controlled assembly department also accommodates kitting and hardware installation, as well as testing of customer product.

2014

New certifications

LaserCraft earns ISO 9001:2008 certification. It has since been recertified under the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. The company also adds Process Improvement, Engineering, and Customer Service staff in its continued growth.

2020

LaserCraft, an essential service

Thanks to its vast manufacturing expertise, LaserCraft is deemed an essential manufacturer to the medical, and power transmission industries. As a result, the company remained open and fully operational during the COVID-19 pandemic – exemplifying its commitment to customer service.

2021

Remaining on the Cutting Edge

LaserCraft continued to lead the industry by adding cutting edge Visual CMM technology and Laser Welding to its already vast product offerings.

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2022

Expanding Horizons

LaserCraft reached another milestone that June as it broke ground on a two-phase, 80,000-square-foot expansion of its Gainesville facility.

Lasercraft Employee

James Byrnes

James has been with LaserCraft for 8 years. He joined the team as a Process Improvement Engineer and has held several positions at LaserCraft including Plant Manager, Purchasing Manager, Director of Procurement, and his current role as VP of Operations. He has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry in multiple capacities. James is currently responsible for the purchasing, quality, facilities maintenance, and engineering departments at LaserCraft.

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Henry Stewart

Henry has been with LaserCraft for 12 years. Henry joined the team as the Quality Manager and has since been Plant Manager and Operations Manager before taking his current position as VP of Manufacturing. Henry was instrumental in the creation and implementation of LaserCraft’s Quality System and managed the successful implementation of the company’s first ISO certification process. He has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry in multiple capacities. Henry is currently responsible for the manufacturing and customer service departments at LaserCraft.

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Angel Ledford

Angel has been with LaserCraft for 15 years. She joined the team as the Human Resources Manager and has since grown the department to include safety and environmental, as well as being instrumental in the creation of the LaserCraft training department, which has become an integral part of the company’s on boarding and continuing education activities. Angel has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing, and food processing industries. In her current role as VP of Human Resources and Safety she manages the HR, safety, and training departments.

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Jeff Wood

Jeff began his current role of Vice President of Manufacturing at LaserCraft in 2023.  Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and believes that root cause analysis and corrective action are key to quality systems management. In his current role, Jeff oversees all quality department activities as well as the engineering department.

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Brian Bryant

Brian has been with LaserCraft for 20 years. He began his career with the company as a welder. Throughout the years Brian has managed several manufacturing departments including weld and press brake and was the second shift manager for 5 years. Brian has over 30 years of experience in fabrication and manufacturing.  In his current role as Plant Manager, Brian oversees the day-to-day manufacturing plant operations.