Family-owned since 2002, Pyramid Rebuild and Machine grew from a two-man shop in Suffield into a second-generation Tallmadge company with 18 full-time employees. It is known for helping manufacturers extend the useful life of machine tools, including equipment dating back to the World War II era, while also supplying new machines when replacement makes more sense. Its large-project capability includes a 20-ton crane and high-bay entrance.
Peiffer Machine ServicesFrom a three-person shop behind its founder’s house in Mt. Aetna, Peiffer Machine Services has grown into a third-generation, woman-owned company that repairs and rebuilds machine tools for manufacturers across the United States. Founded by Paul Peiffer in 1956, the company still specializes in restoring aging equipment—including precision way work—while its 25,000-square-foot facility supports larger rebuilds and custom machine work. President and sole owner Kelly Ressler carries forward the Ressler family’s legacy with a team that has worked on more than 5,000 machines.332710MOUNT AETNA, PA
Downtime RebuildDowntime Rebuild, a family-owned division of Downtime Reduction, rebuilds high-end pre-owned machine tools to OEM specifications. With more than 30 years of experience and certified refurbishing processes, its technicians overhaul machines across makes and models, with particular expertise in horizontal machining centers. The company also buys used machines and provides field service through its parent service arm, founded in 1986 by Dan Corbett.CINCINNATI, OH
Machine Tool Research, IncFounded in 1982 by former Farrel Corporation employees, Rochester’s Machine Tool Research builds, rebuilds and modernizes large machine tools for industrial customers. Now employee-owned and operating from the former Farrel facility, MTR is the OEM for Farrel, Betts and Sellers equipment while also servicing other makes and models. Its more than 150,000-square-foot assembly operation combines mechanical and controls engineering with in-house manufacturing and nationwide field support.ROCHESTER, NY
Kalt ManufacturingFamily-owned Kalt Manufacturing began in 1967 in Bill Kalt’s garage and has grown into a 60,000-square-foot, climate-controlled North Ridgeville operation. The company is known for restoring aging cold-forming machinery, with more than 650 complete rebuilds and over 15,000 engineered drawings on file. Its work serves manufacturers across the Midwest, the wider United States, and international markets.NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH