Automatic Spring Products

What Automatic Spring Products does

Automatic Spring Products Corp. (ASPC) is a privately held precision metal components manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered at 803 Taylor Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan. The company designs and produces custom formed-metal parts — including multi-slide clips and stampings, compression/extension and torsion springs, wire-forms, shims/spacers/thrust washers, Belleville and wave spring washers, and value-added assemblies — serving automotive, office furniture, farm implement, medical, small motor, and building industries. Core technology centers on a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint: in-house tool design and build, prototyping, metal forming, custom austemper and oil-quench heat treating, in-house finishing (deburring, shot peening, phosphating), precision double-disk grinding to ±0.0002 inch thickness tolerances, and automated, semi-automated, and Mexico-based manual assembly.

Operationally, ASPC operates four facilities: the 100,000+ sq. ft. Taylor Plant in Grand Haven (heat treating, tumbling, finishing, precision grinding), the Hayes facility in Grand Haven for wire products (built 2000), the GRSS 4-Slide Division in Grand Rapids (acquired 2013), and a 60,000 sq. ft. (post-2019 expansion) facility in Monterrey, Mexico, providing low-cost-country assembly. The company employs 400+ people across the U.S. and Mexico, ranks in the top 5% of North American spring companies, and ships to 33 countries across six continents.

Commercially, ASPC runs a B2B enterprise field-sales motion targeting automotive OEMs (Ford, GM, Nissan) and Tier 1 suppliers (Adient, Dana, Magna, Yanfeng, American Axle, BorgWarner), with named industrial customers including John Deere and Whirlpool. Programs are won through an online Request-for-Quote flow that captures annual usage, program life, and blueprint specifications, with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing on a direct-sales model (no public rate card). The company is IATF-16949 and ISO-14001 certified and has accumulated multiple supplier awards (GM Supplier Quality Excellence 2019, Yanfeng Distinguished Supplier 2020, Adient Performance, Dana Top 6 Global Supplier, BorgWarner 0 PPM, multiple JCI tiers). It is founder/owner-controlled, with Steve Moreland serving as CEO and Scott Zylstra as President/CFO.

Name

Automatic Spring Products

Legal name

Automatic Spring Products Corp.

Website

https://automaticspring.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Automatic Spring Products Corp. (ASPC) is a privately held precision metal components manufacturer founded in 1950 in Grand Haven, Michigan, producing custom springs, stampings, wire-forms, shims, washers, and assemblies through a vertically integrated, multi-plant U.S. and Mexico footprint for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, plus office furniture, farm implement, medical, small motor, and building customers in 33 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Custom Precision Metal Component Manufacturing: High-volume manufacturing of custom-designed springs, stampings, wire forms, flat springs, Belleville washers, wave washers, shim washers, and assemblies for automotive, office furniture, farm implement, medical, small motor, and building industries. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales with customers submitting RFQs for specific production volumes and program requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Automatic Spring Products Corp. is a vertically integrated custom manufacturer of precision-formed metal components, springs, stampings, wire forms, and assemblies produced in high volumes (from 100 to 100M+ pieces) via in-house prototyping, tooling, metal forming, heat treating, finishing, precision grinding, and value-added assembly. The company sells direct to enterprise buyers in the automotive, office furniture, farm implement, medical, small motor, and building industries through an RFQ-led custom-engineering process, with manufacturing operations in Michigan and Monterrey, Mexico shipping to 33 countries.

Product overview

Automatic Spring Products Corp. is a precision metal components manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-designed formed metal products. The core product line includes eight main categories: Multi-Slide Clips & Stampings (for clips, clamps, brackets), general Stampings (compound and progressive die), Compression & Extension Springs, Torsion Springs, Assemblies (value-added assembly of multiple components), Wire-Forms, Shims/Spacers/Thrust Washers, and Belleville/Wave Spring Washers. The company operates on a vertically integrated manufacturing model controlling the entire process from engineering concept and prototyping, to in-house tooling, manufacturing, heat treating (austemper and oil quench), finishing (deburring, shot peening, phosphating), precision grinding, welding, and assembly. Products serve industries including automotive, office furniture, farm implement, medical, small motor, and building, with volumes ranging from 100 to 50,000,000 pieces annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Slide Clips & Stampings Clips, clamps, brackets, and small stampings manufactured from strip material (0.10 mm to 2.25 mm thickness) and wire diameters up to 5.0 mm, at volumes of 10,000 to 30,000,000 pieces. Used by automotive interiors, safety restraint systems, shift systems, transmissions, farm implement, and small tool manufacturers.
• Stampings Compound and progressive die stampings from material thickness 0.10 mm to 5.0 mm, at volumes of 10,000 to 50,000,000 pieces. Used for automotive transmission, drivetrain, interiors, safety restraint systems, shift systems, and farm implement applications.
• Compression & Extension Springs Compression, extension, and magazine springs from wire diameters 0.15 mm to 4.0 mm, at volumes of 1,000 to 40,000,000 pieces. Used by automotive interiors, safety restraint systems, shift systems, transmissions, farm implement, and small tool manufacturers.
• Torsion Springs Torsion springs and double torsion springs from wire diameters 0.15 mm to 4.0 mm, at volumes of 1,000 to 10,000,000 pieces. Used for automotive interiors, safety restraint systems, drivetrain, office furniture, and farm implement applications.
• Assemblies Automated, semi-automated, and manual (Mexico) low-cost country assemblies at volumes of 1,000 to 5,000,000 assemblies. Uses staking, welding, clipping, swedging, over-molding, and other value-added processes for automotive seating, transmission, farm implement, electric motor, construction, and small tool applications.
• Wire-Forms Wire-forms from material diameters 0.25 mm to 10.0 mm, at volumes of 1,000 to 20,000,000 pieces. Used by automotive seating, safety restraint systems, drivetrain, interiors, farm implement, and office furniture manufacturers.
• Shims, Spacers & Thrust Washers Precision shims, spacers, and thrust washers from material thicknesses 0.10 mm to 5 mm, at volumes of 100 to 100,000,000 pieces. Used for automotive and off-road transmission and drivetrain, farm implement, and appliance applications.
• Belleville & Wave Spring Washers Spring washers from material thicknesses 0.25 mm to 4.0 mm, at volumes of 1,000 to 5,000,000 pieces. Used for automotive and off-road transmission and drivetrain, as well as farm implement, small motor, and other applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2019 - only a fraction of suppliers earn this recognition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mobility Worldwide - West MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2019ASPC has worked with Mobility Worldwide-West Michigan for several years designing and making springs for mobility carts that are sent globally to assist children who otherwise would be unable to have mobility. This CSR initiative supports Mobility Worldwide's mission to bring the gift of mobility and dignity to those in developing countries who are unable to walk.
• Grand Haven Board of Light and Power (GHBLP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2019Partnership through GHBLP's Energy Smart Program. ASPC received a $20,000 grant to replace all 4800 T8 bulbs with energy-efficient LED lighting. ASPC calculated $23,000 annual savings in electrical consumption with less than 2-year return on investment. The program helped ASPC become more globally competitive and environmentally smart.
• Greater Ottawa County United WayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2019ASPC participates in United Way fundraising and community initiatives. Received Silver Award recognition for 2018-2019 for engagement and impact work supporting education, financial stability, health, and basic needs in Ottawa County. Community benefit achieved was $8,579,889.
• Grand Haven Elementary Schools (Homegrown Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018ASPC partnered with Grand Haven classrooms through the Homegrown program in Fall 2018. Students (K-4 grades) worked on design-thinking challenges presented by ASPC, such as redesigning a new holding space. The program helps students develop problem-solving skills while giving ASPC fresh perspectives on workplace challenges.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lee Spring: One of North America's largest catalog and custom spring manufacturers with a broad product range (compression, extension, torsion, Belleville washers, wire forms). Direct overlap with ASPC's spring and wire form product categories and Tier 1/industrial customer base.
• Century Spring (MW Industries): MW Industries' Century Spring brand is a long-standing North American custom spring and wire form manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace. Closely comparable in product mix, scale, and Tier 1 automotive customer profile.
• Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing: U.S.-based custom spring and metal stamping manufacturer serving automotive, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable in product portfolio (springs, stampings, assemblies), customer verticals, and mid-market scale.
• Bal Seal Engineering: Specialty manufacturer of spring-energized seals, springs, and conductive contacts serving medical, automotive, and electronics. Overlaps with ASPC in precision metal forming and engineered components for demanding Tier 1 and medical applications.
• Hagens Spring: Custom compression, extension, torsion, and flat spring manufacturer serving automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable in custom-engineered precision springs and stamping for Tier 1 customer programs.
• Murphy & Read: Manufacturer of custom precision springs, wire forms, and stampings for automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable in product categories, custom-engineering model, and B2B Tier 1 customer orientation.
• Smalley Steel Ring: Manufacturer of retaining rings, wave springs, and constant-section rings. Overlaps with ASPC in Belleville/wave spring washers and precision-formed metal components serving automotive and industrial markets.
• Rotor Clip: Manufacturer of retaining rings, snap rings, and wave springs for automotive, industrial, and aerospace. Comparable in precision stamped/sprung metal components and Tier 1 supply relationships.
• Peterson Spring: Global manufacturer of custom and stock springs (compression, extension, torsion, wire forms, stampings) serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer verticals to ASPC.

Broad incumbents

• Barnes Group (Associated Spring): Global industrial and aerospace manufacturer whose Associated Spring/Spec Tools division produces precision springs and stamped components. A larger, diversified incumbent operating in the same precision metal components space with broader end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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