James J. Shuttleworth

James J. Shuttleworth (1937 – 2003) inventor, entrepreneur and founder of Shuttleworth, Inc. He was an active business and community leader in Northeast Indiana. Shuttleworth’s dedication to promote the advancement and export of American technology enabled provided the growth and recognition of an international company.

Education

James J. Shuttleworth was a graduate of Warren High School in 1955. He attended Purdue University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1960.

Activities after graduation

Jim Shuttleworth returned to his family’s canning & machinery operation. In 1962, he purchased the machinery side of the business and founded the Shuttleworth Machinery Corporation. Serving as engineer, salesman and president, he built the company into a leader in automated material handling systems. The company was renamed to Shuttleworth, Inc. in 1974.Jim learned to fly while still in school and noted that flying played a significant role in growing his company. He restored vintage aircraft that included a 1943 AT-6G and a WWII era [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keXQU_FinVw P-51 Mustang] that was once flown by Robin Olds. Shuttleworth also founded the Wings of Freedom Museum in 1996 whose collection now resides at the Hoosier Air Museum.

Honors

• 1990: Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award
• 1991: Outstanding Mechanical Engineer by the Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering
• 1995: Exporter of the Year - Indiana Business Magazine
• 1997: Northern Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year
• 1998: Honorary degree from Huntington College

References

• Purdue University School of Engineering
• Shuttleworth, Inc. corporate archives