CMI Group

What CMI Group does

CMI Group is a privately held US precision manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operating six Phoenix-area facilities plus two Tempe-located entities (Gear Up and Systems 3) totaling roughly 150,000+ square feet. The company produces precision machined components and small assemblies for the aerospace, defense, space, and select commercial industries, with a stated focus on flight-critical and flight-safety parts. Its technology base centers on multi-axis CNC machining — including 6-axis and 5-axis horizontal machine centers, 5-axis Yasda and Mazak Integrex mill-turn cells, Palletech automation lines, Swiss lathes, CNC grinders, EDM, and gear-processing equipment (broaching, hobbing, shaping, gear grinding) — supported by in-house special processes such as heat treat, plating, surface finishing, and non-destructive testing.

The company's customer base comprises marquee aerospace and defense primes, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, GE Aviation, Honeywell, SpaceX, Triumph Group, Woodward, and Nammo, supplied through long-term contracts and dedicated manufacturing cells. Quality and regulatory positioning is anchored by AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP accreditation across four disciplines (Aerospace Quality, Non-Destructive Testing, Chemical Processing, and Measurement & Inspection), ITAR registration, and GIDEP participation — collectively gating entry for new competitors into the prime-supplier set. Recent strategic activity centers on geographic and capability expansion within the existing footprint: the 2020 opening of CMI North (52,000 sq ft) added automation-led capacity, the 2019 acquisition of Gear Up brought gear processing in-house, and the 2016 launch of Cassavant Assembly & Processing vertically integrated post-machining chemical processing, coating, and assembly.

CMI earns revenue through project-based and long-term manufacturing contracts priced per part or per program, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is direct to enterprise customers with no intermediary channel layer, and a stated 200,000+ parts annually are machined, procured, assembled, and kitted through the Systems 3 airframe-focused facility alone. The company frames its competitive differentiators as a combination of certified quality systems, capital-intensive advanced equipment, a "family/relationship" oriented operating model, and on-staff engineering support for exotic alloys — emphasizing long-cycle partner relationships over transactional sales.

Name

CMI Group

Legal name

CMI Group

Website

https://cmigrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CMI Group is a Phoenix-based precision manufacturer founded in 1972 that produces multi-axis CNC machined components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and space primes including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX through dedicated manufacturing cells.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Components Manufacturing: CMI Group provides machined component parts of all different types as well as small assembled components to aerospace and commercial industries. Revenue is generated through long-term contracts and project-based manufacturing agreements with aerospace and defense customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CMI Group is a precision manufacturing company that provides machined component parts of all different types as well as small assembled components to the aerospace, defense, space, and commercial industries. The company delivers production ranging from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production runs using multi-axis CNC machining, exotic alloys machining, automated manufacturing cells, and integrated assembly and special processes (heat treat, plating, NDT) across multiple Phoenix and Tempe facilities.

Product overview

CMI Group is a precision manufacturing company offering a unified portfolio of machining and assembly services to the aerospace and defense industries. The core offering consists of Precision Multi-Axis Machining services (utilizing 6-axis, 5-axis, and 9-axis mill turn centers), complemented by Advanced Manufacturing automation capabilities, Assembly & Integration turnkey solutions, Complex Machining for difficult tolerances, Exotic Alloys machining, and Manufacturing Special Processes (heat treat, plating, surface finishing, non-destructive testing). These services are delivered through multiple manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, AZ, supporting production from prototypes through high-volume runs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Multi-Axis Machining
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Assembly & Integration
• Complex Machining
• Exotic Alloys Machining
• Manufacturing Special Processes

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 machined, procured, assembled and kitted parts delivered annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Advanced Technology Solution SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationCMI partners with a core group of advanced technology solution suppliers to maintain industry leadership. Equipment partners include Mazak, Fanuc, Okamoto, Star, and Hydmech for CNC machines and manufacturing equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADDMAN Group: Precision manufacturing services company serving aerospace, defense, and medical with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly. Direct competitor to CMI Group as a contract precision manufacturer for A&D primes with similar AS9100/NADCAP-certified capabilities.
• Able Manufacturing & Assembly: Aerospace machining and assembly company serving primes including Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems. Directly comparable to CMI Group in target customers, AS9100 certifications, and integrated machining-to-assembly offering.
• Owens Industries: Precision CNC machining services for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to CMI Group as a contract precision machining shop serving similar customers with multi-axis capabilities and AS9100 certification.
• Weiss-Aug Group: Precision metal stamping and machined components manufacturer for aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to CMI Group in serving aerospace OEMs with precision metal components and similar certification footprint.

Regional players

• Mag Industrial Automation Systems: Global supplier of machine tools, automation systems, and contract manufacturing services for aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable to CMI Group in precision machining services, though broader in scope and headquartered in Germany.
• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian aerospace manufacturer providing complex machined assemblies, engine components, and repair services globally. Comparable to CMI Group as an aerospace precision machining services provider though more internationally diversified.

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp: World's largest manufacturer of complex metal components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary). Comparable to CMI Group as a major aerospace precision components supplier, but vastly larger and vertically integrated across casting, forging, and machining.
• TransDigm Group: Designer and producer of proprietary aerospace components and systems with sole-source positions. Comparable to CMI Group as a major aerospace components supplier, though TransDigm is much larger, public, and focuses on proprietary parts rather than contract machining services.
• Howmet Aerospace: Leading provider of engineered aerospace components including castings, forgings, and machined parts for engines and airframe structures. Comparable to CMI Group as an aerospace precision components manufacturer though vastly larger with broader capabilities.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, systems, and components manufacturer including precision machined parts for commercial and defense markets. Comparable to CMI Group as an aerospace precision parts manufacturer though significantly larger with broader systems integration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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