Established in Grove City in 2007, HOKUTO USA is the North American branch of Japan’s HOKUTO Corporation, designing and manufacturing automated production equipment. The company grew from HOKUTO’s 1972 origins as a specialist in high-precision mechatronics, robotic lines, and custom machinery, and now supports customers through the full project cycle from specifications and design to installation and maintenance. Its 35-person U.S. operation serves manufacturing customers across North America.
Sutterlin Machine & Tool CoFounded in 1966 as a small Willoughby machine shop, Sutterlin Machine & Tool Co. designs and builds automated machinery while providing precision machining and complete in-house engineering, fabrication, and assembly. Now based in Mentor, the third-generation, U.S.-owned company operates an approximately 11,000-square-foot plant with 24 employees and more than 50 years of machine-building experience. Its work has grown from serving local hydraulic and steel mill customers to supporting aerospace, medical, OEM, and other specialized manufacturers.MENTOR, OH
Haskell Machine and Tool IncIncorporated in 1951, Haskell Machine and Tool Inc. is a Homer, New York machine shop that makes precision parts and complete turnkey automation equipment for customers in the United States and abroad. Its 7,700-square-foot facility combines CNC and conventional machining with in-house CAD design, allowing the company to take projects from individual prototypes through production runs and complete automated assembly systems.HOMER, NY
Production Design Services, Inc. (PDSI)Since its founding in 1955, Production Design Services, Inc. has grown into a Dayton manufacturer known for solving complex automation problems under one roof. Its expanded plant now covers more than 180,000 square feet, where the company develops custom equipment and robotic systems for manufacturers, taking projects from concept through integration and production.DAYTON, OH
Steven Douglas CorpFounded in 1998, Steven Douglas Corp. designs, engineers, and builds custom automation machines for manufacturers from its headquarters in Concord, Ohio. SDC handles projects in-house from engineering and assembly through testing, installation, and ongoing support, with particular depth in micron-level automation and specialized systems such as automated wire-harness equipment. The company has built more than 1,500 machines and operates a 69,000-square-foot temperature-controlled facility alongside a 16,000-square-foot engineering office.CONCORD, OH