Service Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1967 by the late
F. Robert (Bob) Jennings (1922-2010). Back in the late
1950’s, Mr. Jennings started building what are called
"inside tooled" feeder bowls. He did this by fabricating
stainless steel around wooden forms that he had built
himself. These bowls were held together with soft solder
at that time.
In response to the demand for faster feed rates, multiple
lines of feed, and the ability to automate the feeding
of larger parts, he designed and built the first "outside-
tooled" feeder bowl. Outside tooling and many other parts
feeding advancements for which he is responsible, helped
revolutionize the feeder bowl industry; resulting in his
founding Service Engineering, Inc. His dream of
trailblazing in the Parts Feeding industry came to fruition
quickly because of his innovative ideas, integrity and
good old-fashion hard work.
Service Engineering was located on the far Eastside of
Indianapolis near F. Robert's home where he and his wife,
Rosemary, raised their nine children. In 1982, his son,
Bob, was elected President of the Company and in 1986
F. Robert retired. Since that time, a third generation
of Jennings has entered the business. Ryan L. Jennings
is the current President and Robert A. Jennings is
C.E.O. Three generations of Jennings men have worked
very hard to build a company based on integrity and
ingenuity.
Mr. Jennings' family, friends and business associates
remember him as an affectionate, curious, quick-witted,
kind-hearted, industrious, intelligent, intuitive and
humorous man. He enjoyed traveling with his family,
golfing, fishing, hunting, woodworking, problem solving,
and spending time with loved ones at his Lake Santee, IN
summer home.
In addition to serving his Country in the Navy; F. Robert
Jennings was devoted to his family as provider, mentor,
and a source of inspiration to dozens of loved ones - and
he served the Parts Feeding Industry and State of Indiana
by founding one of the original Hoosier feeder companies.
