About Viking Machinery

Viking Machinery was founded in 1960 by Ted Jesson in Rockford IL. The company served primarily the Woodworking Industry for new and used machinery, tooling and consultation services in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In 1976 Michael Weinig was interested in setting up an agent network in the United States and chose Viking Machinery as one of the first agencies to promote and sell their line of moulders. Viking soon became one of Weinig’s top agencies and to this day is a certified Weinig Group Agency.

Upon the passing of Ted Jesson in 1993 Mike Janco and Jack Satterthwaite took over ownership of the company maintaining the same service and trust that our customers had come to respect. Ken Fenton joined Viking in 2000 and when Jack Satterthwaite chose to retire in 2011, Ken bought Jacks share of the company. In 2016 when Mike Janco chose to retire the ownership of Viking Machinery chose to dissolve the corporation and Ken Fenton became the sole owner of Fenton Sales LLC dba Viking Machinery Sales.

Although the corporation changed names the same integrity and service that allowed Viking Machinery to flourish for so many years hasn’t changed. Our commitment to our customer’s satisfaction is the driving force behind how we conduct business.

Why Viking Machinery Sales?

From the very beginning Viking Machinery has offered the latest in technology for the woodworking industry. Today we are able to offer representation of the most cutting edge manufacturers in the world.

Companies Represented
Michael Weinig Inc.
Raimann Rip Saws
Dimter Optimizing Chop Saws
Luxscan Lumber Scanners
Weinig Moulders
Holz Her Edgebanders
Holz Her Beam Saws
Holz Her CNC Routers
Kundig Wide Belt Sanders
Martin Woodworking Machines
Doucet Machineries
Friulmac
Thomas Conveyors
Auto Quip Scissor Lifts
TAWI Material Handling
Joulin Vacuum Lifts
Pendu Manufacturing
Triad Wall Panel Equipment
Ruvo Door Machining Equipment
Opti-Sand
Omec Dovetailing Equipment
SNX Contoured Edgebanders
Great Lakes Custom Tooling