Krapf 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.
Krafft and Associates, IncFounded 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.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Krenz Precision Machining, IncBuilt by a family of German immigrants in Cleveland, Krenz Precision Machining makes precision-machined components for industrial and commercial manufacturers. The Krenz family began its machining businesses in 1967, joined forces under the Krenz name in the 1970s, and continues to own and operate the company today from its 45,000-square-foot North Royalton facility. Krenz is ISO 9001 certified and supports production from a few hundred pieces to several million, with just-in-time and Kanban stocking options for customers.NORTH ROYALTON, OH
MetalKraft Industries IncFounded in Wellsboro in 1983, family-owned MetalKraft Industries manufactures precision sintered metal components and cold-formed parts for customers across a range of industries. Its 50,000-square-foot Pennsylvania plant combines job-shop service with high-volume capacity, supported by integrated computerized manufacturing and just-in-time shipping. MetalKraft is ISO 9001:2015 registered and also provides in-house engineering and machining support.WELLSBORO, PA
Fronhofer Tool Company, IncStarted in 1980 in founder Paul Fronhofer’s basement, Fronhofer Tool Company now operates three Argyle, New York shops that machine and fabricate parts ranging from small locking pins to 100,000-pound assemblies. The third-generation Fronhofer business works from a 60,000-square-foot facility with about 35 employees, and is particularly equipped for large-scale turning, milling and fabrication. Its work has included pulp-and-paper machinery, craft-brewing systems and unusual projects such as amusement-park equipment and a 150-ton steel cradle.COSSAYUNA, NY