Founded in Dayton in 1972 by Frank and Lila Casella, FC Industries is a family-owned manufacturing group that provides turnkey services and steel products through a family of specialized companies. Now transitioning into its third generation of family ownership and management, the company combines precision manufacturing with related capabilities serving markets from aerospace and defense to construction. Its Dayton operation is part of a distinctly American manufacturing tradition, with quality inspection, employee development, and environmental responsibility built into its approach.
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AFC Tool CompanyFounded in Dayton in 1972 by Frank and Lila Casella, AFC Tool Company remains a family-owned manufacturer now in the hands of the Casella family’s second generation. The company is known for building custom industrial equipment and precision tooling for demanding customers in aerospace, automotive, defense, and related industries. Its 300,000-plus-square-foot operation is AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered.DAYTON, OH
FC Precision, IncFounded in 1972, Dayton’s FC Precision makes tight-tolerance CNC-machined components and assemblies for industrial OEMs and mission-critical aerospace and defense work. Formed through the partnership of Dayton Precision Aerospace and AFC Tool, the company combines experienced machinists and engineers with automated, multi-axis machining and an in-house metrology center. Its quality system is certified to AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 and NADCAP requirements, with GE S-1000 compliance supporting defense programs.DAYTON, OH
Arbor Industries, IncFamily-owned and operated since its founding in 1978, Arbor Industries grew from its Cleveland roots into a privately held manufacturing company in Mentor, Ohio. Its first- and second-generation family members bring hands-on experience to precision work for customers in fields such as aerospace and military manufacturing. Arbor holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:D certifications.LANGHORNE, PA
Cat-Wood MetalworksVeteran-owned Cat-Wood Metalworks has been part of the Dayton manufacturing community since its founding in 1994, becoming sole-owned by retired Air Force Lt. Col. A.J. Rolling in 2022. From its 25,000-square-foot shop, the company produces close-tolerance parts for demanding aerospace and defense customers, with an engineer-owner and a team shaped by ongoing training.MORAINE, OH