Founded in Cleveland in 1947 by a returning World War II veteran, Gahr Machine Company grew from a four-car garage into a 60,000-square-foot industrial facility. The company is known for decades of expertise helping manufacturers keep Warner & Swasey machinery in service, particularly through its repair-parts operation and technical support.
RSW Technologies, LLCFounded in Ohio, RSW Technologies repairs industrial electronics and control systems while upgrading and servicing the machinery that keeps manufacturing lines running. The Northwood company combines in-house repairs with on-site troubleshooting, including support for obsolete equipment and hard-to-find components. RSW says it has more than 40 years of experience, has supported over 3,500 manufacturers, and backs each repair with a one-year warranty.ROSSFORD, OH
Victory Machine and Fab, LLCBorn in 2001 in a two-car Sidney, Ohio garage, veteran-owned Victory Machine and Fab now combines precision machining and custom metal fabrication with millwright and rigging work for industrial customers across Ohio and the Midwest. Founded by precision machinist Roger Wilcox and now operated by his son Aaron, the company has grown into a 40,000-square-foot Sidney facility with more than 45 trade professionals under one roof. Its millwright and ironwork crews also provide 24/7 emergency maintenance support, helping plants stay in operation.SIDNEY, OH
Akron Gear & EngineeringAkron Gear & Engineering manufactures industrial gears and machined parts and provides gearbox repair and engineering services. Founded in 1911, the company says its employees have more than 300 years of combined service and serves industries ranging from steel mills to medical industries.AKRON, OH
Metzger Machine CoFounded in 1878, Metzger Machine Co. is Cincinnati’s oldest operating machine shop, serving manufacturers across the tri-state region and nationwide. Its three graduate engineers help the shop take on difficult repair and reverse-engineering work, including obsolete OEM parts and equipment that must be put back into service. Metzger is known for keeping this technical work in-house, from precision machining through dynamic balancing.CINCINNATI, OH