Batesville Tool & Die

What Batesville Tool & Die does

Batesville Tool & Die, Inc. (BTD) is a privately held precision metal stamping contract manufacturer founded in 1978 by Ron Fledderman and headquartered in Batesville, Indiana. The company produces blanked, formed, drawn, and deep drawn metal stampings, assemblies, and welded/finished components for automotive, appliance, and other industrial OEMs. It operates four regional entities: the Batesville, IN headquarters, the BTD Tipton (IN) Ecoating Plant, BTD South Carolina in Aiken, and Troqueladora Batesville de Mexico (TBM) in Querétaro, Mexico. The platform runs on more than 75 mechanical and hydraulic presses (50–1,200 ton) plus 7 computer-programmable Servo Presses (100–800 ton), with in-house tool & die design/build, 3D CAD simulation, in-die cam pierce & form technology, robotic and manual welding (resistance, projection, MIG), and finishing services including plating, e-coat, powder coating, and heat treating. Material capability spans CRS, HRS, HSLA, galvanized, galvanneal, aluminized, aluminum, and stainless steel from .012" to .394" thickness. Quality is backed by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016 (US and Mexico) certifications.

BTD runs an enterprise field-sales, quote-based B2B contract manufacturing model with dedicated Sales/Business Inquiry contact channels for Indiana, South Carolina, and Mexico, plus a customer service function linked to SharePoint-hosted supplier and quality documentation. Revenue derives from three streams: (1) made-to-print contract metal stamping component sales under multi-year supply programs with PPAP approval (the core hardware revenue), (2) in-house tool & die production and engineering services, and (3) value-added assembly, welding, and metal finishing services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage through regional sales contacts to scope custom tooling and stamping programs. Named end customers include Polaris, Inc. (2023 Supplier of Excellence) and Cardington Yutaka Technologies, Inc. (2024 Supplier Delivery Award), with indirect exposure to Tier-1 automotive and appliance OEM supply chains. Marketing is dominated by the btdinc.com website, an "In The News" press release blog, organic social (Facebook/Twitter @BTDManufacturer), earned regional media, and trade association leadership — no paid digital advertising or third-party distribution channels are evident.

Name

Batesville Tool & Die

Legal name

Batesville Tool & Die, Inc.

Website

https://btdinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Batesville Tool & Die is a privately held, Indiana-based precision metal stamping contract manufacturer operating 75+ presses across Indiana, South Carolina, and Mexico. It produces made-to-print stampings, assemblies, and finished components for automotive, appliance, and other industrial OEMs under IATF 16949 certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Stamping & Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal, Stamping & Presswork (EDAOAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Precision metal stamping
• Contract manufacturing
• Tool and die services
• Deep drawn stampings
• Automotive components

Headquarters

HQ city

Batesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract metal stamping component sales: Core revenue stream from the sale of custom-manufactured blanked, formed, drawn/deep drawn metal stampings and assemblies to global customers across automotive, appliance, and other industries. Production runs are made-to-print to customer specifications, typically under multi-year supply programs with PPAP approval.
2. Tool & die production and engineering services: Revenue from in-house full-service tool room activities including die maintenance, continuous improvement, engineering change activities, and tooling projects/customer takeover programs, supported by 3D design software, CNC equipment, and disciplined launch processes.
3. Assembly, welding, and metal finishing services: Revenue from value-added assembly and finishing services including manual/robotic welding (resistance, projection, MIG), plating, cleaning/deburring, over-molded stampings, e-coat, powder coating, and heat treating, sold as part of or alongside stamping orders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Batesville Tool & Die is a global supplier of precision metal stamping components and assemblies, offering in-house tool & die design and build, blanked/formed/drawn and deep drawn metal stamping across mechanical, tandem hydraulic, and Servo Press lines, plus value-added assembly, robotic/manual welding, and metal finishing (plating, cleaning/deburring, e-coat, powder coating, heat treating). Production is made-to-print to customer specifications under multi-year supply programs with PPAP approval, primarily serving automotive, appliance, and other industrial OEMs from three manufacturing facilities in Indiana, South Carolina, and Querétaro, Mexico.

Product overview

Batesville Tool & Die operates an integrated precision metal stamping and assembly platform rather than a single standalone product, organized around seven tightly linked capability modules: the core Metal Components & Assemblies offering, the specialized Deep Drawn Metal Stampings line, Assembly & Finishing Services (welding and post-treatment), the Tool & Die Services tool room, Precision Metal Stamping production, Engineering R&D, and Servo Press capability. Together these modules form a single end-to-end manufacturing platform serving automotive, appliance, and other industrial customers from three facilities (Indiana headquarters, Tipton IN Ecoating Plant, and South Carolina) plus a Mexico operation (Troqueladora Batesville de Mexico). Engineering R&D feeds the Tool & Die Services tool room, which supports Precision Metal Stamping and Servo Press production lines; stamped components flow into Deep Drawn Metal Stampings or directly into Assembly & Finishing Services to produce complete Metal Components & Assemblies for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBM (Troqueladora Batesville de Mexico): Mexican operating entity/brand of Batesville Tool & Die located at Parque Industrial Querétaro, producing metal stampings and assemblies.

Products and services

• Metal Components & Assemblies

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating more than 75 presses from 50 ton to 1,200 ton across three manufacturing locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kids Discovery Factory / Purdue IN-MaC (Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Batesville Tool & Die donated $100,000 to sponsor the Purdue IN-MaC Design & Innovation Studio at Kids Discovery Factory, a new children's museum in Indiana set to open in 2026. The sponsorship promotes STEM education and workforce development among children in southeastern Indiana and highlights BTD's commitment to local manufacturing and educational initiatives.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTD hosts an Ivy Tech Community College On-site Lab supporting tuition reimbursement, degree achievement, and tuition deferment for employees. The partnership underpins BTD's workforce development, CO-OP, and apprenticeship pipeline, and is featured on both the 'What Sets Us Apart' and 'Incentives' pages.
• Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association in which BTD participates at a leadership level: VP of Sales Gene Lambert was named 2025 PMA Board Chair (press release 3/14/2025). Provides industry advocacy, networking, and standards engagement for the metalforming industry.
• Polaris, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolaris is a key customer relationship; BTD was named 2023 Supplier of Excellence by Polaris, Inc. (press release 8/21/2024), reflecting an ongoing commercial supply relationship for metal stamping components.
• Cardington Yutaka Technologies, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCardington Yutaka Technologies honored BTD with the 2024 Supplier Delivery Award (press release 9/10/2024), reflecting an ongoing commercial supply relationship for metal stamping components.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Shiloh Industries (Magna Casting): Acquired by Magna in 2024, Shiloh was a major North American automotive metal stamping and lightweighting supplier. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving automotive OEMs with engineered stamped and assembled components across multiple plants.
• Tower International (Magna Exteriors): Formerly a standalone Tier-1 automotive metal stamper, now part of Magna. Directly comparable in business model (contract metal stampings for global OEMs) and customer overlap with automotive/powersports programs.

Direct peers

• Trans-Matic Manufacturing: Privately held contract metal stamping manufacturer with in-house tool & die and deep-draw capabilities serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Closely comparable mid-market peer with multi-press, multi-material stamping operations.
• Sussex IM: Independent custom metal stamping and assembly company offering in-house tooling, progressive dies, and value-added assembly. Direct peer in mid-market contract stamping with automotive and industrial OEM customers.
• Stamping Solutions Inc. US-based precision metal stamping manufacturer with deep-draw and assembly capabilities serving automotive and industrial customers. Closely comparable in scale, capability mix, and customer profile.
• Kurt Manufacturing: Diversified contract manufacturer with metal stamping, machining, and fabrication capabilities serving industrial and automotive customers. Comparable as a privately held, multi-capability Midwestern stamping peer.
• Manchester Industries: Mid-market contract metal stamper offering progressive die, transfer die, and assembly services. Comparable in operating profile to BTD's in-house tool & die plus stamping model serving industrial customers.
• Midwest Metal Products: Custom metal stamping and sheet metal fabrication company serving automotive, appliance, and industrial markets. Direct comparable in vertical mix and contract-manufacturing business model.
• Precision Castings Corp: Investment casting and metal forming supplier serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace markets. Comparable in tier-1 supplier orientation and engineered metal components for OEM programs.

Regional players

• Lakeshore Metal Stamping: Midwestern contract metal stamper with progressive die, transfer die, and assembly capabilities. Comparable in capability set but typically operates as a smaller-scale regional player relative to BTD's multi-state, multi-country footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/batesville-tool-die-253481344831622

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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