What Avanti Engineering does

Avanti Engineering, Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned precision contract manufacturer founded in 1972 by Joseph J. Bratta, operating from a 55,000 square foot facility in Glendale Heights, Illinois. The company specializes in high-volume production of custom screw machine products and precision CNC-turned components, producing exclusively to customer specifications (no off-the-shelf catalog). Core manufacturing capabilities include CNC multi-spindle machining using INDEX machines with up to 48-axis movement, Swiss CNC machining for micro-parts to 1-1/4 inch diameter, CNC turning and milling, automatic bar machining, and screw machining across materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, bronze, and engineering plastics. Tolerances as tight as ±0.0002 inches are achievable on small-diameter Swiss components, with production runs ranging from 1,000 pieces to over 20 million units.

The business model is direct B2B contract manufacturing, with all sales conducted through relationship-based engagement with OEM engineering and purchasing teams via quote requests and direct contact. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees determined by part complexity, material, tolerance specifications, and volume, with just-in-time manufacturing capabilities to reduce customer inventory carrying costs. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification (valid through October 2028) with documented SPC-driven process control, NIST-traceable metrology, and PPAP documentation supporting OEM qualification requirements across verticals including fluid power and hydraulics (primary), automotive (primary), aerospace and defense, medical devices, electronics and communications, and lawn and garden equipment.

Value-added services include in-house secondary operations (grinding, slotting, broaching, assembly), consulting and engineering support including design for manufacturability (DFM) and CAD/CAM services, and complete traceability from raw material through shipment. Marketing is executed through a direct website with Request a Quote CTAs, organic social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X, and ongoing content marketing via blog publications. The company maintains industry association memberships with PMPA and NFPA. There is no disclosed external investment, no M&A activity, and no public revenue disclosure; the business operates as a stable, organically-grown family enterprise serving American OEMs across multiple industrial sectors.

Name

Avanti Engineering

Legal name

Avanti Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://avantiengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avanti Engineering is a family-owned precision contract manufacturer producing custom screw machine and CNC-turned components in volumes from 1,000 to 20 million+ pieces for OEM customers across automotive, hydraulics, aerospace, medical, and electronics verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machined Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Screw machine products
• Multi-spindle CNC machining
• Swiss CNC turning
• Custom OEM components

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Component Manufacturing: Avanti Engineering generates revenue through contract manufacturing of custom precision-machined components. They produce parts exclusively to customer specifications (not off-the-shelf), serving OEMs with high-volume production runs. Revenue is derived from manufacturing fees based on part complexity, material, volume, and production run length. The company specializes in runs starting at 1,000 pieces up to millions of parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avanti Engineering is a contract manufacturer producing custom precision-machined components (screw machine products and CNC-turned parts) exclusively to OEM customer specifications. Production volumes range from 1,000 to over 20 million pieces using multi-spindle, Swiss CNC, and screw machining processes with tolerances as tight as ±0.0002 inches across industries including fluid power, hydraulics, automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics.

Product overview

Avanti Engineering is a precision machining services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing capabilities. The core offerings include Screw Machine Products, CNC Machining (including Swiss CNC and multi-spindle CNC), and High-Volume Machining services. These are supported by capabilities such as Automatic Bar Machining, CNC Turning & Milling, and 11-Axis Machining. The company also provides value-added services including Consulting & Engineering (DFM, CAD/CAM), Secondary Operations (grinding, slotting, broaching, assembly), and Precision Machined Molded Inserts. The product portfolio spans from low-volume custom machining to high-volume production runs of millions of parts, serving diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, hydraulics, electronics, and medical devices. Materials processed include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, bronze, and engineering plastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Screw Machine Products High-quality screw machined parts produced from bar stock using automatic screw machines for OEM customers; capable of producing thousands to millions of identical precision components with tight tolerances across automotive, aerospace, hydraulics, electronics, and other industries.
• CNC Machining High-precision CNC machining services using multi-axis CNC turning and milling centers, supporting complex geometries and high-volume production with tolerances to ±0.0005 inches.
• CNC Multi-Spindle Machining Advanced CNC multi-spindle machining using INDEX CNC Multi-Spindle Turning Machines with up to 48-axis movement, 6 main spindles, synchronous secondary spindles, automatic magazine bar loading (12-foot length), and live tooling for high-volume precision parts production.
• Swiss CNC Machining Precision Swiss CNC machining for micro-parts up to 1-1/4 inch round diameter with ultra-tight tolerances and specialized finishes, using sliding headstock and guide bushing configurations for exceptional precision on small, complex components.
• High-Volume Machining High-volume production machining for OEMs producing thousands to millions of identical precision parts with consistent quality, tight tolerances, and cost-efficient pricing.
• Custom Machining Custom machined components produced to exact customer specifications, supporting high-volume orders, just-in-time orders, and parts requiring extra-fine surface finishes.
• Consulting & Engineering Services Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidance, CAD/CAM services, and engineering support to optimize part designs for production efficiency.
• Secondary Operations In-house secondary operations including grinding, slotting, broaching, and assembly to streamline production and reduce costs.
• Precision Machined Molded Inserts Precision machined molded inserts for plastic parts, including threaded inserts, bushings, retaining rings, and heat-set inserts, produced in quantities starting at 1,000.

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.

• Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)minorOthersTrade association membership providing industry networking, best practices sharing, and industry visibility. PMPA focuses on precision machined products industry standards and professional development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing Company: US-based manufacturer of screw machine products and precision turned parts serving OEMs across multiple industries. Closely comparable to Avanti in core capability (screw machine products), customer base (OEM manufacturers), and high-volume production focus.
• Boker's Inc: Manufacturer of screw machine parts, washers, spacers, and stampings serving industrial OEMs. Directly comparable to Avanti in screw machine product capability and B2B OEM go-to-market motion with similar production volumes.
• Moseys Production Machinists: Custom precision machining services provider offering CNC turning, milling, and screw machining for OEM customers. Closely aligned with Avanti in service offering (precision CNC machining) and contract manufacturing business model.
• Precision Resource: Manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving aerospace, industrial, and other demanding markets. Comparable to Avanti in precision machining capability and aerospace/industrial customer base overlap.
• Stripmatic Products: Producer of metal stampings, screw machined parts, and precision components for OEM customers. Comparable to Avanti in combining screw machine and stamped parts capabilities for high-volume OEM production runs.

Broad incumbents

• BTD Manufacturing: Larger US-based contract manufacturer offering metal stamping, machining, fabrication, and finishing services. Comparable in precision machining capability but operates at significantly larger scale with multiple facilities and broader capabilities than Avanti.
• Barnes Group: Public industrial and aerospace manufacturer producing engineered components including precision parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Operates at much larger scale with global footprint, but overlaps with Avanti in precision machined aerospace components.

Others

• Hydraforce: Manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and integrated hydraulic packages for fluid power OEMs. Overlaps with Avanti in the fluid power vertical (Avanti produces machined valve spools, pistons, and fittings for similar customers) but Hydraforce is more of a customer/buyer of machined components than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avantiengineer
• Facebookfacebook.com/AvantiEngineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avanti-engineering-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/avantiengineering

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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