Natura Products

Name

Natura Products

Legal name

Natura Products, Inc.

Website

https://naturaproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Natura Products is a US-based precision contract manufacturer in Northbrook, Illinois, producing matched metal dies, metal stamping components, and wire EDM parts for customers in 40+ industries across 22 countries, operating within a three-company manufacturing group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Precision metal stamping
• Matched metal dies
• Wire EDM services
• Contract manufacturing
• Precision machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Job-shop style contract manufacturing providing matched metal dies, metal stamping, and wire EDM services on a per-project basis. Services short to medium production runs including prototype parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Natura Products is a precision contract manufacturer producing high-precision matched metal dies (male/female) and metal stamping dies, and providing contract metal stamping, wire EDM machining, CNC/manual machining, reconditioning, reverse engineering, and design and engineering services. Operations run from an 80,000 square foot facility in Northbrook, Illinois using nearly 200 CNC and manual machining tools, with tolerances down to 0.0002 inches in premium grades of tool steel.

Product overview

Natura Products is a precision manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cutting dies and metalworking services. The core product line centers on Matched Metal Dies and Metal Stamping Dies, complemented by contract Metal Stamping and Wire EDM services. Additional offerings include Design & Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Reconditioning, Training & Support, and Replacement Parts. Through affiliated companies Chicago Cutting Die and ATP Precision under one roof, the portfolio extends to Rotary Cutting Modules, Specialty Rotary Dies, Segmented Rotary Dies, Bonding Cylinders, Anvil Cylinders, Cutting Dies, and Precision Machining services. The company operates approximately 200 CNC and manual machining tools across an 80,000 square foot facility in Northbrook, Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matched Metal Dies High-precision matched metal dies (male/female) for cutting applications with tolerances reduced to 0.0002 inches or better, made in premium grades of tool steel. Designed for global manufacturers across multiple industries.
• Metal Stamping Dies Precision metal stamping dies for progressive die stamping, draw stamping, compound blanking, piercing, countersinking, coining, bending, forming, and flattening applications.
• Metal Stamping Services Contract metal stamping services for short to medium production runs, including progressive die stamping, draw stamping, compound blanking, piercing, countersinking, coining, bending, forming, and flattening. Maximum bolster plate size 58" x 24", part tolerances down to 0.002", material thicknesses up to 0.250", presses from 32 to 250 tons.
• Wire EDM Services Contract wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) services capable of machining extremely hard materials such as monel, inconel, hastelloy, kovar and titanium to very tight tolerances, including prototype parts and short to medium production runs.
• Design and Engineering Design and engineering services using Certified SolidWorks Professionals to evaluate concepts and suggest improvements for maximum efficiency and productivity on metal stamping and wire EDM projects.
• Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering services for existing components and dies to support reproduction or redesign efforts.
• Reconditioning Reconditioning services for cutting dies and stamping equipment to extend tool life and restore performance.
• Training and Support Training and technical support services for customers operating cutting and stamping equipment.
• Replacement Parts Replacement parts for cutting and stamping equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerances reduced to 0.0002 inches or better
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chicago Cutting DiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company sharing headquarters with Natura Products in Northbrook, Illinois. Chicago Cutting Die specializes in rotary cutting modules, rotary cutting dies, and low volume precision machining. Both companies share a facility and commitment to precision, quality, and personal service.
• ATP PrecisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company under the same roof as Natura Products and Chicago Cutting Die in Northbrook, Illinois. ATP Precision specializes in high volume precision machining, micromachining, and subcontract machining, complementing Natura's capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing: AS9100- and ISO-certified contract precision machining and EDM provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor. Comparable in-house CNC and EDM toolset, ITAR registration, and short-to-medium run job-shop model.
• Tempel Steel Co. Chicago-based precision metal stamper producing motor laminations, electrical steel stampings, and complex die-built parts. Closely comparable contract metal stamping and die-making customer base with similar tolerance-driven, industrial-OEM mix.
• RCO Engineering: Tier-1 automotive and industrial metal stamper with progressive dies, robotic welding, and assembly. Similar matched-die and contract stamping business serving automotive and adjacent verticals.
• Owens Industries: Precision CNC machining and wire EDM contract shop serving aerospace, medical, and defense with tight-tolerance exotic alloys. Direct overlap on wire EDM, hard materials (including hastelloy/inconel/titanium), and certified quality systems.
• Manor Tool & Manufacturing: Precision metal stamping and die manufacturer offering progressive, deep draw, and transfer stamping. Direct competitor in matched dies and contract stamping for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Diede Manufacturing: Precision metal stamping and custom tooling manufacturer serving medical, electronics, and industrial markets. Direct overlap on matched dies, short-run stamping, and tight-tolerance components.
• Tooling Technology: Tooling, metal stamping, and precision machining shop with progressive dies, CNC machining, and EDM. Overlapping short-to-medium run stamping and die-repair services for industrial OEMs.
• Acme Industries: Custom metal stamping and assembly provider for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Overlapping progressive die stamping and contract manufacturing services for OEM customers.
• Shively Bros. Contract metal stamping and sheet metal fabricator with deep draw, progressive die, and CNC machining capabilities. Comparable short-to-medium run stamping job shop with in-house tool and die.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified global industrial manufacturer with multiple automotive, aerospace, and industrial stamping and fastening segments. Competes broadly for the same contract metal stamping and engineered components spend, though at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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