From its Meadville, Pennsylvania shop, Andco Manufacturing makes U.S.-manufactured cutting components for single-shaft shredders, including cutter inserts and holders. The company keeps prominent SKUs in stock for quick shipment, heat treats them to exceed OEM quality, and also offers reverse engineering and resharpening for application-specific needs.
Razor Sharp GrindingRazor Sharp Grinding grew from a one-machine basement operation started by Dennis and Eileen Reider in 1967 into a Pottstown tool-grinding manufacturer focused on custom cutting tools and the re-manufacturing and re-sharpening of industrial tooling. Its expanded facility now houses eight Walter CNC tool-and-cutter grinders and a Studer OD/ID grinder, supporting both exacting custom work and urgent machine-down requests. The company also keeps more than half a million dollars’ worth of its own end mills in inventory for immediate shipment or same-day pickup.POTTSTOWN, PA
PROper CutterFounded in 1974 by Larry D. Proper in a two-stall garage, PROper Cutter reconditions industrial cutting tools through CNC and manual tool-and-cutter grinding in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania. Now in its second generation of ownership, the company operates from a 5,500-square-foot facility and also supplies made-in-USA cutting tools and PVD coatings. PROper Cutter marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 and serves customers locally and across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.GUYS MILLS, PA
American Carbide SawFor more than 70 years, American Carbide Saw has sharpened and repaired industrial saw blades, cutters and knives, with particular expertise in carbide-tipped tooling. The Hatboro shop combines CNC grinding with the less-common craft of hammering and tensioning blades so they run true, and it can also make custom saws and cutters for specialized applications. Its truck routes add pickup and delivery for customers who need quick turnaround.HATBORO, PA
Meadville Tool Grinding IncFounded in 1984 as a small-town grinding shop, Meadville Tool Grinding manufactures and reconditions carbide cutting tools in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. The company remains a small business while bringing its third generation into the workplace, combining custom tool manufacturing with sharpening, repair, and coating services that extend tool life. Its work is centered on precise, durable tooling tailored to customers’ manufacturing needs.CONNEAUT LAKE, PA