What Pindel Global Precision does

Pindel Global Precision, Inc. is a privately held, precision CNC machining contract manufacturer founded in 1947 by Anton S. Pindel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and currently headquartered at 2445 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin, WI, where it has operated since the 1960s. The company produces high-complexity, tight-tolerance multi-axis and Swiss CNC-machined parts and assemblies for medium-to-high production volumes, focused on mission-critical components for OEMs in aerospace, medical devices, agricultural equipment, automotive, defense, hydraulics, food processing, and space technology. Its five core capabilities are CNC Swiss Machining (with lights-out 24/7 production, B-axis programmable tooling, and oscillating cut technology), CNC Multi-Axis Turning (up to 2 5/8-inch diameter with automated bar feeders), CNC Multi-Axis Milling (9-axis single-setup work), Multi-Spindle Screw Machining, and Model-to-Machining (CAD/CAM integration). Quality and engineering services include ISO 9001:2015-certified processes, ITAR registration, KEYENCE optical comparator inspection (to .0001"), Zeiss Calypso CMM, High QA automated documentation, and PPAP preparation.

Pindel generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven contract manufacturing services priced on part complexity, material specifications, tolerance requirements, and production volumes, with a sales-led, direct-to-OEM go-to-market motion that initiates through an online Request a Quote form. The company operates a single Wisconsin manufacturing facility, serves customers across the Midwestern United States and nationwide, and sells exclusively through direct enterprise engagement with no intermediary distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and multi-year contractual relationships are noted.

Under CEO Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL officer who acquired the company in 2012, Pindel has invested heavily in an AI-driven digital thread connecting Paperless Parts, Hexagon ESPRIT CAM, High QA, MachineMetrics, Zeiss Calypso, PartMaker, UI Path RPA, and ERP. This integration compresses new product introduction cycles from an industry-standard 8-10 weeks to 10-20 days, eliminates manual daily reporting, and reduces inspection time by up to 92% on documented parts. The company holds 15 Tsugami Swiss machines, runs structured workforce development programs in partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (which invested $4M in CNC Swiss machining training equipment), and earned national media recognition in 2020 for ventilator component partnerships with SpaceX and General Motors during the COVID-19 response. Pindel is pursuing ISO 13485 medical certification to formalize its medical-device manufacturing position and is diversifying stainless steel alloy work (465 and 15-5 grades), which now comprise approximately 40-50% of metals machined, up from 10-15% a decade prior.

Name

Pindel Global Precision

Legal name

Pindel Global Precision, Inc.

Website

https://pindel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pindel Global Precision is a Wisconsin-based precision CNC machining contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, agricultural, automotive, defense, and industrial OEMs. It produces medium-to-high volume, tight-tolerance Swiss-machined and multi-axis parts with an AI-integrated digital thread and lights-out automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Pindel generates revenue through custom precision CNC machining contract manufacturing services. The company produces multi-axis and Swiss CNC-machined parts and assemblies for customers requiring medium to high production volumes. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis based on quoted pricing for specific components, with pricing influenced by complexity, material, tolerances, and production volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pindel Global Precision is a Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer that produces high-precision multi-axis and Swiss CNC-machined parts and assemblies for OEM customers in aerospace, medical, agricultural, hydraulics, defense, and industrial automation sectors. The company delivers medium-to-high production volumes with tight tolerances, lights-out 24/7 Swiss machining, automated inspection, and AI-accelerated new product introduction, serving as a domestic alternative competing on cost with overseas suppliers.

Product overview

Pindel Global Precision is a contract manufacturing company offering precision CNC machining services with a portfolio of five core capabilities: CNC Swiss Machining (featuring lights-out 24/7 operation with B-axis and oscillating cut technology), Multi-Axis Turning (handling parts up to 2 5/8 inches with automated bar feeders), CNC Multi-Axis Milling (9-axis capabilities for single-setup production), Multi-Spindle Screw Machining (high-volume CAM-operated production), and Model-to-Machining services (CAD/CAM integration). All services are supported by comprehensive Quality & Engineering services including KEYENCE inspection, Zeiss CMM, High QA documentation, and PPAP preparation. The company integrates advanced software platforms (Paperless Parts, ESPRIT CAM, High QA, Machine Metrics) to create a digital thread connecting quoting through quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Swiss Machining Precision Swiss-type CNC machining services capable of running completely lights-out (24/7) for non-stop productivity, featuring B-axis programmable tooling, oscillating cut technology for smooth surface finishes, and the ability to produce parts with ultra-tight tolerances and intricate features in a single operation. Used by OEM customers in aerospace, medical, agricultural, hydraulics, and defense sectors requiring tight-tolerance Swiss-machined components in medium-to-high production volumes.
• CNC Multi-Axis Turning CNC multi-axis turning services that can complete larger turned parts up to 2 5/8 inches in diameter in a single operation. Equipped with automated bar feeders, dual turrets, and dual Y-axes for producing parts with intricate designs and challenging geometries. Target customers are OEMs requiring larger turned components that previously required outsourcing, with documented $28,000 annual savings from bringing threading operations in-house on a single part number.
• CNC Multi-Axis Milling CNC multi-axis milling equipment capable of machining multiple parts simultaneously. Features 9-axis machining capabilities that complete parts in a single setup, ensuring consistent quality over production runs with faster cycle times and superior versatility. Used by OEMs requiring complex geometries, with documented ability to consolidate 14 operations into a single operation on certain parts.
• Multi-Spindle Screw Machining High-volume multi-spindle screw machining services with CAM-operated semi-automated processes. Features pick-off mechanisms for continuous production without manual intervention, maximizing productivity in high-volume machining operations. Used by OEMs requiring high-volume production of screw-machined parts, drawing on the company's 1947 founding heritage in this discipline.
• Model-to-Machining Capabilities Comprehensive CAD/CAM capabilities that connect design to production, using Hexagon ESPRIT CAM Software for optimized programming and efficient machining from digital models. Enables the AI-driven digital thread that validates tolerances from customer prints and ensures repeatable quality from first articles through full production.
• Quality & Engineering Services Robust quality management system including ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, ITAR registration, KEYENCE optical inspection equipment with .0001 inch accuracy, Zeiss Calypso CMM programming, High QA automated quality documentation, and PPAP preparation capabilities. Supports OEM customers in aerospace, medical, defense, and automotive industries requiring stringent quality and compliance standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% cost reduction for agricultural equipment OEM on seeding component
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• General MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Pindel answered GM's call for ventilator components during COVID-19 pandemic. CNBC highlighted Pindel's contribution to national ventilator production effort as part of GM's response to coronavirus crisis.
• SpaceXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2020Partnership to manufacture ventilator parts during COVID-19 pandemic. Fox Business visited facility and interviewed CEO Bill Berrien. Pindel contributed to critical medical equipment production for SpaceX during national emergency.
• TsugamicoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing 15 Tsugami Swiss machines in facilities. Tsugami is described as one of the world's most cutting-edge equipment manufacturers, with Pindel exclusively using Tsugami Swiss machines.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for workforce development. Pindel worked with MATC to align CNC Swiss machining curriculum with industry needs. MATC invested $4 million in CNC Swiss machining equipment. Partnership includes Swiss Level 2 and 3 training courses, with industry-paid training for Pindel employees.
• Liberty PrecisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace partner company recommended for next-generation precision machining services in the critical aerospace industry. Pindel references Liberty Precision as a specialized aerospace machining partner.
• KEYENCEcoreTechnology or IntegrationInspection equipment supplier providing Optical Comparator and inspection software. KEYENCE equipment evaluates each dimension within seconds with accuracy down to .0001", significantly reducing inspection times.
• Delta Dental and CarePlusminorOthersDental benefits providers offering affordable options for Pindel employees. CarePlus specifically helps parents with children needing braces and employees requiring major dental work.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Quadion LLC: Minnesota-based precision contract manufacturer with CNC Swiss, multi-axis turning, and milling for medical, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable scale, customer verticals, and emphasis on tight-tolerance complex parts.
• Cox Manufacturing Company: Kansas-headquartered precision machining contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and defense with multi-axis CNC turning, milling, and screw machining. Closest direct peer to Pindel based on capability mix, customer verticals, and mid-market scale.
• Arwood Machine: New Hampshire-headquartered precision machining contract manufacturer specializing in CNC Swiss, multi-axis turning, and milling for aerospace, medical, and industrial OEMs. Closely comparable in capability set and outsourced contract manufacturing model.
• Keller Technology: Western New York precision machining and assembly services shop with CNC turning, milling, and Swiss machining for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEMs. Operates at a similar scale and serves a comparable ISO 9001/AS9100-style customer base.
• Dalsin Industries: Minneapolis-based contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies, with screw machining, CNC milling, and Swiss capabilities serving aerospace, medical, hydraulics, and industrial markets - directly overlapping Pindel's vertical mix.
• Helander Metal: Wisconsin-based precision machining and metal fabrication contract manufacturer serving aerospace, hydraulics, and industrial OEMs in the Midwest. Geographic and capability overlap with Pindel, including screw machining and CNC turning.

Emerging players

• Phillips Industries: Multi-entity precision manufacturing group with capability in CNC machining and metal fabrication for transportation, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable in capability set but broader scope than Pindel's Swiss-focused operation.

Broad incumbents

• Proto Labs: Public digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing via automated quoting and rapid lead times. Broader incumbent that overlaps with Pindel on low-volume/prototype CNC machining but competes via scale and digital infrastructure rather than lights-out capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/billberrien

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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