What Tech Max Machine does

Tech-Max Machine, Inc. is a privately held CNC machining job shop headquartered at 701 N Rohlwing Road, Itasca, Illinois, operating from a modern, fully climate-controlled facility spanning more than 100,000 square feet. Founded in 1989 and employing 51-100 people, the company specializes exclusively in precision computerized machining of large parts — sized well beyond the envelope of typical job shops — using a fleet that includes CNC vertical turning lathes with up to 94-inch swing, CNC horizontal turning centers handling up to 45-inch diameter by 160-inch length, CNC horizontal and vertical milling machines with tables up to 161 by 106 by 43 inches, and a wire EDM capable of cutting steel up to 20 inches thick. The underlying technology is conventional CNC metal cutting, with no proprietary software platform or AI/ML system disclosed in the source data.

The company serves twelve industry verticals, with aerospace, defense, nuclear, and oil & gas as primary segments and subsea, mining, valves & pumps, gears and power transmission, department of energy, university research, consumer products, and automation as secondary segments. Defense work is broad-based across the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Central Command, and Space Command, and is supported by ITAR registration, CMMC compliance, AS9100:2016, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications (both issued by DNV). Nuclear-grade work demands documented traceability, non-contamination controls, and detrimental material handling — capabilities the company explicitly markets. A 10,000-square-foot dedicated assembly space with overhead cranes, ovens, washing machines, and hydraulic lifting equipment allows Tech-Max to deliver finished machinery and sub-assemblies rather than purely machined blanks, supported by an external partner network for heat treating, plating, welding, coating, and grinding under a single purchase order.

The business model is sales-led and project-based, with all work initiated through an RFQ (Request for Quote) process routed to named department contacts. Customers range from one-off prototype jobs through higher-volume programmatic production runs, with all services delivered out of a single Midwestern U.S. facility. No revenue figure, funding history, ownership structure, or channel partnerships are disclosed in available sources. Pricing is quote-based and confidential, and the company relies entirely on direct sales — there are no resellers, distributors, or international operations described.

Name

Tech Max Machine

Legal name

Tech-Max Machine, Inc.

Website

https://tech-max.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tech-Max Machine is a 51-100 employee CNC machining job shop in Itasca, Illinois specializing in precision manufacturing of large parts for aerospace, defense, nuclear, oil and gas, and ten other regulated and industrial verticals, operating from a 100,000+ square foot climate-controlled facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Large parts manufacturing
• Precision CNC milling
• Mechanical assembly services
• Industrial job shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Services: Job shop machining services for precision computerized manufacturing of large parts. Services include CNC horizontal/vertical milling, CNC horizontal/vertical turning, Wire EDM, assembly, and secondary services. Revenue is generated through project-based work from one-off prototypes to higher-volume programmatic production runs. The company delivers turnkey solutions with backing from partners for plating, heat treating, and other secondary processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tech-Max Machine, Inc. is a CNC job shop specializing in precision computerized machining of large parts. The company provides CNC horizontal and vertical turning, CNC horizontal and vertical milling, Wire EDM, mechanical assembly, and secondary processing services (heat treating, plating, welding, coating) delivered as turnkey solutions from one-off prototypes through higher-volume production runs.

Product overview

Tech-Max Machine is a CNC machine shop specializing in precision computerized machining of large parts. The company offers a comprehensive suite of CNC machining services including: CNC Horizontal Milling (for large rectangular parts up to 120" x 90"), CNC Horizontal Turning (for long round parts up to 45" diameter), CNC Vertical Milling (for blocks and plates up to 161" x 106" x 43"), CNC Vertical Turning (for rings and discs up to 94" swing diameter), Wire EDM (for hard materials up to 20" thick), Assembly Services (custom machinery assembly with 10,000 sq ft dedicated space), and Secondary Services (heat treating, surface treatments, grinding, welding through partner network). The company also provides NDE testing services including liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic inspection. Tech-Max serves industries including Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Subsea, Mining, Automation, Consumer Products, Department of Energy, Gears/Power Transmission, University Research, and Valves & Pumps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Horizontal Milling

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ square feet of climate-controlled manufacturing space dedicated to large-part precision machining
• +1 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Astro Manufacturing & Design: Astro Manufacturing & Design is a precision CNC machining and assembly shop focused on aerospace, defense, and space applications with AS9100 certification. Direct comparable on regulated-industry contract machining, large-part capability, and turnkey assembly.
• Owens Industries: Owens Industries is a precision CNC machining job shop offering multi-axis milling, turning, and EDM services to aerospace, defense, and medical customers. Highly comparable in scale, certification profile, and contract-manufacturing business model to Tech-Max.
• KDM Tool & Die: KDM Tool & Die is a CNC machining job shop serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with milling, turning, and EDM capabilities. Comparable size, customer mix, and contract-manufacturing model to Tech-Max.
• Quality Industries: Quality Industries is a precision CNC machining and contract manufacturing firm serving aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial customers. Comparable in certifications (AS9100), industry mix, and turnkey machining-plus-assembly offering.
• ANCO Manufacturing: ANCO Manufacturing is a contract CNC machining and fabrication shop providing milling, turning, and welding services to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable job-shop model with multi-industry regulated customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is one of the largest CNC machine tool manufacturers in North America, producing vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, and rotary equipment used by job shops like Tech-Max. They supply the equipment category Tech-Max operates in rather than competing for the same contract work.
• Hardinge: Hardinge is a global manufacturer of precision CNC turning, milling, and grinding machines plus workholding solutions used in job shops. Comparable category presence but supplies equipment rather than contract machining services.

Emerging players

• Stadco Steel Technologies: Stadco Steel Technologies provides large-part CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly for aerospace and defense customers. Comparable large-part capability and customer base, with overlap on heavy structural component work.

Regional players

• Midwest Precision Tooling: Midwest Precision Tooling is a U.S. Midwest-based CNC machining job shop serving regional industrial and aerospace customers. Geographic and service overlap with Tech-Max, though typically smaller envelope and lighter certification posture.
• Pacific Machine Shop: Pacific Machine Shop is a precision CNC machining and fabrication firm serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers primarily on the U.S. West Coast. Similar certifications and customer mix to Tech-Max, with regional rather than direct Midwestern competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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