Aggressive Grinding Service, Inc. provides precision grinding and machining services, specializing in carbide grinding and advanced ceramic finishing. Founded by Lester Sutton in 1988, the company operates a 42,000-square-foot facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and describes its work as serving carbide and ceramic manufacturers.
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Advanced Carbide GrindingSince 1999, Advanced Carbide Grinding has grown from a garage-sized shop founded by five skilled professionals into a 100,000-square-foot, three-shift operation in Derry, Pennsylvania. Today, co-owners David Butz and Jim Elliott remain hands-on as the company produces precision-ground components for manufacturers across western Pennsylvania and beyond. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system reflects a culture built around getting demanding work right the first time.DERRY, PA
Johnston's Quality CarbideFounded in 1995 by brothers Sam and Richard, family-owned Johnston’s Quality Carbide in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, precision-grinds and polishes tungsten carbide and ceramic wear parts and tooling. The company grew from a small grinding shop into an 80,000-square-foot facility, combining modern equipment with a craftsman’s work ethic and close customer support. JQC performs precision inspection on every job and also assists with design when it can improve tool life.LATROBE, PA
Lee's Grinding, IncLee’s Grinding, Inc. provides close-tolerance grinding services for parts whose production depends on carefully prepared grinding operations. The company describes its work as “grinding intensive” and offers project management capabilities to coordinate related production steps.STRONGSVILLE, OH
Extramet ProductsSince its founding in 1998, Extramet Products has remained an independently owned and operated carbide company rooted in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Its team helps manufacturers turn carbide material or customer drawings into precision components, with particular experience supporting wear-critical industrial work from prototypes through repeat production. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.LATROBE, PA