The HEH Group
The HEH Group is a privately held Ohio-based family of companies distributing machine tools, metrology equipment, and industrial automation, while designing custom machines and providing rebuild, spindle repair, and metrology services to U.S. manufacturers across the Midwest and Southeast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersCuyahoga Falls, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The HEH Group does
The HEH Group is a privately held, Ohio-based family of four industrial manufacturing solutions companies—Ultra Tech (custom machine builder, automation integrator, and rebuild specialist), Motch & Eichele (machine tool distributor serving Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky), Crotts & Saunders (metrology distributor and engineering services provider serving the Carolinas, Virginia, and parts of West Virginia), and Advanced Spindle Technology (spindle repair)—formed in 2009 by Bob Hagarty, Willie Eichele, and Jim Hagarty and operating from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with a second hub in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The group distributes machine tools from Mazak, Mitsubishi EDM, Hydromat, and Takamaz; metrology and inspection equipment from Mitutoyo, Mahr, Renishaw, and ASH Technologies; and integrates automation systems from Fanuc, Universal Robots, and Yaskawa, with Ultra Tech holding A3 Certified Robot Integrator and Level 4 Fanuc Authorized Systems Integrator credentials. Its proprietary engineered products include the Magnadrill vertical upward drilling system, the TitanTurn integrated welding and machining lathe cell, and special-purpose machines designed with 3-D solid modeling and finite element analysis.
HEH generates revenue through a diversified mix of capital equipment distribution, custom machine design-and-build, machine rebuilds and controls retrofits (advertised at 40–60% cost savings versus new equipment), A2LA-accredited metrology calibration and contract inspection services, industrial and collaborative robot integration (including the COBOT COMBO cobot bundle), spindle repair, and paid Mazak training. Pricing is primarily quote-based for custom machines, rebuilds, and automation projects, with select published prices on metrology showroom equipment (e.g., LM 10.20.10 CMM at $105,000) and Mazak training at $1,500 per participant. The go-to-market combines two regional field-sales-led distributor subsidiaries with direct enterprise sales from Ultra Tech Automation and AST, supported by content marketing (Manufacturing Insights blog, Mazak Minute YouTube series), industry events (IMTS, Mazak Dine-n-Dash, Seminar On Swiss), and bottom-of-funnel category-specific inquiry forms. Target customers include Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers, aerospace and medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, energy sector manufacturers, and job shops and contract manufacturers across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast.
The HEH Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The HEH Group
- Legal name
- The HEH Group
- Website
- https://thehehgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- The HEH Group is a privately held Ohio-based family of companies distributing machine tools, metrology equipment, and industrial automation, while designing custom machines and providing rebuild, spindle repair, and metrology services to U.S. manufacturers across the Midwest and Southeast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The HEH Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machine Tools and Automation
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)
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Where The HEH Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cuyahoga Falls
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
The HEH Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Machining Equipment Distribution: Distribution of standard and custom machining equipment from partnered manufacturers including Mazak, Mitsubishi EDM, Hydromat, and Takamaz. The company offers an extensive range of machining equipment through its distribution network.
- Custom Machine Design and Build: Design and build of special purpose machines and processing equipment for specific applications. Ultra Tech provides complete design and build services from simple dedicated machines to high volume rotary transfer machines.
- Machine Rebuilds and Retrofits: Machine tool rebuild services that restore equipment to as new condition at 40-60% cost savings versus new equipment. Includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and controls upgrades. Also offers complete controls retrofits for older machines.
- Metrology Equipment and Services: Distribution of inspection equipment including CMMs, vision systems, digital microscopes, and laser scanning equipment. Also provides contract inspection services, calibrations, and A2LA accredited metrology support.
- Metrology Calibration and Contract Services: ISO standard calibrations, contract inspection services including First Article Inspection, PPAP services, sorting, mold verification, bottleneck relief, and reverse engineering. Services for automotive, aerospace, power generation, medical, plastics and precision components.
- Industrial Automation Solutions: Complete robotic systems integration including design, manufacturing, programming, in-house testing, and installation. Offers industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), CNC machine loading systems, and automation services through A3 Certified Robot Integrator Ultra Tech.
- Machine Service and Repair: On-site machine repair and service including troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. Services include ball bar and laser diagnostics, application support, machine calibrations, probing retrofits, preventative maintenance plans, and spindle rebuilds.
- Proprietary Equipment Products: Sale of proprietary equipment including Magnadrill vertical drilling systems and TitanTurn integrated welding/machining cells designed and built by the company's engineering teams.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Metrology Equipment (Showroom Specials) |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Mazak Training Classes |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Machine Service Hotline |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
The HEH Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The HEH Group distributes and integrates machine tools, metrology equipment, and industrial automation through four subsidiaries (Ultra Tech, Motch & Eichele, Crotts & Saunders, Advanced Spindle Technology). It sells standard CNC machining and EDM equipment from partner brands, designs and builds custom special purpose machines, performs machine rebuilds and controls retrofits, delivers A3-certified robot integration, and provides metrology calibration and contract inspection services.
Product overview
The HEH Group is a family of companies providing leading manufacturing solutions, comprising four subsidiaries: Ultra Tech (custom machine builder and automation integrator), Motch & Eichele (machine tool distributor), Crotts & Saunders (metrology and engineering solutions), and Advanced Spindle Technology (spindle repair). The portfolio centers on machining equipment (Mazak, Mitsubishi EDM, Hydromat, Takamaz), metrology equipment (Mitutoyo, Mahr, Renishaw, ASH Technologies), automation solutions (Fanuc, Universal Robots, Yaskawa), and comprehensive services including machine rebuilds, metrology calibration, and robot integration. Custom products include the Magnadrill vertical drilling machine and TitanTurn integrated welding/machining cell. The company offers A3 Certified Robot Integration and A2LA accredited metrology services, targeting automotive, aerospace, medical, and general manufacturing industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HEH Technical Team: Service specialists team consisting of applications specialists, engineers, and service technicians on machine tool, metrology, and automation sides.
- COBOT COMBO
Products and services
- Machining Equipment Distribution
Quantifiable outcome
- 40-60% cost savings on machine rebuilds versus new equipment
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Companies that use The HEH Group
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The HEH Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
The HEH Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.
- FanuccoreFanuc is a leading robot manufacturer. Ultra Tech has been a Fanuc Authorized Integrator since 2001 and is one of only a few Level 4 Fanuc integrators in the U.S. HEH offers Fanuc robots including CRX collaborative robots through the COBOT COMBO program. Ultra Tech holds A3 Certified Robot Integrator status.
- MazakcoreMazak is a leading machine tool manufacturer offering multi-tasking machines, 5-axis machining centers, turning centers, and Swiss-style machines. The HEH Group (through Motch & Eichele and Crotts & Saunders) represents Mazak as an authorized distributor. HEH also provides Mazak training, parts, and service support. Mazak's Kentucky facility manufactures machines including the Syncrex Swiss machine line.
- Mitsubishi EDM (MC Machinery)coreMitsubishi leads the EDM industry with the most installations in North America. Crotts & Saunders represents Mitsubishi EDM equipment, including Wire EDM (MV Series, MX Series), Sinker EDM (EA Series), and Gantry Eagle Series. MC Machinery offers automation packages to increase shop throughput.
- HydromatcoreHydromat manufactures rotary transfer machines with engineering, parts inventory, and customer service. HEH represents Hydromat products including Eclipse 12-100, EPIC II Series CNC, EPIC HF Fanuc, and ICON6-150 machines. Manufacturing solutions conceived in St. Louis with Swiss precision.
- Takamaz MachinerystandardFounded in 1948, Takamaz offers CNC lathe machines, collet chucks, gantry loaders, and material handling systems. Product lines include Gang Series Top-Turn II, X Series X-Sy00, XY Series XY-120 Plus, XW Series XW-200, and GSL Series GSL-10.
- Universal RobotsstandardUniversal Robots is a cobot manufacturer. HEH is a certified robot integrator for Universal Robots, offering collaborative robot solutions alongside their Fanuc CRX offerings.
- YaskawastandardYaskawa is a robot manufacturer. HEH is a certified robot integrator for Yaskawa, providing industrial automation solutions alongside Fanuc and Universal Robots offerings.
- Agile RoboticsstandardAgile Robotics manufactures CNC machine loading systems including Agile Flex (compact, affordable, rapidly deployed) and Agile Modular systems. HEH represents Agile Robotics products for standard machine load automation solutions.
- SiemenscoreSiemens provides CNC controls and Run MyRobot technology. HEH offers Siemens controls retrofits and integrates Siemens One CNC/PLC in products like the Magnadrill. Run MyRobot allows CNC to control robot arm drive systems with safety functions typically performed by robot controllers.
- MitutoyocoreMitutoyo is a leading metrology equipment manufacturer. HEH offers Mitutoyo vision systems and CMMs as part of their metrology equipment lineup for precision measurement and inspection.
- Mahr MetrologystandardMahr Metrology provides precision measurement equipment. HEH represents Mahr products as part of their metrology equipment distribution.
- RenishawstandardRenishaw provides precision measurement and calibration systems. HEH integrates Renishaw technology including PH10 probes and TP20 touch trigger probe systems in their metrology solutions.
- ASH TechnologiesstandardASH Technologies designs and manufactures digital inspection systems including Acumen AI (deep learning video analysis), Omni 3 digital microscope, Inspect 3, and Quantum measurement systems. Products used for inspection, accuracy, tracking, and traceability.
- Edge TechnologiesstandardEdge Technologies manufactures bar feeders. HEH represents Edge Technologies products for automated bar feeding solutions with CNC machine tools.
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3)coreA3 awards the A3 Certified Robot Integrator certification. Ultra Tech earned this elite certification through a vetting process including review of ISO and quality standard certifications, risk assessment processes, testing abilities, and technician interviews. Only a handful of integrators in the U.S. have this certification.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
The HEH Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Methods Machine Tools: U.S. machine tool distributor representing multiple premium brands with field sales, applications support, service, and parts across multiple regions—directly comparable to HEH's Motch & Eichele and Crotts & Saunders subsidiaries.
- Hartwig: Independent machine tool distributor offering sales, applications engineering, service, and rebuilding across multiple U.S. territories—highly comparable to HEH's family-of-companies model.
- Transcat: Distributor of calibration instruments and provider of accredited calibration and metrology services—directly comparable to HEH's metrology distribution and A2LA-accredited calibration services.
- Gosiger: Regional machine tool distributor and automation integrator serving U.S. manufacturers with sales, service, and custom automation—comparable to HEH's combined distribution and Ultra Tech automation business.
- Acieta: Robotic integration and custom automation company specializing in welding, machine tending, and material handling—overlaps with Ultra Tech's COBOT COMBO and CNC machine loading solutions.
- Productivity Inc: Midwest-based machine tool distributor and automation integrator with applications support and rebuilding services—closely comparable to Motch & Eichele's regional distribution focus.
- JR Automation: Custom industrial automation and robotic integration provider serving automotive, aerospace, and medical OEMs—directly comparable to Ultra Tech's A3-certified integration and custom machine building capabilities.
Broad incumbents
- Mitutoyo: Global metrology equipment manufacturer whose CMMs and vision systems HEH distributes; comparable as a broad incumbent in the precision measurement category where HEH operates as channel partner and service provider.
- Fanuc: Global industrial robot and CNC manufacturer; Ultra Tech is a Level 4 Fanuc integrator, so Fanuc is simultaneously a core partner and a broad incumbent that could disintermediate integrators via direct sales.
- Mazak: Major Japanese machine tool OEM whose equipment HEH distributes. Mazak operates direct sales channels nationally; HEH is a regional authorized channel, making Mazak both partner and broad incumbent competitor for end-customer mindshare.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
The HEH Group social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
The HEH Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
The HEH Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
The HEH Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
The HEH Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The HEH Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about The HEH Group
What does The HEH Group do?
The HEH Group distributes and integrates machine tools, metrology equipment, and industrial automation through four subsidiaries (Ultra Tech, Motch & Eichele, Crotts & Saunders, Advanced Spindle Technology). It sells standard CNC machining and EDM equipment from partner brands, designs and builds custom special purpose machines, performs machine rebuilds and controls retrofits, delivers A3-certified robot integration, and provides metrology calibration and contract inspection services.
Is The HEH Group a public or private company?
The HEH Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The HEH Group founded?
The HEH Group was founded in 2009. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is The HEH Group based?
The HEH Group is headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, United States, in the North America region.
How does The HEH Group make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Machining Equipment Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom Machine Design and Build, machine Rebuilds and Retrofits, metrology Equipment and Services, metrology Calibration and Contract Services, industrial Automation Solutions, machine Service and Repair and proprietary Equipment Products.
Who are The HEH Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Methods Machine Tools, Hartwig, Transcat, Gosiger, Acieta, Productivity Inc and JR Automation. Broad incumbents are Mitutoyo, Fanuc and Mazak.
Does The HEH Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for The HEH Group.
What industry is The HEH Group in?
The HEH Group's product category is Industrial Machine Tools and Automation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAL, Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.