Carlyle Johnson Machine Co., LLC Employee Directory
Machinery ManufacturingConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
Carlyle Johnson Machine Co., LLC operates in machinery manufacturing with a focus on clutches, brakes, and power transmission components. Based in Bolton, Connecticut, the company has a history stretching back to 1903 and maintains an in-house engineering team to design and manufacture both standard and custom parts. Its range includes electrical, mechanical, and air/hydraulic/pneumatic clutch and brake solutions, as well as gearless transmissions and torque-limiting devices. A distinctive element of its catalog is the MAXITORQ line of clutches and brakes, a multi-disc design that enables higher torque within a compact form, and CJM is noted as the sole manufacturer of MAXITORQ. The company serves industrial customers facing high-torque, space-constrained challenges, offering not only parts but also services such as system design, integration, upgrades, retrofits, and ongoing maintenance. In 2021, Carlyle Johnson Machine Co. was acquired by the VBG Group, reflecting a notable development in its corporate history.