What Bedford Machine & Tool does

Bedford Machine & Tool Inc. is a privately held industrial manufacturing firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bedford, Indiana. The company operates a 96,000-square-foot facility equipped with 10 overhead cranes (5–35 ton capacity), 4 semi-gantry cranes, 6 large CNC mills, 50-ton and 500-ton spotting presses, and water jet cutting capacity, supporting large-part CNC machining, die cast tooling, custom automation engineering, large fabrication, and large part painting. Its service portfolio spans six integrated offerings — die cast tooling services (die repair, refurbishment, rebuild, and new die manufacturing), CNC production machining (from samples to thousands of parts per month), large CNC machining (up to 10.5 ft vertical x 47 ft horizontal with 35-ton weight capacity), automation and engineering (leak testers, trim presses, robot EOAT, custom assembly stations using Unigraphics NX and AutoCAD), large fabrication (welding and fabrication for aluminum, structural/mild steel, and tool steels), and large part painting (powder and wet) — collectively positioned as a one-stop-shop from design through production.

The company's customer base is concentrated in the die cast and automotive manufacturing verticals, serving enterprise customers across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois with nationwide reach. Pricing is entirely quote-based and project-driven, with no publicly disclosed rates; customer engagement occurs through direct sales, phone inquiries, and website contact forms. The firm is ISO 9001 registered and maintains CMM inspection and laser tracker documentation capabilities for quality-critical applications.

Under common ownership with CAP Group LLC (aluminum auto part trimming) and Metal Technologies, Inc. (fully automated precision machining for major auto industry partners), the three affiliated entities offer a vertically integrated manufacturing ecosystem spanning design, tooling, production machining, trimming, and finishing. The company employs between 101 and 250 people, with senior leadership including Managing Partner Logan Conrad, General Manager Chad Jerrell, Sales Manager Dale Anderson, Project Engineer Kevin Steber, and HR Manager Kirbie Conrad.

Name

Bedford Machine & Tool

Legal name

Bedford Machine & Tool Inc.

Website

https://bedfordmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bedford Machine & Tool Inc. is a Bedford, Indiana-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1988, offering die cast tooling, large CNC machining, custom automation engineering, fabrication, and painting services to automotive and manufacturing customers across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Custom Manufacturing

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Sheet Metal Work (3444), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Custom CNC machining
• Die cast tooling
• Industrial fabrication services
• Large part manufacturing
• Custom automation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: One-time and project-based revenue from custom manufacturing including die cast tooling, CNC production machining, large CNC machining, and large fabrication. Services are quote-based and tailored to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Bedford Machine & Tool is a custom industrial manufacturer providing six integrated services: die cast tooling (repair, refurbishment, rebuild, new dies), CNC production machining (from 1pc samples to thousands of parts per month), large CNC machining (up to 10.5 ft vertical x 47 ft horizontal, 35 ton capacity), custom automation & engineering (leak testers, trim presses, robot EOAT, assembly stations), large fabrication (welding for aluminum and steels with water jet cutting), and large part painting (powder and wet). Services are quote-based, tailored to customer specifications, and delivered from a 96,000 sq ft facility to B2B customers primarily in the automotive and die cast industries.

Product overview

Bedford Machine & Tool is a total manufacturing solutions provider offering six integrated service offerings: Die Cast Tooling Services (die repair, refurbishment, rebuild, and new die manufacturing), CNC Production (precision machining from samples to high-volume), Large CNC Machining (large-scale milling, drilling, boring, threading), Automation & Engineering (custom automation equipment design and build), Large Fabrication (welding and fabrication for multiple materials), and Large Part Painting (powder coating and wet painting). The company operates a 96,000 square foot facility with extensive CNC equipment and material handling capabilities, serving customers nationwide from Bedford, Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Die Cast Tooling Services Comprehensive die cast tooling services including die refurbishment, die rebuild, die repair, wear plates, lock plates, crib components, new cavity inserts, engineering support, and new die manufacturing. Supported by 50 Ton x 80" x 108" and 500 Ton x 80" x 144" spotting presses. Target customers are operators of high pressure, low pressure, permanent, and semi-permanent die cast lines.
• CNC Production Precision CNC machining service ranging from 1pc samples to thousands of parts per month, offering large capacity machining up to 9.5 ft vertical x 30 ft horizontal and small capacity machining with spindles up to 20,000 RPM. ISO 9001 registered with CMM and laser tracker inspection and documentation. Target customers are industrial buyers requiring production volumes with precision documentation.
• Large CNC Machining Horizontal and vertical milling services for large manufacturing needs including drilling, milling, boring, and threading operations. Machine travels up to 10.5 ft vertical x 47 ft horizontal across six large mills with vertical travels exceeding 80 inches and up to 35 ton weight capacity on CNC rotary tables. High-speed machining at 49" x 41" x 32" with 15,000 RPM spindles. Target customers are those needing oversized parts beyond typical shop capacity.
• Automation & Engineering Custom automation and engineering service covering mechanical/electrical engineering, manufacturing, electrical fabrication, hydraulic and pneumatic fabrication, run-off, installation, and on-site services. Delivered products include leak testers, trim presses, robot EOAT, and custom assembly stations, designed using Unigraphics NX and AutoCAD with reverse engineering capability. Target customers are manufacturing operations needing tailored automation equipment and integration.
• Large Fabrication Custom welding and fabrication services for aluminum, structural/mild steel, and tool steels, supported by gas and electric pre-heat and stress relief ovens up to 42" x 55" x 32" and water jet cutting capacity up to 6'-6" wide x 13" long. Target customers are industrial buyers requiring large-scale metal fabrication with material variety and stress relief processing.
• Large Part Painting Custom large part painting service offering powder painting for parts up to 8' x 8' x 10' and wet painting for larger projects that exceed powder paint oven dimensions. Target customers are manufacturing operations needing in-house or subcontracted finishing services for oversized components.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CAP Group LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under common ownership providing aluminum auto part trimming services. CAP Group LLC is one of three companies under unified ownership that together provide complete customer service from design through tooling and production.
• Metal Technologies, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully automated precision machining company serving major auto industry partners. Operates under common ownership with Bedford Machine & Tool and CAP Group LLC to provide comprehensive manufacturing solutions from concept to completion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Metal Technologies, Inc. Sister company under common ownership with Bedford Machine & Tool; provides fully automated precision machining for major automotive partners. Directly comparable in customer base (auto OEMs) and core capability (CNC machining).
• CAP Group LLC: Sister company under common ownership with Bedford; specializes in aluminum auto part trimming. Operates in the same automotive value chain and shares customers with Bedford Machine & Tool.
• Sucher Tool Company: Ohio-based precision machining and tool & die shop serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a Midwest US job shop with CNC machining and tooling capabilities serving OEM accounts.
• Pioneer Service Inc. Michigan-based precision machining and contract manufacturing firm serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a Midwest contract manufacturer with CNC and assembly capabilities.
• Hillsdale Machine & Tool: Indiana-based precision machining and tool & die shop serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable as a regional Midwest job shop competing for similar contract manufacturing work.
• Anchor Manufacturing Group: US die maker and metal stamping supplier serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable in die cast tooling, stamping dies, and large-format metalworking capabilities.
• Bluff Manufacturing: Texas-based manufacturer of heavy-duty steel products, large parts handling, and fabricated metal equipment. Comparable in large-part fabrication, welding, and finishing services for industrial customers.
• Stecker Machine: Indiana-based CNC precision machining and contract manufacturing firm. Comparable as a Midwest job shop competing for similar automotive and industrial machining work.

Regional players

• Acme Manufacturing Company: Michigan-based precision metal finishing, buffing, polishing, and automation equipment maker for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in serving automotive OEMs with engineered automation and finishing solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Large public global manufacturer of welding products, cutting equipment, and automation solutions serving industrial customers. Comparable in welding, fabrication, and industrial automation, but operates at much larger scale across multiple end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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