Commercial tool group

What Commercial tool group does

Commercial Tool Group (CTG) is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Comstock Park, Michigan, founded in 1953 by Al Bouwman and now led by the third-generation Bouwman family. CTG operates through three integrated divisions on a combined 160,000+ square foot campus: Commercial Tool & Die (CTD) designs and builds plastic injection molds, compression molds, prototype molds, and specialty tooling (two-shot, low-pressure, co-injection) up to 5,000 tons; CG Plastics provides injection molding services, mold tryout and verification, and low-volume production with presses from 85 to 2,500 tons and is WBENC-certified as a Women-Owned Business; and CG Automation & Fixture supplies check fixtures, gauges, robotic assembly cells, and automated secondary equipment (sonic staking, IR welding, leak test) for automotive suppliers.

Underlying technology centers on 20+ years of investment in continuous 5-axis CNC machining, including three custom-built Zimmermann multi-axis milling machines developed over a 3+ year collaboration, complemented by NX CAD/CAM software, EPICOR ERP, an in-house virtual 3D design review environment, an ISO 17025 accredited CMM laboratory, and hot runner injection molding systems. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification across all divisions and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 lab accreditation through 2028.

CTG's business model is project-based enterprise manufacturing, with quote-driven pricing, dedicated program management, and a direct field sales GTM targeting North American automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (including North American Lighting, Magna, Stanley, JW Speaker, and RockWell Forms). Revenue is generated from one-time mold build contracts, recurring tryout and low-volume production services, and automation equipment sales. The primary verticals are automotive lighting and heavy truck/construction, with secondary exposure to automotive exterior/interior and industrial/consumer applications. A Best Cost Country sourcing program extends the operational footprint via qualified international suppliers to compete on price for OEM programs.

Name

Commercial tool group

Legal name

Commercial Tool Group

Website

https://commercialtoolgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Commercial Tool Group is a third-generation, family-owned tool and die manufacturer in Comstock Park, Michigan, operating three integrated divisions that design, build, and try out plastic injection and compression molds, injection molded parts, and automation equipment for North American automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling and Manufacturing

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds for Airframe/Composite Manufacturing (IMABAEAI)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Injection mold building
• Compression molding
• Automation fixtures
• Mold tryout services

Headquarters

HQ city

Comstock Park

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturing: Design, build, and deliver custom plastic injection molds ranging from 250 to 5,000 tons for automotive, appliance, consumer goods, hardware, heavy truck, and recreational vehicle markets.
2. Compression Mold Manufacturing: Design and build compression molds for various applications including automotive and industrial components.
3. Automation Equipment & Fixtures: Design and manufacture of check fixtures, gauges, robotic automation cells, assembly equipment, trim dies, and custom equipment for automotive suppliers.
4. Plastic Injection Molding/Tryout Services: Injection molding services from 85 to 2,500 tons including mold tryout, low-volume production, emergency production support, and bridge runs. Includes 2-shot capability.
5. Program Management Services: Over 500 years combined program management experience providing coordination from feasibility through production launch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Commercial Tool Group (CTG) is a multi-division manufacturing company that designs and builds plastic injection and compression molds (Commercial Tool & Die), provides mold tryout, sampling, and low-volume injection molding production (CG Plastics), and manufactures automation equipment, check fixtures, gauges, trim dies, and robotic assembly cells (CG Automation & Fixture). The company serves automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers with vertically integrated tooling solutions ranging from 85 to 5,000 tons.

Product overview

Commercial Tool Group is a multi-division manufacturing company consisting of three distinct brands: Commercial Tool & Die (CTD) for mold design and building, CG Plastics for injection molding production and tryouts, and CG Automation & Fixture for automation equipment and fixtures. The divisions work together to provide complete plastic solutions from concept to PPAP, with CTD handling mold construction, CGP managing sampling and production runs, and CGAF supplying robotic automation and quality checking equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Best Cost Country: International sourcing program with long-term qualified BCC suppliers, quote 3 shops per project, CTD design & build standards, global tooling manager on staff, bridge run & bridge tooling services

Products and services

• Commercial Tool & Die (CTD) Designs and builds custom plastic injection molds (250 to 5,000 tons) and compression molds for automotive, appliance, consumer goods, hardware, heavy truck, and recreational vehicle markets. Serves OEM and Tier 1 suppliers with mold sizes up to 5,000 tons.
• CG Plastics (CGP) Injection molding and mold tryout facility providing mold verifications, sampling, low-volume part production runs, service and emergency part runs, product transition overlaps (bridge runs), and 2-shot molding. Press sizes range from 85 to 2,500 tons. WBENC certified women-owned business.
• CG Automation & Fixture (CGAF) Designs and manufactures automation equipment, check fixtures, gauges, applique trim tools, trim dies, trim presses, and robotic assembly cells. Capabilities include sonic staking, IR welding, hot-air/cold-stake welding, leak test machines, and lamination equipment for automotive suppliers. Operates an ISO 17025 accredited CMM lab.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduced by 10% through portal milling modifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZimmermanncoreTechnology or Integration · 16 March 2026Zimmermann designed and built three custom milling machines for CTD over a 3+ year collaboration. Machines feature unique multi-axis head design specifically for CTD's large injection mold requirements. CTD has used Zimmermann machinery since 2018.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Global supplier of injection molding equipment, hot runners, molds, and services to plastics processors. Directly comparable to CTG as a large-scale mold maker serving automotive and consumer goods, with deeper global reach and broader product breadth.
• StackTeck: Canadian designer and manufacturer of injection molds for packaging, closures, thin-wall containers, and PET preforms. Closely comparable to CTG's mold-building business with similar end-market mix and program-management-driven sales motion.
• Paragon D&E: Michigan-based injection mold design and manufacturing firm serving automotive, consumer products, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Commercial Tool & Die on geography, customer overlap, and mold program size.
• RCO Engineering: Michigan-based custom plastic injection mold maker and injection molder serving automotive and industrial markets. Directly comparable to CTG on mold-building plus molding services integration and Midwest automotive customer base.
• Omega Plastics: Custom plastic injection molder and mold builder offering design, tooling, and production services. Comparable to CTG's combined CTD and CG Plastics offering, particularly for medium-volume industrial and consumer programs.
• Unique Tool & Gauge: Windsor, Ontario-based manufacturer of plastic injection molds, compression molds, dies, gauges, and automated assembly equipment for automotive customers. Highly comparable to CTG on three-pillar model (molds, automation, fixtures) and automotive lighting adjacency.
• Beaumont Machine: Custom CNC machining and mold-building supplier serving automotive and industrial OEMs from Ohio. Comparable to CTG on CNC-intensive mold production and Tier 1 automotive customer base, though with smaller scope.

Broad incumbents

• Mold-Masters (Hillenbrand): Global manufacturer of hot runner systems, temperature controllers, and mold technologies, owned by Hillenbrand. Adjacent incumbent to CTG's mold business, providing complementary rather than competing tooling technology used in injection molding programs.
• DME Company (Barnes Group): Long-established supplier of mold components, hot runner systems, and molding supplies under Barnes Group. Comparable as an incumbent in the mold-making value chain, though focused on components and aftermarket services rather than custom mold builds.

Emerging players

• Progressive Components: Specialized maker of mold components including date stamps, ejector pins, and latch lock systems for plastic injection molds. Comparable as a tooling supplier in the mold-making ecosystem, though smaller and focused on standard components rather than custom mold builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commercial-tool-&-die-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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