JLS® Celebrates 70 Years of Commitment to Employees and Community

YORK, Pa., April 22, 2025 – JLS Automation is proud to commemorate its 70th anniversary, highlighting decades of dedication to industrial innovation, its employees and the community. Since its founding in 1955 by Joseph L. Souser, JLS has prioritized creating a supportive work environment while fostering community engagement with local initiatives, as well as national organizations that help veterans, advance education programs and promote the importance of technology and manufacturing.

JLS recognizes that its success is built on the contributions of its team members.
Throughout its history, the company has treated employees like family, promoting a
culture of lifetime learning through efforts like the "Living & Learning with JLS" program.

Additionally, JLS supports employee involvement in local charities and not-for-profit initiatives through paid charity hours for each employee, while also helping employees
realize their career goals and dreams by providing a healthy work/life balance that supports personal development.

"Our 70-year journey has been enriched by the communities we serve and the
employees who drive our success," said Craig Souser, President and CEO of JLS
Automation. "We are committed to maintaining a workplace culture that values personal
growth and community involvement, ensuring that our legacy extends beyond business
achievements."

Community Engagement

Beyond its internal initiatives, JLS is deeply committed to the York community. The company actively participates in youth development programs, hosts tours for
engineering groups, and sponsors local events. JLS team members also serve as guest instructors at local colleges and are involved in local school systems, reflecting the company's dedication to nurturing future talent.

JLS also supports veteran-focused initiatives, underscoring its commitment to those who have served our nation.

70 Years of Innovation

Founded in 1955 as JL Souser, the company evolved from its start as a manufacturers’
representative firm that handled power transmission equipment. In 1978, after the sudden passing of founder Joseph L. Souser, his wife Polly and son Craig Souser, who led sales operations, JLS eventually expanded the product range to include variable
frequency drives and started providing application engineering assistance.

In 1991, JLS provided systems engineering and shortly after turnkey engineered systems for a few of its key customers, which led to a field service offering to support its engineered systems. JLS entered the packaging automation segment in 1993, when
food processors contacted JLS to retrofit and upgrade their existing automation
machines and systems.

Today, JLS specializes in hygienic robotic packaging systems designed for the food
industry, featuring patented robotic tooling and high-speed leak detection.
“When you think about leaving a legacy, I’m very hopeful that our legacy in 30 years is
what it is today: We’re known for our culture,” Souser said. “People are attracted to
come here and stay here because of our culture, and that culture embodies not words,
but actions.”

“We want people’s lives to be enhanced. We want to serve our customers and make
their lives better. Doing the right thing for our employees and customers is our north
star: We want to make the world a better place.”

About JLS Automation

JLS Automation provides custom vision-guided robotic solutions for the food packaging
industry. Offering both primary and secondary packaging systems, JLS designs
hygienic packaging solutions for harsh sanitary environments. Dedicated to offering
simple, user-friendly solutions to complex packaging challenges, JLS has been awarded
multiple patents for its robotic tooling and leak detection systems. Learn more at
www.jlsautomation.com.