CNCNorth

What CNCNorth does

CNC North (CNCNorth, Inc.) is a privately held, founder-led precision grinding machine manufacturer and Bryant Grinder legacy specialist headquartered in Claremont, New Hampshire. Founded in 2005 by former Bryant Grinder senior engineers Patrick Harrington and Robert Hawkins following the closure of Bryant Grinder Company in Springfield, Vermont, the company designs and builds new custom CNC ID and OD grinding machines on proprietary granite machine bases with hydrostatic linear motor driven slides, and remanufactures, services, and supplies parts for the installed base of Bryant grinding equipment (LL1-LL4, UL1-UL2, LF1-LF3, UF1-UF2, MCM, Centa-Form, Model B).

The company's core technology portfolio is centered on a small number of differentiated technical assets: solid black granite machine bases that provide superior damping over cast iron and enable custom machine geometry without casting patterns; hydrostatic linear motor driven X-axis slides with 0.000004 inch programming resolution; 25HP direct drive high frequency wheel spindles; and hydrostatic work spindles with 0.000008 inch axial and radial runout. As an authorized FANUC integrator, CNC North extends these machines into turnkey robotic automation cells for grinding applications. The product portfolio also includes combination ID/OD grinders, vertical grinders (under development), and specialty custom machines for applications such as cannon barrel and steam valve grinding.

Revenue is generated through five distinct streams: new CNC North grinding machine sales, Bryant grinder remanufacturing projects, replacement parts (teachable boards, servomotors, drives, ball screws, bellows, displays), mechanical and electrical service and preventative maintenance, and FANUC robotic automation integration. All products and services are quote-based with multi-year project cadences. The company operates a direct enterprise field sales model with no channel partners, serving primarily aerospace, defense/military, automotive, and bearing manufacturers in the United States.

Name

CNCNorth

Legal name

CNCNorth, Inc.

Website

https://cncnorth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNC North is a privately held precision grinding machine manufacturer and Bryant Grinder legacy specialist serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and bearing manufacturers with custom CNC ID/OD grinders, remanufactured Bryant equipment, replacement parts, and FANUC robotic automation integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Grinding Machines

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Precision grinding machines
• CNC grinding equipment
• Bryant grinder remanufacturing
• Robotic automation integration
• Custom grinding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Claremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New CNC Grinding Machines: Design and build of custom precision CNC grinding machines including ID grinders (4-8, 14-20, 14-48, 20-20, 20-48, 28-48, 28-85) and OD grinders (14-14, 20-120). Machines are custom-engineered for specific customer applications with features like granite bases, hydrostatic slides, and high-frequency spindles.
2. Bryant Grinder Remanufacturing: Full remanufacture of Bryant grinding machines (LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4, UL1, UL2, LF1, LF2, LF3, UF1, UF2, Model B, Centa-Form, MCM) to original or enhanced specifications. Includes spindle rebuild, hydrostatic slide repair, control system upgrades, and tooling updates.
3. Bryant Replacement Parts: Production and supply of key replacement parts for Bryant grinders including teachable boards, servo motors, drives, ball screws, bellows, displays, and miscellaneous components. Maintains extensive in-stock inventory.
4. Service and Maintenance: Mechanical and electrical maintenance services, preventative maintenance programs, field service, and training for Bryant grinders. Includes service calls with hardware support for Teachable I, II, III, BG IV, and PMAC control systems.
5. Robotic Automation Integration: Design and installation of FANUC robotic automation systems including machine loading, part loading systems, vision systems, gaging solutions, and turnkey automation cells for grinding applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CNC North designs and builds new custom precision CNC internal (ID) and external (OD) grinding machines using proprietary granite bases and hydrostatic slide technology, and remanufactures Bryant grinding equipment (Lectraline, Ultraline, Lectraform, Ultraform, MCM, Centa-Form, Model B series) to OEM or enhanced specifications. The company also manufactures and rebuilds spindles, supplies replacement parts, services and repairs hydrostatic slides, and integrates FANUC robotic automation into grinding cells for aerospace, defense, automotive, and bearing manufacturers.

Product overview

CNC North offers a portfolio of precision grinding machine products and services centered on two main offerings: (1) New custom CNC North ID and OD grinders built on granite bases with proprietary hydrostatic slides and linear motor/ballscrew drives, and (2) Remanufactured Bryant grinder product lines including the Lectraline (LL1-LL4) and Lectraform (LF1-LF3) ID/OD series, Ultraform (UF1-UF2) production grinders, Ultraline (UL1-UL2) high-speed internal grinders, and legacy Non-CNC models (MCM, Centa-Form, Model B). The portfolio is complemented by FANUC robotic automation integration, comprehensive Bryant spindle remanufacturing and new spindle manufacturing, spare parts (teachable boards, servos, ball screws, bellows, displays), hydrostatic slide repair services, tooling design (ReTool), preventative maintenance, and specialty/custom grinding machines developed for specific applications. CNC North also offers Bryant machine updates including rebuilt spindles, new wheel spindles, and tooling packages, providing turnkey solutions for bearing, automotive, aerospace, and defense manufacturing markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New CNC North ID Grinders Custom precision internal (ID) grinding machines developed by CNC North, featuring granite bases, hydrostatic slides (linear motor or ballscrew driven), direct drive high-frequency wheel spindles, and hydrostatic work spindles with ultra-precision runout specifications. Available in stroke configurations from 4"-8" up to 28"-85". Designed for aerospace, automotive, and bearing manufacturers.
• New CNC North OD Grinders Custom precision external (OD) grinding machines including the 14-14-O model (14" X/Z stroke, hydrostatic work spindle, wheel balancer with AE sensor) and 20-120 model (20" X-axis, 125" Z-axis stroke, granite base, linear motor hydrostatic slides, 25HP direct drive spindle). For aerospace, bearing, and large-part manufacturers.
• Bryant Lectraline Series (LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4) Remanufactured ID Grinders Remanufactured Bryant internal grinders spanning miniature parts (LL1: 0.04"-1.5" diameter) to large capacity (LL4: 88" swing, 84" bore stroke). Features include CNC programmable contour dress/grind, hydrostatic slides, and FANUC control options. Sold to bearing, automotive, and aerospace manufacturers needing proven Bryant ID grinding capability.
• Bryant Ultraline Series (UL1, UL2) Remanufactured ID Grinders High-speed production internal grinders. UL1 processes 1.0mm-32mm bores at up to 150,000 RPM spindle speed. UL2 focuses on bores and faces in bearings, universal joints, and valve lifters. Designed for high-volume bearing and automotive production.
• Bryant Lectraform Series (LF1, LF2, LF3) Remanufactured OD Grinders Remanufactured Bryant external grinders for bearing components, automotive parts, and precision workpieces. LF2 handles 0.5"-6" OD (extended to 20"), LF3 processes large parts up to 24" OD with 762mm wheel capacity.
• Bryant Ultraform Series (UF1, UF2) Remanufactured OD Grinders High-efficiency production external grinders with PC-based control. UF1 optimized for miniature parts (4-65mm OD), UF2 handles 0.5"-6" OD with hydrostatic slides and various wheel dressing arrangements.
• Bryant Non-CNC Grinders (MCM, Centa-Form, Model B) Remanufactured legacy Bryant external grinders including the MCM, Centa-Form (predecessor to LF2), and Model B miniature grinder (predecessor to LL1). Supports customers with older non-CNC equipment still in production.
• Specialty Grinding Machines Custom special-application grinding machines developed for specific customer requirements including cannon barrel grinding, steam valve OD grinding, thru-feed grinding, and ceramic grinding machines. Features granite machine bases and proven hydrostatic slide designs. Built for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with unique grinding requirements.
• Combination ID/OD Grinders Custom machines allowing both internal and external grinding with single part holding, supporting sequential or simultaneous grind solutions with auto loading and gaging options. For manufacturers seeking to consolidate multi-surface grinding into one operation.
• Vertical ID/OD Grinders Vertical grinding machines featuring hydrostatic slide design, precision dresser solutions (0.5 micro cross race curvature control), and combined ID/OD surface grinding capabilities. For heavy and large-component grinding applications.
• FANUC Robotic Automation Integration Turnkey robotic loading systems integrated with CNC North and Bryant machines. Includes machine loading, dedicated loading systems (shoe centerless, roll centerless, vacuum, magnetic), and automated gaging solutions. Provided to manufacturers seeking automation of grinding cells.
• Bryant Spindle Support and Manufacturing OEM remanufacture and new spindle manufacturing for Bryant grinders including work spindles, wheel spindles, and dresser spindles. Supports models LL1-LL4, UL1-UL2, LF1-LF3, UF1-UF2 with in-stock inventory available. For Bryant equipment owners needing OEM-grade spindle service.
• Bryant Spare Parts Replacement parts for Bryant grinders including teachable control boards, servomotors/drives, ball screws, bellows (including Kevlar option), displays (Plasma, CRT, Allen Bradley, Arise), and miscellaneous components. Sold to Bryant equipment owners needing parts support.
• Hydrostatic Slides Service Repair and rebuild services for Bryant hydrostatic slide systems (LL2, LL3, LL4, UL2, LF1, LF2, LF3, UF1, UF2). Includes restrictor replacement, moglice injection, slide rebuild with detailed lift reports, and replacement restrictors in 1-2 days. For Bryant equipment owners needing hydrostatic slide service.
• Tool Design and Manufacture (ReTool) Custom tooling packages for Bryant and other grinding machines including shoe centerless packages (ID/OD), quick change packages with offline setup systems, and chucking solutions for Bryant machines. For grinding operations seeking faster changeover and custom tooling.
• Preventative Maintenance Full preventive maintenance services on CNC North and Bryant grinder machines with detailed maintenance sheets, recommended intervals, and stock of common wear items. For grinding operations seeking to maximize uptime.
• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Field service and repair for Bryant grinders with staff having 25+ years experience. Services include troubleshooting, hardware support, and service calls with on-site diagnostic capabilities. For Bryant equipment owners needing responsive repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productivity increased by factor of 4 on steam valve grinding application
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FANUC AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationCNC North is an authorized FANUC integrator and has designed turnkey loading systems utilizing various models of FANUC Robots. Projects include interface to both new CNC North machines and remanufactured Bryant models. The company has expertise in the installation of robotic systems at customer sites, offering complete turnkey automation solutions for grinding applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Chevalier Machinery: Taiwanese surface and CNC grinder manufacturer with broad US dealer coverage. Overlaps with CNC North in precision grinding for general industrial and job-shop customers.
• Supertec Machinery: Taiwanese CNC cylindrical and centerless grinder maker with strong US distribution. Competes in mid-tier precision OD/ID grinding for automotive and general industrial buyers.
• Ecotech Machinery: US-based grinder builder specializing in precision surface, cylindrical, and creep-feed grinding. Comparable in serving US aerospace, automotive, and tooling customers with custom-engineered platforms.
• Okamoto Corporation: Japanese precision grinding machine builder with a strong US footprint. Directly competes in surface, ID, and OD grinding for similar end markets, including bearing and automotive applications.
• United Grinding Group: The largest dedicated precision grinding OEM globally (Studer, Walter, Kellenberger, Schaudt, EWAG). Competes head-to-head with CNC North in CNC ID/OD grinding for aerospace, automotive, and bearing customers, with substantially broader product lines and global service.
• ANCA: Australian CNC tool and cutter grinder manufacturer with strong installed base in precision grinding. Comparable in its emphasis on hydrostatic/motion-control design and custom engineering for high-spec applications.
• Danobat: Spanish high-precision grinding machine builder serving aerospace, railway, and general industrial customers. Directly comparable in custom-engineered ID/OD grinders for large, high-precision parts.
• Toyoda (JTEKT): Toyoda grinding machines, part of JTEKT, are established competitors in precision cylindrical and cam grinding for automotive, bearing, and aerospace customers — overlapping directly with CNC North's OD/ID focus.

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Global multi-axis CNC machine tool leader with deep aerospace and automotive penetration. An adjacent incumbent whose turning/milling centers increasingly compete for the same high-precision customer wallets CNC North targets.
• Haas Automation: Largest US-based CNC machine tool builder; broad portfolio across mills, lathes, and rotary products. Does not specialize in precision grinding but is a relevant incumbent in US job-shop capex decisions where CNC North also competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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