History & Overview

Beckwood was founded in 1990 by a team of former managers and technical support personnel from MODICON, Inc., in Andover, MA.

Originally, this team provided contract manufacturing services for MODICON (MODular Digital CONtroller). MODICON is the original developer of the PLC, which serves as the central processor for automated capital equipment used in mass production. MODICON PLCs have served as the model for all other PLC developers since 1968. Starting with MODICON, Beckwood has had application experience with all major PLC developers, both foreign and domestic.

Today, Beckwood designs, assembles, and tests electronic controls and electromechanical assemblies for machine tools, semi-conductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and other equipment that has high component density, high complexity, and high ECO activity.

Beckwood utilizes two manufacturing facilities within minutes of each other in Plaistow, NH. Beckwood's two plants currently cover 28,500 square feet with the capability to expand as needed.

Beckwood has developed excellent relationships with major electrical and electronic supply houses throughout the United States and Europe, and with local vendors who provide precision machine shop services, sheet metal fabrication, and painting.

Beckwood's central location is 10 minutes from Interstates 93 and 495, right in the heart of New England's high-tech region.

Corporate Organization

Beckwood has over 72 full-time employees, who support
the following functions:

• Engineering and CAD

• Prototype Development

• Precision Mechanical Assembly

• Electromechanical Assembly

• Electronic Assembly

• Cable and Harness Design and Assembly

• Systems Integration

• Supply Chain Management

• Quality Control