Reed Machinery

What Reed Machinery does

Reed Machinery, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of thread rolling machines and related cold-forming equipment, headquartered at 10A New Bond Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The company was founded in December 2003 to acquire the Reed thread rolling business from Reed-Rico, though its lineage traces to Reed Small Tool Works established in 1916; it subsequently added the Waterbury headers and threaders product line in April 2006. Its portfolio spans five machine categories — 2-Die and 3-Die Cylindrical, Planetary, Hartford Flat Die, and Waterbury — complemented by B-Series attachments (including CNC-compatible variants), precision thread roll dies with IntelligentOne RFID die-life tracking, comprehensive parts catalogs, factory-rebuilt die holders, automation and work-support fixtures, and machine rebuilding/refurbishing services including PLC and VFD modernization.

The underlying technology is mechanical cold forming rather than subtractive cutting: dies plastically displace material to produce threads, yielding stronger threads, closer tolerances, and higher production rates (e.g., up to 100 ppm on 3-Die cylindrical machines and up to 2,000 ppm on planetary nail machines). Proprietary features such as the Advance Compensator, Alignment Compensator, anti-friction bearings, micrometer adjustment, and dovetail clamping arrangement differentiate Reed's attachments; the A22 HD Conversion enables aerospace-grade fastener production under MIL-8879 and ASAB1.1.

Reed generates revenue through three streams: new machine sales, parts and accessories (including dies, die holders, and parts catalogs), and professional rebuilding/refurbishing services. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, reflecting the configure-to-order nature of industrial capital equipment. Distribution is direct via domestic regional sales representatives (covering California/Arizona, Kentucky/Ohio/Indiana, and New England/Mid-Atlantic) and international reps in Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Israel. End markets span aerospace, automotive, construction, and general industrial/fastener manufacturing, with the A22 HD product explicitly targeting aerospace fastener producers. The company operates with 11–50 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investment.

Name

Reed Machinery

Legal name

Reed Machinery, Inc.

Website

https://reed-machinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reed Machinery is a privately held US manufacturer of thread rolling machines — cylindrical, planetary, flat die, and Waterbury headers — plus attachments, dies, and rebuilding services, serving aerospace, automotive, construction, and fastener producers through direct regional sales reps in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Israel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thread Rolling Machinery

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Thread rolling machines
• Industrial machinery
• Cold forming equipment
• Fastener manufacturing
• Metal forming machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thread Rolling Machine Sales: Sale of industrial thread rolling machinery including 2-Die Cylindrical, 3-Die Cylindrical, Planetary, Hartford Flat Die, and Waterbury machines with various specifications for different production requirements
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, die holders, dies, and accessories for thread rolling machines including A22B and A22 series parts catalogs
3. Machine Rebuilding and Refurbishing Services: Complete rebuild and modernization services for cylindrical 2- and 3-die, planetary, or flat die thread rolling machinery, including component assessment, part replacement, upgrades, and modernization of controls

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reed Machinery manufactures and sells industrial thread rolling machines used to produce precision threads on fasteners and components via cold forming. Its product line includes 2-Die and 3-Die Cylindrical machines, Planetary machines, Hartford Flat Die machines, and Waterbury headers and threaders, along with thread rolling attachments, precision thread roll dies, replacement parts, and complete machine rebuilding and refurbishing services.

Product overview

Reed Machinery manufactures a comprehensive line of thread rolling machinery consisting of five core machine categories: 2-Die and 3-Die Cylindrical Thread Rolling Machines (B and A Series), Planetary Thread Rolling Machines (A75 through 400 series), Hartford Flat Die Thread Rolling Machines, and Waterbury Headers and Threaders. The portfolio includes thread rolling attachments in standard (B Series) and CNC-compatible variants, precision thread roll dies with RFID tracking, and comprehensive parts catalogs. Services include machine rebuilding and refurbishing, A22-to-HD conversion for aerospace applications, and factory-rebuilt die holders. Automation and work support fixtures round out the offering for production enhancement. All products serve the thread and form rolling manufacturing process, with machines ranging from small precision (B105 for wires to 1") to heavy-duty industrial (B805 for threads to 6") applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hartford Flat Die Thread Rollers: Hartford flat die thread rolling machines acquired and manufactured by Reed Machinery.
• Waterbury Headers & Threaders

Products and services

• 2-Die Cylindrical Thread Rolling Machines
• 3-Die Cylindrical Thread Rolling Machines A Series machines (A22 vertical, A23 horizontal, A25 thru-feed) with self-centering design producing up to 100 parts per minute, adaptable to manual, semiautomatic, or automatic feed systems. Used by industrial manufacturers requiring high-quality cylindrical thread production.
• Planetary Thread Rolling Machines High-speed planetary thread rollers including A75N for nails (up to 2000 ppm), A75T for screws/bolts (up to 1200 ppm), and larger 150-400 series models. Used by fastener manufacturers for high-volume production of nails, screws, and bolts.
• Hartford Flat Die Thread Rolling Machines High-speed flat die thread rollers from A190 to 60-100 series covering screw diameters from #0 (0.059") up to 1-1/8", with production rates from 25 to 1000 pieces per minute. Used by fastener and specialty parts manufacturers.
• Waterbury Thread Rolling Machines and Headers Combined header and threader machines: Headers (7526-7535 series) with wire diameters from 3/16" to 1/2" and threaders (#20-#60) covering thread diameters from 3/8" to 1". Used by manufacturers requiring combined heading and threading capability.
• Thread Rolling Attachments (B Series & CNC) Thread rolling attachments for lathes and automatic screw machines in six standard sizes (B5, B8, B10, B13, B18, B36) with advance and alignment compensators, anti-friction bearings, and dovetail clamping arrangement. CNC-compatible variants (B10-CNC, B13-CNC, B18-CNC) include VDI, CAPTO, and square shank options.
• Thread Roll Dies Precision thread roll dies including flat dies, cylindrical dies, thread rolls, and planetary dies with technical support for specifying correct tool steel, heat treatment, and thread form. Available with IntelligentOne™ RFID tagging for automatic die life tracking.
• Thread Roller Rebuilding & Refurbishing Services Complete rebuilding services for cylindrical 2- and 3-die, planetary, and flat die thread rolling machinery, including gearbox, drive shaft, bearing, and bushing replacement, lubrication systems, PLC/VFD modernization, with turnkey delivery and functional qualification. Provided to industrial manufacturers and aerospace fastener producers.
• A22 HD Heavy Duty Conversion Factory-authorized conversion of existing A22/A22B machines to Heavy Duty (HD) specification for aerospace fastener applications, using factory-engineered components with approximately 8-week turnaround time. Targets aerospace fastener manufacturers requiring compliance with industry standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production rates up to 100 pieces per minute on 3-die cylindrical machines
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kinefac Corporation: Kinefac is a US-based manufacturer of flat die thread rolling machines and CNC thread rolling systems, directly competing with Reed's Hartford and cylindrical product lines for fastener and precision component producers.
• Jern Yao Industries Co., Ltd. Taiwanese maker of thread rolling machines including 2-die, 3-die, and flat die models, directly overlapping Reed's portfolio across automotive and general industrial fastener customers.
• SAC Thread Rolling Machinery Co., Ltd. Taiwanese manufacturer of 2-die and 3-die cylindrical thread rolling machines and CNC roll formers, the most direct international competitor across the same machine categories Reed produces.
• Waterbury Farrel Technologies: US manufacturer of forming, heading, and threading equipment historically linked to the Waterbury brand now owned by Reed Machinery, making it a direct peer in headers and threaders.

Broad incumbents

• Acme Manufacturing Company: US-based manufacturer of polishing, buffing, finishing, and metal forming equipment for industrial customers, an adjacent broader incumbent serving similar fastener and precision component producers.
• Hatebur Umformmaschinen AG: Swiss cold former and header specialist serving fastener and automotive markets; an established European incumbent whose broader forming portfolio competes for capital equipment spend that Reed targets.
• National Machinery LLC: One of the largest global manufacturers of cold formers and headers with a long US lineage; competes with Reed's Waterbury header line and offers broader metal forming solutions to fastener producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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