Founded in 1984 by Arthur Gaudet, Kodiak Machine is a family company that grew from a two-person basement partnership into an established machining business. Kodiak is known for its expertise in machining and makes parts for demanding customers in fields such as medical technology and military work. Its facility expanded from 5,000 to more than 12,000 square feet in 2008.
Equipment Technology IncFamily-owned since Rus Smith founded it in 1976, Equipment Technology Inc. has grown into a custom machine builder and precision machining shop serving manufacturers nationwide. Smith’s sons, Glen and David, now lead engineering and sales, while the company’s patented compact-disc packaging systems and more than 400 machines reflect its long history of solving unusual production-line problems. ETI also maintains relationships with some of its earliest customers.PECKVILLE, PA
Yarger Precision Machining, IncFamily-owned since Duane Yarger founded it in 1974, Yarger Precision Machining remains a Centre Hall manufacturer built around close customer relationships and careful, dependable work. The company produces precision-machined components for clients in fields such as defense and medical manufacturing, with a temperature-controlled 16,930-square-foot facility supporting its work.332710CENTRE HALL, PA
Reed’s Precision Machine, IncFounded in Logan in 1968 by machinist Reed Bindrup, Reed’s Precision Machine is a family-owned manufacturing shop built around dependable, customer-specific work. The company has grown from a one-mill operation into a 30,000-square-foot facility with about 38 employees, producing tight-tolerance parts for industries such as aerospace. Its team serves customers’ projects exclusively, without proprietary products competing for attention.HAGERSTOWN, MD
Northwood Industries, IncStarted by Jim Miller in a Northwood, Ohio garage in 1968, Northwood Industries is a family-owned precision machining company that makes component parts and mechanical assemblies for manufacturers. Now led by second-generation owner Kurt Miller, the Perrysburg shop pairs experienced toolmakers with in-house engineering and operates from a 23,500-square-foot facility serving customers across North America, Europe and Asia. Long-standing customer relationships—including one dating to 1970—reflect a shop known for helping engineers refine designs as well as producing the finished parts.PERRYSBURG, OH