What Tooling Tech Group does

Tooling Tech Group (TTG) is a private, Michigan-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1982, structured as a holding company for multiple specialized tooling and automation subsidiaries, each with 30+ years of operating history. The group operates four divisions across five US manufacturing and office locations (Fenton MI as headquarters, plus La Vergne TN, Byron Center MI, Washington MO, and Fort Loramie OH, with additional capacity added in Macomb Township for Majestic Industries). End markets served include automotive, aerospace & defense, data centers, medical, industrial and consumer goods, marine, and heavy truck and off-highway, with named enterprise logos concentrated in Detroit Three automotive programs (Jeep Wrangler, Ford F-150 Raptor, Bronco, Lightning, Ranger; Chevrolet Corvette; Cadillac Lyriq) and Boeing in aerospace & defense.

Core product offerings fall into two buckets. The first is custom tooling — thermoforming molds, compression molds, blow molds, rotational molds, die cast dies, and stamping dies — engineered for specific OEM production programs. The second is custom automation systems, covering assembly, inspection, material handling, joining, trimming, and vision-guided processes. Two proprietary or branded offerings differentiate the catalog side of the business: the Segen Quick Change pneumatic cylinder-lock system, sold as a standardized product through an online store, and the newer FlexBase modular automation platform. The company also operates an aftermarket maintenance, repair, and refurbishment service for dies and molds, providing a recurring revenue stream alongside project work.

Revenue mechanics blend large enterprise project contracts (the bulk of revenue, tied to multi-year OEM platform programs) with smaller standardized product sales through the online channel and recurring aftermarket service. Certifications including AS9100D, ITAR, and CMMC Level 2 qualify the business for aerospace & defense and government-adjacent work, and the recent CMT East Asia distribution partnership signals the beginning of an international channel expansion focused on the Segen product line.

Name

Tooling Tech Group

Legal name

Tooling Tech Group

Website

https://toolingtechgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tooling Tech Group is a private Michigan-based industrial manufacturer producing custom tooling (molds and dies) and custom automation systems for automotive, aerospace & defense, data center, medical, and industrial OEM customers across five US manufacturing locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling and Automation Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

Keywords

• Custom tooling manufacturing
• Automated assembly systems
• Die cast tooling
• Thermoforming mold design
• Stamping die fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Loramie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Tooling Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom molds, dies, and tooling for thermoforming, compression molding, blow molding, rotational molding, die casting, and stamping applications. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for custom tooling solutions.
2. Automation Systems: Custom automated assembly, inspection, and material handling systems for manufacturing applications. Includes robotic integration, vision systems, and secondary tooling.
3. Standardized Product Sales: Direct sales of Segen Quick Change products, thermoforming accessories, blow molding accessories through online store and catalog. Products include cylinder locks, pins, bushings, mold bases, and pressure boxes.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Die and mold maintenance, repair, refurbishment services including emergency offload services. Covers die casting, thermoforming, compression molding and automation equipment support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tooling Tech Group designs, engineers and manufactures custom tooling (molds and dies) and automated assembly/inspection systems for manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, data center, medical and industrial sectors. Operating through specialized divisions (Thermoforming Mold, Compression Mold, Die Cast, Stamping Die and Automation), the company produces thermoforming molds, compression molds, die cast dies, stamping dies and modular automation systems, supplemented by an in-house foundry, CNC machining and a catalog of standard components such as the Segen Quick Change System.

Product overview

Tooling Tech Group is a comprehensive tooling and automation manufacturer offering a portfolio of specialized products across multiple divisions. The core product lines include: (1) the Segen Quick Change System family of pneumatic cylinder locks (Models 250, 375, 438, 500, and 390 Snap Fastener) plus high-strength and sensor variants, along with related thermoforming accessories like adjustable pressure boxes, master mold bases, cone locators, and sheet clamps; (2) Automated Assembly Systems including robotic work cells, inspection systems, material handling, joining systems (welding, bonding, fastening), trimming systems, and vision guidance, built on the FlexBase modular platform; (3) Compression and Thermoforming Molds including heavy/thin gauge thermoforming molds, compression molds for composites (SMC, LFT-D), blow molding molds, rotational molds, and foam/RIM tooling; (4) Die Cast Dies for 200-6,000 ton machines with simulation and quality verification; (5) Stamping Die Design with low-cost country sourcing programs; (6) Full support services including die maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and automated systems support. The company operates through divisions including Alpha Integration (automation), Century Tool and Tooling Technology (compression/thermoforming), GH Tool & Mold (die cast), and Die CAD (stamping design), providing integrated tooling solutions from concept through production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Segen Quick Change: Quick-change components that replace nuts, bolts, fasteners and hand tools to reduce setup time, changeovers, workholding, clamping, fixturing and alignment.
• Alpha Integration
• Century Tool
• Die CAD
• GH Tool & Mold
• Tooling Technology

Products and services

• Segen Quick Change System
• Thermoforming Molds
• Compression Molds
• Die Cast Dies
• Stamping Dies
• Blow, Rotational and Foam/RIM Molds
• Automated Assembly Systems
• Automated Inspection Systems
• Material Handling Systems
• Joining and Trimming Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced setup time and changeover time through Segen Quick Change systems replacing traditional nuts, bolts and hand tools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CMT East Asia Co LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMT East Asia Co Ltd serves as an international distributor for Segen Quick Change products covering China (PRC), Hong Kong (SAR), Taiwan (ROC), Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, India, and Indonesia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tessy Plastics: Custom injection molder and tooling manufacturer serving medical, automotive, and consumer markets. Overlap with TTG's mold design/build and contract manufacturing services.
• MGS Manufacturing Group: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of injection molding tooling, plastic components, and automation for automotive and industrial markets. Direct competitor to TTG in plastics tooling and contract manufacturing.
• RCO Engineering: Michigan-based provider of prototype and production tooling, stamping, and assembly solutions primarily for automotive OEMs. Strong overlap with TTG's stamping design and compression/thermoforming capabilities.
• Proper Group International: Supplier of precision tooling, plastic injection molding, and automation systems serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable to TTG in custom tooling and contract manufacturing.
• Unique Tool & Gauge: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of progressive dies, stamping tooling, and CNC machined components for automotive and industrial OEMs. Direct overlap with TTG's Die CAD stamping design division.
• Integrity Tool & Mold: Manufacturer of industrial injection molds and precision tooling with focus on medium to large molds. Directly comparable to TTG's industrial mold manufacturing capabilities.
• AP&T Group: Swedish-based provider of press automation, forming solutions, and production systems for sheet metal and forming applications. Relevant overlap with TTG's thermoforming and press-related automation work.
• Paragon D&E: Michigan-based provider of CNC machining, prototyping, and tooling solutions for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable footprint and customer base to TTG.

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: One of the world's largest Tier-1 automotive suppliers with significant in-house tooling, stamping, and assembly capabilities. Broad incumbent rather than specialized competitor, but overlaps in automotive tooling and automation.
• Flex-N-Gate: Large privately held Tier-1 automotive supplier with stamping, tooling, and assembly operations across North America. Broad incumbent in similar end markets with overlapping tooling capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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