What Kingston Machine Tool does

Kingston Machine Tool is a privately held, third-generation family-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial machine tools, headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. The company designs and builds manual engine lathes, CNC lathes (flat bed and slant bed), and milling machines sold primarily to industrial machine shops, oil and gas service companies, and technical colleges across the United States and Canada. Originally founded in Taiwan in 1949 with North American operations established in 1976, the business is currently led by Karen Lin and operates with a workforce of 11 to 50 employees. Named end customers span oil country threading (Top Threading, Mpact), heavy manufacturing (Fogle Manufacturing), job shops (Systronix, Job Shop Connection), and education (Milwaukee Area Technical College), indicating a diversified vertical footprint.

The product portfolio spans swing capacities from 17 inches on the HJ manual lathe to 59 inches (upgradeable to 75 inches) on the CSX CNC lathe, with bore sizes up to 20.8 inches for oil country applications and 60 HP spindle motors on flagship CNC models. Kingston differentiates on durability rather than software: it manufactures critical components in-house, including headstocks, gearboxes, and bedways (with hand scraping by master craftsmen and bedway grinding up to 280 inches), sources castings from a top Taiwan foundry, and runs every machine for 8+ hours before shipment. CNC machines use Fanuc 0iTF controllers with the proprietary Kingston App for conversational programming, reducing the learning curve for transitioning machinists. The factory stocks thousands of parts across all models, including legacy units, providing a multi-decade aftermarket support position.

Kingston generates revenue through two streams: capital equipment sales (hardware) and aftermarket parts and technical services. Go-to-market combines a domestic and Canadian authorized dealer network of more than 30 resellers with a factory-direct sales team handling quotes, technical support, and parts inquiries from the Huntington Beach headquarters. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. Marketing is primarily digital and brand-driven via website content, a substantial YouTube library of product demonstrations, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook), supported by email newsletter capture. There are no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity indicated in the available material.

Name

Kingston Machine Tool

Legal name

Kingston Machine Tool Inc.

Website

https://kingstonmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kingston Machine Tool is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty manual lathes, CNC lathes, and milling machines, serving industrial machine shops, oil and gas service firms, and technical schools across the United States and Canada via a dealer network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Heavy-duty lathes
• CNC machining equipment
• Manual engine lathes
• Industrial milling machines
• Oil country lathes

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling heavy-duty industrial machine tools including manual lathes, CNC lathes, and milling machines. Products sold directly through dealer network and factory direct inquiries.
2. Parts and Service: Revenue from spare parts for all machine models (old and new), technical support services, and aftermarket parts availability. Factory stocks thousands of parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kingston Machine Tool manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial machine tools including manual engine lathes (HJ, HD, HR, HP/HPX, HK/HG series), CNC lathes in flat bed and slant bed configurations, CNC teach lathes, and KMT precision milling machines. Machines range from 17-inch to 59-inch swing capacity with bore sizes up to 20.8 inches, designed for industrial job shops, oil & gas service companies, and technical schools. The company sells directly through its Huntington Beach, California facility and through an authorized dealer network across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Kingston Machine Tool is a manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of manual and CNC lathes plus milling machines, with swing capacities ranging from 17" to 59". Manual lathes include the HJ (17" precision), HD (22/26/30" versatile), HR (30/34/40" heavy-duty), HP/HPX (big bore 7-10" bore), and HK/HG (oil country 12.5-14.7" bore) series. CNC lathes span teach lathes (CJ series), flat bed lathes (CL38, CL58, CX, CK Universal, CK Chucker, CS, CSX), and slant bed lathes (SPX 29/33, SPX 35, SPX 40). The company also produces KMT milling machines (3V, 4V, 5V). Machines feature control systems from Fanuc, Siemens, and Fagor, with options for live tooling, dual turrets, and various automation capabilities. Founded in Taiwan in 1949, with North American operations established in 1976.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HJ Manual Lathe 17-inch swing precision manual lathe ideal for job shop production, repairs, reworking threads, and making fixtures. Features hardened ground spindle with 3-point bearing support and 12 spindle speeds (35-2000 RPM). Favored by technical schools for instructional use due to ease of operation and durability under student use.
• HD Manual Lathe Versatile precision manual lathe available in 22-inch, 26-inch, and 30-inch swing sizes. Features hardened ground spindle with 3-point bearing support, 12 spindle speeds (13-1200 RPM), and a timing-belt-driven power train system for varied heavy-duty workloads.
• HR Heavy-Duty Manual Lathe Heavy-duty engine lathe known as 'The Workhorse' with 30-inch, 34-inch, or 40-inch swing and 4.09-inch bore. Features 16 spindle speeds (8-800 RPM) and 3-point bearing support system for superior cutting capability in demanding applications.
• HP/HPX Big Bore Manual Lathe Big bore lathes with 7.09-inch bore (HP) or 9.25-inch/10.1-inch bore (HPX). Features 30 HP spindle motor, 16 spindle speeds, and 22-inch bedway for heavy-duty applications in oilfields and other heavy industries.
• HK/HG Oil Country Manual Lathe Heavyweight oil country lathes with 12.5-inch bore (HK) or 14.7-inch bore (HG). Features 20 HP Mitsubishi inverter-driven motor, hydraulic braking system, and front/rear chuck ready design for demanding oil country applications.
• CJ CNC Teach Lathe CNC teach lathe providing manual-to-CNC transition with Fanuc 0iTF Plus control and intuitive Kingston App for conversational programming. Available in 18-inch, 20-inch, and 22-inch swing with bore sizes from 2.125-inch to 6.1-inch. Designed for shops transitioning machinists from manual to CNC operation.
• CL38 CNC Flat Bed Lathe Dual turret CNC lathe with 26-inch swing, available in 4.7-inch or 7.3-inch bore. Features V8 and H6 servo turrets, Fanuc 0iTF controller, and lengths from 40-inch to 160-inch between centers for continuous production environments.
• CL58 CNC Flat Bed Lathe Heavy-duty CNC lathe with 35-inch swing, featuring V8 hydraulic front turret, 40 HP motor, and 22-inch 2 V-way bed. Available with 7.3-inch, 10-inch, or 14.7-inch spindle bore and lengths from 80-inch to 240-inch.
• CX CNC Flat Bed Lathe Heavy-duty precision CNC lathe with 30-inch, 34-inch, or 40-inch swing. Features V8 hydraulic turret, box way cross slide, and multiple bore options (4.09-inch to 14.8-inch) for energy, mining, and transportation industries.
• CK Universal CNC Flat Bed Lathe Large swing CNC lathe combining heavy-duty cuts with high accuracy. Features 4-speed headstock, 28-inch wide 2 V-way bed, available in 7.09-inch to 14.7-inch bore and 30-inch to 46-inch swing for tough jobs including titanium alloys.
• CK Chucker CNC Flat Bed Lathe Rough turning CNC lathe for high-volume facing, boring, and drilling of large-diameter workpieces. Features H6 350 turret, uniquely designed box way cross slide, and 28-inch wide 2 V-way bed with one-piece casting.
• CS CNC Flat Bed Lathe Large swing CNC lathe with 45-inch swing and up to 240-inch between centers. Features 60 HP Fanuc AC spindle motor, 28.5-inch bed way, box way cross slide, available in 7.1-inch, 10.0-inch, or 14.7-inch bore.
• CSX CNC Flat Bed Lathe Extra large swing CNC lathe with 59-inch swing (upgradable to 75-inch), 39.4-inch bed width, and bore sizes up to 20.8-inch. Features 60 HP motor, Sauter BMT-85 live tooling turret option, and lengths to 240-inch between centers for the largest workpieces in heavy industrial applications.
• SPX 29 & 33 CNC Slant Bed Lathes Slant bed CNC lathes with 30-degree slant angle. SPX 29 offers 29.5-inch swing and SPX 33 offers 33.4-inch swing. Features V12 hydraulic turret, 3.54-inch bar capacity, and lengths from 28-inch to 120-inch.
• SPX 35 CNC Slant Bed Lathe Big bore slant bed CNC lathe with 35.4-inch swing over bed and 27.5-inch max turning. Features APT 60 V12 live tooling turret option, 12-position servo turret, and bed lengths to 200-inch with bore sizes up to 10.1-inch.
• SPX 40 CNC Slant Bed Lathe Beefiest slant bed CNC lathe with 40.5-inch swing over bed and 35.4-inch max turning. Features optional C-Axis and Y-Axis with APT 60 V12 live tooling turret, 12-position servo turret, and bore sizes up to 14.7-inch.
• KMT 3V Milling Machine 3 HP precision milling machine with R8 nose, Class 7 precision bearing, and Meehanite casting. Features Turcite-B coating on X & Y axis, hardened and ground dovetail ways, and spindle speeds up to 4200 RPM.
• KMT 4V Milling Machine 4V milling machine with 3 HP motor and R8 nose. Features square ways in both Y & Z axis, Turcite-B coating, Class 7 precision bearing with .0002-inch max runout, and spindle speeds up to 4200 RPM.
• KMT 5V Milling Machine Most robust KMT mill with 5 HP motor and NT#40 nose. Features square ways in both X & Y axis, Turcite-B coating, Class 7 precision bearing with .0002-inch max runout, and spindle speeds up to 4200 RPM.
• Parts and Service Support Aftermarket parts inventory and technical support for all Kingston machine models, including older machines. The factory stocks thousands of parts and provides direct support through the parts department at [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 downhole motors rebuilt per month by Mpact using Kingston lathes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Turner SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Birmingham, AL area. Contact: (800) 239-5250, [email protected]
• Cardinal MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Warrior, AL area. Contact: (256) 461-8596, [email protected]
• Max ToolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Montgomery, AL area. Contact: (334) 279-6113, [email protected]
• Quality Machinery SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Warrenville, IL area. Contact: (630) 717-2860, [email protected]
• Champions Machine Tool SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Spring, TX area. Contact: (281) 355-8665, [email protected]
• A.W. Miller Technical SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving New York and Pennsylvania areas. Contact: (716) 652-8282, [email protected]
• Quality Cutting ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Kingston Machine Tool products serving Edmonton (CNC) Alberta and Saskatoon Saskatchewan areas. Contact: Edmonton (780) 414-0423, Saskatoon (306) 664-8410
• Fanuc AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationFanuc provides CNC control systems (0iTF series) for Kingston's CNC lathes. All CNC machines use Fanuc controllers with Manual Guide i programming interface.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haas Automation: Largest US-based CNC machine tool builder, offering CNC lathes, milling machines, and machining centers. Direct competitor in the CNC lathe and VMC market, though Haas focuses more on high-volume standard machines versus Kingston's heavy-duty niche.
• Hardinge: US-based manufacturer of precision CNC lathes, machining centers, and grinding machines with a strong reputation in high-precision work. Closely comparable to Kingston in product category and target customer (precision job shops), though smaller in scale.
• Ganesh Machinery: US-based machine tool distributor and refurbisher offering CNC lathes, machining centers, and manual lathes. Comparable to Kingston as a US machine tool seller focused on heavy-duty lathes and serving similar industrial customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Major Japanese machine tool manufacturer with a broad portfolio of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-tasking machines. Overlaps with Kingston in CNC lathe and milling categories, with global scale and broader product breadth.
• DMG Mori: Global machine tool leader offering CNC lathes, milling machines, and advanced multi-axis machining centers. Competes in the higher-end CNC lathe segment where Kingston's heavy-duty flat-bed and slant-bed products are positioned.
• Okuma: Japanese machine tool manufacturer producing CNC lathes, machining centers, and multitasking machines. Direct overlap with Kingston's CNC lathe portfolio, particularly in heavy-duty flat-bed and large-swing configurations.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Korean machine tool maker offering CNC lathes and machining centers. Competes in the mid-to-heavy-duty CNC lathe segment where Kingston's flat-bed and slant-bed products are positioned.
• EMAG: German machine tool builder producing CNC lathes, vertical turning machines, and grinding systems. Comparable to Kingston in the heavy-duty lathe and turning machine category, especially for large-diameter oil and energy components.

Emerging players

• Tornos: Swiss manufacturer specializing in multi-spindle and single-spindle CNC lathes for high-precision turned parts. Overlaps with Kingston in the CNC lathe category but focuses on small-diameter, high-precision Swiss-type work versus Kingston's heavy-duty large-part focus.

Regional players

• Grizzly Industrial: US-based retailer of machine tools including lathes and milling machines, primarily serving the hobbyist, education, and small shop segments. Overlaps with Kingston's manual lathe and smaller mill products, especially in the education market where Kingston serves technical schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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