Broaching Machine Specialties

What Broaching Machine Specialties does

Broaching Machine Specialties (BMS) is a third-generation, family-owned US manufacturer of broaching machines and broaching tooling headquartered in Novi, Michigan. Founded as a division of Machinery and Equipment Exchange in 1962 by Lee Egrin, BMS designs and builds both hydraulic and electromechanical vertical broaching machines under multiple product lines (Cruiser, Electro-Mate, Cell-Mate, Mini-Mate, Dual-Drive, Key-Mate, Universal, GP, Pot Broach, VersaMate) for internal and surface broaching applications. The company also supplies broach cutting tools (design, manufacturing, sharpening, reconditioning), hydraulic components (Oilgear Pumps, Drake Hydraulics), turbine disc machines, and accessories. Its electromechanical machines, which use proprietary drives with SKF Rollerscrew technology and Allen-Bradley PLC-based controls, are positioned as offering approximately 50% floor space reduction versus hydraulic machines, with no hydraulic oil costs and lower maintenance.

BMS operates a diversified revenue model spanning new machine sales, used and remanufactured machines (the company stocks 350+ used machines globally), contract production broaching services (up to 75 tons and 120-inch stroke), spare parts and field service for legacy US-made broaching equipment, and engineering design services using 3D AutoCAD with Finite Element Analysis. Pricing is quote-based across all product and service lines. Distribution is direct in the United States and through authorized sales representatives in Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom, with machines delivered to automotive, aerospace, firearms, hand tool, agricultural, construction, marine, and transportation manufacturers in 14+ countries.

The company's customer base includes tier-one automotive suppliers, multinational gear manufacturers, aerospace and defense suppliers (including a US military supplier), bearing manufacturers, and firearms OEMs. BMS holds a Federal Firearms License for firearms-related broaching work and is a member of AMT and MDNA. The company has executed a clear consolidation strategy in the broaching machine segment, acquiring American Broach and Machine personnel and inventory following ABM's 2023 liquidation and acquiring Ohio Broach and Machine Company's intellectual property in March 2025 after Ohio Broach ceased operations in September 2024.

Name

Broaching Machine Specialties

Legal name

Broaching Machine Specialties

Website

https://broachingmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broaching Machine Specialties is a third-generation, family-owned US manufacturer based in Novi, Michigan that designs, builds, and services new and remanufactured broaching machines, broach tooling, and hydraulic components for automotive, aerospace, firearms, and industrial manufacturers domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Broaching Machines: BMS designs and manufactures new broaching equipment including standard product lines (Cruiser, Electro-Mate, Cell-Mate, Mini-Mate, Key-Mate, Dual-Ram, Universal, GP, VersaMate) and custom machines for unique applications.
2. Used/Remanufactured Machines: Sale of used broaching machines with options ranging from as-is to complete remanufacturing. Stocks 350+ used machines available as remanufactured turnkey systems.
3. Broach Tools: Design, manufacturing, sharpening, and reconditioning of broach cutting tools.
4. Production Broaching Services: BMS runs production broaching for customers with tonnage capacities to 75 tons and stroke capacities to 120 inches. Handles long or short production runs.
5. Parts and Service: Spare parts for broaching machines and field service/repair for most makes and models of broaching machines produced in the US.
6. Design Services: Engineering consultation and broach tooling design using 3D AutoCAD software for any broaching application.
7. Equipment Financing: Financing available through DirectCapital for equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Broaching Machine Specialties designs, builds, and services new, used, and remanufactured broaching machines and broach cutting tools for industrial metal-removal applications. The portfolio spans standard product lines (Cruiser, Electro-Mate, Cell-Mate, Mini-Mate, Key-Mate, Dual-Ram, Universal, GP, Pot Broach, VersaMate, Dual-Drive) and custom special machines, supported by broach design, sharpening, parts, field service, and contract production broaching.

Product overview

Broaching Machine Specialties (BMS) is a manufacturer of broaching machines and related industrial equipment. The product portfolio centers on new and used broaching machines (vertical and horizontal, electromechanical and hydraulic drive systems) including standard product lines (Cruiser, Electro-Mate, Cell-Mate, Mini-Mate, Key-Mate, Dual-Ram, Universal, GP, Pot Broach) and special machines for unique applications. The company also offers broach tools (design, build, sharpening, repair), hydraulic components (Oilgear Pumps, Drake Hydraulics), and comprehensive services including production broaching, parts/service, design services using 3D AutoCAD, and a 20 Point Maintenance Program. BMS stocks over 350 used machines available as remanufactured turnkey systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Broaching Machines New standard and custom broaching machines including Dual Drive, Electro-Mate, Cell-Mate, Cruiser, Universal, Mini-Mate, Dual-Ram, Key-Mate, GP, Pot Broach, Swaging, and Special machines, designed for internal and surface broaching operations across industrial manufacturing.
• Used Broaching Machines Inventory of over 350 used broaching machines and broach sharpeners available as remanufactured turnkey systems, with service levels including As-Is, Cleaned and Cycled, and Reconditioned.
• Broach Tools Custom design, manufacturing, sharpening, reconditioning, and repair of broach cutting tools used in broaching operations.
• Turbine Disc Machines Specialized broaching machines designed for turbine disc machining applications in aerospace and power generation.
• Broach Pullers & Retrievers Equipment for removing and retrieving broach tools from workpieces during broaching operations.
• Oilgear Pumps Hydraulic pump components and replacements for broaching machine hydraulic systems.
• Drake Hydraulics Hydraulic power units and components for broaching machine systems.
• Production Broaching Service Contract production broaching with tonnage capacities to 75 tons and stroke capacities to 120 inches, supporting long or short production runs for customers who need broaching work done without owning equipment.
• Parts and Service Spare parts and field service/repair support for most makes and models of broaching machines produced in the US.
• Design Services Engineering consultation and broach tooling design using 3D AutoCAD software for any broaching application.
• Service & Maintenance Program (20 Point Maintenance) Comprehensive inspection program covering electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, lubrication, and coolant systems for broaching machines.
• Hydraulics Service Hydraulic system repair and maintenance services for broaching machines.
• Broaching Applications Consulting Application consulting and broaching solutions for firearms, hand tools, construction equipment, and other industrial applications.
• Dual-Drive Electromate Broaching Machine An electromechanical drive, internal table-up vertical broaching machine featuring a small footprint, automatic broach handling, and one-touch programming for changeover, suited to manufacturers replacing hydraulic machines.
• Mini-Mate Broaching Machine Compact electric drive vertical table-up internal broaching machine suited for cell manufacturing, with approximately 50% less floor space than hydraulic machines, better part finish, automatic broach handling, and one-touch programming.
• VersaMate Broaching Machine Flagship electro-mate broaching machine with 15 Ton capacity and 54 inch stroke, introduced at IMTS 2014.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines built to be more durable, maintenance-friendly, and reliable than rebuilt machines
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional, supporting and core.

• Lazarini Machinery & ToolsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Mexico market. Contact: Alex Lazarini. Provides local sales support, customer engagement, and business development for BMS products in Mexico.
• Beijing All Winning Technology Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for China market. Contact: Mr. Wang Xiang Hong, based in Beijing Chaoyang District. Manages BMS sales activities and customer relationships in China.
• Steelmans Broaches UK LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for United Kingdom market. Contact: Mr. Simon Hoult in Leicestershire. Provides local sales and support for UK customers.
• EkinsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to display Ekin hard broaching machines at IMTS 2016. Ekin specializes in hard broaching (up to 62 HRc), helical broaching, dry broaching technologies, and rack rolling machines.
• Production Broaching and Machining (Division)coreOthersInternal division of BMS providing production broaching and machining services. Website: broaching.net. Offers contract broaching services for customers who need production work done without purchasing equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Yamazaki Mazak is one of the world's largest machine tool manufacturers offering multi-axis machining centers that overlap with broaching applications. While Mazak does not specialize in broaching, it competes for the same capex budgets of large manufacturers.
• Grob Systems: Grob is a German manufacturer of machining centers, transfer lines, and broaching machines, including surface and internal broaching systems for automotive drivetrain applications. Grob is a relevant incumbent competing in BMS's core automotive segment.
• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is a large US-based machine tool manufacturer offering CNC mills, lathes, and rotary products. Haas competes for general metal-cutting capital equipment spend that could otherwise be allocated to dedicated broaching machines like BMS's.
• Nachi-Fujikoshi (Broaching Division): Nachi is a large Japanese industrial conglomerate with a significant broaching machine and cutting tool business serving global automotive and industrial customers, competing with BMS in scale and reach particularly in OEM automotive supply.

Direct peers

• Apex Broaching Systems: Apex Broaching Systems is a US-based manufacturer of broaching machines, broach tools, and broaching services directly competing with BMS in new machines, remanufactured machines, and contract broaching across automotive and industrial customers.
• Colonial Tool Group: Colonial Tool is a North American manufacturer of broaches, broaching machines, and specialty tooling serving automotive, aerospace, and defense customers, directly competing with BMS in broach tool design and machine sales.
• Steelmans Broaches UK: Steelmans Broaches is a UK-based broaching machine manufacturer and BMS's authorized sales representative in the United Kingdom. The two companies co-exist as partners but also serve overlapping customers in broach tools and broaching machines in the UK and Europe.
• Ekin Machine: Ekin is a Turkish manufacturer of broaching machines specializing in hard broaching, helical broaching, dry broaching, and rack rolling. Already a technology partner of BMS (displayed at IMTS 2016), Ekin is both an ally and a competing supplier of advanced broaching technology.

Others

• Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA): MDNA is the trade association of used machinery dealers of which BMS is a member. While not a competitor, MDNA represents the broader ecosystem of used machine resellers (a key part of BMS's 350+ machine inventory business model) and is a relevant industry context peer.

Emerging players

• Forst Technologies: Forst Technologies is a German manufacturer of high-precision broaching tools and machines, representing a European emerging player in advanced broaching technology that competes with BMS in aerospace and precision automotive applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BroachMachines

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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