Manufacturing Industry

IT that keeps the
plant floor moving.

Manufacturing runs on connected systems — ERP, machine monitoring, IoT sensors, and warehouse logistics that can't tolerate downtime. We match manufacturers with technology vendors who understand plant-floor reliability, OT security, and the cost of an unplanned stop.

High-uptime
connectivity
OT & IoT
security
Multi-facility
rollouts
Trusted Partner Network

One advisor for every layer of manufacturing IT.

We source connectivity, voice, security, and enterprise services from vendors who know the demands of the plant floor.

Why Choose Us

A smarter way to source manufacturing IT solutions

Technology decisions in manufacturing affect production schedules and safety. We help you compare vendors, scope solutions to your facilities, and stay supported well past go-live.

Broad Vendor Network

Our network includes vendors experienced in industrial environments — so your connectivity, voice, and security are matched to plant-floor uptime and OT-security demands.

Expert Consultation

We assess your facilities, production systems, IoT footprint, and OT/IT convergence needs — then translate it into a clear technology brief built around keeping lines running.

On-going Support

Unplanned downtime is lost output. Your dedicated account team manages vendor escalations, performance reviews, and renewals so your team stays focused on production.

Customized Solutions

A single plant and a multi-site operation need very different IT. We architect connectivity, voice, and security around your facilities, workflows, and budget.

Our Solutions

Our business solutions for manufacturing

A connected portfolio of technology services — sourced through our vetted vendor network and scoped to the demands of industrial operations.

Business Internet Solutions

High-availability connectivity that keeps ERP systems, machine monitoring, and IoT sensors online — fiber, wireless, and dedicated access options backed by SLAs.

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Business Voice Solutions

Reliable phone systems for plant operations, supplier coordination, and head-office communications — cloud-based VoIP and phone plans that scale across every facility.

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Business Security Solutions

Network security and managed cybersecurity built to protect both IT and OT environments — firewalls, segmentation, and threat monitoring for connected production systems.

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Enterprise Solutions

For multi-site manufacturers — Dedicated Internet Access, Managed SD-WAN, UCaaS, CCaaS, and managed security coordinated under a single point of contact.

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Our Vendor Network

Backed by vendors manufacturers trust

We partner with the carriers, platforms, and security providers that power industrial IT — giving you direct access with the advisory of an independent channel partner.

Cisco
AT&T Business
Verizon
Lumen
Comcast Business
Fortinet
Palo Alto Networks
Cradlepoint
Meraki
RingCentral
Claroty
CrowdStrike
Free Manufacturing IT Consultation

Ready to build IT that keeps lines running?

Talk to a Jones Blacksmith advisor. We'll review your facilities, production systems, and OT-security needs — then match you with the right vendors for connectivity, voice, and security.

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Frequently Asked

Questions, answered

What manufacturers ask us most before sourcing their IT through a channel partner.

Can you secure both our IT and OT environments?+
Yes. We help you select vendors and configurations that address the convergence of IT and operational technology — including network segmentation that separates production systems from corporate IT, monitoring for connected machinery, and security designed for industrial protocols. The right approach depends on your equipment and risk profile, which we scope during consultation.
Does Jones Blacksmith charge manufacturers for consultation?+
No. As a channel partner, our consultation, vendor matching, and coordination are free — we're compensated by the vendors in our network. You pay the providers directly, typically at rates equal to or better than approaching them on your own.
Can you support multi-site and multi-facility operations?+
Yes. Multi-facility manufacturing is a core focus. We coordinate connectivity, voice, and security across plants, warehouses, and head offices — sequencing deployments to minimize disruption to production schedules, all tracked through one project plan.
Will new technology disrupt our production lines?+
Minimizing disruption to production is central to how we scope and sequence every deployment. We assess how your ERP, machine monitoring, and IoT systems use the network, size solutions accordingly, and coordinate cutover windows around planned maintenance or shift changes wherever possible.
We already work with some vendors. Do we have to replace everything?+
Not at all. Many manufacturers bring us in to fill specific gaps or take over coordination of existing contracts. We assess what's working, identify where upgrades or consolidation add value, and build a transition plan that respects your current systems and renewal timelines.
Who do we contact when there's an issue?+
Your dedicated account team. Instead of chasing individual vendors when a facility has an IT issue, you raise it with us and we drive it to resolution with the relevant provider — managing escalations against their SLAs and keeping you informed throughout.