JMC Tool & Machine Inc. was founded in 1993 by Mr. Carelas, a tool and die maker with the experience and sales acumen to win the confidence of a diversified group of large and small companies in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Mr. Carelas and his son Michael produced quality tooling and machined components for a variety of industries including automotive, textile and electronics. JMC experienced significant growth from 1993 to 1997 and had the potential for continued expansion. Mr. Carelas wanted to see the company he created continue to grow but was ready to slow down and pursue his dream of moving to Florida. At the time Glenn Berry, Howard Nystrom and Frank Patkunas who shared a common inspiration to create a leading North Carolina based precision machining company had formed BNP, Inc. and were looking for a machining company to acquire. Mr. Carelas’ company presented a perfect platform and in September of 1997 BNP, Inc. acquired all the assets of JMC Tool & Machine Inc. and to draw on the established name began operating as JMC Tool & Machine Co.

With the acquisition of JMC, Glenn Berry left his position as Vice President of Production at a local precision machining company and took over management of the company and set the pace which has seen JMC grow from 2 employees operating in 1,000 square feet to 23 employees and a production facility of over 18,000 square feet. Some highlights of our growth from 1997 to 2009 are:

• 1998 – Expanded into 4500 square ft new production facility. Acquired
              Hass VMC and Mori Seiki Turning Center and Added Esprit CAD/CAM
              Software
• 1999 – Added CNC Swiss Turning with purchase of Citizen L20
• 2000 – Became ISO 9002 certified. Added CNC knee mills for rapid prototyping
• 2001 – Expanded into Multi-spindle Machining
• 2002 – All partners became employed in the business full-time
• 2003 – Expanded production facility to 14,775 square feet
• 2004 – Upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 certification
• 2005 – Exited Multi –spindle machining
• 2006 – Added Haas Toolroom Lathe to prototype area. Added Solid Modeling Capability
• 2007 – Expanded facility by approximately 5,000 square feet. Purchased (3) new
              CNC Swiss Turning Centers and consolidated all (8) in a separate production area
• 2008 – Passed the one decade in business mark and became ITAR registered. Purchased and
              implemented new Manufacturing software to better manage the business