What C M Engineering does

C M Engineering, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned precision fabricating, welding, and machining business founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dugger, Indiana (Southern Indiana, near Terre Haute). The firm operates a single Midwest facility with 11-50 employees and serves three named verticals: the U.S. Department of Defense across all branches (primary), the commercial firearms industry (primary), and the oil and gas containment industry (secondary). Core offerings are organized around three capabilities — CNC machining (up to 4-axis on Haas machining centers), complex fabrication (laser cutting with a Mazak Optiplex Nexus Fiber 3015 6kW fiber laser, bending/forming, Tig & Mig welding, finishing, and assembly), and quality assurance (first-piece, in-process, outgoing, receiving, and final inspections in a climate-controlled inspection room). The quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 and AS:9100D compliant, and the firm supplements its in-house capabilities with Solidworks CAD design assistance, Radan CAD/CAM nesting, GAGEtrak gage calibration, and CMM access through a sister company (NMC, Inc. / Northside Machine Co.).

The company runs a quote-based, project-driven revenue model — customers request quotes via the website contact form, phone (812-648-2038), or email ([email protected]) — and bills under multi-year contract terms. Marketing and customer acquisition are centered on the company website (including a photo gallery and blog) and direct sales into the Midwest region; there is no reseller or distributor network. Revenue streams are described as one-time project work covering precision CNC machined components, complex fabricated parts, weapons mounts and firearms sub-assemblies, and quality assurance/testing services.

The business has remained under family ownership with no disclosed external investment, parent entity, or M&A activity. Strategic milestones are limited but consistent with incremental capability expansion: acquisition of the Mazak 6kW fiber laser in 2019, maintenance of AS9100D certification for defense qualification, addition of a CNC turning service line, and a 2024 website relaunch developed by Marketpath, Inc. There are no public financials, no product roadmap disclosures beyond the current service portfolio, and no signals of geographic expansion beyond the Midwest.

Name

C M Engineering

Legal name

C M Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://cm-engineering.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C M Engineering is a family-owned precision CNC machining and fabrication shop in Dugger, Indiana, founded in 1991, serving the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial firearms industries with laser cutting, multi-axis machining, welding, and AS9100D-certified quality assurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dugger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision CNC Machining Services: CNC machining of components including 4-axis milling and turning operations using Haas machining centers and Okuma CNC turning centers. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for custom precision components.
2. Complex Fabrication Services: Fabrication including laser cutting, bending/forming, and welding operations for small batch prototypes through high volume production runs. Services include finishing, welding, and assembly capabilities.
3. Precision Weapons Mounts and Firearms Components: Manufacturing of gun mount systems and firearms components for commercial and defense customers. Production of complete sub-assemblies eliminating need for secondary operations.
4. Quality Assurance and Testing Services: Inspection services including first-piece, in-process, outgoing, receiving, and final inspections. Coordinate measuring machine access through sister company for dimensional verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C M Engineering is a precision contract manufacturer that produces CNC machined components, fabricated and welded assemblies, and laser-cut parts to customer specifications. The firm serves defense, commercial firearms, and oil-containment industries with certified quality processes, supporting both small-batch prototyping and production runs from its Indiana facility.

Product overview

C M Engineering is a family-owned precision fabricating, welding, and machining business offering a unified suite of manufacturing services. The core portfolio centers on CNC Machining Services (with up to 4-axis capability), Complex Fabrication (laser cut, bent/formed, and welded components), and Quality Assurance. These core services are supplemented by Miscellaneous Processes including design assistance, assembly, heat treatment, and various coating services. The company primarily serves the firearms industry and Department of Defense with high-quality, close-tolerance laser cut and bent, welded, and machined parts, components and sub-assemblies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining service producing tight-tolerance components for defense, firearms, and oil-and-gas customers to customer drawings and specifications.
• Complex Fabrication Multi-process fabrication service combining laser cutting, welding, and forming to produce complex structural and sheet-metal assemblies for industrial customers.
• Quality Assurance Services Certified quality management and inspection service operated under ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, providing traceability and documentation required by defense and aerospace customers.
• Miscellaneous Manufacturing Processes and Services Supporting manufacturing processes and ancillary services that complement the company's core CNC and fabrication offerings for defense, firearms, and oil-and-gas customers.
• CNC Turning CNC turning service for producing turned cylindrical and rotational components to customer specifications, adding turning capacity alongside the firm's existing CNC machining offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015/AS:9100D certified quality management system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NMC, Inc. (Northside Machine Co.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company relationship providing access to Coordinate Measuring Machines (2) for dimensional inspection and quality assurance. C M Engineering leverages this partnership to offer expanded measurement capabilities without maintaining CMM equipment in-house. This is a strategic sibling-company relationship supporting quality operations.
• Marketpath, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndianapolis-based web design and development firm that designed and developed C M Engineering's new website. Provides online platform to strengthen awareness for customers looking for precision machined components and complex fabrication services in Indiana and the Midwest.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Metalcraft of Mayville: Wisconsin-based metal fabrication and precision machining company serving aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. Similar Midwest contract-manufacturing profile with broader scale and diversification makes Metalcraft a scaled regional incumbent peer.
• BTD Manufacturing: Minnesota-based contract manufacturer providing metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly for industrial, agricultural, and defense customers. Similar Midwest geography, broad fabrication and finishing capabilities, and diversified end-market exposure make BTD a closely comparable regional peer.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Wisconsin-based publicly traded contract manufacturer with similar precision machining, fabrication, and assembly capabilities serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint make MEC a scaled incumbent peer in the same Midwest contract-manufacturing space.

Direct peers

• Pioneer Service Inc. Illinois-based precision machining and fabrication shop serving aerospace and defense customers with close-tolerance components. Similar size profile, Midwest geography, defense customer focus, and AS9100-style quality standards position Pioneer Service as a direct peer.
• Dynamic Fabrication: Midwest metal fabrication shop providing laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing for industrial and defense customers. Similar in-house capability stack and Midwest regional focus make Dynamic Fabrication a closely comparable peer.
• Astro Machine Works: Midwest precision machining and contract manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEMs. Comparable CNC machining, fabrication, and quality capabilities make Astro a direct peer in the regional contract-manufacturing market.
• Midwest Precision Manufacturing: Regional CNC precision machining and contract manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and industrial customers in the Midwest. Comparable scale, capabilities, and customer mix position MPM as a directly relevant peer.
• Precision Industries: Midwest precision machining and contract manufacturer with similar CNC capabilities, AS9100/ISO certifications, and defense/aerospace customer focus. Comparable scale and capability profile make Precision Industries a directly comparable peer.

Regional players

• Tessy Plastics: New York-based contract manufacturer with precision machining and assembly capabilities serving medical, defense, and industrial customers. Adjacent Midwest/Northeast contract-manufacturing profile with similar tier-1 supplier quality certifications.
• Koller Craft LLC: Midwest-based precision metal components and contract manufacturer serving automotive, defense, and industrial customers. Similar fabricated-metal-product capabilities and Midwest geography make Koller Craft an adjacent regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c-m-engineering-inc

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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