What The Master Products does

The Master Products Co. is a family-owned custom metal stamping manufacturer founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, producing hardened USS and SAE washers (F436), machinery bushings (narrow and wide-rim), expansion plugs, and specialty washers (riveting, fending, brass) for industrial customers. Operations run from a 110,000 sq ft facility housing 52 stamping presses (15 to 250 tons) and a fully integrated in-house tool and die making shop staffed by second and third generation skilled toolmakers operating to Class A die-building standards with CAD-based design. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified, supporting both general industrial and automotive-qualified stamping work.

The business operates as a B2B contract manufacturer on a quote-based, sales-led model with dedicated account managers (Andy Nichols) handling direct customer engagement. Revenue is generated through transaction-based per-part pricing on custom metal stampings and professional services fees on turnkey contract manufacturing and assembly engagements, with secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, and custom packaging bundled in. Customers span transportation OEMs, wholesale durable goods distributors, and a long tail of industrial buyers across roughly 99 SIC categories (177 per the company website), including industrial and commercial machinery, fabricated metal products, furniture, electronics, chemicals, and plastics. Products are sold and shipped directly from Cleveland with no reseller, distributor, or marketplace channels.

The firm is privately held under family management, with Ben Walters serving as Plant Manager and no institutional or venture capital ownership disclosed. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, an industry blog, and direct sales outreach. There are no disclosed AI, software, or data-platform products; the competitive posture rests on certifications, multi-generational craftsmanship, capital-intensive vertical integration, and domestic US manufacturing.

Name

The Master Products

Legal name

The Master Products Co.

Website

https://masterproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Master Products Co. is a 106-year-old family-owned Cleveland, Ohio manufacturer of custom metal stampings, including hardened washers, machinery bushings, and expansion plugs, serving transportation OEMs, industrial distributors, and manufacturers across roughly 99 SIC categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Stamping Manufacturing

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping (336370)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom metal stamping
• Contract manufacturing
• Tool and die making
• Specialty washers
• Precision stampings

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Stamping Products: One-time transaction-based manufacturing of custom metal stampings including hardened USS and SAE washers (ref. F436), machinery bushings, expansion plugs, and specialty washers. Revenue generated through per-part pricing based on complexity, volume, and material requirements.
2. Contract Manufacturing and Assembly Services: Turnkey assembly services and secondary operations including drilling, tapping, and custom packaging bundled with metal stamping for complete product delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Master Products Co. manufactures custom metal stampings, with a primary product line of hardened USS and SAE washers (ref. F436) and complementary lines of narrow- and wide-rim machinery bushings, shallow and regular cup expansion plugs, riveting and fending washers, and brass washers. It bundles these stampings with turnkey contract manufacturing services including in-house tooling and die making, secondary operations such as drilling and tapping, custom packaging, and integrated assembly. Offerings target transportation OEMs and wholesale durable goods distributors that require automotive-certified (IATF 16949:2016) or general industrial-grade precision components.

Product overview

The Master Products Co. is a custom metal stamping manufacturer offering a portfolio of stamped products centered on specialty washers, machinery bushings, and expansion plugs, supported by integrated contract manufacturing and assembly services. The core product line features hardened USS and SAE washers (ref. F436), narrow and wide-rim machinery bushings, cup expansion plugs, riveting and fending washers, and brass washers. These products are produced through in-house stamping operations, tooling/die making, and secondary operations (drilling, tapping, custom packaging) to provide a complete single-source manufacturing solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardened USS and SAE Washers (ref. F436) Hardened metal washers conforming to F436 specification, available in USS and SAE standards, serving as Master Products' primary product line for industrial and automotive applications.
• Narrow-Rim Machinery Bushings Plain bearings with rim generally less than 1 inch wide, used as precision shims/spacers in small precision machinery and equipment with tight spatial constraints and rotating shaft applications.
• Wide-Rim Machinery Bushings Larger plain bearings with rim generally greater than 1 inch wide, used in industrial equipment applications requiring large bearing surfaces for increased stability and durability.
• Shallow and Regular Cup Expansion Plugs Expansion plugs used as closure components in various industrial applications, available in shallow and regular cup configurations.
• Riveting and Fending Washers Specialty washers designed for riveting applications and fending/protection purposes in mechanical assemblies.
• Brass Washers Non-ferrous brass washers for applications requiring corrosion resistance or specific material properties distinct from hardened steel washers.
• Contract Manufacturing and Assembly Services Turnkey contract manufacturing services combining stamping, assembly, secondary operations (drilling and tapping), and custom packaging to deliver finished components from a single source.
• Custom Tooling and Die Making Services In-house tool and die design and build services using CAD software, with Class A die-building standards maintained by professional toolmakers.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boker's Inc. Boker's is a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of washers, metal stampings, and related small metal components serving industrial and OEM customers. It is a highly direct comparable given overlapping product lines (specialty washers, stampings) and similar mid-sized B2B contract manufacturing model.
• Talan Products: Talan Products is a Cleveland, Ohio-based contract metal stamper offering progressive die stamping, in-house tooling, and assembly services. It is a highly comparable regional direct peer with similar size, capabilities, and customer profile.
• Anchor Manufacturing Group: Anchor Manufacturing Group is a Cleveland, Ohio-based metal stamping and fabricated metal products manufacturer. Geographic overlap, similar stamping capabilities, and overlapping industrial/OEM customer base make it a strong direct peer.
• Trans-Matic Manufacturing: Trans-Matic is a Holland, Michigan-based custom metal stamper producing deep-drawn and progressive die stampings for automotive, plumbing, and industrial customers. Similar mid-market scale, in-house tooling, and contract manufacturing model.
• Winsert Inc. Winsert is a Marinette, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of specialty metal alloy components including stampings and machined parts. Comparable in producing niche, high-specification metal components for industrial and OEM customers.
• Manor Tool & Manufacturing: Manor Tool & Manufacturing is a Carol Stream, Illinois-based contract metal stamper and tool & die shop. Comparable custom stamping capabilities, in-house die making, and mid-market B2B customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Shiloh Industries (Dura-Shiloh): Dura-Shiloh is a large automotive-focused supplier of lightweight stampings, acoustic parts, and engineered metal solutions. It serves overlapping transportation OEM customers but operates at significantly greater scale and a broader product portfolio.
• Martinrea International: Martinrea is a Canadian Tier 1 automotive metal forming and stamping supplier with global operations. It competes for similar automotive stamping programs but at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Gestamp: Gestamp is a global Spanish-headquartered automotive metal stamping and chassis components supplier. It targets the same transportation OEM customers with overlapping stamping capabilities but is a multi-billion-dollar multinational.

Others

• Stolle Machinery Company: Stolle Machinery is a leading global supplier of can-making equipment and two-piece can tooling, adjacent to metal stamping but focused on packaging machinery rather than custom stampings. Listed for ecosystem adjacency rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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