The History: Between 1980 and 1983, Steven Beck was a computer software specialist with Burroughs Corporation. Coming from the support and installation side of manufacturing software and a member of APICS (American Productions and Inventory Control Society), Beck was given a chance to move into sales in the secondhand machine tools business.

During the following 6-1/2 years, Steve was associated with a large used machinery dealership in California. As the economy emerged from recession, this association offered tremendous prospects.

CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machinery was in its infancy. With Steve's background in the computer field, two opportunities were identified. The CNC turning machine was becoming both affordable and easily operated, and the production levels of cam operated screw machines were in growing demand. He concentrated on single and multiple spindle screw machines and the new field of CNC Swiss-type (sliding headstock) automatic lathes.

The Team:
Steve Beck, President of Automatics & Machinery Co., Inc., established A&M in 1989 and set out to form a used machinery business focused on CNC machine tools but moreover on quality-precision machinery. A&M buys, sells, trades, liquidates & auctions CNC machinery from one machine to an entire plant and facilities. Sales grew quickly and the timing, as well as the company strategy, proved accurate. A&M became is recognized as an expert in the resale of CNC swiss-type screw machines, CNC swiss turning lathes, 3, 4 and 5 axis Vertical and Horizontal machining centers.In 1993, with a strong customer base and the need to be more centrally located, the company moved from the Los Angeles area to the Colorado Rockies.

Sue Zeller joined our sales team in 2002. She brought a diversified background in chemical & laboratory testing, manufacturing, marketing and technical sales. Sue focuses mainly on CNC Swiss lathe and bar feed systems by Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos, Hanwha, NexTurn, KSI, Ganesh, LNS, FMB, Iemca, and Edge Technologies, bar feeds, high-pressure coolant systems, and accessories for machine tools.

Mike Reeves joined A&M in 2007 when he made his move from Arizona. In his previous life he was an RTM (resin transfer molding) Technician for 4 years with Sea Ray Boats, as well as, owned and operated an electrical company which specialized in security systems. In a short time Mike has become a natural in assisting customers with their buying, selling and auction requirements. He is a Haas CNC specialist plus his knowledge of other brands grows daily, which makes him a desired commodity in our used machine tool industry. His focus is CNC Turning & CNC Machining Centers: Haas, Mori Seiki, Okuma , Kitamura, Mazak, Daewoo / Doosan, Miyano, Johnford, Matsuura etc.

Brandon Osborn joined A&M in 2008 as our Warehouse Manager. He quickly showed a desire for customer service and when we recognized this, along with his mechanical capabilities, we moved him into sales. He is a dedicated salesman with a focus in all metalworking machinery from CNC Turning & CNC Machining Centers, EDM, Grinders, General Machinery Tools, etc. He focuses on DMG, OKK, Eurotech, Emco Maier, Hwacheon, Kia - Hyundai, Doosan / Daewoo, Miyano, Mazak and a host of others. Regardless of your need to purchase, sell or auction he will assist you to the fullest.

Nick Johnson
Hard working and extremely focused, Nick, joined A&M in 2012. His varied background covers many industries from commercial and industrial fire protection installations and service, automobile service, customer relations, welding and having been self employed brings a specific entrepreneurial design to his sales. He has directed his abilities toward buying and selling all makes & models of CNC Turning, CNC Machining Centers and other CNC chip-making machine tools.

Justin Dobbins Our tooling and accessories department. Justin has worked as our websites guru, customer email blasts, inventory sales, warehouse operations and now has moved to sales. He handles CNC lathe, milling and swiss tooling, bar feeds and bar loaders, mist collectors, chip wringers, and a number of ancillary product lines. He focuses on OEM items by LNS, FMB, Iemca, Edge Technologies, Chip Blaster, CoolBlaster, MP Systems, Cooljet, Mayfran, Barrett, Sanborn (ChipPac), Prab, Genevieve Swiss (Genswiss), Kennametal, Royal Products, and more.

Tina Williams joined A&M in 2000 as an Administrative Assistant. While it was apparent that her business background including secretarial, accounting & sales earned her the position of Sr. Sales Assistant, she quickly grew within our company with overseeing transportation, advertising and daily operations. She is currently A&M’s Operations Manager.

For years Automatics & Machinery has been a leader in sales, purchases, auctions and appraisals of equipment from manufacturers and OEM’s like: Mori Seiki, Matsuura, Kitamura, Haas, Okuma, Daewoo / Doosan, Miyano, DMG (Deckel Maho Gildemeister), Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos, Hanwha, NexTurn, KSI, Ganesh, LNS, FMB, Iemca, Edge Technologies, OKK, Eurotech, Emco Maier, Hwacheon, Kia - Hyundai, Mazak, Makino, Agie Charmilles, Ganesh, Fadal, Mitsubishi, Sodick, Fanuc, Cosen, HE&M (HEM saw), Hyd-Mech, Behringer, Amada, Atlantic, Cincinnati, Pacific, Mighty, Chip Blaster, CoolBlaster, MP Systems, Cooljet, Mayfran, Barrett, Sanborn (ChipPac), Prab, and others.