Clancy Machine Tool

What Clancy Machine Tool does

Clancy Machine Tool, Inc. is a full-service CNC machine tool distributor founded in 2001 by Joe Clancy and headquartered in Fremont, California. The company sells and supports new CNC machinery from four premium brands — Makino, YCM, Hyundai-Wia, and Star CNC — spanning vertical and horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machines, EDM (wire and sinker) systems, CNC lathes, vertical lathes, Swiss-type automatics, and pallet/robot automation systems. Beyond resale, the company provides installation, ongoing machine servicing, application engineering, production machining optimization, and operator training.

The business operates on a quote-based, direct-sales model: customers request a quote online or by phone, after which a sales engineer scopes requirements, places the order, and coordinates installation. Revenue streams split between one-time capital equipment sales and recurring professional services for installation, maintenance, and applications support. The company markets itself as a full-lifecycle distributor rather than a transactional reseller, citing over 200 years of combined team experience and quick response times as core differentiators.

The end customer base spans aerospace, automotive, medical device, die/mold, and general job shop manufacturers — primarily precision machining operations requiring tight tolerances, complex geometries, and high-volume or lights-out production. The company is privately held by its founder, operates from a single California location, and currently employs between 11 and 50 people.

Name

Clancy Machine Tool

Legal name

Clancy Machine Tool, Inc.

Website

https://clancymachinetool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clancy Machine Tool is a Fremont, California-based full-service distributor of CNC machine tools, representing Makino, YCM, Hyundai-Wia, and Star CNC. Founded in 2001 by Joe Clancy, the company sells, installs, services, and trains customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, die/mold, and job shop manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tool Distribution

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Machining centers
• Machine tool distribution
• Industrial automation
• CNC service support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New CNC Machine Sales: Sale of new CNC machinery including machining centers, lathes, EDM systems, and Swiss-type automatic lathes from represented brands (Makino, YCM, Hyundai-Wia, Star CNC)
2. Installation Services: Complete machine installation services tailored to customer company needs following purchase
3. Machine Servicing and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance of CNC machinery with a full team of qualified technicians to keep customer operations running smoothly
4. Application Engineering and Training: Application engineering, production machining optimization, and training services for customer operators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service CNC machine tool distributor representing Makino, YCM, Hyundai-Wia, and Star CNC brands. The company supplies CNC machinery (machining centers, lathes, EDM, automation) along with installation, service/repair, application engineering, and operator training for manufacturing customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, die/mold, and job shop segments.

Product overview

Clancy Machine Tool is a full-service CNC machine tool distributor based in Fremont, California. The company represents multiple high-quality CNC machine brands: Makino (vertical/horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machines, EDM, and automation systems), YCM (vertical machining centers and 5-axis machines), Star (Swiss-type automatic lathes), and Hyundai-Wia (CNC lathes, vertical lathes, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and 5-axis machines). Beyond selling machinery, the company provides complete installation services, machine servicing with qualified technicians, application engineering, production machining optimization, and training. With over 200 years of combined experience, they serve the local machine tool industry with a focus on dependability and swift response times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Makino Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers
• Makino 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Makino EDM Machines (Wire & Sinker)
• Makino Automation Systems
• Hyundai-Wia CNC Lathes and Turning Centers
• Hyundai-Wia Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers
• Hyundai-Wia 5-Axis Machines
• YCM Vertical Machining Centers
• YCM 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Star CNC Swiss-Type Automatic Lathes
• CNC Machine Installation Services
• CNC Service and Repair
• Application Engineering
• Operator Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Makino EDM provides faster processing times and superior surface finishes for complex part geometries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MakinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Makino CNC machine tools including vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, EDM systems, and automation solutions. Makino is described as 'the world leader in EDM' with over 140 patents.
• YCM (Yen Character Machine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of YCM CNC vertical machining centers, 5-axis machining centers, and double column vertical machining centers. YCM products serve aerospace, automotive, medical, die/mold, and job shop applications.
• Hyundai-Wia (Wia Machine Tools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Hyundai-Wia CNC machine tools including horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, vertical lathes, multi-axis lathes, and vertical machining centers. Products designed for maximum productivity in various manufacturing applications.
• Star CNC (Star Micronics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Star CNC Swiss-type automatic lathes including SR-20JII, SR-38, SR-20R IV, SB-20R Type II, and SR-32JIII models for complex machining in aerospace, automotive, medical, and other precision manufacturing industries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Methods Machine Tools: One of the largest U.S. CNC machine tool distributors representing multiple premium brands; directly comparable to Clancy as a multi-brand full-service distributor serving precision manufacturing customers.
• Hartwig: Full-service CNC machine tool distributor with installation, training, and field service across multiple regions; closely mirrors Clancy's lifecycle-support business model.
• Gosiger: U.S. CNC machine tool distributor representing Fanuc and other premium brands with full-service support; competes with Clancy for the same aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturer accounts.
• Yamazen: U.S. arm of a Japanese machine tool distributor selling CNC machining centers, lathes, and EDM; comparable multi-brand distributor model targeting similar precision manufacturing customers.
• Ellison Technologies: Multi-brand CNC machine tool distributor with field service and application engineering; directly comparable to Clancy in business model and customer verticals.
• Modern Machine Tool Company: U.S. CNC machine tool distributor offering sales, service, and applications support to manufacturers; comparable mid-sized distributor competing in similar end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClancyMachineTool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmtcnc

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

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