What Joyce/Dayton Corp. does

Joyce/Dayton Corp., founded in 1873 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a privately held US manufacturer of industrial jacks, electric linear actuators, and mechanical linear motion systems. The company's core technology converts rotary motor motion into linear motion for load positioning and lifting, using worm gear machine screw jacks (250 lbs to 250 tons capacity), ball screw jacks, bevel gear jacks, ComDRIVE motorized jack/motor/reducer combinations, electric cylinders, and the EDrive Eliminator actuator series (up to 100,000 lbf thrust). A Portland, Indiana manufacturing facility was expanded with an $8.7 million investment completed in October 2025, adding over 25 jobs and projected to generate $20 million in annual economic activity. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates the UNI-LIFT and EDrive sub-brands alongside its Joyce/Dayton portfolio.

Joyce/Dayton sells through a direct sales force complemented by a manufacturer representative network covering US states, Canadian provinces, and at least nine international markets (UK, China, South Korea, India, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina). Pricing is quote-based, with customers using the proprietary JAX Online web tool to size products, generate 2D/3D models and bills of materials, and submit quote requests at no cost. The company serves more than 15 end markets including aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, military and defense, medical equipment, solar energy, marine/port operations, aluminum smelting, motion simulators, oil and gas, and primary metals, addressing customer needs for precise positioning, hydraulic replacement, and high-duty-cycle reliability.

The revenue model is hardware sales of custom-configured and standardized motion control equipment on multi-year contracts, with no public disclosure of revenue or ownership structure. The company is independently owned with no identified parent, institutional investor, or public listing. International expansion is channel-led rather than via owned entities, and growth signals center on capacity expansion in Indiana, product line extensions under the EDrive brand, and continued industry-event presence including IMTS 2026.

Name

Joyce/Dayton Corp.

Legal name

Joyce/Dayton Corp.

Website

https://joycedayton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Joyce/Dayton Corp. manufactures industrial screw jacks, linear actuators, and lifting systems serving aerospace, defense, automotive, food and beverage, and other industrial customers globally from facilities in Dayton, Ohio and Portland, Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Linear Motion Systems

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG), Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

Keywords

• Screw jack manufacturing
• Linear motion systems
• Electric linear actuators
• Industrial lifting equipment
• Mechanical motion control

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Joyce/Dayton generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of screw jacks, linear actuators, and motion control systems. Products are sold directly to industrial customers across diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, and military. The company operates on a quote-based pricing model for custom-configured systems and standardized products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Joyce/Dayton Corp. designs, manufactures, and sells industrial screw jacks, linear actuators, and lifting systems that convert rotary motor motion into linear motion for load positioning and lifting applications. The portfolio spans worm gear machine screw jacks (250 lbs to 250 tons), ball screw jacks, bevel gear jacks, motorized ComDRIVE units, electric cylinders, and the EDrive line of high-performance electric actuators for industrial automation customers.

Product overview

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is a manufacturer of industrial jacks, actuators, and linear motion systems founded in 1873, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on screw jack technology and electric linear actuators. The core product line includes Machine Screw Jacks (250 lbs to 250 tons), Ball Screw Jacks (up to 50 tons), and their motorized variants (ComDRIVEs), alongside specialized Stainless Steel and Metric Screw Jacks. The company also produces Bevel Gear Jacks and Bevel Gear Ball Screw Jacks for high-speed applications. Under the EDrive brand, Joyce/Dayton offers the Eliminator series (SD, HD, HDL, SP, SS, SPL), Tac series (VT, VP, LS), and Universal Actuator UA for electric linear motion applications. Supporting products include Electric Cylinders (up to 20 tons), Integrated Actuators (up to 1 ton), and Multipurpose Actuators (AC/DC). The product ecosystem is supported by the JAX Online web-based design software for system configuration and a full range of systems accessories including protective boots, motor mounts, limit switches, and shafting components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDrive: High-performance electric linear actuators including Eliminator SD, Eliminator HD, Eliminator HDL, Eliminator SP, Eliminator SS, Eliminator SPL, Tac VT, Tac VP, Tac LS, and Universal Actuator UA product lines.
• UNI-LIFT

Products and services

• Machine Screw Jacks

Quantifiable outcome

• Ball screw jacks require up to two-thirds less input torque than machine screw jacks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for power transmission and motion control distributors. Association provides networking, education, and industry standards alignment for members in the linear motion equipment distribution channel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nook Industries: Cleveland, OH-based manufacturer of screw jacks, linear actuators, and linear motion systems with comparable product breadth across machine screw, ball screw, and stainless steel jacks. Directly competes with Joyce/Dayton in the same North American industrial customer base with very similar product categories and capacities.
• Duff-Norton (Columbus McKinnon): Long-established manufacturer of screw jacks, linear actuators, and lifting systems, now part of Columbus McKinnon. Directly competes with Joyce/Dayton across machine screw jacks, ball screw jacks, and electric actuators for industrial and aerospace applications.
• Tolomatic: Minnesota-based manufacturer of pneumatic and electric linear actuators, rodless cylinders, and integrated motion solutions. Closely comparable to Joyce/Dayton's EDrive and electric cylinder product lines serving industrial automation and OEM customers.
• Raco International: Manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motorized linear motion products for industrial automation. Competes with Joyce/Dayton's EDrive line on electric actuator specifications and integrated motor/screw configurations.
• Power Jacks Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of screw jacks, linear actuators, and lifting systems with comparable machine screw and ball screw product families. Most direct international peer to Joyce/Dayton in the screw jack category, primarily serving European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Exlar (Curtiss-Wright): Electric linear actuator brand within Curtiss-Wright's motion control division. Comparable to Joyce/Dayton's EDrive high-thrust electric actuator portfolio but operating as part of a much larger, diversified defense and industrial group.
• Thomson Industries (Regal Rexnord): Manufacturer of linear bearings, guides, actuators, and complete linear motion systems under Regal Rexnord. Overlaps with Joyce/Dayton in linear actuator and motion control but offers a much broader portfolio and global OEM relationships.
• Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion): Motion control specialist within Altra Industrial Motion offering clutches, brakes, and linear actuators. Competes with Joyce/Dayton in electric linear actuation but as part of a broader industrial power transmission portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with significant electric and electromechanical linear actuator product lines. Competes with Joyce/Dayton on large OEM motion control opportunities but offers a vastly broader catalog and global footprint.

Others

• SKF: Global bearings, seals, and linear motion supplier offering ball screws, linear guides, and actuators. While not a direct competitor in integrated jack systems, SKF serves many of the same industrial OEM customers and competes for ball screw and linear motion specification wins.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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