Natoma Manufacturing

What Natoma Manufacturing does

Natoma Manufacturing is a privately held precision CNC contract manufacturer headquartered in Norton, Kansas (United States). Founded in 1982 by Gail Boller as Natoma Corporation and relocated to Norton in 1984, the company has operated continuously for over 40 years and was acquired in May 2017 by long-tenured employees Darin Campbell and Mark Griffey. It operates from a single 70,000+ square foot facility and serves customers across the United States and globally on a build-to-order basis.

The company manufactures precision machined parts to customer specifications using a multi-axis CNC equipment base that includes 5-axis vertical mills, 4-axis mills, 3+2 axis mills, horizontal machining centers, super-precision lathes, Swiss lathes, and 7-axis mill turning centers. Standard mill tolerances reach 0.0002 inch and lathe tolerances 0.0001 inch, with surface finishes of 30-40 Ra. Capabilities are complemented by Nadcap-certified chemical conversion coating (MIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541F), citric and nitric passivation (SAE AMS2700, ASTM A967), precision inspection via CNC CMM and video measurement systems (Zeiss, Wenzel, Keyence, Nikon) with 100% inspection data and AS9102 FAIRs, and light hardware assembly including laser marking. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certified.

Natoma generates revenue through project-based, build-to-order contract manufacturing priced via custom quotes. Its go-to-market is direct-to-customer through a dedicated sales team and an online Request A Quote form, with no intermediary channels. The customer base is concentrated in three primary verticals, aerospace, medical, and defense, with secondary exposure to electronics/communication and environmental/energy. Aerospace and medical are explicitly described as primary segments, with applications including components for mission-critical aerospace equipment and microscopic components for life-saving medical devices. Materials machined include aluminum, steels, titanium, copper, tungsten, phenolic, and other metals, plastics, alloys, and compounds.

Name

Natoma Manufacturing

Legal name

Natoma Manufacturing, LLC

Website

https://natomamanufacturing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Natoma Manufacturing is a privately held precision CNC contract manufacturer based in Norton, Kansas, providing build-to-order machined parts for aerospace, medical, defense, electronics, and energy customers. It operates from a single 70,000+ sq ft AS9100- and Nadcap-certified facility serving U.S. and global clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Aerospace contract manufacturing
• CNC milling services
• Chemical conversion coating
• AS9100 certified machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Norton

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract CNC Manufacturing: Build-to-order precision CNC contract manufacturing services. Customers provide specifications and Natoma manufactures custom precision machined parts to order. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with pricing based on complexity, materials, and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Natoma Manufacturing is a precision CNC contract manufacturer that produces build-to-order machined parts from materials such as aluminum, steels, titanium, copper, and phenolics using multi-axis CNC equipment (5-axis, 4-axis, 3+2 mills, horizontal machining centers, Swiss lathes, and 7-axis mill turning centers). The company also provides vertically integrated services including Nadcap-certified chemical conversion coating and passivation, CNC CMM inspection with AS9102 FAIRs documentation, and light hardware assembly including fiber laser marking, all supported by ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 quality certifications.

Product overview

Natoma Manufacturing is a precision CNC contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive suite of precision machining services. The core offering consists of build-to-order precision machined parts manufactured using CNC equipment including vertical and horizontal mills (4/5/3+2 axis), Swiss lathes, super-precision lathes, and 7-axis mill turning centers. These capabilities are supported by complementary services including Nadcap-certified chemical conversion coating (MIL-C-5541), citric/nitric passivation (AMS2700/ASTM A967), precision inspection using CNC CMM systems, and hardware assembly including laser marking. The company machines a wide range of materials including aluminum, steels, titanium, copper, and phenolics, serving aerospace, medical, electronics, and other precision-dependent industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision CNC Machining Services Build-to-order precision machined parts manufactured using vertical and horizontal mills, super-precision lathes, Swiss lathes, and 7-axis turning centers with tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch, for aerospace, medical, defense, electronics, and energy customers.
• Passivation Services Citric and nitric passivation services performed to SAE AMS2700 and ASTM A967 standards for corrosion resistance on machined metal parts.
• Chemical Conversion Coating Nadcap-certified chemical conversion coating to MIL-C-5541 and MIL-DTL-5541F, Type I and Type II, for aerospace-grade surface treatment of machined components.
• Precision Inspection Services Quality inspection using CNC CMMs and video measurement systems from Zeiss, Wenzel, Keyence, and Nikon, providing 100% digital inspection data and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
• Hardware Assembly Services Light assembly operations including helicoil insertion, pressed pins, bolts installation, and precision high-powered fiber laser marking for finished machined parts.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United Healthcare/UMRminorOthersInsurance provider partner offering comprehensive medical insurance including a $0 deductible medical plan. Natoma Manufacturing partners with United Healthcare/UMR to provide medical coverage for employees and their dependents, with a large portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldminorOthersDental insurance provider partner offering dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents. A portion of premiums are paid by Natoma Manufacturing.
• Superior VisionminorOthersVision insurance provider partner offering vision coverage for employees and dependents. Premiums are paid for by the employee.
• GuardianminorOthersSupplemental insurance provider offering accident, hospital, critical illness, and long term disability insurance. Premiums are paid for by the employee.
• AmtivominorOthersCertification body providing ISO 9001 and AS9100 registration services. Amtivo issues certificates of registration for Natoma's quality management system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Digital manufacturer offering custom CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication for prototyping and low-volume production. Direct competitor in precision custom parts serving aerospace, medical, and industrial customers.
• Xometry: AI-enabled marketplace connecting buyers with on-demand CNC machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing suppliers. Overlaps with Natoma on custom precision parts for industrial customers, with a digital-first go-to-market.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services to engineers and procurement teams. Comparable to Natoma's custom precision machined parts offering but with instant online quoting and a curated supplier network.
• Plethora: Precision CNC machining and manufacturing services provider serving aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Natoma in customer verticals and precision focus.
• Tegra Medical: Medical device contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, molding, and assembly for diagnostic and therapeutic devices. Closely comparable to Natoma's medical vertical with similar tight-tolerance, mission-critical focus.
• Bettcher Industries: Specialty precision machining and manufacturing serving food processing, industrial, and aerospace customers. Similar mid-sized contract manufacturer profile to Natoma, with comparable vertical integration and customer mix.
• Hubs (Protolabs): Online CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding service for custom parts. Direct competitor in the precision machined parts space, with stronger digital ordering and global supplier network than Natoma.
• Vulcan Industries: Precision metal stamping, machining, and assembly manufacturer serving industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable contract manufacturer profile with multi-axis machining capabilities for similar end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Large publicly traded aerospace components manufacturer producing precision-machined and engineered parts for jet engines and aerospace structures. Operates at much greater scale than Natoma but shares the precision aerospace components customer base.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of complex metal components and products for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent in precision aerospace components and a potential acquirer or strategic counterparty in Natoma's vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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