About PWI

PWI partners with manufacturers to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that address complex challenges—guiding each project from initial concept to full implementation with precision, reliability, and a commitment to long-term success.

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No Limits

We challenge traditional thought by offering creative solutions.

Urgency

We prioritize our work and attack problems with a sense of urgency.

Ownership

We are motivated by a self-employed mentality.

Integrity

We do the right thing in every case, regardless of the cost.

No Gossip

We pass negatives up and positives all around.

Team

We care, assume the best, and say the hard things.

Excellence

We pay attention to details while remaining faithful in the little things.

Humble

We achieve more when we don't care who gets the credit.

Generous

We live with open hands because every opportunity is a gift from God.

Attitude

We are Thoroughbreds, not donkeys.

Our mission

Empowering manufacturers with innovative material handling solutions, giving them full control of efficiency and safety in their workspace.

Our journey

June 30, 1979
Paul's Welding and Repair is Established
In 1979, Paul Miller embarked on a journey in Nappanee, Indiana, by establishing a family-owned welding shop known as Paul’s Welding and Repair. Guided by his Christian values and innovative spirit, Paul laid the foundations of what would evolve into a thriving enterprise.
1996
Company evolution
Paul’s sons—Ryan, Darren, and Kyle—followed in their father’s footsteps. From a young age, they picked up a weld gun and torch, becoming part of the family business early on. What started as a simple welding shop gradually grew into a leading provider of innovative material handling solutions for the local RV industry.
2015
Product development
PWI takes delivery of its first PCR 31 CNC plasma cutting machine and designs what would be its first product line, the ULTRALITE workstation crane series.
August 30, 2017
Paul Miller passes
Paul Miller loses his battle with cancer at the age of 62. His three sons Ryan, Darren, and Kyle assume ownership and carry on his legacy.
2018
Ryan Miller promoted from president to CEO
Ryan Miller steps into the role of President & CEO, beginning to form PWI’s first executive team and setting the foundation for the company’s long-term vision.
2020
Building Big 3 Momentum
With a slight downturn in the local RV economy, PWI shifted it’s focus to be coming a national supplier of overhead cranes, mezzanines, and fall protection. A “BIG 3” marketing campaign was created to help the company focus on what it does best. A national sales departments was established to further PWI’s growth outside the region.
2024
Campus Expansion
PWI expanded it’s facilities every year from 2018-2024, increasing it’s office and manufacturing space to 230,000 square feet.
September 15, 2025
New branding launch
PWI introduces a refreshed brand identity that reflects who we are today—and where we’re headed. This is not a reset, but a refinement. Our new brand captures the innovative drive, relentless grit, and strong company culture that have always defined us.

Rooted in the same values that built our foundation, this new identity sharpens our focus and aligns with our mission to deliver forward-thinking solutions with purpose and precision. It’s a bold step that honors our past while embracing the future.