Tuson
Tuson Corporation is a family-owned American precision machining manufacturer founded in 1987, producing custom metal components, assemblies, valves, pumps, motors, and linear actuators for OEM customers in fluid power, construction, automotive, RV, and industrial automation markets from five facilities across the USA, China, and Taiwan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersVernon Hills, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tuson does
Tuson Corporation is a family-owned American manufacturer of custom precision-machined components, assemblies, and systems, founded in 1987 by Roger Tu and headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The company operates five wholly-owned manufacturing facilities — Vernon Hills, IL and Story City, IA in the United States; Dongguan and Jiaxing in China; and Hsinchu in Taiwan — supplemented by a joint venture in Japan, totaling over 330,000 square feet of operating floorspace and approximately 265 factory machines. Headcount stands at approximately 400 employees, and the company maintains ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications with documented on-time delivery above 99% post-ramp-up.
The company's core offerings span four product lines: precision-machined components (shafts, gears, housings, spools, plungers, poppets), DC motors and linear actuators, custom hydraulic and pneumatic valves and components, and hydraulic pumps and motors. Technical capabilities include CNC turning, milling, honing, and grinding with general machining tolerances of 0.005 mm, critical-feature tolerances to ±0.001 mm, surface finishes to Ra 0.1 micrometer, and process capability (CpK) of ≥1.33 for spool manufacturing. Material expertise covers alloy steels, ductile iron, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper alloys; production volumes span 100 to 1,000,000 units per SKU annually. The Tuson RV Brakes subsidiary (established 2010) holds patents on TSC asymmetric trailer sway control, ActuLink Standalone ABS, DirecLink brake controllers, wireless TPMS, and RF wireless camera systems for the towable safety market.
Tuson generates revenue through direct OEM sales using a quote-based pricing model, engaging customers via direct sales, online RFQ, multilingual support (English, Spanish, Mandarin), and industry tradeshows (CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFPE, Design-2-Part, Equip Exposition). The company targets enterprise OEMs across fluid power/hydraulics, mobile hydraulic and construction equipment, electric motors and linear actuators, recreational vehicles and trailers, automotive, industrial automation, and 3D printing; named customers include 3D Systems, a major (unnamed) construction equipment OEM, and a Texas-based automotive customer. Service scope spans design assistance (DFMA), supplier network coordination for forgings/castings/extrusions, assembly, testing, and inventory management programs (VMI, EDI, Kanban). The company remains family-controlled with no disclosed external investors.
Tuson firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tuson
- Legal name
- Tuson Corporation
- Website
- https://tuson.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Tuson Corporation is a family-owned American precision machining manufacturer founded in 1987, producing custom metal components, assemblies, valves, pumps, motors, and linear actuators for OEM customers in fluid power, construction, automotive, RV, and industrial automation markets from five facilities across the USA, China, and Taiwan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tuson industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Machined Components
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Screw Machine Products (3451)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)
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Where Tuson is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vernon Hills
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Tuson business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Component Manufacturing: Tuson generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom precision-machined components, assemblies, and systems primarily made from metals (steel, ductile iron, aluminum, copper). Products include hydraulic valves, gear motors, pumps, DC motors, linear actuators, and precision machined parts. Revenue is derived from production orders ranging from 100 to 1,000,000 units per year per SKU.
- Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions: Tuson provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions from design assistance through packing and delivery, offering customers a single source for precision machining requirements. Services include DFMA support, supplier partner network for materials (forgings, castings, extrusions, powdered-metal parts), assembly, testing, and inventory management programs (VMI, EDI, Kanban).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Tuson product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tuson manufactures and supplies custom precision-machined components, assemblies, and systems primarily made from metals (steel, ductile iron, aluminum, copper). The company produces shafts, gears, housings, spools, plungers, poppets, DC motors, linear actuators, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, and hydraulic pumps and motors for OEM customers in fluid power, construction equipment, automotive, RV, and industrial automation industries. Production volumes range from 100 to 1,000,000 units per SKU annually, with turnkey services from design assistance through assembly, testing, and delivery.
Product overview
Tuson is a precision machining and manufacturing company offering a portfolio of custom components, assemblies, and systems primarily made from metals. The core product lines include Precision Machined Components (shafts, gears, housings, spools), DC Motors & Linear Actuators, Custom Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves & Components, and Hydraulic Pumps & Motors. These products are sold as individual OEM components or assembled into complete valve assemblies, gear motors, and integrated fluid power systems. Tuson also operates Tuson RV Brakes as a sub-brand focused on trailer braking and safety technology. The company provides manufacturing services from concept through production across facilities in the USA, Taiwan, and China.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tuson RV Brakes: Leader in towable safety technology for RV and trailer industries, known for patented trailer braking systems including TSC (asymmetric trailer sway control), ActuLink Standalone ABS, DirecLink brake controller, wireless TPMS, and RF wireless camera systems
Products and services
- Precision Machined Components Precision-machined components including shafts, gears, bodies, housings, covers, spools, plungers, and poppets, manufactured using turning, milling, grinding, honing, drilling, reaming, and polishing methods. General machining tolerance is 0.005 mm with surface finish to Ra 0.4 micrometer. Sold to OEM customers across fluid power, automotive, construction, and industrial automation sectors.
- DC Motors & Linear Actuators Custom DC linear actuators capable of handling loads up to 3,000 lbs of direct force, along with gearboxes and DC motors for various industrial and mobile equipment applications. Also includes custom components for motor and actuator assemblies sold to OEMs requiring electric motion and control solutions.
- Custom Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves & Components Custom cartridge, solenoid, spool, and proportional valves, valve manifolds, and valve components operating from 0 to 6000 psi and 0 to 40 gpm. Includes design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of complex valve-related products for hydraulic and pneumatic OEMs in mobile equipment and industrial machinery.
- Hydraulic Pumps & Motors Complete turn-key supply of gear, gerotor, piston, and vane pumps and motors with full machining, assembly, and testing capabilities. Specializes in hydraulic gear motors for construction machinery fan drive applications.
- Tuson RV Brakes Subsidiary specializing in towable safety technology for RV and trailer industries, including patented TSC (Asymmetric Trailer Sway Control), ActuLink Standalone ABS hydraulic anti-lock braking systems, DirecLink network-based proportional brake controllers, wireless TPMS, and RF wireless camera systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99%+ on-time delivery rate after initial production ramp-up
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tuson
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tuson technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Tuson partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Joint Venture in JapanminorTuson maintains a joint venture operation in Japan, providing additional manufacturing capacity and regional presence in the Japanese market alongside their wholly-owned facilities in USA, Taiwan, and China.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves16 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Tuson competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bosch Rexroth: Major hydraulics OEM and one of the largest buyers of precision-machined valve spools, manifolds, and pump components. Direct overlap with Tuson's core fluid-power machining offering in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
- Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant hydraulics business sourcing precision components from contract machinists. Comparable end-customer overlap in mobile and industrial hydraulic equipment.
- RBC Bearings: Manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. Overlap in tight-tolerance, precision-machined metal components sold to OEM customers.
- Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies including hydraulic valves, pumps, and motors. Tuson supplies into Parker's fluid-power OEM ecosystem, making Parker both a potential customer and a benchmark for the precision-machined fluid-power component category Tuson competes in.
- Danfoss Power Solutions: Hydraulics and electronic controls supplier serving mobile equipment OEMs globally. Tuson's hydraulic valve, pump, and motor work targets the same mobile OEM customer base.
- Linamar Corporation: Tier-1 supplier of precision-machined components and assemblies to automotive and industrial OEMs, with a substantial fluid-power-adjacent business. Closely comparable scale, customer profile, and machining capability footprint.
- Regal Rexnord: Power transmission and motion control specialist with overlap in gear motors and precision motion components. Closely comparable to Tuson's hydraulic gear motor and motion control offerings for industrial and mobile equipment.
- Barnes Group: Diversified industrial and aerospace component manufacturer with precision machining, motion control, and engineered components businesses. Comparable mix of custom precision components sold to OEM customers across multiple end markets.
Direct peers
- MW Industries: PE-backed manufacturer of highly engineered precision components including springs, fasteners, and machined parts for industrial and aerospace OEMs. Comparable in scale, capability mix, and custom OEM-supply model.
- Dynamic Manufacturing: US-based contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, metal stamping, and assembly for OEM customers in industrial, automotive, and fluid-power markets. Closest direct comparable to Tuson's custom precision-machined components business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tuson social profiles
Digital presenceTuson compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Tuson financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tuson leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Tuson subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Tuson funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tuson M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tuson
What does Tuson do?
Tuson manufactures and supplies custom precision-machined components, assemblies, and systems primarily made from metals (steel, ductile iron, aluminum, copper). The company produces shafts, gears, housings, spools, plungers, poppets, DC motors, linear actuators, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, and hydraulic pumps and motors for OEM customers in fluid power, construction equipment, automotive, RV, and industrial automation industries. Production volumes range from 100 to 1,000,000 units per SKU annually, with turnkey services from design assistance through assembly, testing, and delivery.
Is Tuson a public or private company?
Tuson is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Tuson founded?
Tuson was founded in 1987. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Tuson based?
Tuson is headquartered in Vernon Hills, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tuson make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Custom Component Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are turnkey Manufacturing Solutions.
Who are Tuson's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bosch Rexroth, Eaton, RBC Bearings, Parker Hannifin, Danfoss Power Solutions, Linamar Corporation, Regal Rexnord and Barnes Group. Direct peers are MW Industries and Dynamic Manufacturing.
Does Tuson have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tuson.
What industry is Tuson in?
Tuson's product category is Precision Machined Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAH, Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3559.