What Thomas Precision Machining does

Thomas Precision Machining, operating as Thomas Precision LLC, is a US-based designer, manufacturer, and service provider to the food processing industry, founded in 1981 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The company specializes in Mechanically Deboned Meat (MDM) processing technology — covering Grinding, Separating, Emulsification, and Cooling — for poultry, beef, pork, and fish processors, and has expanded its scope to dairy and plant-based protein applications. Its portfolio includes replacement parts manufactured in-house and claimed to exceed OEM quality (sold under an industry-leading warranty), a Thomas Precision branded equipment line, used and refurbished machines from third-party OEMs, and a suite of field services including drum and plate resharpening, auger/gearbox/pump/machine rebuilding, and on-site audits and operator training.

The business operates three US production sites (Wisconsin as headquarters, plus Louisiana and Georgia), maintains a nationwide network of sales representatives, and services equipment from more than 20 OEMs including Alfa Laval, GEA, SPX Flow, Handtmann, and Vemag. Revenue is generated through one-time parts sales, hardware sales of new and refurbished equipment, and professional services (rebuilds, sharpening, and on-site field support), with all pricing conducted on a custom quote basis. Customers are food and protein processing enterprises served 24/7/365. In March 2026, Radial Equity Partners took a strategic investment in the company to support continued growth and operational expansion, and appointed Tom Goeke, former CEO of Milacron and Klöckner Pentaplast, as Chairman.

Name

Thomas Precision Machining

Legal name

Thomas Precision LLC

Website

https://tpm-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thomas Precision Machining designs and manufactures replacement parts, branded equipment, and rebuild services for food and protein processing machinery (poultry, beef, pork, fish, dairy, plant-based), serving US processors from facilities in Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rice Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Replacement Parts Sales: Replacement parts designed and manufactured in-house, often exceeding OEM quality levels, backed by an industry-leading warranty. Parts include components for grinders, separators, pumps, and other processing equipment.
2. New and Rebuilt Equipment: Sale of Thomas Precision branded equipment as well as used and expertly refurbished machines from other OEMs, all backed by the same comprehensive warranty.
3. Rebuild and Resharpening Services: Factory rebuild services including drum and plate resharpening, and rebuilding of grinder augers, separation screw sets, gearboxes, bearing housings, pumps, and complete machines.
4. On-Site Service and Field Support: On-site equipment audits, maintenance support, and operator training services to maximize machine performance and ensure proper equipment operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thomas Precision designs, manufactures, and sells replacement parts (including proprietary XVD coated plates), new Thomas Precision-branded processing equipment, and used/refurbished OEM equipment for the food processing industry. Complementing these hardware offerings, the company provides factory rebuild services (drum/plate resharpening, auger, gearbox, bearing housing, pump, and full machine rebuilds), sharpening services, and on-site field service and audits for protein, dairy, and plant-based protein processors.

Product overview

Thomas Precision is a unified product and service portfolio centered on parts, equipment, and maintenance for the food processing industry. The core offering combines Replacement Parts (designed and manufactured to exceed OEM quality) with Thomas Precision Equipment (new branded equipment) and Used & Refurbished Equipment (expertly restored machines from various OEMs), all backed by the same warranty. These are supported by a suite of service offerings: Rebuild Services (drum and plate resharpening, auger rebuilding, gearbox/machine restoration), Sharpening Services (wear component restoration), and On Site Service and Audits (field repairs, maintenance, operator training). The product line also includes specialized components such as XVD Coated Plates and Separation Equipment. Together, this integrated portfolio enables food and protein processors to maintain uptime and operational efficiency through a single provider offering parts, equipment, and comprehensive field support 24/7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Replacement Parts In-house designed and manufactured replacement parts for grinders, separators, pumps, and other food processing equipment, claimed to often exceed OEM quality levels and backed by an industry-leading warranty. Intended for food processing plant maintenance teams and operations buyers.
• Thomas Precision Branded Equipment New processing equipment designed and built by Thomas Precision, with emphasis on user safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency, sold under Thomas Precision warranty to food processing customers.
• Used and Refurbished Equipment Extensive range of used and expertly refurbished machines from multiple original equipment manufacturers (Alfa Laval, GEA, SPX Flow, Handtmann, Vemag, etc.), all backed by the same comprehensive Thomas Precision warranty.
• Rebuild Services Factory rebuild services including drum and plate resharpening, and rebuilding of grinder augers, separation screw sets, gearboxes, bearing housings, pumps, and complete machines to restore wear components to specified tolerances and performance levels.
• Sharpening Services Services to restore wear components such as drums and plates to specified tolerances and performance levels, helping food processing customers maintain peak operating performance while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• On-Site Service and Audits On-site equipment audits, maintenance support, and operator training for gearboxes, grinders, separators, positive displacement pumps, and scraped surface heat exchangers, delivered by Thomas Precision sales and service teams to maximize machine performance and ensure proper equipment operation.
• XVD Coated Plates Proprietary XVD coated plates designed for separation processes in food processing applications, sold as a specialized component within Thomas Precision's parts catalog.
• Separation Equipment Separation equipment for industrial food processing, supporting meat and food processing separation operations, including Thomas Precision-branded and refurbished separation machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Worn parts efficiency and throughput restoration through rebuild services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Provisur Technologies: Provisur is a global manufacturer of food processing equipment for protein (forming, grinding, separating, slicing). It directly competes with TPM in the protein processing machinery market and is even referenced as one of the OEMs TPM services.
• Handtmann: Handtmann is a German family-owned manufacturer of food processing equipment, particularly known for vacuum fillers, portioning, and grinding equipment used in protein processing. Listed among TPM's served OEM brands.
• Vemag (Reiser): Reiser (with its Vemag brand) manufactures sausage, portioning, and protein processing equipment. Their equipment is listed among the 20+ brands TPM services and competes in overlapping end markets.
• Weiler and Company: Weiler is a US-based manufacturer of commercial food processing equipment including grinders, mixers, and conveyors for protein processors. Direct overlap with TPM in grinding/separating technology and listed as a TPM-serviced OEM.
• Hollymatic: Hollymatic is a US manufacturer of food processing equipment (grinders, patty formers, vacuum stuffers) primarily serving protein processors. Direct competitor in TPM's target segment and listed as one of its serviced OEM brands.
• Haarslev Industries: Haarslev specializes in rendering and separation equipment for the protein processing industry. Their equipment is among the brands TPM services and refurbishes, and they overlap in separation technology.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: GEA is a global large-cap food processing equipment and aftermarket service provider, with separation, grinding, and homogenization technologies overlapping TPM's MDM core. GEA is also one of the OEMs whose equipment TPM services.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a large global industrial OEM with a food and water division covering separators, heat exchangers, and protein processing equipment. Their equipment is among the brands TPM services and refurbishes.
• SPX Flow: SPX Flow (now part of private equity under Lone Star) provides food and beverage processing equipment including separators and pumps. SPX Flow equipment is referenced as one of the 20+ OEM brands TPM services.

Emerging players

• Marlen Food Equipment (Duravant): Marlen, operating under Duravant, designs and manufactures food processing equipment including grinders and pumps for protein processors. Comparable in size and specialization, with overlapping product categories to TPM.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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