What Manitowoc Tool And Machining does

Manitowoc Tool & Machining, LLC (MTM) is a US-based precision contract manufacturer headquartered at 4211 Clipper Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with an additional warehouse facility on S. 41st Street. Founded circa 1965–1970 and operating as a privately held LLC with 251–500 employees, the firm runs one of the larger machining operations in the Midwest out of more than 357,500 square feet of temperature-controlled manufacturing space. MTM serves enterprise customers across eight primary verticals: aerospace, military/defense, medical, energy, heavy component machining, marine, food production, and agricultural. Required certifications — ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 for aerospace, ITAR registration (Reg. M40536) for defense articles, and Lean Six Sigma — gate its participation in regulated end-markets.

The company's core technology stack is CNC-centric. It operates 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis Mazak machining centers (including the VARIAXIS I-500 and the 8-pallet U-8800 horizontal), CNC turning centers, EMAG VL3 DUO twin-spindle vertical turning cells, and wire/sinker EDM. Quality control is anchored by eight coordinate measuring machines, including Zeiss Prismo Ultra and Hexagon Global S CMMs in a climate-controlled CMM room, plus a Class A 1000 clean room and bar-code routing for full part traceability. Manufacturing execution is organized around Palletech flexible manufacturing systems — pre-engineered 16- to 48-pallet automated cells with gantry loading and integrated measurement that support lights-out production. Capability set spans one-piece prototype machining through full-scale production runs of parts weighing more than 10 tons, in materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.

MTM operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Customer acquisition is direct, enterprise field sales supplemented by trade-show presence (e.g., the Design 2 Part Show), an inbound quote-request workflow on mantool.com, and content marketing across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Distribution is exclusively direct to OEMs and their engineering/procurement teams; no channel partners or resellers are used. In June 2023, MTM acquired G&V Machine Company for an undisclosed amount, and ongoing job postings for second- and third-shift machine operators as of 2023 indicate post-acquisition capacity ramp. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed and ownership appears to remain with founders or a small private group given the absence of any external funding or PE/VC reference.

Name

Manitowoc Tool And Machining

Legal name

Manitowoc Tool & Machining, LLC

Website

https://mantool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Manitowoc Tool & Machining is a Wisconsin-based precision contract manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and heavy-industrial OEMs with CNC machining, turning, EDM, robotic automation, and CMM inspection across more than 357,500 sq ft of certified production space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing / CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), 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), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds for Airframe/Composite Manufacturing (IMABAEAI)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Contract manufacturing services
• Aerospace component machining
• 5-axis machining centers
• Defense ITAR manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitowoc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision CNC Machining Services: Contract manufacturing services for precision machined components. Services include 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining, turning, EDM, and robotic machining. Revenue generated through project-based contracts ranging from prototype one-piece machining to full production runs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Manitowoc Tool & Machining is a precision contract manufacturer producing custom machined components for OEMs across aerospace, defense, medical, energy, automotive, marine, agricultural, food production, and heavy industrial markets. Core offerings span 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining, CNC turning, EDM, robotic machining cells, Palletech automated production systems, coordinate measuring and inspection, plus supporting services including fixture design and build, surface and Blanchard grinding, sheet metal die design and manufacture, assembly, and painting. The company delivers turnkey solutions from one-piece prototype through full production runs, with capacities ranging from small precision parts to components weighing more than 10 tons.

Product overview

Manitowoc Tool & Machining (MTM) is an industry-leading precision contract manufacturer offering CNC machining services. Their core services include 3 Axis and 5 Axis CNC Machining Centers, Turning Centers, DCC CMMs (coordinate measuring machines), and Robotics integration. They provide full-service capabilities from initial design assistance through assembly and painting, supporting one-piece prototype machining through full production runs. MTM operates Palletech automation systems for flexible cell manufacturing and offers supporting services including EDM (wire cut and sinker), sheet metal die design and stamping, surface and Blanchard grinding, fixture design/build, and production part washing. Their facility handles components ranging from small precision parts to those weighing more than 10 tons across industries including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Energy, and Heavy Component Machining.

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Products and services

• 3 Axis CNC Machining Centers CNC machining services where the cutting tool moves along three axes (X, Y, Z) while the workpiece remains stationary. Used for milling slots, flat surfaces, drilling/tapping holes, and cutting sharp edges on customer-supplied drawings and specifications.
• 5 Axis CNC Machining Centers CNC machining services that move along five axes simultaneously, enabling machining of complex parts not possible with 3-axis machines. Supports single-setup (done-in-one) machining to reduce lead time on geometrically complex components.
• Turning Centers CNC lathe turning services where the workpiece spins in a chuck while fixed tooling shapes it. Features include second spindles, rotary tool spindles, twin spindle/turret configurations, and Y-axis functionality for turned components.
• DCC Coordinate Measuring Machine Inspection Precision inspection service using Direct Computer Controlled coordinate measuring machines, including Zeiss Prismo Ultra and Hexagon Global S CMMs, to inspect the physical geometry of machined parts with extreme accuracy.
• Robotics Machining Robotic automation integration for production machining, including gantry robots, articulating robots, and automated cells enabling increased productivity and lights-out operations.
• Production Machining High-volume precision production machining of components ranging from small parts to those weighing more than 10 tons, utilizing Palletech automation systems for flexible cell manufacturing.
• Prototype Machining One-piece prototype machining through full production runs, supporting concurrent engineering services from concept to completion for OEM customers.
• EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) EDM services including wire cutting and sinker EDM for complex geometries and hardened materials.
• Fixture Design and Build In-house fixture design and build services for custom tooling requirements to support customer machining programs.
• Surface and Blanchard Grinding Precision surface and Blanchard grinding services for finished machined components requiring tight flatness and surface finish specifications.
• Sheet Metal Die Design and Manufacture Sheet metal die design and manufacturing services including stamping operations.
• Assembly and Painting Complete assembly and painting services for finished components, supporting turnkey delivery to OEM customers.

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Manitowoc Tool and ManufacturingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020During COVID-19 pandemic, MTM partnered with Manitowoc Tool and Manufacturing to produce 3-D printed face shields for medical industry heroes battling the epidemic. Joint effort to produce critical PPE (personal protective equipment).
• EMAGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2018EMAG LLC (US Modular Solutions) partnership featuring installation of EMAG VL3 DUO twin spindle machine as part of a two-machine production cell for manufacturing automotive transmission parts. MTM's CNC Division Manager Scott Raffaelli provided input on machine selection. Featured in EMAG's US Modular Solutions newsletter April 2018.
• PMPA (Precision Machined Products Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to precision machining industry resources, networking, and best practices. Displayed as PMPA member logo on company website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xometry: Public digital marketplace aggregating CNC machining, sheet metal, and additive manufacturing services. Competes indirectly for custom machined parts demand and could be either a customer acquisition channel or a pricing competitor for MTM.
• Proto Labs (Protolabs): Larger, publicly traded digital manufacturer offering on-demand CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing. Not a direct Midwest job-shop competitor, but competes for prototype and low-volume CNC work with MTM's customer base.
• Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) — Berkshire Hathaway: Large, established supplier of complex metal components and assemblies for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Much larger and broader, but overlaps MTM in precision aerospace machining and qualification standards.
• Commercial Vehicle Group: Diversified US manufacturer of components and systems for commercial vehicles and industrial markets, with significant machining and assembly operations. Overlaps MTM in industrial and heavy vehicle end markets.

Direct peers

• Shape Corp. Grand Haven, MI-based contract manufacturer of engineered metal and plastic components serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in its Midwest US footprint and contract manufacturing orientation.
• Shiloh Industries: US manufacturer of lightweight, precision-engineered components using stamping, machining, and assembly for automotive and industrial customers. Overlaps MTM in metal-based contract manufacturing for regulated industrial buyers.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Wisconsin-based precision contract manufacturer serving similar end markets (industrial, military, aerospace) with metal fabrication, machining, and coating capabilities. Closest US Midwestern peer to MTM in scale, customer mix, and contract manufacturing model.
• Autocam Medical / Autocam: US precision contract manufacturer producing tight-tolerance components for medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Comparable to MTM in its mix of regulated, high-precision CNC work for demanding end-use applications.

Emerging players

• Hubs (Protolabs Network): On-demand manufacturing platform integrating a distributed network of CNC and fabrication suppliers. Represents the emerging digital model for custom machined parts and competes for the same low- to mid-volume demand that MTM serves.
• GWS Tool Group: US manufacturer of custom cutting tools and tool holders for metalworking customers. While primarily a tooling supplier rather than contract machinist, it serves the same precision machining customer base and is part of the same Midwestern precision manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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