Duraline, a manufacturer of safety-engineered electrical distribution systems, has expanded its in-house machine shop with the addition of a Eurotech Ultima B620 51-SLY multi-axis CNC machine at its DeLand, Florida manufacturing facility. The company announced the upgrade on September 14, 2026, stating that the new equipment replaces an older machining system with limited automation and bar-length capacity. Duraline expects the investment to increase productivity in its single-pole connector production by up to 40%.
The Eurotech Ultima offers significantly greater automation and the ability to process longer brass bar stock. It incorporates main and sub-spindles, live tooling, a 15-station turret, bar-feeder capabilities, tool monitoring, and automated part evacuation, enabling more continuous and efficient production. According to Duraline, precision-machined brass components are critical to many of its single-pole connector products, and improving the efficiency of manufacturing these components strengthens the entire production process.
“The addition of the Eurotech Ultima represents another step in our continued investment in American manufacturing,” a company spokesperson said. “By increasing automation and expanding our machining capabilities, we expect to improve single-pole connector productivity by as much as 40% while maintaining the quality and manufacturing control our customers expect from Duraline.”
The ability to run longer bar stock with less operator intervention will also allow Duraline’s skilled machine shop team to spend more time on production management, setup, inspection, and quality control, while reducing repetitive handling during longer production runs. The company continues to perform machining, molding, soldering, crimping, assembly, and other manufacturing operations at its DeLand facility.
This investment matters because it reflects a broader commitment to modernizing U.S. manufacturing capabilities. As global supply chains face pressure and demand for reliable electrical components grows, Duraline’s upgraded capacity could help stabilize lead times and ensure a consistent supply of single-pole connectors for industries such as petrochemical, aviation, medical, and entertainment. The automation also addresses labor challenges by allowing existing skilled workers to focus on higher-value tasks.
Duraline was founded in 1946 as a supplier of safety-engineered electrical distribution systems for the shipbuilding industry. It has since grown to serve diverse sectors and all of its manufacturing is done in its Florida facility. The company follows stringent manufacturing and quality control requirements to conform with recognized industry standards. For more information on Duraline’s products, visit https://www.jbn-duraline.com.
As the new machine becomes part of regular production, Duraline looks forward to increasing efficiency and capacity behind its single-pole connector manufacturing while continuing its commitment to producing dependable electrical products in the United States.
