Founded in 1989 by Richard W. Norton Jr., Callies Performance Products manufactures high-performance crankshafts, connecting rods and camshafts at its Fostoria, Ohio facility. The independently owned American manufacturer combines U.S. engineering with in-house finishing and quality control, including 100% inspection of its crankshafts. Through sister company Energy Manufacturing, Callies also supplies engine blocks for complete performance-engine builds.
NSI Crankshaft LLCEstablished in 2008 after acquiring Norton Manufacturing, Fostoria-based NSI Crankshaft makes precision-machined crankshafts for original-equipment engine, pump, and compressor makers. Its unusual strength is complete vertical integration: NSI handles the work from steelmaking and forging through machining and heat treatment in its 205,000-square-foot facility, while its engineers help develop new crankshaft designs and materials. The company has produced crankshafts for more than 20 years and is IATF 16949 certified.FOSTORIA, OH
K1 TechnologiesFrom its headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, K1 Technologies engineers performance connecting rods and crankshafts for racers, builders, and engine enthusiasts. The company develops its designs in-house from track-tested feedback, then manufactures and inspects them to tight tolerances, including weight-matched connecting-rod sets and thoroughly tested components. Its coverage spans domestic, European, and sport-compact engine platforms, with custom and specialty sizes available for unusual builds.MENTOR, OH
ELLWOOD Crankshaft GroupFounded in 1910 as a privately owned family company, Ellwood Crankshaft Group makes forged and machined crankshafts and other large complex components at its Pennsylvania facilities. Its Hermitage and Sharon operations can machine parts up to 480 inches long and 80,000 pounds, while the Irvine facility has forged crankshafts since 1960 and produces more than 5,000 engine crankshafts annually. ECG also reconditions crankshafts and holds ISO 9001 certification, supporting critical marine, locomotive, and power-generation equipment.HERMITAGE, PA