Gent Machine

What Gent Machine does

Gent Machine Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned contract manufacturer of precision turned components, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with a second manufacturing facility in Le Roy, Michigan acquired through Northern Precision Products (2019). Founded in 1880 and operating continuously from the Cleveland area since 1927, the company runs one of the largest Davenport multi-spindle screw machine operations in the United States, complemented by Acme screw machines, 15+ Swiss CNC machining centers (Citizen, Mazak Syncrex, Eurotech, Tsugami, Escomatic), Hydromat rotary transfer machines with 16 stations, CNC milling (Hwacheon Vesta 660 with Nikken 4th axis), precision grinding, automated secondary operations, and in-house component assembly. Quality is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications with 100% dimensional verification using an AIMS HB 5.9.4 coordinate measuring machine and vision sorting.

The company serves tier 1 and tier 2 automotive suppliers (its largest single application is airbag system components, where one part scaled from 30,000 pieces/year to 30,000 pieces/week), defense primes, aerospace customers, hydraulics and pumps, firearms and ammunition, medical and dental device makers, marine, and broader industrial supply. Production runs span from 500-piece prototype batches to millions of pieces, in materials from common steels and aluminum to exotic alloys (A286, titanium, Inconel, Nitronic 50, brass, copper). Public-record evidence points to a record January 2023 driven by two new customers each contributing ~$1 million annually, alongside COVID-era ventilator parts launched in seven business days and five Tsugami Swiss machines dedicated to defense contracts.

Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B contract manufacturing on multi-year relationships, with direct enterprise field sales and a Request-a-Quote funnel supported by Thomasnet, LinkedIn, Facebook, and earned media in regional business publications. Go-to-market is direct to OEMs and tier suppliers with no intermediaries; pricing is project-specific, driven by part complexity, volume, material, machine type, and secondary operations. The firm has no disclosed external institutional capital and reports being entirely owner-funded, with multi-generational ownership currently held by Rich Gent and Adam Gent.

Name

Gent Machine

Legal name

Gent Machine Company

Website

https://gentmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gent Machine is a fourth-generation, family-owned Cleveland-based contract manufacturer of precision screw machine and CNC machined parts (Davenport, Acme, Swiss CNC, Hydromat) serving automotive, aerospace, defense, marine, medical, firearms, and industrial supply customers in volumes from 500 to millions of pieces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB), Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

Keywords

• Precision cnc machining
• Screw machine parts
• Contract manufacturing
• Turned components
• Metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: High-volume contract manufacturing of precision CNC machined and screw machine parts. Production quantities range from 500 pieces to millions. Revenue generated through manufacturing services with pricing based on part complexity, volume, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gent Machine is an ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified contract manufacturer of precision screw machine parts and CNC turned components. The company produces parts from 1/64" to 2" diameter bar stock in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, A286, titanium, inconel, and nitronic 50, in production runs from 500 pieces to millions per part. Turnkey services include CNC turning and milling, screw machining (Davenport, Acme), Swiss CNC, Hydromat rotary transfer, secondary machining, precision OD grinding, in-house assembly, and value-add post-processing (deburring, plating, anodizing, passivation).

Product overview

Gent Machine is a contract manufacturer specializing in precision turned components. The company operates a multi-machine production floor offering Davenport and Acme multi-spindle screw machines for high-volume fastener and fitting production, Swiss CNC machines (Citizen, Mazak, Tsugami, Eurotech, Escomatic) for precision small parts, Hydromat rotary transfer machines for complex multi-station operations, CNC milling using Hwacheon equipment, and comprehensive secondary machining, grinding, assembly, and post-processing services. The company produces parts from 1/64" to 2" diameter bar stock in materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, A286, titanium, and inconel, serving automotive, aerospace, defense, marine, medical, firearms, and industrial supply industries. Quality assurance includes ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications with 100% dimensional verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC turning and milling services using Swiss CNC, CNC turning centers, and multi-spindle CNC equipment producing complex parts with tight tolerances for automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.
• Davenport Screw Machine Parts High-volume production of precision turned parts using 38+ Davenport multi-spindle screw machines, capable of producing one part every 1.4 seconds for ammunition parts and scaling from 1/64" to 2" diameter bar stock.
• Acme Screw Machine Parts Production of precision Acme Gridley screw machine parts up to 2 inches in diameter, including brass machining, serving automotive sensors and industrial applications.
• Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machining High-volume rotary transfer machining for complex parts with up to 16 stations, executing multiple operations simultaneously to maximize cycle time on tight-tolerance precision components.
• CNC Milling Services Precision CNC milling using Hwacheon Vesta 660 with 20-station tool changer, Nikken 4th axis, and Fanuc 32i controller for complex multi-sided milling operations.
• Secondary Machining Services Secondary machining operations including slotting, threading, tapping, drilling, knurling, and turning using automated Davenport chuckers and turret lathes for value-add part finishing.
• Precision Grinding Services Precision OD grinding services using a rebuilt Cincinnati Milacron grinder with auto-unload capability for tight-tolerance cylindrical finishes.
• Component Assembly Services In-house component assembly including O-ring insertion, ball staking, electrical contactor assembly, wire crimping, and automated assembly processes for OEM customers.
• Post-Processing and Finishing Services Value-add finishing services including deburring, plating, anodizing, passivation, black oxide, heat treating, thread sealant, vibratory finishing, and destructive/non-destructive testing.
• Tool Room Services Tool design, fixture making, and tool alteration services staffed by experienced journeyman tool makers to support custom machining work.
• Quality Control and Inspection Services 100% dimensional verification using AIMS HB 5.9.4 CMM, vision sorting machines, optical comparators, and comprehensive quality lab testing supporting ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified production.

Quantifiable outcome

• January 2023 highest sales month in company history - exceeded estimated sales for January and February combined
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Cleveland's Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network provides EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementation guidance to Gent Machine leadership team. MAGNET experts guide the company through structured communication and operational improvement processes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing Company: Asheville, NC-based precision screw machine products contract manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with Davenport, Swiss CNC, and multi-spindle capabilities. Closely comparable business model, customer mix, and equipment set to Gent Machine.
• Schafer Industries: Contract manufacturer of precision machined components for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets with CNC turning, milling, and screw machining capabilities. Comparable in size, customer verticals, and multi-process production model.
• TCI Precision Metals: Precision metals manufacturing and machining services provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable in precision machining services and quality-driven customer mix.
• Wisconsin Metal Parts: Precision machining contract manufacturer in the Midwest offering CNC milling, turning, and screw machining to industrial and OEM customers. Comparable in scale, regional footprint, and broad precision machining service offering.
• Midwest Metal Products: Midwest-based contract machining and metal parts manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in regional positioning, customer verticals, and screw machine/CNC machining capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Re:Build Manufacturing: PE-backed platform that acquires and operates U.S.-based contract manufacturing businesses across multiple verticals. Comparable as a broader U.S. contract manufacturing consolidator with overlapping precision machining service lines and customer targets.
• Anchor Danly (Chassix / Hascall): Midwest-based manufacturer of dies, tooling, and precision metal components serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in precision metal component manufacturing and automotive customer concentration, though broader in scope.
• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Publicly traded diversified industrial manufacturer with welding, cutting, and broader metalworking equipment offerings. Comparable in metalworking industry exposure and Midwest manufacturing heritage, though much larger and more diversified.

Others

• Tornos US: Swiss lathe manufacturer whose machines (e.g., MultiSwiss, Deco) are used in precision screw machine shops. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supplying core production equipment to the same precision turning industry Gent operates in.
• Kennametal Inc. Publicly traded manufacturer of metalworking tools, inserts, and tooling systems used in CNC machining and turning operations. Comparable as a tooling ecosystem participant whose products are consumed in the precision machining workflows Gent operates.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gentmachine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gent-machine-company

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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