1945-1954

Chapman Motor Rebuilders began in East Cleveland, Ohio specializing in remanufactured automotive engines, transmissions, and torque converters. By 1954, Chapman had 3 office branches located in Akron, Cleveland and Columbus

1962

Chapman Motor Rebuilders becomes JEBCO Automotive and consolidated all locations into one main shop located in Cleveland, Ohio.

1972-1982

JEBCO Automotive becomes the Converter Corporation of America specializing in the remanufacture of industrial transmissions and torque converters

1983

Converter Corporation of America becomes Joseph Industries deriving its name from Chapman’s founding partner brothers.

1987

Joseph Industries becomes employee-owned in a retirement buyout from the founder, becoming a division of Fastener Industries. 

1994-2007

Joseph Industries builds a new 40,000 sq ft facility in Streetsboro, Ohio and shortly after adds a 35,000 sq ft addition to accommodate the growing needs of remanufacturing and warehousing.

PRESENT

Today, Joseph Industries is the largest remanufacturer of industrial torque converters in North America and the remanufacturer of choice for several OEM accounts. Joseph is committed to continuous expansion of remanufactured engines, remanufactured transmissions, remanufactured torque converters, and kit products as new models evolve.