Our Company

About Advance Cutting Systems

Over 35 years supplying North America's fabricators. Trusted by fabricators for over 3 decades.

The ACS Team

Experienced professionals who’ve spent careers in industrial equipment, fabrication, and field service.

Ken Shannon Jr
Ken Shannon Jr
Owner/President
Tony Smith
Tony Smith
Owner/ Vice President
Kevin Doss
Kevin Doss
Service Manager
Heather Clemmett
Heather Clemmett
Software/Parts Manager
Certified laser and plasma technician with 12+ years of field experience. Covers the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Photo and bio to be added.
Johnathon Roberts
Johnathon Roberts
Logistics/ Purchasing Manager
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Angela Mullenix
Accounting
Melissa Jordan
Melissa Jordan
Accounting

Contact a Salesman

Our salesmen have hands-on knowledge of the equipment they sell. Reach out directly about a specific machine or tell us what application you’re trying to solve and we’ll point you to the right solution.

National Sales Manager - Clint Ray
National Sales Manager – Clint Ray

Regional Sales

clint@advancecutting.com 205-337-8520

Clint Ray (New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, West Viginia, Virginia)

Midwest Sales Manager - Paul Villar
Midwest Sales Manager – Paul Villar

Regional Sales

paul@advancecutting.com 205-260-4471

(Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, North & South Dakota)

Ken M Shannon
Ken M Shannon

Regional Sales

kenm@advancecutting.com 205-229-7467

Louisiana, South Mississippi, South Alabama, Panhandle of Florida

David Smith
David Smith

Regional Sales

david@advancecutting.com 205-910-8360

Northeast Alabama, North Georgia, East Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina

Ben Hartmann
Ben Hartmann

Regional Sales

ben@advancecutting.com 205-840-8483

North Alabama, North Mississippi, West & Central Tennessee

Tony Smith
Tony Smith

Regional Sales

tony@advancecutting.com 205-913-5349

Central & South Georgia, North Florida

Ken Shannon Jr
Ken Shannon Jr

Regional Sales

kenjr@advancecutting.com 205-337-8522

California, Oregon, Washington, Arizonia, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Florida

ACS Sales Territory Map
Service Team

13+ highly trained Installation and Service technicians prepared to help you with any of your machine needs.

ACS Facilities

Advance Cutting Systems proudly operates its service and parts department from our headquarters in Pelham, Alabama. Since our founding, ACS has grown from a small rented office space into a company-owned campus totaling more than 35,000 square feet. Our facility features a modern office space, multiple assembly and parts buildings, and a state-of-the-art Demo and Training Center designed to better serve our customers and support their evolving manufacturing needs. We understand that choosing the right cutting technology for your application is an important decision. That’s why our demo center maintains a full inventory of cutting systems under power and ready for live demonstrations. Our available technologies include Conventional Plasma, Precision Plasma, Abrasive Waterjet, Non-Abrasive Waterjet, HVAC Coil Lines, Fabri-Flange, and Fiber Laser systems. ACS also maintains a dedicated team of factory-trained service technicians who specialize in the installation, training, and support of cutting machines, coil lines, and retrofit systems. In addition, our Pelham headquarters staffs a technical support line to provide prompt assistance whenever our customers need it. To minimize downtime, ACS stocks a large inventory of commonly used replacement parts in Pelham, AL. For service, technical support, or parts assistance, contact our office today at 205-985-8801 and ask for our Service or Parts Department. Or email service@advancecutting.com

Advance Cutting Systems

112 Hilltop Business Dr
Pelham AL 35124
Phone: 1-800-752-1056
Fax: 1-205-985-8804
info@advancecutting.com

Headquarters

Main Office & Warehouse

Company-owned campus totaling more than 35,000 square feet in Pelham, Alabama. Features modern office space, multiple assembly and parts buildings, and a state-of-the-art Demo and Training Center with full inventory of cutting systems under power and ready for live demonstrations.

Pelham, Alabama 35124

Service Center

Service & Parts

Factory-trained service technicians specializing in installation, training, and support. Large inventory of commonly used replacement parts in-stock. CNC controls available for rental. Technical support line staffed for prompt assistance. Call 205-985-8801 or email service@advancecutting.com.

Pelham, Alabama 35124

Built on Experience. Driven by Innovation

Founded in 1985, Advance Machinery, Inc began as a regional supplier serving the metal fabrication industry throughout Alabama and Georgia. What started as a local operation quickly expanded beyond expectations, establishing a reputation for quality machinery, dependable service, and long-term customer relationships. In 1989, the company launched Advance Cutting Systems (ACS), significantly expanding its reach and capabilities. Today, ACS equipment is installed in all 50 states, throughout Canada, and internationally, including installations as far away as China. In 1997, ACS further expanded its product offerings by introducing the AutoShear and AutoFold Coil Line systems to the U.S. market. The AutoFold revolutionized coil line production with its compact footprint, high production capacity, and affordability. Since its introduction, the system has undergone multiple advancements and is now available in configurations capable of producing SnapLock seams, Pittsburgh seams, and a full range of connector applications. As the company continued to grow, ACS expanded into additional fabrication technologies. In 2007, the Jet-Liner high-pressure waterjet system and the i-Liner rotary insulation cutting machine were introduced. This was followed by the addition of the Spiroformer spiral duct forming machine, allowing ACS to provide a complete machinery solution for HVAC contractors and fabricators.

In 2015 Advance Cutting Systems brought to Market the patented Fabri-Flange Dual TDF/TDC machine. Designed to work directly from an Autofold side eject system, the Fabri-Flange utilizes a unique dual hydraulic control system that takes a flat notched sheet with male and female locks and automatically folds it into a full wrap or “L” shaped duct section while simultaneously forming a roll-on flange. Today, ACS offers a full line of cutting and fabrication equipment, including our new line of EVOLUTION Series Fiber Lasers, Precision heavy-duty plasma tables, Plate Pro and Mastergraph rail systems, waterjet systems, and advanced fabrication solutions for a wide range of industries. Since 2018, ACS has expanded aggressively into fiber laser technology, importing and supporting its own line of fiber lasers ranging from 1.5kW to 40kW. Available configurations include shuttle table systems, moving cover designs, rail systems, and more — delivering high-performance cutting solutions for modern fabrication shops. Today, Advance Cutting Systems has over 100 fiber laser installations and more than 1,000 cutting systems operating across North America. Through continued innovation, customer support, and industry leadership, ACS remains committed to providing advanced solutions for the metal fabrication industry.

1985
Advance Machinery Started by Ken Shannon Sr, Rob Smith and Ken Shannon Jr.
1989
Advance Cutting Systems Started by Ken Shannon Sr., Rob Smith, Ken Shannon Jr. and Tony Smith
1989
Advance Cutting Systems starts selling their own U.S. Built Plasma Tables
1997
Advance Cutting Systems introduces the Autofold & Autoshear to the U.S. Market
2000
Ken Shannon Jr & Tony Smith lead the next chapter of Advance Machinery & Advance Cutting Sys.
2007
Advance Cutting Systems introduces the Jet-Liner High Pressure waterjet system
2018
Advance Cutting Systems introduces the ACS EVOLUTION series Fiber Lasers to the U.S. Market
2021
Advance Cutting Systems upgrades their Fiber Laser series to the high speed EVOLUTION II & III
Today
over 100 Fiber Lasers installed in North America & 3,000+ cutting & forming systems sold World Wide!