STADCO - Standard Tool & Die Company

What STADCO - Standard Tool & Die Company does

STADCO (Standard Tool & Die Company) is a precision manufacturer of large, complex, close-tolerance parts, assemblies, and tooling, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Operating from a 200,000 sq ft temperature-controlled facility, the company provides design, engineering, fabrication, machining, and assembly services for aerospace, defense, national security, space launch, nuclear research, and select commercial customers. STADCO runs one of the largest inventories of multi- and 5-axis close-tolerance machine tools in the United States, operates the largest Electron Beam Welding Machine in the country, and holds NADCAP accreditations for welding and non-destructive testing alongside AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR certifications. The company is recognized as a world leader in Invar tooling for composites and a specialist in large-scale titanium machining for military aircraft programs.

The company's core capabilities include CNC machining up to 65 feet, turning up to 25 feet in diameter, component capacity exceeding 100 tons, and a full suite of welding processes (TIG, electron beam, plasma, orbital, automatic, semi-automatic). STADCO serves as a sole-source or critical supplier on legacy programs including the NASA Space Shuttle solid rocket booster casings, F-22 and F-35 components, CH-53 transmission housings, Boeing 777 V-blades and 737 vertical stabilizer ribs, and Phalanx/RAM naval gun mounts. Customers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, General Atomics, Bell, Sikorsky, Spirit AeroSystems, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, NAVAIR, and other defense and space organizations.

STADCO has been a wholly-owned division of TechPrecision Corp (NASDAQ: TPCS) since August 21, 2021, with financial results reported on a consolidated basis alongside TechPrecision's Ranor segment. The parent reported FY2026 consolidated revenue of $31.6M (down 7% YoY), gross profit up 15% with gross margin expansion of 300 basis points, and a $52.1M funded backlog plus $25M in additional unfunded purchase orders as of March 31, 2026. FY2027 guidance projects consolidated revenue of $35–37M, implying double-digit growth. STADCO itself employs over 120 skilled personnel and operates an NTMA-sanctioned apprenticeship program; leadership includes Interim President Eric Amrhein, Director of Engineering Craig Sliwa, and Director of Quality Jon Mitcham.

Name

STADCO - Standard Tool & Die Company

Legal name

Standard Tool & Die Company

Website

https://stadco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

STADCO is a precision manufacturer of large, close-tolerance parts, assemblies, and tooling for aerospace, defense, and space customers. Operating from a 200,000 sq ft Los Angeles facility, it specializes in Invar tooling, titanium machining, and large-scale CNC and electron beam welding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Invar tooling manufacturing
• Aerospace parts manufacturing
• Electron beam welding
• Large-scale CNC machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Precision Manufacturing Services: Project-based manufacturing contracts for aerospace, defense, and high-tech sectors. Revenue derived from design, engineering, fabrication, and machining of complex high-precision parts, assemblies, and tooling. Parent company TechPrecision reported FY2026 revenue of $31.6 million, with FY2027 guidance projecting $35-37 million in revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

STADCO (Standard Tool & Die Company) provides design, engineering, fabrication, and machining of close-tolerance parts, assemblies, and tooling for aerospace, defense, and high-tech customers. The company operates a 200,000-square-foot temperature-controlled facility in Los Angeles, California, offering large-scale precision machining (up to 65 feet CNC, 100+ tons capacity), Invar tooling for composites, exotic metals (titanium) machining, electron beam and other advanced welding, and non-destructive testing services.

Product overview

STADCO (Standard Tool & Die Company) is a precision manufacturing company operating as a division of TechPrecision Corp, offering a portfolio of integrated manufacturing services centered on large-scale precision machining, tooling design, and engineering services. The core offerings include Precision Machining Services (handling parts up to 100+ tons with CNC capabilities to 65 feet), Invar Tooling Design and Manufacturing (world-leading expertise), Engineering and Design Services (using CATIA, UNIGRAPHICS, PRO E), Exotic Metals Manufacturing (titanium machining for military aerospace), Launch Vehicle Components Manufacturing (NASA and ICBM programs), Development/Low Rate Manufacturing, Specialized Welding Services, and Non-Destructive Testing Services. These services are provided through a 200,000 square foot temperature-controlled facility in Los Angeles, California, serving aerospace, defense, and high-tech sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Machining Services Large-scale precision machining of complex components with tight tolerances, including CNC machining up to 65 feet, turning up to 25 feet in diameter, and parts exceeding 100 tons in capacity. Served to aerospace and defense customers.
• Invar Tooling Design and Manufacturing World-leading design and manufacturing of Invar tools for composite manufacturing, including layup molds, cure/co-cure tooling, composite molds, bond jigs, fiber placement mandrels, resin transfer molds (RTM), master gauges, and specialized turnkey tooling systems.
• Engineering and Design Services Comprehensive engineering services including progressive manufacturing programs, tooling design, manufacturing engineering, NC programming, and program management using CAD/CAM platforms such as CATIA, UNIGRAPHICS, PRO E, and Model Based Definition.
• Exotic Metals Manufacturing Precision machining of large, complex titanium components for military aircraft, including thin-walled welded titanium structures used in programs such as the F-22 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
• Launch Vehicle Components Manufacturing Precision machining of large launch vehicle components including structural members, casings, nose cones, and motor cooling jackets. STADCO is the sole source supplier for NASA Space Shuttle solid fuel rocket booster casing machining and refurbishing.
• Development and Low Rate Manufacturing Full program lifecycle support from engineering and design through tooling, machining, assembly, and turnkey component delivery for aerospace and defense programs.
• Specialized Welding Services Advanced welding capabilities including T.I.G., Electron Beam, Plasma, Orbital, Automatic, and Semi-Automatic welding, with NADCAP accreditation for aerospace-quality welds. Includes the largest Electron Beam Welding Machine in the United States.
• Non-Destructive Testing Services Comprehensive NDT services including radiographic inspection (booth size up to 14' x 14' x 20'), penetrant inspection, and magnetic particle inspection, NADCAP accredited.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue increased 15% in gross profit with 300 basis point gross margin expansion in FY2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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