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Precision Machining & Fabrication Job Shops

Every company below shows its complete extraction: all signals we checked, with the value, a confidence score, and the site evidence behind it. Signals not visible on a company's site are hidden — never guessed.

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Highest-confidence fits

Ranked by composite score. Every visible signal shown — this is the full extraction transcript, anonymized.

Target M-01

precision machining + CNC machining + defense, aerospace, medical device, automotive, industrial
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 16 visible on site score 96.0

the company's expertise in precision CNC machining across critical sectors such as defense, aerospace, medical devices, and automotive, combined with their commitment to compliance standards like AS9100D and ITAR, positions them as a compelling candidate for our industrial-services investment thesis focused on recurring revenue opportunities.

Founder / family association
100%
family_associated
“The company is a fourth-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining company”
Visible leadership bench
100%
1 named executive
“The president of the company”
Operating history
100%
1945
“Founded in 1945”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + CNC machining + defense, aerospace, medical device, automotive, industrial
“The company provides precision CNC machining and manufacturing support for various industries”
Geographic footprint
100%
Massachusetts; 58,000 sq. ft. facility
“operating a 58,000 sq. ft. facility”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“providing the best CNC machining, 24/7 automated production”
Recurring-offering indicators
100%
yes
“support for CNC across the country”
End-market exposure
100%
defense, aerospace, military, medical device, communications, transportation
“businesses in various industries, including defense, aerospace, military, and medical device”
Hiring posture
100%
4 roles: CNC Machinists, CNC Operators, Quality Control Professionals, Mechanical Engineering
“CNC Machinists, CNC Operators, Quality Control Professionals, Mechanical Engineering”
Activity trajectory
100%
2026-07-30T12:02:58+00:00
“2026-07-30T12:02:58+00:00”
Compliance & certifications
100%
AS9100D, ITAR, CMMC Level 2
“ISO9001-2015, AS9100D, DDTC/ITAR registered and CMMC Level 2 Certified”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“The company is a fourth-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining company”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC machining
“50+ precision machines”
Quality Certs
100%
AS9100D, ISO 9001
“ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Certificate”
Industries Served Specific
100%
defense, aerospace, medical device, automotive
“supporting customers across regulated and high-performance industries”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“support for CNC across the country”

Target M-02

precision machining + CNC machining, EDM, fabrication + medical manufacturing, defense, industrial equipment
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 14 visible on site score 96.0

the company's strategic alignment with precision machining and CNC capabilities, its expertise in EDM and fabrication for key sectors such as medical manufacturing, defense, and industrial equipment, along with its ISO 13485 compliance, presents a compelling opportunity for our industrial-services investment thesis.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“The company was founded in 1942 by the founder”
Visible leadership bench
100%
5 named executives and their roles
“Founder, Second Generation, Second Generation, Leadership, Leadership”
Operating history
100%
1942
“The company was founded in 1942”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + CNC machining, EDM, fabrication + medical manufacturing, defense, industrial equipment
“The company is a machine shop providing precision CNC machining, EDM, fabrication, quality inspection, and finishing support”
Geographic footprint
100%
Ohio;
“• Ohio”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“The company helps customers move from raw material to finished part with CNC machining, EDM, turning, inspection, finishing”
Recurring-offering indicators
100%
yes
“The company supports medical manufacturing customers with precision machining, inspection discipline, ISO 13485 quality practices, and secondary-operation coordination for recurring components”
End-market exposure
100%
medical manufacturing, defense, industrial equipment, OEM parts, specialty components
“The company helps customers review drawings, plan the machining process, inspect critical features, and coordinate secondary operations”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 13485
“ISO 13485 quality discipline for medical manufacturing work”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“Family Owned • American Made • Since 1942”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC milling, EDM, turning, grinding, fabrication
“5-Axis Milling CNC Milling CNC Turning & Y-Axis Lathe Work EDM Machining Grinding & Finishing Welding & Fabrication”
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 13485
“ISO 13485 quality discipline for medical manufacturing work”
Industries Served Specific
100%
medical, defense, industrial, OEM, specialty
“The company helps customers review drawings, plan the machining process, inspect critical features, and coordinate secondary operations”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“Short-run machining for tight-tolerance, difficult parts and specialty orders without oversized minimums”

Target M-03

precision machining + CNC machining + medical, aerospace, defense, optical
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 14 visible on site score 89.5

the company's expertise in precision CNC machining for critical sectors such as medical, aerospace, and defense, combined with their compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards, positions them as a compelling candidate for our industrial-services investment thesis, particularly given their strategic footprint in Arizona.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“Originally founded in 1987”
Visible leadership bench
4%
limited_visible_bench
Operating history
100%
1987
“Originally founded in 1987”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + CNC machining + medical, aerospace, defense, optical
“supporting industries that range from medical and aerospace to defense and optical”
Geographic footprint
4%
Arizona; not_visible
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“is your trusted partner for precision CNC machining solutions”
End-market exposure
100%
aerospace, medical, defense, optical
“serve manufacturers in the aerospace, medical, defense and optical industries”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D
“following ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards”
Digital-commercial maturity
100%
yes
“We have an online CNC quote system”
Ownership status check
100%
no
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC Milling, CNC Turning
“CNC milling machines and CNC turning centers”
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D
“following ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards”
Industries Served Specific
100%
aerospace, medical, defense, optical
“support manufacturers across a variety of industries”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“support everything from prototype development and low-volume production to high-volume manufacturing”

Target M-04

precision_machining + CNC machining + automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 13 visible on site score 89.5

the company's expertise in precision CNC machining and its ISO 9001:2015 certification, along with its strategic fit within the automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors, makes it a compelling consideration for our investment thesis in industrial services.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“owned by the founder”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“two machines and two employees”
Operating history
100%
1988
“the company started in 1988”
Strategic fit
100%
precision_machining + CNC machining + automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing
“We serve a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing”
Geographic footprint
4%
Illinois; not_visible
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“precision CNC machining, producing tight-tolerance parts”
End-market exposure
100%
transportation, heavy industry, aerospace
“Industries Transportation and Heavy Industry Pneumatic/Hydraulic Manifolds Electrical/Mechanical Housings GPS Aviation”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
“ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“owned by the founder”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC Machining (3, 4, 5 Axis)
“CNC Machining (3, 4, 5 Axis)”
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 9001
“ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED”
Industries Served Specific
100%
automotive, aerospace
“We serve a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“high and low volume production runs”

Target M-05

precision_machining + CNC turning services + OEMs
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 14 visible on site score 89.5

the company's strategic alignment with precision machining and CNC turning services for OEMs, along with its robust compliance certifications and substantial operational footprint in Nevada, presents a compelling opportunity for industrial-services investment.

Founder / family association
100%
family_associated
“family-owned and certified woman-owned business”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“the president”
Operating history
100%
1979
“the company, founded in 1979”
Strategic fit
100%
precision_machining + CNC turning services + OEMs
“specialize in delivering advanced CNC turning services”
Geographic footprint
100%
Nevada; 30,000-square-foot CNC machining facility
“30,000-square-foot CNC machining facility”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“CNC machining capabilities include precision Swiss screw machining”
End-market exposure
100%
aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, robotics
“We serve a range of high-precision industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, electronics”
Activity trajectory
100%
June 13th, 2025
“the president - June 13th, 2025”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, ITAR Certified
“ISO 9001 AS 9100 ISO 13485 ITAR Certified”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“certified woman-owned small business”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC Swiss Screw, CNC Lathe
“CNC Swiss Screw Machining, CNC Lathe Machining”
Quality Certs
100%
AS9100, ISO 13485
“AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications”
Industries Served Specific
100%
aerospace, medical device, defense, semiconductor
“support regulated, high-performance, mission-critical industry applications”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“support both prototype and high-volume programs”

Target M-06

precision machining + precision machined parts + aerospace, defense, communication, semiconductor, life science, test equipment, medical
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 12 visible on site score 87.8

The company's strategic focus on precision machining for critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, and life sciences, along with their AS9100 certification, presents a compelling opportunity for investment within the industrial-services landscape.

Founder / family association
100%
family_associated
“Founded in 1981 as a small family owned business”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“skilled employees”
Operating history
100%
1981
“Founded in 1981”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + precision machined parts + aerospace, defense, communication, semiconductor, life science, test equipment, medical
“We serve many industries including aerospace, defense, communication, semiconductor, life science, test equipment, medical”
Geographic footprint
100%
Idaho; not_visible
“Idaho 83714”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“We provide precision machining for your projects”
End-market exposure
100%
aerospace, defense, communication, semiconductor, life science, test equipment, medical
“We serve many industries including aerospace, defense, communication, semiconductor, life science, test equipment, medical”
Compliance & certifications
100%
AS9100 Certificate
“AS9100 certification”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“not part of a group/PE-owned”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC milling
“only one CNC milling machine”
Quality Certs
100%
AS9100
“AS9100 certification”
Production Type
100%
prototype to production
“Prototype to production”

Target M-07

precision machining + CNC turning, CNC milling, Wire EDM + medical device, aerospace, defense
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 12 visible on site score 87.8

Given the company's strategic alignment with high-demand sectors such as medical devices, aerospace, and defense, coupled with their robust compliance certifications and specialized CNC machining capabilities, they present a compelling opportunity for further exploration within an industrial-services investment thesis.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“The company was founded in 1993”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“The company has a highly experienced team of professionals”
Operating history
100%
1993
“The company was founded in 1993”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + CNC turning, CNC milling, Wire EDM + medical device, aerospace, defense
“The company is a manufacturer of precision machined parts and assemblies as well as medical components”
Geographic footprint
4%
Tennessee; not_visible
“Our state-of-the-art facility is located in Tennessee”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“The company is a manufacturer of precision machined parts and assemblies”
End-market exposure
100%
medical device, aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive
“Providing high precision components and instruments for various industries including medical device, aerospace, defense, firearms, and automotive”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485 AS9100 FFL Type 7 ITAR SOT FDA
“We have successfully implemented a Quality Management System in accordance with all the requirements detailed in the following standards: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100, FFL Type 7, ITAR, SOT, FDA”
Ownership status check
100%
no
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC turning (Up to 9-Axis) CNC milling (Up to 5-Axis) Wire EDM (Up to 5-Axis)
“CNC turning (Up to 9-Axis), CNC milling (Up to 5-Axis), Wire EDM (Up to 5-Axis)”
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485 AS9100
“We have successfully implemented a Quality Management System in accordance with all the requirements detailed in the following standards: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100”
Industries Served Specific
100%
medical device, aerospace, defense, automotive
“Providing high precision components and instruments for various industries including medical device, aerospace, defense, and automotive”

Target M-08

precision machining + manufacturing components & sub-assemblies + OEMs
High-confidence fit 20 signals checked 15 visible on site score 86.0

Given the company's expertise in precision machining for components and sub-assemblies, along with strong compliance credentials and a strategic location in Connecticut, they present a compelling opportunity for our industrial-services investment thesis focused on supporting OEMs.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“Since 1981, our family-owned manufacturing company”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“Reports to: the president Direct Report: the vice president”
Operating history
100%
1981
“Since 1981 when we first began manufacturing”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + manufacturing components & sub-assemblies + OEMs
“We work with OEMs in a variety of industries especially those that require exacting standards of precision”
Geographic footprint
100%
a state; 33,000 square foot building
“We occupy a 33,000 square foot building”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“provides comprehensive sub-assembly services”
Recurring-offering indicators
100%
no
“sub-assembly production involves combining components”
End-market exposure
100%
electronics, defense, medical, automotive, aerospace
“CNC Swiss machining can produce small, intricate parts in large quantities for various industries, including electronics, defense, medical, and automotive”
Hiring posture
100%
2 + Administrative Assistant, CNC Programmer
“Job Description: Administrative Assistant ... Job Description: CNC Programmer”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001 certified, TS compliance, FDA registration
“We maintain ISO certification, TS compliance and FDA registration”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“family-owned manufacturing company”
Equipment Capabilities
100%
CNC Swiss machines, CNC Multi Axis turning and milling machines
“CNC Swiss machines with capacity from 10 mm to 32 mm – CNC Multi Axis turning and milling machines”
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 9001
“We are ISO 9001 certified”
Industries Served Specific
100%
aerospace, medical device, defense, automotive
“We work with OEMs in a variety of industries especially those that require exacting standards of precision”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“high and low complexity parts for critical components and sub-assemblies”

Fits a keyword database would miss

Confirmed fits whose homepages lack the category's obvious keywords. Same full-signal treatment.

Hidden fit M-01

precision machining + Stamping, Blanking & Welding & Assembly + automotive
Missed by keyword databases 20 signals checked 12 visible on site score 73.2

Homepage lacks the obvious category keywords — keyword-driven databases would likely miss or misclassify this company. The company's strategic alignment with precision machining and its capabilities in stamping, welding, and assembly services, particularly within the automotive sector, along with its operational footprint in Ohio, with two plants, presents a compelling opportunity for discussion in our industrial-services investment thesis.

Founder / family association
100%
family_associated
“family-built, American-owned, making metal work in America since 1965”
Visible leadership bench
80%
3 named executives: CEO, HR Manager, and a second-generation owner
“our CEO ... a second-generation owner”
Operating history
100%
1965
“since we got our start in 1965”
Strategic fit
90%
precision machining + stamping, blanking & toll processing, welding & assembly + automotive
“capabilities to meet them. State of the art metal spinning and pulley splitting production stamping & blanking is our core competency”
Geographic footprint
100%
Ohio; 2 plants
“over 300 employees spread out between two plants”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“medium to high volume welded assemblies, with pioneering robotic welding technology”
End-market exposure
100%
automotive
“we’ve entered new industries, namely American automotive”
Activity trajectory
100%
April 22nd, 2026
“Starting the AI journey April 22nd, 2026”
Partner & channel ecosystem
90%
a tool and die company
“our friends at a tool and die company identified some of their own inventory”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“family-owned and operated”
Industries Served Specific
100%
automotive
“we’ve entered new industries, namely American automotive”
Production Type
80%
mixed
“capabilities to meet them. State of the art metal spinning and pulley splitting production stamping & blanking”

Hidden fit M-02

precision_machining + CNC machining services + defense, aerospace, medical
Missed by keyword databases 20 signals checked 14 visible on site score 77.8

Homepage lacks the obvious category keywords — keyword-driven databases would likely miss or misclassify this company. The company's strategic focus on precision and CNC machining services for critical sectors such as defense, aerospace, and medical, along with their AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and their operations in Virginia present a compelling opportunity for our industrial-services investment thesis.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“The company was started by the founder”
Visible leadership bench
100%
3 named executives
“The founder, a second-generation owner, and the operations manager”
Operating history
100%
2015
“The company was founded in 2015”
Strategic fit
100%
precision_machining + CNC machining services + defense, aerospace, medical
“providing high-quality, precision-machined components to customers in various industries, including defense, firearms, aerospace, and medical”
Geographic footprint
100%
Virginia; 1 location
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“precision Swiss screw machining”
End-market exposure
100%
defense, firearms, aerospace, medical, electronics, oil & gas, automotive
“industries including defense, firearms, aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, medical, and automotive”
Management professionalization
100%
3 visible non-founder functions
“Operations/Engineering Manager”
Activity trajectory
100%
2023
“the new, extensively renovated facility was up and running by the second quarter of 2023”
Compliance & certifications
100%
AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified
“certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“family-owned and operated business”
Quality Certs
100%
AS9100D, ISO 9001
“certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards”
Industries Served Specific
100%
defense, firearms, aerospace, medical
“precision-machined components to customers in various industries, including defense, firearms, aerospace, and medical”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“rapidly transitioning from prototyping to high-volume production runs”

Hidden fit M-03

precision machining + machining and finishing of components + electronic transducers, hydraulics and automotive
Missed by keyword databases 20 signals checked 10 visible on site score 72.0

Homepage lacks the obvious category keywords — keyword-driven databases would likely miss or misclassify this entity. Given the company's expertise in precision machining and finishing of components for critical sectors such as electronic transducers, hydraulics, and automotive, along with their ISO 9001 compliance and strategic location in Michigan, they present a compelling opportunity for our industrial-services investment thesis.

Visible leadership bench
4%
limited_visible_bench
Operating history
100%
1977
“Established in 1977”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + machining and finishing of components + electronic transducers, hydraulics and automotive
“special emphasis on electronic transducers, hydraulics and automotive research and development”
Geographic footprint
4%
Michigan; not_visible
“modern manufacturing facility in Michigan”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“machining and finishing of components to customer's specifications”
Partner & channel ecosystem
100%
a leading engineering firm
“Exclusive Distributor of a leading engineering firm”
Compliance & certifications
100%
ISO 9001
“ISO 9001 Certified in 2003”
Ownership status check
100%
no
Quality Certs
100%
ISO 9001
“ISO 9001 Certified in 2003”
Production Type
100%
mixed
“From prototype to production”

Hidden fit M-04

precision machining + machining, fabrication, welding + logging, farming, meat processing, dairy, construction
Missed by keyword databases 20 signals checked 8 visible on site score 68.5

Homepage lacks the obvious category keywords — keyword-driven databases would likely miss or misclassify this company. The company presents a compelling opportunity for investment due to its strategic alignment with precision machining and fabrication services that cater to essential industries such as logging, farming, meat processing, dairy, and construction, all within a key operational footprint in Wisconsin.

Founder / family association
100%
founder_led
“founded by the founder in June 2002”
Visible leadership bench
100%
8 full-time employees
“Today, our tight-knit team includes eight full-time employees”
Operating history
100%
2002
“founded by the founder in June 2002”
Strategic fit
100%
precision machining + machining, fabrication, welding + logging, farming, meat processing, dairy, construction
“specialize in machining, fabrication, welding, and food equipment repair”
Geographic footprint
100%
Wisconsin;
“the company , Wisconsin”
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“delivering precision parts and tailored solutions”
End-market exposure
100%
logging, farming, meat processing, dairy, construction
“From logging and farming to meat processing, dairy, and construction”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“the company”

Tempting false positives we excluded

A keyword search would include every one of these. The reason we didn't is documented — no other sample report shows you this section.

Excluded M-01

Excluded

the company manufactures high-quality precision machined components for various industries.

Excluded: already part of a group/consolidator — "the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global industrial group."

Excluded M-02

Excluded

the company specializes in contract manufacturing and precision CNC machining services.

Excluded: already part of a group/consolidator — "acquired by the company"

Excluded M-03

Excluded

Specializes in the production, processing, manufacturing, and sales of various types of agricultural machinery gears

Excluded: the company is based outside the US

Excluded M-04

Excluded

The company specializes in precision machining for mechanical and medical components.

Excluded: the company is based outside the US

Insufficient evidence — reported honestly

Thin sites get a third label, not a guess. The few signals that were visible are shown; everything else stayed “not visible”.

Flagged M-01

the company is a family owned and operated precision machine shop providing quality machining services.
Insufficient evidence 20 signals checked 6 visible on site
Founder / family association
100%
family_associated
“family owned and operated”
Visible leadership bench
100%
limited_visible_bench
“Our expert team has over 50 years of experience”
Strategic fit
4%
precision machining + CNC machining + not_visible
Geographic footprint
4%
a state; not_visible
Service vs product model
100%
service_led
“providing quality machining services”
Ownership status check
100%
no
“family owned and operated”

Flagged M-02

the company offers a wide range of cutting tools and machining supplies.
Insufficient evidence 20 signals checked 5 visible on site
Founder / family association
4%
ownership_unverified
Visible leadership bench
4%
limited_visible_bench
Strategic fit
4%
precision machining + cutting tools + manufacturers
“a supplier | CHECKOUT 0 ITEM(S)”
Service vs product model
4%
product_led
“Cutting Tools - Solid (Non-Indexable)”
Ownership status check
4%
no

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