JOY Winch

Buchanan, Michigan · A division of GMS Industries

Air power for the
hardest working
places on earth

American-made air motors, winches & hoists, mining equipment, and gearboxes — carrying the JOY legacy that began in 1919 into the refineries, mines, and plants that run today.

What we build

Quality you can count on

At Joy Winch, we understand the importance of quality and durability. We strive to continue the success started in 1919 by Joseph H. Joy, that focused on providing American-made winches, hoists, airmotors, and gear boxes to customers who demanded excellence.

Proudly American made. From air motors and winches to mining equipment, and gearboxes, we build dependable products designed to perform in demanding environments.

JOY legacy begins
1919JOY legacy begins
models in the catalog
19models in the catalog
made in Michigan
100%made in Michigan
JOY D-COK-R air winch with drum guard cage, powder-coated finish

Signature line

The JOY air winch

Model D-COK-R

Our signature winch and hoist line continues to provide industry with modern, robust, American made solutions — powder-coated, guarded, and built for decades of duty.

American manufacturing

Machined, assembled, and powder-coated in Buchanan, Michigan

CNC vertical machining centers on the GMS Industries shop floor in Buchanan, Michigan
The machine shop — former Clark Equipment facilities
Two workers in hard hats reviewing documentation on a refinery tower platform, archival photograph
In the field — refinery service, archival
Row of orange JOY hoists on pallets, ready for shipment

“As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), GMS Industries is committed to the excellence Joy Manufacturing started in the early 1900's.”

Gerald M. Smedley · Founder, GMS Industries

Heritage

A century of air power

Full timeline
  1. 1919*

    The first JOY slusher

  2. 1975

    AW-80 in the field

  3. 1981–82*

    GMS Industries founded in Buchanan, Michigan

  4. Late 1980s–1990*

    GMS acquires the JOY lines

  5. 2022

    A new generation

* per company records

For owners & technicians

Manuals, BOMs & specifications

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