What Fox Valley Tool & Die does

Fox Valley Tool & Die, Inc. (FVTD) is a privately held precision manufacturing company headquartered in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Founded in 1966 and led by CEO Mark Tetzlaff, the company operates three plant locations in Kaukauna (2310 East Main Street, 1601 Badger Road, and 1400 Rosehill Road for raw material delivery) and serves customers requiring precision tooling, custom machined components, and production stamping across industries that include automotive, industrial equipment, oil, and consumer products. It positions itself as a one-stop service provider, consolidating tool and die construction, EDM (wire, sinker, and small hole), jig grinding, precision CNC machining, production stamping, waterjet cutting, fixtures, and CAD/CAM engineering under a single supplier relationship.

The underlying technology stack is built around a substantial equipment fleet: 14 stamping presses ranging from 88 to 400 tons with nine automated coil feeders; 9 Mitsubishi wire EDM machines (wire sizes .004"–.014") plus 4 CNC sinker EDM machines and small-hole EDM; 14 Okamoto precision surface grinders plus rotary and Tschudin cylindrical grinders capable of material removal down to .00005"; ten Mazak CNC turning centers; Mazak horizontal, vertical, and 5-axis (I-800 / Variaxis i-800) machining centers; two Palletech flexible manufacturing lines (70 and 60 pallets); and a Flow Waterjet Cutting System with an 87,000 PSI Hyper Pressure pump. Quality assurance is anchored in seven Coordinate Measuring Machines (envelopes up to 48" x 90"), a RAM Optical Sprint MVP 400, a Keyence IM-Series instant measurement system (±2µm), and an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certified October 15, 2023. CAD/CAM work runs on AutoCAD, Creo, and SolidWorks.

The business model is B2B and sales-led. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed rates. Customer engagement runs through a website quote request form, toll-free phone, direct email ([email protected]), and a secure FTP site for confidential CAD file exchange. Production stamping work supports both one-time tooling projects and recurring Kanban / JIT inventory programs. Marketing reach is limited to the company website, a video library showcasing capabilities and careers, community programs (Adopt-A-Family since 1987), and selective industry events such as IMTS 2024. The company is privately held with no disclosed PE, VC, or institutional ownership.

Name

Fox Valley Tool & Die

Legal name

Fox Valley Tool & Die Inc.

Website

https://fvtd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fox Valley Tool & Die is a privately held, three-plant precision manufacturer in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, founded in 1966, offering one-stop tool and die, EDM, jig grinding, CNC machining, stamping, and waterjet services to B2B customers across automotive, industrial, oil, and consumer product industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Manufacturing and Tool & Die

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Precision manufacturing services
• Tool and die
• CNC machining
• Production stamping
• EDM services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaukauna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Manufacturing Services: B2B manufacturing services providing precision tooling, stamping dies, custom machining, and production runs for various industries. Services include CAD/CAM design, tool and die construction, EDM machining, grinding, stamping, and waterjet cutting. Revenue generated through project-based pricing for custom tooling and production runs, with Kanban and JIT inventory programs available for ongoing customer needs.
2. Production Stamping: 14 stamping presses ranging from 88 tons to 400 tons capacity, with nine equipped with automated coil feeders handling material up to 24" wide and 1/2" thick. Services include new die tryout, validation, and production stamping for customers lacking equipment or excess capacity. Offers Kanban and JIT requirements for ongoing component production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fox Valley Tool & Die is a B2B precision contract manufacturer providing tool and die construction, CNC machining (3- to 5-axis), EDM (wire, sinker, small hole), jig grinding, production stamping (88–400 ton presses), waterjet cutting, fixtures, and CAD/CAM design services. All services are delivered from three Kaukauna, Wisconsin plants under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification for industrial customers needing tight-tolerance tooling and components.

Product overview

Fox Valley Tool & Die is a precision manufacturing company offering a comprehensive range of tool and die, machining, and stamping services from its facilities in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The company's service portfolio is organized into core manufacturing capabilities (CAD/CAM, EDM, Fixtures, Jig Grinding, Precision Machining, Production Stamping, Tool and Die, Waterjet Cutting), supported by an extensive equipment fleet including Mazak CNC machining centers and turning centers, I-800 5-axis machining centers, EDM machines (wire, sinker, and small hole), Okamoto grinding machines, punch presses, Flow waterjet cutting systems, and Palletech manufacturing systems for higher volume production. Quality assurance is maintained through coordinate measuring systems, optical measuring systems, and an IM-Series Instant Measurement System. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates three plant locations serving various manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAD/CAM Design Services Computer-aided design and manufacturing services using AutoCAD, Creo, and SolidWorks to produce engineering drawings and generate machine tool programs for tool and part manufacturing, for industrial customers requiring precision part production.
• EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) Services Wire EDM, sinker EDM, and small hole EDM services for creating accurate profiles, fine features, and small holes (.006" to .240" diameter) in conductive materials including hardened materials, for industrial customers needing tight-tolerance features.
• Fixtures Design and Construction Design and construction of manufacturing and fabricating fixtures to secure parts and provide tooling clearances for efficient production operations, for industrial customers running production machining or assembly.
• Jig Grinding Services Precision jig grinding producing accurate profiles within .0001" with 8–16 RMS surface finishes for die block cutting surfaces and high precision bearing bores, using CNC jig grinders with Multi-Sensoric System (MSS), for industrial customers requiring ultra-precise grinding.
• Precision Machining Services High-precision component manufacturing using modern CNC machining centers (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis) to achieve tight tolerances and customer specifications, for industrial customers requiring custom precision parts.
• Production Stamping Services Stamping press services from new die tryout and validation through production stamping, with 14 presses from 88 to 400 tons capacity and nine automated coil feeders handling material up to 24" wide and 1/2" thick, available with Kanban and JIT programs, for customers lacking equipment or excess capacity.
• Tool and Die Design and Construction Design, development, and construction of high-quality forming and progressive stamping tools, including large sophisticated stamp/form tools, for manufacturers in stamping, forming, automotive, oil, and related industries.
• Waterjet Cutting Services High-pressure waterjet cutting with abrasive media (Flow Hyper Pressure 87,000 PSI, 6 ft x 12 ft workspace, up to 8" thickness) for cutting complex parts from steel, stone, glass, ceramic, rubber, plastics, and composites, for industrial customers needing versatile material cutting.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing through a global platform. Directly comparable as a multi-capability custom parts manufacturer serving industrial OEM customers, though operating at much larger scale and with a digital-first quoting model.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform providing CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and urethane casting via a curated partner network. Comparable one-stop custom parts model serving similar industrial OEM customers as FVTD, differentiated by platform-based delivery.
• Xometry: AI-driven on-demand manufacturing marketplace that aggregates CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing suppliers. Directly competes with FVTD for precision machining and stamping work, particularly for customers seeking instant online quotes and supply-chain consolidation.
• Star Rapid: Rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturer offering CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and finishing services, primarily serving U.S. and European customers seeking lower-cost custom parts. Directly comparable in service breadth, competing on price rather than regional proximity.
• Hubs: Custom parts manufacturing service (acquired by Protolabs) providing CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing through a vetted global supplier network. Operates a similar multi-capability model to FVTD with comparable capabilities delivered through a digital marketplace.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Custom parts manufacturing services arm of Stratasys, offering CNC machining, injection molding, urethane casting, and 3D printing for industrial OEMs. Directly comparable multi-capability contract manufacturer focused on low-volume custom parts similar to FVTD's order profile.

Broad incumbents

• Quickparts (3D Systems): Custom parts service within 3D Systems offering CNC machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Provides overlapping capability set and competes for similar custom parts demand as FVTD, backed by a larger 3D printing parent.
• Sandvik Coromant: Division of Sandvik providing metal cutting tools and machining solutions to industrial manufacturers globally. Adjacent comparator in precision metalworking supply chain, supplying tooling into similar machining operations as FVTD serves.
• Kennametal: Global provider of tooling, wear parts, and metalworking solutions for machining and mining industries. Comparable as a B2B industrial manufacturer serving precision machining operations, though primarily an equipment/tooling supplier rather than a contract manufacturer competing directly with FVTD's services.
• Lincoln Electric: Global manufacturer of welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment with adjacent automation services for industrial customers. Operates in the same broad fabrication supply chain as FVTD but as an equipment/tools incumbent rather than a direct contract manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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