A third-generation family business, Monroe Tool & Manufacturing grew from Herb Sr.’s Cleveland garage into a shop known for taking on difficult, mission-critical work. The company has operated for more than 75 years, from building top-secret bomb racks during World War II to producing precision-machined parts and assemblies for demanding industrial customers.
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
Stafford Gage & Tool, IncSince 1947, family-owned and family-operated Stafford Gage & Tool has made precision-machined parts for customers from its Dayton, Ohio shop. What began as Jean Carol Stafford’s work in a home shed now spans four generations of Stafford leadership, with an experienced team whose average tenure exceeds 15 years. The company serves demanding fields including motorsports, aerospace, medical and military-specification manufacturing while continuing to invest in automated CNC production.DAYTON, OH
Mosher Machine & Tool Co., IncFounded in 1973, Mosher Machine & Tool Co. is a Dayton-area high-production job shop making precision machined and tooled parts for customers ranging from local manufacturers to Fortune 100 companies. Now in its third generation, the company pairs experienced CNC machinists and engineers with a continually updated equipment base and quality-focused inspection capabilities. Its work serves demanding fields such as heavy equipment, oil and gas, electrical component manufacturing, and military and defense.DAYTON, OH
Ace Precision IndustriesIn business since 1950, Akron-based Ace Precision Industries has built its reputation as a dependable supplier for demanding industrial customers. The company works from a 20,000-square-foot facility to produce precision-machined parts and assemblies, with experience that includes early tire-industry work and later nuclear-program components.AKRON, OH