On Cleveland’s west side, Mikan Die & Tool has made heading dies and tooling for the bolt-making industry since 2007. Owner Mike Pillar carries on a machining tradition begun by his father in the 1960s, drawing on nearly two decades they worked side by side before Mikan opened. The company is known for handling rush and custom tooling work with short lead times, direct communication, and the close customer relationships that have kept many of its original customers returning.
US Alloy Die CorporationSince 1955, family-owned US Alloy Die Corporation has made close-tolerance carbide dies, punches and header tooling for manufacturers in Cleveland and far beyond. Founded by World War II veteran Joseph A. Corrao with a $500 bank loan, the company is now led by his grandson alongside other members of the Corrao family and continues to take on custom tooling, repair and rework projects.CLEVELAND, OH
Cleveland Steel ToolCleveland Steel Tool has been part of Cleveland’s manufacturing story since 1908, when it began making patented punches for the automotive leaf-spring industry. Today, its American plant supplies ironworker punches and custom tooling to metal fabricators and industrial users, with more than 80% of orders—including custom work—shipping within 24 hours.CLEVELAND, OH
Sharp Tooling CompanyBorn in a 20-by-20 Buffalo garage in 1959 as Niagara Punch and Die, Sharp Tooling Company now makes customized tooling and close-tolerance machined parts for manufacturers across Western New York and around the world. The company remains a family-run machine shop, with third-generation machinist Jayson Czerniak leading the business after his grandfather founded it and his father Jay expanded it. Its in-house inspection and reverse-engineering work help customers refine existing parts as well as develop new tooling.BUFFALO, NY