Founded in Springfield in 1966 by Fritz Krafft, Krafft and Associates grew from its founder’s experience designing and building machinery into a precision metalworking company known for taking on unusually large or difficult jobs. The company’s seasoned production workforce handles grinding and lapping for customers who need tight tolerances, including low-volume work that other shops may not accept.
Krapf IndustriesKrapf Industries turns customer concepts into machined and fabricated metal components, combining engineering design with large-capacity CNC milling, CNC turning, and other in-house production capabilities. Owned and operated by Ken and Stephanie Krapf, the Oswego company draws on Ken’s mechanical-engineering background and Stephanie’s leadership and organizational experience. Its large-format work includes five-axis milling up to approximately 120 by 48 by 48 inches and waterjet cutting on an 80-by-166-by-12-inch table.OSWEGO, NY
O & S Machine CompanyFounded in Latrobe in 1964, O & S Machine Company handles precision machining and fabrication, from tight-tolerance custom parts to small repair work. Its licensed and insured team is known for taking on jobs other shops decline, serving regional industry with more than six decades of experience and the capacity for both one-off projects and larger orders. The company also rebuilds and manufactures replacement components to customer specifications.LATROBE, PA
Manth MfgPrivately owned Manth Mfg. has grown from a Tonawanda tool-and-die shop founded in 1962 into a production machine shop known for complex, close-tolerance work. With more than 40 CNC machines, it serves customers needing high-precision components in medium- to high-volume production, with support that extends beyond machining.TONAWANDA, NY
Schaffer GrindingFamily-owned and operated since 1950, Schaffer Grinding performs industrial grinding and machining, with expertise in accommodating large workpieces. The company says it pioneered new grinders and grinding techniques and has developed its surface, rotary, and abrasive-belt grinding capabilities over many decades.TWINSBURG, OH