Since 1962, STG Carrier has developed and manufactured metal carrier strips for sealing profiles, including lanced and stamped designs, at its Altdorf operation near Landshut. The roughly 45-person German company combines its own tooling and machinery expertise with customer-specific development, while its locations across four continents support consistent production, advice, and service worldwide. STG Carrier is part of the Steinl Group.
BFC Fahrzeugteile GmbHSince its founding in 1984, BFC Fahrzeugteile GmbH has developed metallic clamping profiles for automotive seals and other sealing applications, using its own rotary slitting process to create precise, adaptable profiles with minimal waste. Headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, the company employs about 200 people across 10 global locations and processes roughly 400 million meters of profile each year. BFC combines in-house tool and machine development with full laser measurement of production quantities, while its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certifications support its focus on traceable quality and resource-efficient lightweight solutions.CLEVELAND, OH
ART Metals GroupFounded in 1943 by German tool-and-die maker Ally Pfirrmann, ART Metals Group makes difficult custom metal stampings, thrust bearings and assemblies for customers around the world. Its 70,000-square-foot Fairfield operation combines a full-service tool room with 16 presses ranging from 45 to 800 tons, allowing the company to develop tooling and take parts from prototype through production. ART is privately owned and operated and holds ISO 9001:2015 registration, with in-process inspection supported by a dedicated sensor lab.FAIRFIELD, OH
Precision Strip IncFounded in 1977 in the small Ohio farm town of Minster, Precision Strip has grown from a niche aluminum-slitting business into a 15-location company known as the nation’s largest toll processor. Its 3.8-million-square-foot network supports manufacturers with custom metal processing, backed by in-house engineering and a company-owned fleet for just-in-time delivery. All of its operations are IATF 16949 certified.KENTON, OH