What Northwest Swiss-Matic does

Northwest Swiss-Matic LLC is a private precision machining contract manufacturer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that has been in operation since 1962. The company operates 124+ multi-axis machining systems across Swiss Automatics, Escomatic wire and bar feed machines, Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machines, HAAS CNC mills, CNC chuckers, and integrated cell manufacturing lines inside a 40,000 sq ft production facility. Its core capability is high-volume, tight-tolerance production of custom turned and milled components, with advertised tolerances as fine as ±.0001 on grinding, ±.000002 on the LSM 3000 laser scan micrometer, and daily Escomatic output exceeding 100,000 parts.

The company serves seven primary end-markets: aerospace, defense, medical equipment, hydraulic power, automotive, electrical, and computer hardware. It holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 certifications, enabling it to qualify as a supplier to aerospace and defense OEMs, and supports customer programs with PPAP, PFMEA, and first-article inspection services. Effective March 10, 2025, the company relocated to Graham's expanded manufacturing location at 13305 Industrial Park Blvd in Plymouth, MN, which is its primary production site; a contact office remains at the original Minneapolis address.

The business model is a B2B contract-manufacturing model: customers submit part specifications through an RFQ/file transfer portal, the company collaborates on value engineering and design, and production is fulfilled on a build-to-print basis with no disclosed pricing tiers, minimum order quantities, or recurring revenue contracts. Revenue is recognized at the time of shipment under a one-time purchase model, with no subscription, licensing, or aftermarket streams. Sales motion is direct enterprise field sales targeting OEM procurement and engineering teams.

Name

Northwest Swiss-Matic

Legal name

Northwest Swiss-Matic LLC

Website

https://nwswissmatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Northwest Swiss-Matic is a Minneapolis-based precision machining contract manufacturer operating 124+ multi-axis CNC and Swiss machines, producing tight-tolerance custom components for aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs since 1962.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machined Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Screw machining parts
• CNC Swiss machining
• Custom contract manufacturing
• Aerospace machined components

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Parts Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of precision machined components for various industries. Revenue generated through production of custom parts to customer specifications across multiple machining capabilities including Swiss CNC, Escomatic, Acme, and grinding operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Northwest Swiss-Matic is a contract precision machining manufacturer operating over 124 multi-axis Swiss CNC, Escomatic, ACME, CNC milling, and grinding systems in a 40,000 sq ft facility. The company produces high-tolerance custom machined parts and assemblies for OEM customers in aerospace, defense, medical equipment, automotive, electrical, computer, and hydraulic power industries, supported by in-house secondary operations and NIST-traceable inspection (First Article, PFMEA, PPAP).

Product overview

Northwest Swiss-Matic is a precision machining manufacturer offering a unified suite of production services centered around multi-axis turning and machining technology. The core portfolio includes Cell Manufacturing, CNC Swiss Multi-Axis Machining, Escomatic Wire & Bar Feed Screw Machining, Acme Screw Machining, CNC Milling, and Grinding services. These are supported by Secondary Operations (broaching, assembly, finishing) and Inspection services with NIST-traceable quality equipment. The company operates over 124 state-of-the-art machining systems and serves aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cell Manufacturing Production cells that combine CNC Swiss, Multiple Spindle, and Escomatic Wire Machines with CNC Chuckers and Machining Centers to enable continuous flow manufacturing with consistent quality and just-in-time delivery for OEM customers across industries.
• CNC Swiss Multi-Axis Machining CNC and CAM Swiss Automatic machining for high-precision parts up to 1-1/4 inch diameter with 13 inches of turned length, supporting million-part production runs with superior length, diameter, and concentricity precision.
• Escomatic Wire and Bar Feed Screw Machining Precision wire feed machining using D2, D4, and D6 Escomatic models producing over 100,000 burr-free parts per day with diameters from .010 to 1/4 inch and lengths up to 3-1/2 inches.
• CNC Milling CNC milling using 2 HAAS VF2 machines capable of holding tolerances of ±.0002, supported by computer-aided drafting and EZ-Mill software programming.
• Grinding Close tolerance grinding including Thru Feed, Plunge, External, and CNC grinding with tolerances to ±.0001 and surface finishes of 8 Ra or better.
• Acme Screw Machining Screw turning using 16 ACME Gridley machines ranging from 3/4 to 2-5/8 inch capacity with tolerances up to ±.002, processing barstock from 1/4 to 2-5/8 inch diameters.
• Secondary Operations Additional in-house manufacturing operations including broaching, slotting, knurling, splines, stamping, crimping, assembly, heli-coil installation, precision deburring, buffing, polishing, painting, and partmarking.
• Inspection Services Quality inspection using Oasis optical system (±.0002), Mitutoyo roundness tester, Zeiss profilometer, Micro-Vu optical comparator, Starrett Sigma optical comparator, LSM 3000 laser scan micrometer (±.000002), with first article inspection, PFMEA, and PPAP services.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing Company: Pennsylvania-based precision machined parts manufacturer using multi-axis turning and screw machining for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Highly comparable in product offering (custom precision components), target verticals, and contract-manufacturing business model.
• Owens Industries: Precision machined components supplier specializing in Swiss screw machining and CNC milling for aerospace, medical, and defense OEMs. Directly comparable in process mix (Swiss/CNC), certifications required, and end-market focus.
• Gibbs Machine Company: CNC precision machining shop producing custom components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable as a multi-axis contract machining service with similar customer profile and tight-tolerance requirements.
• AccuRounds: Specialty manufacturer of precision turned components using Swiss-style and multi-axis turning for medical, aerospace, and electronics OEMs. Comparable in precision turning process, dimensional tolerances, and regulated end markets.
• Berrien Metal Products: Midwest precision screw machine and CNC machining manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable in process capabilities (multi-spindle, Swiss turning), regional Midwest positioning, and contract-manufacturing business model.

Broad incumbents

• Star Micronics America: Subsidiary of Star Micronics that supplies Swiss CNC turning machines and tooling to precision machining shops like Northwest Swiss-Matic. Comparable as a key equipment/technology supplier and broader industry incumbent rather than a direct service competitor.
• Tornos Technologies: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of Swiss-type turning machines and multi-axis machining centers widely used by screw machine shops. Comparable as a foundational equipment supplier and broad incumbent shaping the precision turning category.
• Citizen Machinery America: North American arm of Citizen, a leading Japanese builder of Swiss CNC lathes used by precision parts manufacturers. Comparable as a major equipment supplier with overlapping customer base among US screw machine shops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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