Since 1946, Akron-based Alcon Tool Company has designed and manufactured custom industrial cutting tools, carrying each job from engineering and production through refurbishment. Founded in the Rubber Capital of the World, Alcon built its early reputation serving tire and rubber manufacturers and now supplies precision tooling worldwide, with more than 100,000 square feet of in-house production space. Its blend of hands-on tooling craftsmanship, reverse-engineering know-how, and advanced five-axis CNC machining supports demanding applications across manufacturing.
Star Grinding & SupplyFounded in 2006, family-owned Star Grinding & Supply combines more than 65 years of tooling experience to design, manufacture and sharpen industrial cutting tools in Salem, Ohio. Its Walter five-axis CNC grinder supports customized tool development, while the company also reconditions used tools and offers new tooling through its distributor partnerships. Star Grinding emphasizes quick turnaround and a small-business approach to meeting specific manufacturing needs.SALEM, OH
Five Star Tool CompanyFor six decades, Five Star Tool Company has been a Rochester manufacturer known for making exceptional custom cutting tools. Founded in 1965, the company has since expanded its 35,000-square-foot facility into a precision machining operation that works with customers from concept through production. Its work serves demanding sectors such as automotive, medical, and aerospace manufacturing.ROCHESTER, NY
Great Lakes Industrial KnifeGreat Lakes Industrial Knife is an Akron manufacturer with more than four decades of experience helping industrial customers keep cutting equipment in service. Its 50,000-square-foot, U.S.-based facility produces custom industrial blades and restores worn components through precision sharpening and repair.AKRON, OH
Myles Tool Company IncSince 1977, Myles Tool Company has made industrial cutting tools in Sanborn, New York, producing endmills, threadmills and custom tooling for machining applications. The company has grown from a three-car garage into a 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, while continuing to offer tailor-made tools for customers with specific needs.SANBORN, NY