Pax Machine Works Implements Plex ERP for Digital Transformation in Metal Stamping

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Pax Machine Works Implements Plex ERP for Digital Transformation in Metal Stamping

Case study of Pax Machine Works replacing legacy systems with Plex ERP to increase digitization, visibility, and accountability in precision metal stamping operations.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Pax Machine Works, a 455,000 sq ft metal stamping facility in Celina, Ohio, migrated from a heavily customized legacy system to Plex ERP in 2016. The implementation replaced paper-based processes with digital workflows, automated check sheets, and real-time data access. Key outcomes include faster customer response times, simplified audit retrieval, and improved shop floor visibility. The company is now expanding into Plex MES Automation and Orchestration plus Machine Integration.

Key takeaways

Replaced custom legacy ERP with Plex after evaluating 17 systems

Eliminated paper processes and enabled real-time visibility across operations

Accelerated customer response time and simplified compliance audits

Shop floor employees adopted digital tools faster than expected

Ongoing rollout of MES Automation, Machine Integration, and production dashboards

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