About Blue Ridge
Who We Are
Since 1985, Blue Ridge has redefined contract manufacturing through an ingenuity-driven approach that places your success at the center of everything we do. We don’t just run machines; we analyze data, identify process improvements, and proactively make automation or mold design tweaks to optimize your final product. Our team is dedicated to continuous refinement—whether that means rethinking resin procurement, streamlining fulfillment, or boosting quality checks—all to ensure you receive superior value and exceptional service.
Operating 24/7 from our Winchester, Virginia, facility, we combine lean manufacturing practices and advanced robotics with a caring culture that treats employees and customers like family. This culture is woven into every project and reflected in our on-time delivery rate and high acceptance standards. We believe ingenuity isn’t just about technology; it’s about people who tirelessly go the extra mile to elevate outcomes and build lasting partnerships.
Our History & Growth
Starting as a small, custom injection molder, we’ve continually expanded our capabilities to meet evolving market demands. Over the years, we invested in:
Presses Ranging 50 to 1,000 Ton: Enabling both small and large part production.
6-Axis Robotic Automation: Streamlining assembly and boosting precision and repeatability for consistent part quality.
Assembly & Finishing Services: A full-spectrum of secondary operations meet customers needs.
Fulfillment & Warehousing: Managing supply chains for cost-effective, on-time delivery.
This commitment to innovation and customer success has grown our team to approximately 95 employees and empowered us to serve 60+ active customers across diverse industries.
Blue Ridge Mission
Create quality solutions through dedicated partnerships, integrity, efficiency and teamwork.
Our Quality and Certifications
Quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and uphold IATF16949 MAQMSR compliance, ensuring our processes meet the stringent requirements for automotive-grade and high-performance parts across diverse industries.
Our Quality Policy guides every project:
“Quality is every employee’s job and our goal is to provide defect-free products on time to our customers, while continuously improving our processes.” - Jim Possehl, president, Blue Ridge Industries
We measure success with a high acceptance rate in in-process and final audits, backed by on-time delivery—this reflects our unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
Data-Driven Quality Control
To sustain these standards, we rely on ERP-integrated Statistical Process Control (SPC), which gathers real-time production data and flags variances for immediate corrective action. We also employ cutting-edge inspection systems to validate dimensional accuracy and part consistency:
Optical Gaging System
Image Measurement Machine (IMM)
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
By combining multiple certifications, advanced inspection technology, and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver reliable, high-quality parts that consistently meet—or exceed—your exact specifications.
Meet the Team
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Jim Possehl
President
We are committed to continuous improvement and investing in innovation and efficiency to ensure we not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our customers—today and into the future.
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Adam Noble
Vice President
Our goal is to build lasting partnerships by working closely with our customers, understanding their unique challenges, and delivering the best possible solutions with precision, reliability, and innovation.
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Bill Harrison
Engineering Manager
Engineering at Blue Ridge Industries is all about problem-solving. We collaborate with our customers to design and refine solutions that enhance performance, optimize manufacturability, and drive long-term success.
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John Felty
Sales Engineer
Sales is more than just orders—it’s about building relationships. We take the time to understand our customers' needs and provide tailored solutions that drive their success for years to come.
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Kim Baldwin
Procurement Manager
Our focus is on securing the highest-quality materials and reliable partnerships to ensure our customers receive the best possible products—on time and with uncompromising consistency.
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Beth Palazzo
Quality Manager
Quality isn’t just a checkpoint—it’s built into everything we do. We are committed to precision, consistency, and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive the highest level of excellence in every product.