K & Y

What K & Y does

K & Y Manufacturing is a privately held precision turned parts manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered in Canton, Michigan, where it operates two production facilities at 41880 Koppernick Road and 7757 Ronda Drive. The company serves industrial customers as a qualified Tier 1 supplier, producing tens of millions of precision components annually at tolerances below .0002 inches across a vertically integrated service portfolio that includes multi-spindle screw machining (Davenport, Acme-Gridley, Euroturn), rotary transfer machining (Hydromat, BTB), CNC turning and milling (Miyano, Haas), high-volume centerless grinding (Cincinnati), and in-house secondary operations such as broaching, thread rolling, and cross-drilling.

Revenue is generated through contract manufacturing of high-volume precision parts sold directly to Tier 1 industrial buyers under quote-based pricing. K & Y is ISO 9001:2015 certified (American System Registrar, 2019) and operates a closed-loop quality system combining camera-based 100% inspection, Anstat SPC software, and GenNet real-time plant floor data collection, supplemented by patented Bowden Turbo Wash and Better Engineering parts cleaning systems that hold parts-per-million contamination near zero. The company employs 11-50 people and reports a zero-late-delivery record since attaining Tier 1 status in 1996.

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct B2B field sales to enterprise industrial customers, with no intermediaries, no public pricing, and no active digital marketing presence. Distribution is direct, geographies served are regionally centered on Michigan, and the company has not disclosed ownership, investors, or revenue. The strategic posture is stable rather than growth-oriented: a mature, capital-intensive machining operation sustaining its Tier 1 customer base through quality, on-time delivery, and capital reinvestment in inspection and CNC capacity.

Name

K & Y

Legal name

K & Y Manufacturing

Website

https://kymfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K & Y Manufacturing is a privately held, ISO 9001:2015 certified precision turned parts manufacturer in Canton, Michigan, producing tens of millions of high-tolerance components annually for industrial Tier 1 customers via multi-spindle, transfer, CNC, and grinding operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machined Parts

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Precision turned parts
• Multi-spindle machining
• CNC machining services
• Production centerless grinding
• Precision metal fabricating

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing: K & Y generates revenue through manufacturing precision turned parts for industrial customers. As a Tier 1 supplier, they produce high-volume components including multi-spindle machined parts, CNC machined parts, transfer machined parts, and ground parts. The company manufactures tens of millions of parts per year with tight tolerances, serving customers who require precision components in industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

K & Y Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of precision turned parts producing tens of millions of components annually with tolerances less than .0002 inches. Services span multi-spindle screw machining, rotary transfer machining, CNC turning/milling, high-volume centerless grinding, secondary operations (broaching, thread rolling, cross-drilling, milling, slotting, knurling), and metal fabricating, all performed in-house across two facilities in Canton, Michigan.

Product overview

K & Y Manufacturing is a precision turned parts manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of machining services. The core offerings include Multi-Spindle Machining (using Davenport, Acme-Gridley, and Euroturn automatic screw machines), Transfer Machining (using Hydromat and BTB rotary transfer machines), CNC Machining (using Miyano CNC lathes and Haas vertical machining centers), Production Grinding (using Cincinnati Centerless Grinders), Secondary Operations (broaching, thread rolling, cross-drilling, and finishing), and Fabricating services. The company operates two facilities in Canton, Michigan, and manufactures tens of millions of precision parts annually with tolerances less than .0002".

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Spindle Machining Multi-spindle automatic screw machining services using Euroturn (capacities up to 42mm / 1.654") and Acme-Gridley machines, plus Davenport machinery (capacities up to .875"), for high-volume precision turned parts production for industrial customers.
• Transfer Machining Advanced rotary transfer machining using Hydromat Model VM16-34 and BTB BB524 TRO 10S-10U machines with multiple stations for turning, coining, and upsetting operations on precision parts.
• CNC Machining CNC machining services using Miyano CNC lathes (Models BNC 34-T, BNC-34T, BNC-42C5, BND-34S2, BND 42), Haas vertical machining centers, and Euroturn multi-spindle machines with CNC slides for complex precision components.
• Production Grinding High-volume centerless grinding services using Cincinnati Centerless Grinders in several capacities at both Canton facilities, routinely grinding millions of parts per year achieving tolerances less than .0002 inches.
• Secondary Operations In-house secondary machining operations including broaching, thread rolling, cross-drilling, cross-tapping, milling, slotting, knurling, centerless grinding, and fabricating services so all machining operations can be achieved in-house.
• Fabricating Metal fabricating services using Ty-Miles broaching machines and Kinefac thread rolling machines for precision component manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero late deliveries since becoming Tier 1 supplier in 1996
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Protolabs: Larger-scale digital contract manufacturer offering CNC machining and turned parts via automated quoting. Adjacent capability set but broader portfolio, faster turnaround, and significantly larger scale.
• Phillips Screw Company: Established manufacturer of screws and threaded fasteners, including precision-engineered drive systems. Operates in overlapping screw/fastener manufacturing space with deeper product specialization.
• Bossard Group: Global industrial fastener and assembly solutions provider. Adjacent in fastening category, with much broader geographic footprint and engineered component offering.

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing: Precision turned parts manufacturer serving industrial customers with multi-spindle screw machines and CNC capabilities. Highly comparable in capability mix (turning, milling, grinding, secondary ops) and customer base to K & Y.
• Mid-State Machine Products: Screw machine products and precision machined components supplier serving automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable in manufacturing process mix and customer segment.
• Quality Screw Machine Products: Precision screw machine products and turned parts manufacturer serving similar Tier 1 industrial customers with comparable multi-spindle and CNC capabilities.
• Mid-West Machine: Multi-spindle screw machine and CNC machining shop producing precision turned parts for industrial OEMs. Comparable scope of operations and target customer profile.
• Hiawatha Industries: Precision machined components manufacturer with screw machine and CNC turning capabilities for industrial markets. Comparable Tier 1/2 supplier role and similar part complexity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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