Name

425 Manufacturing

Legal name

425 Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://425mfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining and Aftermarket Industrial Components

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271), Machine Shops (332710), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Wire EDM services
• Aftermarket drill rig parts
• Food processing parts
• Cold heading components

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom CNC Machining Services: Revenue from CNC milling, CNC turning, and Wire EDM services for custom parts. Customers submit prints and specifications for prototype, short-run, and mid-scale production work. Pricing based on complexity, materials, and quantities through quote system.
2. Aftermarket Drill Rig Parts: Sale of precision aftermarket replacement components for EPIROC, SANDVIK, and FURUKAWA drill rigs including slide pieces (30,000+ units shipped), dust gaskets, breakout table jaws, wiper seal installation tools, and wear components. Parts designed to directly replace OEM components with seamless compatibility.
3. Food Processing Parts: Replacement and repair parts for food processing equipment including bushings, bearings, conveyor rollers, transfer fingers, sprockets, and custom components. USDA and FDA compliant materials. Provides lower-cost alternatives to OEM pricing.
4. 425 FCD Fastener Components: Replacement parts for cold heading machines including feed rollers for National, SDDS Waterbury, Nakashimada, and Asahi Okuma equipment. Draw bolts, cutter bars, centering blocks, and other precision components.
5. StemPro Products: Hydraulic stemming buckets for blast hole loading. StemPro 5000 Series engineered for high-performance mining and quarry operations. Product enables one operator to replace a crew for stemming material loading.
6. Aircraft Maintenance Tools: Aftermarket precision tools for aircraft maintenance including Hawker 125 Brake Alignment Fixture SA30088PAS. Designed for proper alignment of brake assemblies on Hawker 125 series aircraft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

425 Manufacturing is a precision CNC machining company operating a 43,000 sq ft ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Rockford, Illinois, providing CNC milling, CNC turning, and Wire EDM services. In addition to custom machining work, the company manufactures and sells aftermarket replacement parts for EPIROC, SANDVIK, and FURUKAWA drill rigs (including the StemPro hydraulic stemming bucket), 425 FCD cold heading machine components, USDA/FDA-compliant food processing parts, and aerospace maintenance tools such as the Hawker 125 brake alignment fixture.

Product overview

425 Manufacturing is a precision CNC machining and manufacturing company offering a portfolio of services and branded aftermarket products. Core services include CNC Milling, CNC Turning, and Wire EDM precision machining. The company operates divisions including 425 FCD (Fastener Components Division) for cold heading machine parts, and offers branded products such as StemPro hydraulic stemming buckets. The aftermarket product line includes drill rig replacement parts for EPIROC, SANDVIK, and FURUKAWA equipment, plus food processing components. The portfolio spans from custom precision machining services to standardized aftermarket components, unified by tight-tolerance manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StemPro: Hydraulic Stemming Bucket for blast holes - engineered for high-performance mining and quarry operations, featuring 3,000 PSI hydraulic ram and precision slide gate for accurate stemming material loading.

Products and services

• CNC Milling Services Precision CNC milling services supporting prototype work, short-run production, and ongoing repeat jobs, machining components from small precision parts to large-format parts using Haas CNC equipment including VF-1 through VF-4 vertical mills, TM-1P, and EC-1500/EC-1600 horizontal machining centers. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing tight-tolerance parts.
• CNC Turning Services Precision CNC turning services supporting single-part prototypes, short-run jobs, and mid-scale production, including large-diameter turned parts using Haas CNC lathes (ST-10, SL-20, SL-30, ST-40 Big Bore). Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring precision turned components.
• Wire EDM Services High-precision Wire EDM services using a Mitsubishi MV1200-S machine (X-axis 15.7in, Y-axis 11.8in, Z-axis 8.7in) for cutting intricate internal and external profiles in hardened steels, exotic alloys, and conductive materials with tolerances of ±0.0002 inches, without inducing stress or distortion. Includes same-day quote turnaround. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing precision work in hardened or exotic materials.
• 425 FCD (Fastener Components Division) Aftermarket replacement parts for cold heading machines, specializing in precision feed rollers, draw bolts, cutter bars, centering blocks, and custom components for fastener manufacturers needing cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts.
• StemPro 5000 Series Proprietary hydraulic stemming bucket for blast holes featuring a 3,000 PSI hydraulic ram and precision slide gate controlling flow through 4 inch diameter discharge for safe, efficient loading of stemming material in mining and quarry operations. Built 100% in-house.
• Aftermarket Dust Gaskets & Dust Seals Aftermarket dust gaskets and seals manufactured from high-quality industrial belting materials with superior abrasion resistance, tear strength, ground-contact durability, and cost efficiency. Compatible with EPIROC DTH and Top Hammer rigs, SANDVIK DTH and top hammer rigs, and FURUKAWA platforms.
• EPIROC Slide Piece (425 P/N 1992) AfterSlide piece aftermarket replacement for EPIROC drill rigs, engineered to match OEM form, fit, and function. Over 30,000 units have shipped and are operating worldwide on EPIROC surface and underground drill rigs.
• SANDVIK Dust Pot Slide Piece (425 P/N 4352) Aftermarket dust pot slide for SANDVIK surface drill rigs designed to protect the drill boom structure during operation. Direct replacement for SANDVIK P/N 26337627, with thousands currently in service.
• EPIROC Breakout Table Jaws Aftermarket breakout table jaws for EPIROC L8, D50, D60, and D65 drill rigs, featuring a two-material design with hardened ball bearings for superior grip and wear life as direct OEM replacements.
• EPIROC D50 D60 D65 Wiper Seal Installation Kit (425 P/N 3966) Precision installation tool for EPIROC D50, D60, and D65 wiper seals (EPIROC DHR 6H Rotation Unit). Designed for field service technicians and mine maintenance crews to reduce installation time and seal damage.
• Hawker 125 Brake Alignment Fixture (SA30088PAS) Precision aircraft maintenance tool for proper alignment of brake assemblies on Hawker 125 series aircraft, ensuring accurate positioning during installation. Designed for use by aerospace MRO facilities and aviation service centers.
• Food Processing Parts USDA and FDA compliant food processing repair and replacement parts including bushings, bearings, conveyor rollers, transfer fingers, sprockets, and custom machined parts for food processing industry equipment. Targets food processing companies needing lower-cost OEM-equivalent parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ units shipped - slide pieces operating on thousands of active EPIROC drill rigs worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haas AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner providing CNC machining equipment. 425 Manufacturing operates 12 Haas CNC machines including ST-10, SL-20, SL-30, ST-40 lathes and VF series vertical machining centers. Haas equipment enables precision manufacturing capabilities and American-made quality standards.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi MV1200-S Wire EDM machine operator. Wire EDM technology enables precision cutting of complex geometries in hardened materials with ±0.0002 inch tolerance capability.
• EPIROC (Aftermarket Compatibility)coreOthers425 Manufacturing manufactures aftermarket replacement parts compatible with EPIROC L8, D50, D60, and D65 drill rigs. Parts are engineered to match OEM form, fit, and function with seamless compatibility. NOT affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by Epiroc AB.
• SANDVIK (Aftermarket Compatibility)coreOthers425 Manufacturing manufactures aftermarket replacement parts compatible with SANDVIK drill rigs including DC400R, DC410R, DX800i, Pantera, and other models. Parts designed as direct replacements for SANDVIK P/N 26337627 and other OEM components. NOT affiliated with Sandvik AB.
• FURUKAWA (Aftermarket Compatibility)minorOthersAftermarket dust gaskets and seals for FURUKAWA drill rigs, specifically DCR20 platform. Manufactured using industrial belting materials for durability. NOT affiliated with Furukawa Co., Ltd.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• BTD Manufacturing: Minnesota-based custom metal stamping, fabrication, and CNC machining services serving industrial OEM customers. Highly comparable mid-size US custom manufacturer with multi-vertical customer base and in-house tooling.
• Cox Manufacturing: Michigan precision CNC machining and screw machine products serving aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM customers. Direct competitor profile in tight-tolerance custom precision machining for industrial end markets.
• Owens Industries: Cedar Falls, Iowa precision CNC machining, 5-axis milling, and EDM services for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Closely comparable Midwest US precision machining shop competing for similar custom industrial work.

Emerging players

• Mincon Group: Ireland-headquartered manufacturer of drilling consumables and parts for mining, geotechnical, and waterwell drilling. Comparable as a focused aftermarket drill rig consumables specialist serving the same end customers as 425's aftermarket parts business.
• Brunner & Lay: US manufacturer of drill steel, bits, and drilling tools for mining, construction, and quarry applications. Comparable as a supplier of consumable drill rig components to the same mining and quarry customer base.
• Drill King International: US manufacturer of replacement drill bits and drilling consumables for mining, construction, and exploration. Comparable as a smaller aftermarket drilling consumables supplier competing for similar mine-site replacement orders.

Broad incumbents

• Kennametal: Large global manufacturer of metalworking tools, tooling systems, and wear-resistant components for industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in precision metal cutting components with overlapping wear-parts and metalworking tooling exposure.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Large industrial manufacturer of complex metal components and assemblies for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent precision metal manufacturer overlapping on tight-tolerance components for industrial and aerospace end markets.

Others

• Epiroc: Swedish OEM manufacturer of drill rigs and drilling equipment for mining and infrastructure. Listed because 425's largest aftermarket product line is explicitly reverse-engineered from Epiroc platforms, making the OEM a defining counterparty rather than a direct competitor.
• Sandvik: Swedish industrial OEM and tooling manufacturer, including Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions for drill rigs. Listed because 425's second-largest aftermarket product line targets Sandvik drill platforms, again making the OEM a defining reference customer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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