Wild Works Customs

Employee size

2-10

Organization type

Self-Owned

Founded

2020

Wild Works Customs was a custom fabrication shop built around turning customers’ ideas into personalized pieces. Using CNC and laser technology, it produced items such as engraved goods for homes, gifts, and other custom projects before permanently ceasing operations.

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