Founded by Carl August Picard in 1876, C.A.PICARD® manufactures high-performance, corrosion- and wear-resistant precision metal parts for extrusion and plate-technology applications. Its North American branch operates from Battle Creek, while the fifth-generation family-owned group spans 11 locations in five countries. The company also supports machinery after the sale through PICARD Care, including barrel assessment, relining and reverse-engineering services.
C-B Tool CoFounded in 1939 by Charlie Beard, C-B Tool Co. is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, job shop that makes precision machined and fabricated parts for industrial customers. Its original Lancaster Shrinker/Stretcher metal-forming tool remains in production nearly unchanged, with fourth-generation family members preserving the product’s legacy while the company continues contract machining and custom fabrication. C-B Tool is ISO 9001 certified and uses NIST-traceable inspection equipment, including a coordinate measuring machine, to support close-tolerance work.LANCASTER, 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
I. Auman Machine CompanyFounded in 1947 by Irwin Auman in his father-in-law’s garage, I. Auman Machine Company has grown into a family-owned manufacturer specializing in precision CNC machining, inspection, and engineering support. The Lebanon, Pennsylvania, company built its early reputation machining alloy-steel castings for M60 tanks and now handles large, close-tolerance parts with equipment including a boring mill for pieces longer than 100 inches. Timothy Auman became the second-generation owner in 1986, and the business is continuing into its third generation under Jordan Auman’s leadership.LEBANON, PA
Star Metal ProductsFounded in 1947, Star Metal Products is a family-owned manufacturer of complex machined components and products, with a longstanding specialty in cold-forming machine replacement parts and tooling. The Westlake company expanded its machining capabilities to serve precision-machining markets and says it has customers among more than 800 companies in 32 countries as of 2021.WESTLAKE, OH