Palmer Johnson Power Systems

Palmer Johnson Power Systems: drivetrain distribution and service for off-highway and marine equipment

Palmer Johnson Power Systems presents itself as a distributor and service provider of drivetrain components for the industrial off-highway and marine markets. The company sells and repairs components for heavy-duty transmissions and axles, and markets engines from Isuzu, Scania, Hatz, Deutz, and JCB. Its catalog includes thousands of parts in stock ready to ship, as well as remanufactured units under the PJ REMAN name.

Brands represented

The company operates as an authorized distributor for a broad range of manufacturers of drivetrain components, clutches, brakes, and hydraulic systems. Among the brands it distributes are Twin Disc, Funk, ZF Off-Highway, Dana Spicer Off-Highway, Clark, Carraro, Kessler, Danfoss Airflex, Wichita Clutch, Durst, Cotta Transmission, HamiltonJet, Twiflex Limited Brakes, Svendborg Brakes, and Transfluid.

Sectors and applications served

Palmer Johnson's activity extends across several markets. In the marine sector, the company cites more than 45 years of experience in application support and service, with coverage from the Midwest to the West Coast of the United States. In oil and gas, it distributes products from Twin Disc, Airflex, Wichita Clutch, Rexroth, and other brands, and offers parts and unit inventory, application support, service, repairs, remanufacturing, and field service. For transportation, it provides parts and service both in the shop and in the field. In construction and lift equipment, it performs repairs on mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), with replacement parts and rebuilt exchange units. In the industrial sector, it has more than 40 years of experience in application support and service, drawing on its product knowledge, inventory, and national service network.

Technical service and spare parts

The company offers technical and service support through dedicated phone lines for parts and unit sales, and for service and technical assistance. It has a contact form with a typical response time of 24 hours. The website allows users to request parts pricing and request service. The company also markets Duramax Marine products, according to a March 2026 news item, and supplied a Transfluid hybrid system for Alaska's first hybrid fishing vessel, according to a July 2026 news item.

Location network

Palmer Johnson Power Systems operates from multiple locations in the United States and Canada. Listed locations include Dallas (TX), Kansas City (KS), Greenville (SC), Los Angeles (CA), Madison (WI), Seattle (WA), St. Louis (MO), Vancouver (WA), the RECON equipment center in Edmonton (AB), and Vancouver (BC). The corporate headquarters is in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Corporate profile

The company describes itself as a team working in an industry where minutes count and deadlines cost. Its president and chief operating officer is Craig Swenson, and the leadership team includes Andy Stehl (SVP Service), Ashley Matthys (SVP Human Resources), Jeff Magusin (VP Marine Sales), Mark Young (VP Oil & Gas), Susan Schuster (VP Service Sales), Joey Giannetto (Director of Service), and Mary Klett (Director of Customer Support). The company states it maintains a workforce of more than 100 employees and a presence in North America and beyond.

Location and contact

1835 Haynes Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 · Phone: (800) 341-4334 · Email: mellsworth@pjpower.com