What Clips & Clamps Industries does

Clips & Clamps Industries (CCI) is a family-owned metalforming manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The company operates out of a single integrated facility with 11–50 employees and serves automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in North America, with FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) identified as a top customer.

CCI's core capabilities span the full metalforming value chain, including stamping, wire forming, slide forming, welding, assembly, and in-house tooling production. The company's technical differentiator is the deployment of Jacar Systems' proprietary Micro Transfer die technology alongside 24-axis CNC wire forming, which the company states enables slide forming at roughly one-third the tooling cost of conventional approaches. Quality, environmental, and supplier-diversity credentials are anchored by IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and WBENC certifications, which collectively gate access to major OEM sourcing lists and supplier-diversity spend.

The business model is contract metalforming for serial production: CCI is paid on a piece-rate basis for parts delivered under multi-year OEM and Tier 1 supplier programs, with individual programs cited in the 1M–1.6M piece annual range. Customer relationships are long-tenured, supported by co-located engineering and tooling. The company supplements its production operations with a sustained apprenticeship and training pipeline, including the first-ever CNC Wireforming Apprenticeship developed with Henry Ford Community College and a Department of Labor–approved apprenticeship program that has operated since the 1980s. Revenue is not disclosed publicly; the operating model is consistent with a small specialized Tier 2 supplier rather than a high-volume contract manufacturer.

Name

Clips & Clamps Industries

Legal name

Clips & Clamps Industries

Website

https://clipsclamps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clips & Clamps Industries is a family-owned Plymouth, Michigan metalforming manufacturer, founded 1954, that produces stamped, wire-formed, slide-formed, welded, and assembled components for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers using proprietary Micro Transfer die technology and integrated in-house tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Metalforming Manufacturing

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Metal stamping services
• Wire forming manufacturing
• Slide forming fourslide
• Automotive contract manufacturing
• Precision metal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing - Metal Stamping: Custom metal stamping services for precision components including brackets, clips, clamps, shields, protectors, and plates. Volume production with tight tolerances using progressive and compound stamping.
2. Contract Manufacturing - Wire Forming: CNC wire forming services producing custom wire forms and shapes. Quick turnaround prototyping and Just-in-Time production for inventory cost control.
3. Contract Manufacturing - Slide Forming: Slide forming/fourslide/multislide services for complex wire and strip metal parts with competitive piece pricing and lower tooling costs.
4. Contract Manufacturing - Welding: Automated welding services including resistance spot, projection, robotic MIG, and TIG welding for joining metal components.
5. Contract Manufacturing - Assembly: Engineered part assembly and automation services including riveting, clinch nuts, plastic clips, part marking, heat shield installation with poka-yoke quality assurance.
6. Tooling Design & Build Services: In-house design, build, and servicing of custom tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for metalforming operations. Includes maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clips & Clamps Industries is a full-service metalforming contract manufacturer that produces precision metal stampings, CNC wire forms, slide-formed parts, welded sub-assemblies, and engineered assemblies primarily for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. All metalforming services — stamping, wire forming, slide forming, welding, assembly, and in-house tooling — are operated under one roof at its Plymouth, Michigan facility, with engineering collaboration embedded throughout customer programs.

Product overview

Clips & Clamps Industries (CCI) is a full-service metalforming company offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services under one roof. The company operates as a single integrated platform combining Metal Stamping (progressive stamping with in-die staking and hybrid transfer tooling), Wire Forming (CNC 24-axis multi-plane bending), Slide Forming/Fourslide/Multi-Slide (for complex wire and strip parts), Welding (resistance spot, projection, robotic MIG, TIG), Assembly (automated and semi-automated with poka-yoke quality systems), and Tooling (in-house design and build). All services are backed by Engineering Solutions including Procurement Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers to provide end-to-end support from design through production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Stamping Progressive metal stamping for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers producing brackets, clips, clamps, shields, protectors, and plates with tight tolerances. Includes in-die staking, hybrid progressive transfer tooling, real-time in-tool sensor monitoring, and secondary metal integration to produce complex parts in volume.
• Wire Forming Custom CNC wire forming services using 24-axis dual-head bending machines for wire diameters from 0.8mm to 8.0mm. Supports quick-turnaround prototyping, Just-in-Time production, and secondary processes including cold heading, swedging, welding, and in-line heat treatment for automotive Tier 1 and OEM customers.
• Slide Forming (Fourslide/Multislide) Slide forming services using fourslide and multi-slide equipment for complex wire and strip metal parts including D-Rings, dampers, limiters, custom push nuts, pins, balancing clips, tie downs, cargo tie downs, P-clips, square loops, flat springs, and detent springs. Tooling costs are typically one-third of other metalforming methods.
• Welding Automated welding services including resistance spot welding, projection welding, robotic MIG welding, manual MIG welding, and TIG welding. In-line poka-yoke systems support 100% defect detection for high-volume automotive welding programs.
• Assembly Engineered part assembly and automation services including automated and semi-automated assembly, robotic MIG welding, resistance welding, riveting, clinch nuts, plastic clips, part marking, heat shield installation, and miscellaneous fabrication, with poka-yoke quality assurance for defect-free delivery to automotive customers.
• Tooling In-house tooling design, build, and maintenance services for custom tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures supporting CCI's metalforming operations. Proactive maintenance programs deliver world-class uptime and built-in poka-yokes for consistent production quality.
• Engineering Solutions Integrated engineering support services for automotive customers covering procurement specialists (supply chain management and cost optimization), engineers (prototype design and product testing), and program managers (production coordination and quality communication) from design through production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production rate doubled for cargo tie down project (1,600,000 pieces/year) and maintained for 2+ years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jacar Systems LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering collaboration with Jacar Systems LLC and tooling engineer Bob Gunst for Micro Transfer die-mounted system technology. This partnership enabled CCI to perform small part deep drawing on their 300-ton mechanical press, avoiding expensive carrier strips and secondary operations. The technology has been running successfully producing 30,000 parts/year.
• Schoolcraft CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for manufacturing workforce development. CCI supported Schoolcraft's manufacturing program and helped win the 2015 PMA Educational Institution Award. Partnership maintains skilled workforce pipeline for local manufacturers including CCI.
• Henry Ford Community College (Now Henry Ford College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop the first-ever CNC Wireforming Apprenticeship Program in the country with Department of Labor approval. CCI provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training, covering 100% of book and tuition fees for participating apprentices.
• Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership. CCI supports PMA Educational Foundation and won recognition for their educational institution partner Schoolcraft College. CCI team members benefit from association resources and networking.
• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary automotive OEM customer and strategic partner. CCI is top supplier to FCA with outstanding scorecard performance. Collaborative engineering relationship where CCI works with FCA engineering teams on part design and manufacturing feasibility. Awarded FCA 2019 Women Business of the Year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Martinrea International: Toronto-based Tier 1 automotive metal forming supplier with stamping, welding, and assembly operations globally. Comparable to CCI because both serve automotive OEMs with metalformed components, but Martinrea operates at vastly larger scale across multiple regions.
• Magna International (Cosma Group): Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with extensive metal stamping, welding, and assembly operations through its Cosma body and chassis group. Competes with CCI on automotive metalformed components but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Monroe Engineering: Michigan-based contract metal stamping and fabrication company offering progressive die stamping, wire forming, and assembly services to automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable to CCI in size, service mix, and customer base.
• Kapco Manufacturing: Custom metal stamping and fabrication provider serving automotive and industrial markets with progressive die stamping, fourslide, and assembly capabilities. Comparable to CCI's integrated metalforming service offering and automotive customer focus.
• Utica Metal Products: Contract metal stamping and wire forming manufacturer serving automotive Tier 1 suppliers with progressive stamping, fourslide, and tooling capabilities. Closely comparable to CCI in service portfolio and automotive Tier 1 customer base.
• Spartan Metal Fab: Custom metal fabrication and stamping shop serving automotive and industrial customers with CNC, stamping, and assembly services. Comparable to CCI's contract metalforming business model and customer profile.
• Hebeler Industries: Custom metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly provider with progressive die, fourslide, and welding capabilities serving automotive OEMs. Similar integrated metalforming service offering to CCI.
• Helander Products: Contract metal stamping and photochemical machining manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to CCI's custom metalforming and precision parts production capabilities.

Regional players

• Huron Casting & Engineering: Michigan-based metal casting and stamping supplier serving automotive and industrial markets with engineering and production capabilities. Comparable regional player to CCI in automotive contract metalforming.

Others

• Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) member shops: PMA is the industry trade association of which CCI is a member; the broader PMA member network represents the peer universe of North American precision metalformers serving automotive and industrial markets comparable to CCI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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