Diamond Saw Works, Inc. manufactures industrial Sterling saw blades, continuing a Buffalo-area business founded in 1890 by engineer John T. Ronan and Joseph Campbell. The company has evolved from making hacksaw blades and saw machines to producing industrial-grade blades in Chaffee, New York, and says its employees own 60% of the company through its ESOP.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Compliance program
The Blade Manufacturing CompanySince 1946, The Blade Manufacturing Company has made industrial saw blades and circular knives, pairing custom blade work and sharpening with technical guidance. Founded by brothers Charlie, Frank and Steve Callahan, the Columbus company remains in Callahan family hands, with fourth-generation members Dan and Mike involved in day-to-day management. Its experience has been passed from one generation to the next since the original blades went through production.COLUMBUS, OH
York Saw & Knife Co., IncFounded in 1906, York Saw & Knife is a York, Pennsylvania manufacturer known for more than a century of American-made industrial blade craftsmanship. The company works from customer drawings or samples to produce custom machine knives for OEMs and manufacturers, including food-processing and packaging operations.YORK, PA
Heinemann Saw CompanyFounded in Beaver Falls before 1905 and established in Canton since 1917, Heinemann Saw makes circular saw blades for demanding steel, non-ferrous-metal and specialty cutting applications. Its history includes patented blade designs such as the Gold Dot and N-Grind, while today the company also reconditions blades and provides application-specific technical support. Heinemann Saw became part of Germany’s Gebrüder Lennartz in 2015.CANTON, OH
Wilder Diamond BladesFamily-owned and operated for more than 60 years, Wilder Diamond Blades manufactures large-diameter diamond saw blades and restores worn blades for the stone-cutting and construction industries. Its technicians re-tip and straighten blades up to 13 feet in diameter, working in the shop or traveling across the United States and Canada, with specialized training in diamond segment re-tipping and German hammer smithing. The company also makes custom blades when a worn blade cannot be repaired.KINGSLEY, PA