Since 1912, Cleveland-based AKS Cutting Systems has designed and manufactured CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines in the United States. The fourth-generation, family-owned company grew from Lyons Tool and Die and now operates from a 55,000-square-foot facility, with thousands of installations worldwide. Its machines are supported by a network that provides installation, training, service and ongoing technical help.
AKS Cutting SystemsAKS Cutting Systems is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, fourth-generation U.S. manufacturer of customizable CNC plasma cutting machines and waterjet cutting machines. It manufactures equipment for steelworking, steel distribution, fabrication, construction, renewable energy, railroads, oil and gas, mining, machinery, boat manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, and other industrial applications.CLEVELAND, OH
WARDJetBorn in America’s Rust Belt, WARDJet builds CNC waterjet cutting systems, including purpose-built machines for demanding applications such as die-less gasket production. Founder Richard Ward entered the waterjet industry in 1995 and started the company in his garage, just a mile from the 220,000-square-foot facility it occupies today. Now part of AAG Tailored Cutting Solutions, WARDJet has more than 30 years of CNC experience, machines operating in over 180 countries, and a technical-support network spanning several regions.TALLMADGE, OH
Electro-Mechanical Integrators, IncFounded in 1989, Electro-Mechanical Integrators designs and manufactures CNC plasma cutting systems for tube, pipe and miscellaneous metals. Based in Pennsylvania, EMI makes nearly all of its machines in the USA, including most critical mechanical components, and has supplied systems used by thousands of fabricators, OEMs and job shops. Its machines combine multiple cutting processes in a single setup, with USA-based technical support for shops ranging from first-time CNC users to high-volume operations.GREEN LANE, PA