Pacesetter Systems, Inc

What Pacesetter Systems, Inc does

Pacesetter Systems, Inc. is a privately held, California-based manufacturer of Quick Die Change (QDC) systems for metal stamping presses, founded in 1994 by Paul Pace and operating continuously under his leadership for 30 years. The company's product portfolio centers on hydraulic clamps (up to 40,000 lbs clamping force), the DIESETTER mechanical 1/8-turn clamp with custom T-nut and thrust-bearing design, in-bolster die lifters in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical variants, air-operated 6,000 PSI hydraulic power supplies with up to five independently controlled outputs, the Power Pallet forklift-attached die loader, the Die Align V-Block positioning system, bolster extensions, transfer rails, and a full accessory line. All products are 100% manufactured in Valencia, California and carry an industry-leading 4-year warranty.

The business model is straightforward industrial hardware sales: Pacesetter sells direct via toll-free phone (866 EZSETUP / 866-397-3887) and a quote-based website funnel, ships next-day from a large inventory, and additionally supplies press manufacturers as an OEM. Customers span automotive (GM, Ford, Toyota, FCA), aerospace (Boeing), heavy equipment (CAT, Bosch), appliance (Whirlpool), HVAC (Carrier), motorcycle (Harley Davidson), industrial automation (Parker Hannifin, GE, EATCON), chemicals (DuPont), and garage doors (Amarr) — with the company also explicitly targeting small family-run stamping shops. There is no AI/ML component; the technology stack is purely mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic. The company reports 11–50 employees, has no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, and claims global operations served from a single California facility.

Name

Pacesetter Systems, Inc

Legal name

Pacesetter Systems, Inc.

Website

https://pacesettersystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacesetter Systems, Inc. is a privately held Valencia, California manufacturer of Quick Die Change (QDC) systems — including hydraulic and mechanical clamps, die lifters, and the Power Pallet die loader — sold direct to metal stamping shops and as OEM equipment to press manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Stamping Tooling

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Quick die change systems
• Metal stamping equipment
• Die clamps
• Die lifters
• Press shop tooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clarita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. QDC Equipment Sales: Sale of quick die change systems including hydraulic and mechanical clamps, die lifters, power supplies, bolster extensions, and accessories. Products are manufactured in Valencia, California and shipped from inventory for next-day delivery. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with a 4-year warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pacesetter Systems, Inc designs, manufactures, and sells Quick Die Change (QDC) systems for metal stamping presses. Its product line includes hydraulic and mechanical die clamps, die lifters (hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical), bolster extensions, transfer rails, die align tooling, and air-operated hydraulic power supplies rated at 6000 PSI. All products are 100% American-made in Valencia, California, shipped from stock for next-day delivery, and backed by a 4-year warranty.

Product overview

Pacesetter Systems, Inc offers a comprehensive line of Quick Die Change (QDC) systems for the metal stamping industry. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic and mechanical die clamps (including the DIESETTER mechanical clamp and Hydraulic Clamp series), die lifters (available in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical variants with ball or cylindrical types), and the Power Pallet for efficient die loading. Supporting products include bolster extensions, die lifter cartridges, die roller table tops, transfer rails, power supplies/controllers (6000 PSI with up to 5 independently controlled outputs), and the Die Align tool for precision die positioning. Accessories such as pressure switches, air control valve kits, hosemaking kits, T-slot extenders, and die preparation flanges complete the system. All products are 100% American-made in Valencia, California, and backed by a 4-year warranty—the longest in the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Pallet

Quantifiable outcome

• Die changeover time reduced by QDC system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo provides pneumatic components and automation systems that overlap with Pacesetter's pneumatic die lifters and air-operated power supplies for stamping presses.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth's hydraulics and press-shop solutions compete broadly with Pacesetter's hydraulic clamps and power supplies, and it is both a Pacesetter customer and a competing supplier in press retrofits.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker's industrial hydraulics and motion-control portfolio (and customer overlap as a Pacesetter customer) gives it a broad base to bundle hydraulic clamping and power-supply products against Pacesetter's 6000 PSI systems.

Regional players

• Minster / Nidec Press Systems: Minster, a US press manufacturer, represents an OEM channel partner and indirect competitor: it bundles die-change solutions (potentially from Pacesetter or rivals) with new press sales to the same stamping customers.

Direct peers

• Stäubli: Stäubli's Quick Die Change product line (formerly EMS) is the most direct competitor in QDC clamps, lifters, and automation for stamping presses, serving the same automotive, appliance, and aerospace customer base.
• Misumi USA: Misumi sells configurable die components, T-slot accessories, and press-shop components, with an online catalog model that increasingly competes with Pacesetter's quote-based offering on small-shop orders.
• Destaco (Auburn Hills): Destaco is a major manufacturer of manual and automated workholding, clamping, and QDC products for stamping and fabrication — directly competing with Pacesetter's mechanical clamp and bolster extension lines.
• Hilma (Carr Lane Roemheld): Hilma manufactures hydraulic and mechanical QDC clamps and die-handling systems for presses, competing head-to-head with Pacesetter's Hydraulic Clamp and DIESETTER Mechanical Clamp families.
• Schunk Group: Schunk produces workholding, clamping, and automated die-change systems, with products overlapping Pacesetter's mechanical and hydraulic clamping and bolster-extension portfolio.

Emerging players

• Tecnomagnete (Walker Magnetics): Tecnomagnete provides magnetic die clamping and quick-change systems for stamping presses, an emerging alternative technology to Pacesetter's mechanical and hydraulic clamping approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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