Since 1966, Meadville-based Imperial Carbide has manufactured high-precision tooling and steel parts, carrying projects from prototypes through full production in its more than 50,000-square-foot facility. Its in-house capabilities include close-tolerance work for demanding applications, with a notable specialty in interchangeable tooling and carbide components. Imperial Carbide is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers inspection reports and traceability through its quality-assurance operation.
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Starn Tool & Manufacturing CompanyFounded in 1945 by toolmaker Gleason Starn, Starn Tool & Manufacturing produces precision-machined parts in Meadville, Pennsylvania, taking projects from prototype quantities of one through production runs. The company grew from Gleason’s garage shop into Crawford County’s first job shop and now employs more than 60 people across its manufacturing operations. Still led by the Starn family, it marks 80 years in business in 2025 and holds AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certification.MEADVILLE, PA
Glen Carbide, IncFounded in 1959 from General Electric’s Carboloy Division, Glen Carbide manufactures carbide wear parts and cold-draw and forming tooling from its Carnegie, Pennsylvania facility. The company has expanded its plant five times since moving there in 1963 and pairs tooling design and production with precision grinding, machining, and wire EDM services. Glen Carbide has been registered to the ISO-9000 Quality Management System since 1998.CARNEGIE, PA
Capitol Tool & ManufacturingFor 65 years, Capitol Tool & Manufacturing has made high-tolerance precision-machined parts and assemblies for manufacturing and construction customers from its New Cumberland, Pennsylvania shop. Its 20 skilled machinists work across 45 precision machines, producing everything from small components to large plates and specialized crimper heads. Capitol Tool is part of The Conrad Company and maintains an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
RAM Precision IndustriesFounded in 1974, RAM Precision Industries makes precision tooling, machined parts and components for manufacturers from its temperature-controlled 80,000-square-foot facility. The Centerville company handles projects from rapid prototypes to high-volume production, with multi-axis machining, grinding and EDM capabilities that can hold tolerances within ±30 millionths of an inch. Its work ranges from metal-container tooling to orthopedic implants and turbine components, and its medical operation is ISO 13485:2016 certified.DAYTON, OH