KNM

What KNM does

KNM LLC is a privately held, single-site custom manufacturing services company headquartered at 1950 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Founded in 2005 and operating under new ownership since 2019, the company delivers custom machining, fabrication, industrial maintenance, on-site installation, refurbishment of tool and die hardware, and process improvements, specializing in low-volume production, custom fabrication, and repair work for regional manufacturers.

The company's technical capability rests on a fleet of CNC machining centers (Milltronics and Haas mills and lathes), precision grinding (Blanchard up to 42" and surface grinding to 0.0001" tolerance), Mitsubishi MV2400R wire EDM, a 13'x8' three-axis waterjet, certified welding and fabrication equipment (including a 250T press brake), and design and reverse engineering services using SolidWorks 2019. Industrial maintenance is offered on a 24/7 basis, covering machine build/repair, preventative maintenance, millwright, and emergency service.

KNM generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven custom manufacturing services sold via direct sales — phone, email, and website inquiries — to business customers in Wisconsin. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no subscription, SaaS, or licensing component. Marketing is limited to organic social (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn) and the company website, with no formal partnerships, certifications, patents, or institutional funding disclosed. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and is led by CEO Sam Grage, supported by Joe Vogel (Engineering & Design) and Patti Spencer (Accounting Manager).

Name

KNM

Legal name

KNM LLC

Website

https://knmshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KNM LLC is a privately held Manitowoc, Wisconsin custom manufacturing services company founded in 2005 that provides CNC machining, precision grinding, wire EDM, waterjet cutting, welding and fabrication, reverse engineering, and 24/7 industrial maintenance to regional manufacturers needing low-volume production and custom repair work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Sand/Foundry & Mold 3D Printers (Sand Binder Jetting, Tooling Systems) (IMAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Custom machining services
• CNC milling turning
• Industrial fabrication
• Precision grinding
• Industrial maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitowoc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: KNM LLC generates revenue through providing custom manufacturing services including custom machining, fabrication, industrial maintenance, on-site installation, and refurbishment of tool and die hardware. Services are provided on a project basis for low volume production and custom work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KNM LLC provides custom manufacturing services including CNC machining (milling and turning), precision grinding, wire EDM, waterjet cutting, certified welding and fabrication, design and engineering, reverse engineering for obsolete parts, and 24/7 industrial maintenance. The company specializes in low-volume production, custom fabrication, and repair work for regional manufacturers.

Product overview

KNM LLC is a manufacturing services company offering a portfolio of precision metalworking and industrial services. The core offerings include custom machining (CNC milling and CNC turning), precision grinding, wire EDM, and waterjet cutting, supported by design and engineering capabilities using SolidWorks 2019. The company also provides welding and fabrication services, industrial maintenance with 24/7 emergency support, and reverse engineering for obsolete parts. Services are delivered through specialized equipment including Haas, Milltronics, and Mitsubishi machines, targeting manufacturers needing low volume production and custom fabrication work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Milling CNC milling services with work envelope up to 60x30x24 inches, using Milltronics VM 201L, Milltronics VM 301L, Haas VF-2, and Milltronics HM20 4-Axis Horizontal machines, for manufacturers needing custom machined parts.
• CNC Turning CNC turning services handling parts up to 36 inches round, 80 inches between centers, and 6 inch spindle bore, utilizing Milltronics ML35-20, Haas ST40-15, and Mitsubishi LT350 machines, for manufacturers needing custom turned parts.
• Precision Grinding Precision grinding services including Blanchard Grinding up to 42 inches, Surface Grinding up to 32x16 inches, and precision grinding to within 0.0001 inch tolerance, for manufacturers requiring tight-tolerance finishing.
• Wire EDM Wire EDM cutting services using Mitsubishi MV2400R equipment for precision electrical discharge machining of complex parts, for manufacturers needing intricate cuts.
• Welding & Fabrication Certified welding and custom fabrication services including welding, 250T NC Break Press (12 foot capacity), RMD 325 Bender, 75T Ironworker, rolling of square and round tubing and angle iron, catwalks and guarding, stairs, mezzanines, and bridgework, for manufacturers needing custom metal structures.
• Waterjet Cutting 3-axis waterjet cutting with 13x8 foot capacity for custom cutting applications, for manufacturers needing precision waterjet-cut parts.
• Industrial Maintenance 24/7 industrial maintenance support including machine build and repair, on-site installation, preventative maintenance, machine guarding, electromechanical services, certified welding, millwright services, and emergency service, for manufacturers needing to keep operations running.
• Design & Engineering Engineering services including SolidWorks 2019 design software, fixture design, prototype design, machine design, structurally certified platform and structural design, for manufacturers needing design support for custom parts and assemblies.
• Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering services for broken and obsolete parts, restoring them to ready-to-install condition, for manufacturers needing replacements for unavailable components.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Protolabs: Provides rapid CNC machining and other custom manufacturing services globally; competes with KNM for low-volume, quick-turn custom machined parts via a digital platform.
• Xometry: Operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning CNC machining, sheet metal, and other processes, directly competing for low-volume custom work like KNM's, but at a national/international scale with digital quoting.
• Hubs (now Protolabs Network): Global online manufacturing platform for custom parts including CNC machining and fabrication; overlaps with KNM's custom machining and fabrication offerings via a digitally-mediated model.

Broad incumbents

• Kennametal: Global industrial tooling and metalworking solutions provider; comparable to KNM through the metalworking equipment ecosystem, though at vastly larger scale and with a different business model.
• Maysteel Industries: Wisconsin-based custom metal fabrication and machining company serving OEMs across multiple industries; overlaps with KNM's fabrication, welding, and CNC machining capabilities at greater scale.
• Felss Rotaform: Specialty metal forming and machining manufacturer; comparable to KNM in providing custom precision metal components using advanced CNC processes.

Regional players

• Metalcraft of Mayville: Wisconsin-based diversified metal manufacturer with custom fabrication, machining, and powder coating capabilities; competes with KNM for Wisconsin-based custom manufacturing work.
• Midwest Precision Machining (illustrative regional peer): Independent regional CNC machining and fabrication shops across the U.S. Midwest — direct competitors to KNM in the same geography, typically serving the same low-volume custom and industrial maintenance needs.
• Hascall-Denke: U.S.-based custom metal fabrication and machining company; comparable in offering CNC machining, fabrication, and custom manufacturing services to industrial customers.

Direct peers

• KDM Tool & Die: U.S. job shop offering CNC machining, fabrication, and related services to manufacturers — directly comparable to KNM in scale, capabilities, and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDX5ce3aKqsv6meRe8bgeDQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/KNM2019
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allstates-rigging-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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