IT HAPPEN WHEN…
John O’Donnell founded EMSI (then Electro-Mechanical Systems International) in 1980, but his family roots in the industry stretch back generations earlier.
Part of the “Greatest Generation,” John's father Jack was a US Army veteran who fought in WWII's Battle of the Bulge. When Jack returned home from the war, he found work as a salesman at his uncle's company, the John Maneely Company (JMC). JMC had been originally founded as a pipe distributor in historic Philadelphia, less than 100 yards down the street from the Betsy Ross House, the American Revolutionary War landmark. JMC later entered the manufacturing business through its acquisition of an abandoned pipe factory in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. JMC rehabilitated the factory and named its new subsidiary Wheatland Tube Company.
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EMSI's value extends well beyond the products we sell. We understand the importance of relationships and of supporting our partners in the regions we serve. Our seasoned sales team is expert at analyzing complex bills of materials and drawing upon our broad manufacturer base to turn around prompt and comprehensive quotes to satisfy our customers' requirements.