What KRC Machine Tool Solutions does

KRC Machine Tool Solutions is a US-based, privately held specialty machine tool builder and service provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Independence, Kentucky. The company designs, engineers, and assembles in the USA a portfolio of custom CNC machines, multi-axis machining centers, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turning lathes, including proprietary platforms such as the Fusion VI large-format gantry mill, the Helix HMC horizontal machining center, the Velocity VTC vertical turning lathe, and the KRC HBM Series horizontal boring mills. It also produces custom specialty machines for aerospace applications, including fan case mills and grinders, electrochemical discharge machines, and gel injection systems for turbine blade coating.

KRC operates seven revenue streams spanning hardware sales (custom machines, certified used equipment), professional services (CNC retrofits using Fanuc or Siemens controls, mechanical rebuilds, remanufacturing combining rebuild and retrofit), and managed services (Complete Maintenance Solutions, field service, laser calibration, pyrometry, and instrument calibration/metrology through the ISO 17025:2017 accredited KRC Measurement Solutions subsidiary). Pricing is custom and quote-based, with retrofits and rebuilds typically priced at 50-65% of new machine cost. The company is an Authorized Fanuc CNC System Integrator (since 1989) and a Siemens Solution Partner (since 2006), and an authorized distributor/integrator for Heidenhain, Renishaw, and Fagor, with field service technicians distributed nationwide and dedicated operations in San Diego and Seattle.

KRC's primary vertical is aerospace, serving jet engine component, fan case, and structural part manufacturers, with secondary exposure to heavy equipment, energy, automotive, medical, military, marine, and general manufacturing. The company reports roughly 1,000 years of combined engineering experience, over 200,000 hours of R&D applied to the Fusion VI since 1991, and a flagship outsourced maintenance engagement covering 500+ assets at a single 500,000 sq ft customer facility. The company is 30+ years old, has 51-100 employees, and was previously known as Kentucky Rebuild Corp.

Name

KRC Machine Tool Solutions

Legal name

KRC Machine Tool Solutions

Website

https://krcmachinetoolsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KRC Machine Tool Solutions designs, engineers, and assembles custom CNC machines, multi-axis machining centers, and retrofits in Independence, Kentucky, serving primarily aerospace manufacturers alongside heavy equipment, defense, and general industrial customers across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools and CNC Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Machine tool rebuilding
• CNC retrofitting
• Custom machining centers
• Industrial machine services

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 CNC Machine Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom CNC machine tools including multi-axis machines, horizontal boring mills, vertical turning lathes, and specialty custom machines. Products are engineered and assembled in the USA.
2. CNC Retrofit Services: Modernization of existing CNC machines with new Fanuc or Siemens control systems, servo/spindle motors, drives, and complete rewiring. Process takes 12-14 weeks with 4-6 weeks on-site downtime. Includes warranty and training.
3. Machine Tool Rebuilds: Complete mechanical overhaul of machines to OEM specifications without new CNC control. Includes way grinding, ball screw repair, hydraulic/lube rebuild, and painting. Saves up to 65% compared to new machines.
4. Machine Tool Remanufacturing: Comprehensive solution combining rebuild and retrofit plus machine redesign to enhance capabilities. Can include increased cutting feed rates, extended axis travels, added tool changers. Saves up to 50% of new machine cost.
5. Complete Maintenance Solutions: Outsourced factory maintenance services managing all equipment within customer facilities including NC equipment, CMM, overhead cranes, and building maintenance. Includes short-term and long-term contract options.
6. Field Service & Calibration: On-site machine tool repair, laser calibration, alignment, preventive maintenance, relocation and installation services with nationwide coverage.
7. Certified Used Machines: Sale of refurbished machines with new controls and mechanical restoration to OEM tolerances, backed by 1-year warranty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KRC Machine Tool Solutions engineers, manufactures, and services custom CNC machine tools, including large-format gantry mills, horizontal machining centers, vertical turning lathes, horizontal boring mills, and specialty custom machines. The company also modernizes existing machines through CNC retrofits (Fanuc and Siemens), mechanical rebuilds, and full remanufacturing, complemented by nationwide field service, complete factory maintenance solutions, laser calibration, and ISO 17025:2017-accredited metrology and pyrometry services.

Product overview

KRC Machine Tool Solutions is a premier machine tool builder established in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of automated CNC machines and custom machining centers alongside comprehensive services. The product lineup includes multi-axis machines (Fusion VI Series large-format gantry mills and HELIX HMC Series horizontal machining centers), vertical turning (Velocity VTC Series VTLs), horizontal boring mills (KRC HBM Series including the new HBM-160T), and custom specialty machines (Gel Injection Machine, ECDM, Fan Case Mill, Fan Case Grinder). The company also sells certified used equipment from brands like Giddings & Lewis. Supporting the equipment portfolio is a full range of services including machine tool rebuilds, CNC retrofits (Fanuc and Siemens), remanufacturing, complete factory maintenance solutions, field services, machine relocation/installation, scraping, level alignment, preventive maintenance, laser calibration, pyrometry, and instrument calibration/metrology services. The company is authorized/distributor for Heidenhain, Renishaw, Fanuc, Siemens, Fagor, and Aeroex Technologies, and maintains ISO 17025:2017 and NADCAP accreditations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fusion VI Series Large-Format Gantry CNC Machine Large format gantry-style CNC machining center with movable bridge and dual vertical masts, capable of 5-axis milling or 6-axis abrasive waterjet operations. Handles trimming, drilling, routing, surface milling, marking, and inspection in one setup. Designed for aerospace composite cutting and large-format industrial applications.
• HELIX HMC Series Horizontal Machining Center High-performance multi-axis horizontal machining center capable of 6-axis operation for manufacturing complex cylindrical and tall cone-shaped parts. Features dual vertical columns and high-speed spindle heads up to 30,000 RPM.
• Velocity VTC Series Vertical Turning Lathe Vertical turning lathe with swing diameters from 1200mm to 2000mm. Features hydrostatic Z-axis, programmable crossrail positioning, 15-degree slanted box way design, and optional live milling (C-Axis) capability.
• KRC HBM Series Horizontal Boring Mills Full line of table type and floor type horizontal boring mills with hydrostatic guideways, combination box way systems, Meehanite castings, patented spindle design, hydraulic counterbalance systems, and modular 3-step gearbox headstock.
• KRC HBM-160T Table-Type Horizontal Boring Mill
• Custom Fan Case Grinder
• Custom Fan Case Mill
• Custom Gel Injection Machine
• Custom ECDM (Electrochemical Discharge Machine)
• Fanuc CNC Retrofit Service
• Siemens CNC Retrofit Service
• Machine Tool Rebuild Service
• Machine Tool Remanufacturing Service
• Complete Maintenance Solutions
• Field Services
• Level Alignment Service
• Machine Tool Laser Calibration Service
• Pyrometry Services
• Instrument Calibration and Metrology Services (KRC Measurement Solutions)
• KRC Stock Machines (Certified Used Equipment)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in cumulative average monthly downtime for maintenance customers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006KRC is a Siemens Solution Partner in CNC system integration and authorized distributor of Siemens CNC control system products. KRC has been integrating Siemens controls since 2006, offering sophisticated Siemens 840D-SL and brand-new Sinumerik One retrofits.
• FanuccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1989KRC is an Authorized CNC System Integrator for Fanuc, integrating Fanuc controls since 1989. KRC offers Fanuc CNC retrofits including custom ladder design, new Fanuc servo and spindle motors, drives and I/O, complete machine rewire, operator and maintenance training, and complete digital documentation.
• HeidenhaincoreTechnology or IntegrationKRC is an authorized distributor, installer, and integrator of Heidenhain products for the machine tool industry, including linear and angular encoders.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or IntegrationKRC is an authorized distributor and installer of Renishaw probing systems and software for the machine tool industry, including tool probes and part probes.
• Aeroex TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAeroex Technologies is a North American manufacturer of Mist Collection Systems since 1998. KRC is an authorized distributor of Aeroex Mis-Fit and Aro Series mist collection systems.
• MazakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKRC represents Mazak for field service, machine tool repair, and equipment installations in the United States as an authorized OEM representative.
• Flow WaterjetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKRC represents Flow Waterjet for field service, machine tool repair, and equipment installations as an authorized OEM representative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mazak: Yamazaki Mazak is one of the largest global CNC machine tool builders (turning, milling, multi-axis). KRC is an authorized Mazak OEM field service representative in the U.S. and also retrofits/remanufactures Mazak machines, making Mazak a directly comparable OEM with overlapping product and service lines.
• Giddings & Lewis: Giddings & Lewis is a U.S. machine tool brand specializing in horizontal and vertical boring mills and large turning centers. KRC actively remanufactures, retrofits, and resells certified used Giddings & Lewis machines (e.g., G60 TX, 84" VTL, 108" VBM), making it both a customer base and a directly comparable custom machine builder.
• Bourn & Koch: Bourn & Koch is a U.S. machine tool builder and remanufacturer offering custom machine builds, large horizontal boring mills, and machine tool rebuilding services. It is a direct peer in the niche of U.S.-based custom machine tool building and remanufacturing.
• Flow International (Shape Technologies): Flow International is a leading manufacturer of abrasive waterjet cutting systems. KRC is an authorized Flow Waterjet field service representative in the U.S. and offers 6-axis waterjet integration (Fusion VI waterjet configuration), making Flow a directly comparable OEM/technology partner.
• Republic-Lagun Machine Tool Co. Republic-Lagun is a U.S.-based manufacturer of CNC and manual machine tools, including vertical machining centers, lathes, and boring mills. It is a direct peer in the U.S. custom and standard machine tool building market, particularly in medium-format machine tools.
• Fives (formerly MAG Cincinnati): Fives' Cincinnati/UK-based machine tool brands (formerly MAG, Cincinnati Milacron) build large horizontal/vertical boring mills, machining centers, and specialty aerospace machines. They are a direct peer in large-format custom machine tools for aerospace and heavy-equipment customers.

Broad incumbents

• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is the largest U.S.-based CNC machine tool builder, offering vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, lathes, and rotary products. It competes with KRC in the broader CNC machine tool market and sets price/availability benchmarks in standard CNC product segments.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a global leader in CNC turning, milling, and multi-axis machine tools with a strong aerospace presence. It competes with KRC's multi-axis machines (Fusion VI, Helix HMC) in aerospace and high-precision segments and is a benchmark for premium CNC machine tool pricing.
• GF Machining Solutions: GF Machining Solutions is a global provider of milling, EDM, laser texturing, and additive manufacturing systems with strong aerospace exposure. It competes with KRC's milling and EDM (ECDM) products in aerospace structural components and high-precision markets.
• Trumpf: Trumpf is a global machine tool and laser technology leader with strong automotive/aerospace penetration, including large-format laser cutting and bending systems. It competes with KRC in aerospace structural manufacturing equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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