Moon Tool & Die Co

Employee Size

11-50

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Meadville, PA

Founded

2018

Founded in Meadville in 1979, Moon Tool & Die Co. is a precision CNC machine shop producing made-to-order parts, tooling, and assemblies for American manufacturers. The company operates from a 23,000-square-foot facility and combines experienced toolmakers with large-format milling and turning capacity, including parts up to 35 inches in diameter and 88 inches long. Moon Tool is a verified veteran-owned small business and is registered to ISO 9001:2015, with ASME Section IX-certified welding capabilities.

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