What Dake does

Dake is an industrial metalworking machinery manufacturer headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, operating under its own corporate identity since 1887. The company builds heavy-duty capital equipment including arbor presses (for pressing, staking, and broaching), cold saws (precision metal cutting), horizontal bandsaws, vertical bandsaws, hydraulic presses, and hydraulic sheet metal notchers. These machines are positioned for industrial-grade continuous-use environments rather than light commercial or hobbyist use, and the brand is marketed as one of industrial strength.

The company sells exclusively through a channel-partner relationship with Laguna Tools, which provides the website showcase, dealer network, sales team, customer support, and a commercial finance program that surfaces Section 179 tax benefits to buyers. Pricing is quote-based through Laguna Tools sales representatives rather than published list pricing, and transactions are structured as one-time capital-equipment purchases rather than subscriptions or leases. Customer-facing information is housed at dakecorp.com, while prospecting and lead capture flow through Laguna Tools' metal-machinery landing pages.

The target customer base is industrial manufacturers, metal fabrication shops, and production workshops requiring precision cutting, shaping, and processing of metal materials. No specific end-customer logos, revenue figures, headcount, funding history, ownership structure, or geographic footprint beyond the United States are disclosed in the available source material, leaving several material diligence gaps for any acquirer or investor.

Name

Dake

Legal name

Dake

Website

https://dakecorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dake is a 1887-founded Grand Haven, Michigan manufacturer of industrial-grade metalworking machinery — including arbor presses, cold saws, and bandsaws — sold through Laguna Tools' distribution network to fabrication shops and industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metalworking Machinery

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Industrial metalworking machinery
• Arbor presses
• Cold saws
• Horizontal bandsaws
• Hydraulic presses

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Machinery Sales: Dake generates revenue through the sale of industrial-grade metalworking machines including arbor presses, cold saws, horizontal bandsaws, and sheet metal processing equipment. Products are sold as one-time capital equipment purchases to manufacturing and metalworking businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dake manufactures heavy-duty industrial metalworking machinery, producing arbor presses, cold saws (manual, semi-automatic, and automatic), horizontal and vertical bandsaws, hydraulic presses, hydraulic sheet metal notchers, and drill presses. These machines are built for continuous commercial use and are sold to fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, and industrial workshops requiring reliable cutting, forming, drilling, and notching equipment.

Product overview

Dake offers industrial-strength metal machines spanning from Arbor Presses to Cold Saws. The product line is designed for precision engineering and robust performance, meeting the rigorous demands of the metalworking industry while maintaining user-friendly operation. Dake works with customers to determine the best solution for specific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbor Presses Manual presses used for forming, stamping, and assembly operations in metalworking and fabrication shops. Designed for shop-floor forming and straightening tasks on metal stock and components.
• Cold Saws Circular-blade metal-cutting saws available in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic configurations, used for precise cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metal stock in industrial and fabrication settings.
• Drill Presses Bench and floor-style drill presses used for precision hole-making in metal stock, components, and assemblies in metalworking and fabrication operations.
• Horizontal Bandsaws Bandsaws configured for horizontal cutting of metal stock, including manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic models, used for cutting rounds, tubes, and structural shapes in production environments.
• Hydraulic Presses H-frame and bench hydraulic presses delivering controlled forming, straightening, bending, and drawing force on metal stock and components for industrial fabrication applications.
• Hydraulic Sheet Metal Notchers Hydraulically powered notching machines used to cut notches and corners in sheet metal for fabrication, HVAC, and metalworking production tasks.
• Vertical Bandsaws Vertical-axis bandsaws used for contour cutting, straight cuts, and irregular shapes in metal stock, suited for fabrication shops and maintenance operations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Laguna ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaguna Tools distributes and sells Dake industrial metal machinery including arbor presses, cold saws, and horizontal bandsaws. Dake products are featured prominently on Laguna Tools' metal machinery landing page with dedicated product showcase sections. Laguna provides the go-to-market presence, sales support, and customer financing options for Dake machines in the North American market. The partnership includes a direct referral link from Laguna's site to Dake's website (dakecorp.com) for customers seeking more information or direct engagement with Dake.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Ellis Manufacturing: Ellis Manufacturing produces metal cutting band saws and tube/pipe cutting equipment for industrial metal fabrication — directly comparable to Dake's bandsaw product line.
• JET Tools: JET Tools produces a broad line of metalworking and woodworking machinery including bandsaws, drill presses, and grinders sold through industrial distribution — directly overlapping Dake's product portfolio and end customer.
• Marvel Manufacturing: Marvel Manufacturing is a long-established maker of metal cutting band saws and vertical column saws for industrial metalworking — overlapping with Dake's bandsaw product line for the same professional fabrication buyer.
• Baileigh Industrial: Baileigh Industrial designs and sells metal fabrication equipment including bandsaws, cold saws, ironworkers, and sheet metal notchers, serving small-to-mid fabrication shops — a near-exact product overlap with Dake's portfolio.
• Laguna Tools: Laguna Tools is both Dake's distribution partner and a direct competitor, manufacturing industrial metalworking and woodworking machinery including bandsaws, drill presses, and dust collectors for the same fabrication-shop customer base.
• DoAll Sawing Products: DoAll is a heritage metal-cutting saw manufacturer producing bandsaws and cold saws for industrial users, directly comparable to Dake's cold saw and bandsaw lines.
• Scotchman Industries: Scotchman manufactures cold saws, ironworkers, band saws, and hydraulic presses for metal fabrication shops, competing head-to-head with Dake across its core SKUs.
• Republic Lagun CNC: Republic Lagun manufactures manual and CNC metalworking machinery including lathes, mills, and bandsaws for industrial and educational customers — overlapping with Dake's metal-cutting equipment for fabrication shops.

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Incorporated: Cincinnati Incorporated makes metal fabrication equipment including shears, press brakes, lasers, and ironworkers for industrial fab shops — overlapping with Dake's sheet metal notcher and press product categories.
• Powermatic: Powermatic, now part of JPW Industries, is a legacy industrial machinery brand selling bandsaws, drill presses, and metalworking equipment through industrial distribution — comparable to Dake but with broader woodworking/metalworking portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lagunadakemetal
• Facebookfacebook.com/LagunaDakeMetal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dake

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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