Die/Mold Machinery

What Die/Mold Machinery does

Die/Mold Machinery, LLC (DBA Quality Machine Tools) is a privately-held, family-owned industrial machine tool distributor founded in 1992 by John Franchuk and headquartered in Roseville, California. The firm operates as an authorized distributor representing more than 20 manufacturers across four product categories: plastic processing (Nissei injection molding machines, AEC material handling, Yushin America automation, Negri Bossi presses, Vector Injection, Concor Tool, Harvard Factory Automation), metal working (GROB 5-axis machining centers, United Grinding/Studer grinders, Spinner CNC machines, Messer cutting systems, Aida-America stamping presses, Schlafli honing, Gerber polishing), additive manufacturing (BigRep large-format FFF industrial 3D printers), and support equipment (EROWA, TECNOMAGNETE, HIRSCHMANN workholding and automation, Automator part marking, Werth CMM and tomography). Its portfolio spans injection molding, milling, grinding, stamping, fabrication, and 3D printing applications for manufacturers in California and the broader western United States.

The business model is classic industrial distribution: Die/Mold Machinery earns hardware sales margins on the resale of capital equipment from premium European and Japanese OEMs, supported by consultative pre-sales application engineering. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, reflecting the project-driven nature of capital equipment sales. The company employs approximately five to six key personnel organized around the Franchuk family (founder John, second-generation Kurt who joined in 2009, and Eric who joined in 2013) and the Bramhall team (Martyn, Sam, Austen), bringing combined decades of machine tool industry expertise to a regional customer base. Marketing is conducted primarily through a product-categorized website with manufacturer branding, while sales are driven by direct, consultative engagement via phone and contact form.

Revenue, headcount growth, and any institutional investment activity are not disclosed in the available sources. No funding rounds, acquisitions, mergers, or regulatory actions have been recorded. The firm has operated continuously for over 30 years with a stable multi-OEM distribution franchise and a modest but vertically complete product portfolio.

Name

Die/Mold Machinery

Legal name

Die/Mold Machinery, LLC.

Website

https://diemoldmachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Die/Mold Machinery is a family-owned industrial machine tool distributor in Roseville, California, founded in 1992. It resells injection molding, metalworking, additive manufacturing, and support equipment from over 20 premium European and Japanese OEMs to manufacturers in the western United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Tool Distribution

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Machine tool distribution
• Injection molding equipment
• CNC machining centers
• Metal working machinery
• Additive manufacturing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Distribution: Die/Mold Machinery distributes machine tools and related equipment from multiple manufacturers to manufacturing customers. Revenue is generated through the sale of plastic processing equipment, metal working machines, additive manufacturing systems, and support equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Die/Mold Machinery is an authorized distributor that sells industrial machine tools and support equipment to manufacturing customers. Its portfolio covers four categories: Plastic Processing (injection molding machines, auxiliary and automation equipment), Metal Working (CNC machining centers, grinders, stamping presses, cutting and finishing machines), Additive Manufacturing (large-format industrial 3D printers), and Support Equipment (workholding, magnetic clamping, part marking, CMM measurement). The company does not manufacture equipment itself; rather, it represents multiple third-party brands and provides consultative sales support for the selection and procurement of capital equipment.

Product overview

Die/Mold Machinery is a distributor of high-quality machine tools, founded in 1992, representing multiple manufacturers across four product categories: Plastic Processing (Nissei injection molding machines, AEC material handling, Yushin America automation, Vector Injection add-on units, Concor Tool screws/barrels, Harvard Factory Automation, Negri Bossi presses), Metal Working (GROB 5-axis machining centers, United Grinding/Studer grinders, Spinner CNC machines, Messer Cutting Systems, Aida-America stamping presses, Schlafli honing, Gerber polishing), Additive Manufacturing (BigRep large-format FFF 3D printers), and Support Equipment (EROWA, TECNOMAGNETE, HIRSCHMANN workholding/automation, Automator marking, Werth measurement). The company serves manufacturing needs across injection molding, machining, grinding, stamping, fabrication, and 3D printing applications.

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Products and services

• Nissei Injection Molding Machines Distribution of Nissei injection molding machines ranging from 7 tons to 2500 tons of clamp pressure, including horizontal, vertical, and dual injection machine configurations, sold to plastics processing manufacturers.
• AEC Material Handling Systems Distribution of AEC material handling equipment including drying, conveying, blending, feeding, material monitoring, process heating and cooling, size reduction, and plant automation solutions for plastics processors.
• Yushin America Automation Distribution of Yushin America automation products for the plastics injection-molding industry in the Western Hemisphere, including take-out robots and downstream automation.
• Vector Injection Add-On Units Distribution of Vector Injection add-on plastic injection units with melt delivery solutions for multi-material molding applications that exceed the capability of a standard injection molding machine.
• Concor Tool Screws, Barrels and Components Distribution of Concor Tool screws, barrels, tip assemblies, nozzles, end caps, and related products for injection and extrusion molding applications.
• Harvard Factory Automation Distribution of Harvard Factory Automation products for systems integration, clean rooms and components, conveyors and conveying equipment, and parts/runners separators used in plastics and industrial production lines.
• Negri Bossi Injection Molding Machines Distribution of Negri Bossi hydraulic, toggle, hybrid, and electric injection molding machines covering clamp force requirements from 50 to 7000 tonnes, targeted at plastics processing manufacturers.
• GROB Universal Machining Centers Distribution of GROB horizontal 5-axis milling and milling-turning machines with multiple automation, control, and spindle options for metal working manufacturers.
• United Grinding (Studer) Cylindrical, Profile and Tool Grinding Machines Distribution of United Grinding North America cylindrical, profile, and tool grinding machines, including the Studer line from Europe's leading grinding manufacturers, sold with US-based sales and service support.
• Spinner Precision CNC Machine Tools Distribution of Spinner North America ultra high-precision CNC machine tools, a premier German builder since 1949, offering milling, turning, and automation solutions for precision manufacturing.
• Messer Cutting Systems Distribution of Messer Cutting Systems plasma, oxyfuel, laser, milling, and tapping cutting solutions, made in the USA, for metalworking fabricators and manufacturers.
• Aida-America Metal Stamping Presses Distribution of Aida-America metal stamping presses including gap, servo, straight side, and transfer presses, plus the NSU and NST series built in the USA, sold to metal stamping manufacturers.
• Schlafli Honing and Super-Finishing Machines Distribution of Swiss-built Schlafli high precision machines for super finishing of small bores and outer diameters where concentricity to an inner bore is critical.
• Gerber Polishing Machines for Hard Materials Distribution of Swiss-made Gerber machines for polishing extra hard materials including hard alloys, CBN, PCD, sapphire, rubies, and industrial ceramics, plus edge honing of carbide cutting tools.
• BigRep Industrial 3D Printers Distribution of BigRep large-format FFF industrial 3D printers with up to 1005mm x 1005mm x 1005mm build area, supporting a variety of materials, sold to manufacturers using additive manufacturing for end-use parts and rapid prototyping.
• EROWA Workholding and Automation Distribution of EROWA workholding and automation solutions for EDM and machining applications, sold to manufacturers using EDM and CNC machining processes.
• TECNOMAGNETE Magnetic Workholding Distribution of TECNOMAGNETE magnetic workholding solutions for injection molding, machining, heavy-lifting, and stamping applications.
• HIRSCHMANN Work Holding, Automation and EDM Fluids Distribution of HIRSCHMANN work holding and automation solutions for EDM and machining, including EDM dielectric fluids, sold to manufacturers using EDM and precision machining processes.
• Automator Traceability and Part Marking Distribution of Automator traceability and part marking solutions for industrial manufacturers across multiple industries.
• Werth CMM and Tomography Measurement Distribution of Werth highly accurate CMM and tomography measurement machines for plastic, metal, and multi-material components, sold to manufacturers requiring precision inspection.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NisseicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNissei is Japan's largest builder of Injection Molding Machines with products ranging from 7 tons to 2500 tons of clamp pressure. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Nissei horizontal, vertical and dual injection machines.
• AECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEC provides material handling equipment including drying, conveying, blending, feeding and material monitoring systems, process heating & cooling, size reduction and plant automation. Die/Mold Machinery distributes AEC products.
• Yushin AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYushin America is the leading supplier of automation for the plastics injection-molding industry in the Western Hemisphere. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Yushin automation products.
• Negri BossicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNegri Bossi manufactures hydraulic, toggle, hybrid, and electric injection molding machines with clamp force from 50 to 7000 tonnes. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Negri Bossi products.
• GROB GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGROB Group manufactures horizontal 5-Axis Milling and Milling-Turning Machines with multiple automation, control and spindle options. Die/Mold Machinery distributes GROB products.
• United Grinding North AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Grinding North America supports cylindrical, profile, and tool grinding machines from Europe's leading manufacturers including Korber Solutions. Die/Mold Machinery distributes United Grinding products.
• Spinner North AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpinner has been a premier German builder of Ultra High-Precision CNC Machine Tools since 1949, offering milling, turning, and automation solutions. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Spinner products.
• Messer Cutting SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMesser Cutting Systems is a premiere cutting solution provider offering Plasma, Oxyfuel, Laser, Milling and Tapping solutions made in the USA. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Messer products.
• Aida-AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAida-America is the world's largest manufacturer of metal stamping presses including gap, servo, straight side and transfer presses. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Aida products.
• BigRepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBigRep makes large format FFF industrial 3D printers with up to 1005mmx1005mmx1005mm build area. Made in Germany. Die/Mold Machinery distributes BigRep products.
• EROWAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEROWA provides workholding and automation solutions for EDM and machining. Die/Mold Machinery distributes EROWA products.
• TECNOMAGNETEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECNOMAGNETE provides magnetic workholding for injection molding, machining, heavy-lifting, and stamping. Die/Mold Machinery distributes TECNOMAGNETE products.
• HIRSCHMANNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHIRSCHMANN provides work holding and automation solutions for EDM and machining, including EDM dielectric fluids. Die/Mold Machinery distributes HIRSCHMANN products.
• AutomatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomator provides traceability and part marking solutions for all industries. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Automator products.
• WerthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWerth provides highly accurate CMM and Tomography machines for plastic, metal and multimaterial components. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Werth products.
• Vector InjectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVector Injection provides add-on plastic injection units for multi-material molding with melt delivery solutions. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Vector Injection products.
• Concor ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcor Tool is a leader in design, manufacture, and re-manufacturing of screws, barrels, tip assemblies, nozzles, end caps for injection and extrusion molding. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Concor products.
• Harvard Factory AutomationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarvard Factory Automation provides automation/systems integration, clean rooms, conveyors, and parts/runners separators. Die/Mold Machinery distributes HFA products.
• SchlafliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchlafli provides high precision Swiss-built machines for honing and super finishing of small bores and outer diameters. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Schlafli products.
• GerberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerber provides Swiss-made machines for polishing extra hard materials such as hard alloys, CBN, PCD, sapphire, rubies and industrial ceramics. Die/Mold Machinery distributes Gerber products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing. Adjacent to Die/Mold's customer base as both a buyer and seller of manufacturing services; represents the emerging digital alternative to traditional capital-equipment distribution.

Direct peers

• Methods Machine Tools: One of the largest US machine tool distributors, offering CNC machining, turning, grinding, and additive manufacturing equipment across multiple manufacturer lines. Closely comparable to Die/Mold in business model (multi-line machine tool distribution) but substantially larger in geographic reach, headcount, and customer base.
• Gosiger: Major US distributor of CNC machine tools, automation, and tooling solutions serving manufacturers across North America. Directly comparable to Die/Mold as a value-added machine tool distributor representing multiple premium OEMs, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• Morris Group (Robert E. Morris / Productivity Inc): Network of regional machine tool distributors (Morris, Productivity, CNC Systems) representing major global brands across metal cutting and forming equipment. Highly comparable business model with regional distributor structure, though operating at substantially greater aggregate scale.
• Hartwig: National machine tool distributor representing top-tier global brands across metal cutting, forming, and automation. Operates the same authorized-distributor business model as Die/Mold with overlapping product categories (CNC, grinding, stamping), but with national field-service infrastructure.
• Ellison Technologies: US distributor of CNC machining centers, turning, and grinding machines from premium European and Asian manufacturers. Directly comparable business model — multi-line machine tool distribution with consultative sales — competing for similar mid-market manufacturer customers.
• Absolute Machine Tools: US distributor of CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machines from Asian and European manufacturers. Closely mirrors Die/Mold's consultative distribution model for premium metalworking equipment, with similar customer overlap in precision manufacturing.
• Yamazen: Distributor of Japanese and European machine tools (including Mazak and other premium brands) across the Americas. Directly comparable as a multi-line machine tool distributor with strong injection molding and CNC portfolio, similar in product breadth to Die/Mold.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US metalworking and industrial supply distributor with broad tooling, MRO, and machinery categories. Adjacent incumbent offering a much wider product portfolio than Die/Mold but lacking the focused capital-equipment distribution specialization.
• Grainger: Massive US industrial MRO distributor with broad machinery, tooling, and shop-equipment categories. While not a direct competitor in capital equipment sales, it is the dominant incumbent in adjacent industrial supply distribution and sets competitive benchmarks for digital ordering and logistics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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