Family-owned since Fred Streck founded it in 1945, Streck’s Inc. has built its identity around handling unusually large industrial work. The Queensbury company operates from a 65,000-square-foot plant on 18 acres, where it serves heavy-industry customers with large-capacity machining and support for oversized machinery.
Schaffer GrindingFamily-owned and operated since 1950, Schaffer Grinding performs industrial grinding and machining, with expertise in accommodating large workpieces. The company says it pioneered new grinders and grinding techniques and has developed its surface, rotary, and abrasive-belt grinding capabilities over many decades.TWINSBURG, OH
Lange Grinding & Machining, IncSince 1989, family-owned Lange Grinding & Machining has made precision-ground and machined parts for industrial customers from its 40,000-square-foot Streetsboro facility. The shop stands out for handling work from raw stock through finished part under one roof, including AR500 machining and large components supported by a 40,000-pound lifting capacity. Its 14 Blanchard grinders, ranging from 42 to 156 inches, give Lange unusual capacity for both heavy industrial work and smaller precision projects.STREETSBORO, OH
Ide Machine Company IncFamily-owned since 1978, Ide Machine Company is a Cayuga, New York, machine shop known for taking on demanding industrial work without being limited to large production runs. Its 15,000-square-foot facility serves customers in heavy industry and agriculture, while also handling one-off repairs and hard-to-replace components.CAYUGA, NY
Kiefer Tool & Mold, IncSince 1965, Cleveland-based Kiefer Tool & Mold has machined, fabricated and repaired the oversized industrial parts and equipment that smaller shops cannot handle. Its 36,000-square-foot facility works on components weighing up to 100 tons, including custom hydraulic cylinders and press components, while also providing field inspections and emergency equipment repairs. After more than 50 years and three generations in business, Kiefer stands behind its workmanship with in-house inspection and testing.CLEVELAND, OH