Eliminating Forklifts. Optimizing Workflows. Delivering Safety.
Since 2004, we’ve engineered fork-free material handling solutions from East Peoria, Illinois — built to protect people and eliminate bottlenecks.
Engineering Reliability Since 2004
Founded in the heart of Illinois, Jtec Industries was built on the principles of precision engineering and vertical integration. We recognized that the material handling industry was saturated with modular “kit” carts that lacked the durability required for high-capacity industrial use.
The Jtec Standard:
Safety. Quality. Longevity.
We don’t just build carts; we engineer reliability. Our systems are defined by three core pillars:
Fork-Free Safety: We eliminate high-risk forklift traffic to protect your team and optimize floor space.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality: Every system is welded and assembled in East Peoria, IL, for a 20+ year industrial lifecycle.
Vertical Integration: We control the entire process—from custom design to final assembly—ensuring your solution arrives on time and fits your specific workflow.
Help facilities improve safety, lower costs, and increase productivity.
Headquarters
201 Carver Lane East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Automation
2001 E. Washington St. East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Manufacturing
225 Cilco Lane East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Coatings
102 Gardena Avenue East Peoria, Illinois 61611
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FAQ
How long has Jtec been building material handling equipment?
We started in 2004 and evolved into a vertically integrated manufacturer focused strictly on fork-free material movement. Today, we engineer and weld solutions built to operate in rough production environments for 20+ years.
Where is your equipment designed and manufactured?
We control the entire process in-house across our four ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities in East Peoria, Illinois. This vertical integration ensures you receive heavy-duty, American-made equipment rather than outsourced components.
What exactly does "fork-free" mean for my facility?
It means pulling high-risk forklifts out of your crowded production aisles to stop accidents and eliminate process bottlenecks. We replace them with custom tugger systems that feed your lines safely, which can boost your throughput by up to 60%.
Why choose Jtec over modular bolt-together carts?
Modular systems rely on bolted joints that often loosen and fail under high-capacity industrial use. We use high-quality materials and precision engineering to build fixed, welded solutions that are optimized for your workflow and built to last.