L.G. Evans & Company

What L.G. Evans & Company does

L.G. Evans & Company is a family-run engineering firm headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, operating as an authorized regional distributor of high-performance CNC machine tools. Founded in 1931 and structured under the Zeman Technologies Group of family-owned engineering firms, the company specializes in the sale, application engineering, and after-sale support of Citizen-Cincom Swiss-type CNC lathes and Miyano multi-axis turning centers, with complementary representation of Enshu horizontal machining centers and YCM machining products. Its core value proposition is enabling manufacturers to drop complete, finished precision parts from barstock in a single setup, eliminating secondary or tertiary machining operations; this 'one and done' positioning has been the firm's commercial focus for decades and is anchored by a 30+ year partnership with Marubeni Citizen-Cincom dating to 1992 and extended to Miyano in 2010.

The technology stack centers on high-precision CNC turning equipment equipped with live tooling, high-pressure coolant systems, bar feeders, chip conveyors, and proprietary control features such as Citizen's Streamline Control (integrated with Fanuc 32i and Mitsubishi M70/M730/M830/M850 controls), the 3PM Tool Monitoring System, the G999 Last Part Program, Long Workpiece Support Device, and Tool Load Monitoring. Tooling partnerships with Sandvik (including Sandvik QS quick change) and Kennametal (KM quick change), combined with controlled integration of Citizen and Miyano machine platforms, form an integrated ecosystem around Swiss-type and multi-axis turning for parts under three inches in diameter. Capital equipment sale prices are not publicly disclosed; configuration and quoting are handled directly.

Commercially, L.G. Evans generates revenue through three streams: one-time CNC machine tool sales (capital equipment), recurring parts and accessories sales (collets, chucks, bearings, way covers, ball screws, hydraulic components), and professional services including application engineering, installation and start-up, in-plant training, machine service and repair, and MCC-led training classes (with free lifetime training offered). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, supported by factory-trained application engineers, demo facilities in Chicago and Wisconsin, and a digital content program spanning demo videos, webinars, customer testimonials, tech tips, and email/newsletter outreach. With 11-50 employees, the firm operates as a focused regional distributor whose scale and economics are tied to the cadence of Midwest precision-manufacturing capital expenditure.

Name

L.G. Evans & Company

Legal name

L.G. Evans & Company

Website

https://lgevans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L.G. Evans & Company is a family-run regional distributor selling, servicing, and supporting Citizen-Cincom Swiss-type CNC lathes and Miyano multi-axis turning centers for precision parts manufacturers across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing & Operations Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) (BPAHAHAC)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Swiss-type lathes
• Multi-axis turning centers
• Precision machining equipment
• CNC machine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Park Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Tool Sales: Sale of high-performance CNC machinery including Citizen Swiss-type lathes and Miyano multi-axis turning centers. These are capital equipment purchases typically involving extended sales cycles with application engineering support.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, tooling, and accessories including collets, collet chucks, steady rests, bearing seals, O-rings, bar feeder parts, hydraulic hoses, digital read outs, belts, way covers, ball screws, coolant pumps, hydraulic motors, hydraulic pumps, and limit switches.
3. Machine Service and Repair: Full-service support including application engineering, installation and start-up, in-plant training, machine service and repair, and off-site training classes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

L.G. Evans & Company is a family-run authorized distributor specializing in the sale, service, and support of high-performance Citizen-Cincom CNC Swiss-type lathes and Miyano multi-axis turning centers. The company focuses on 'one and done' turning solutions that drop complete, finished precision parts from barstock in a single setup, eliminating secondary machining operations. Complementary offerings include application engineering, installation, training, parts, financing, and ongoing machine service across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Product overview

L.G. Evans & Company is a family-run engineering firm specializing in the sale, service, and support of high-performance CNC machine tools, with a focus on eliminating secondary machining operations by dropping finished parts complete from barstock. Their flagship product lines are Citizen (Cincom) Swiss-type CNC lathes and Miyano Multi-Axis CNC turning centers, complemented by Enshu Horizontal Machining Centers and YCM Vertical Machining Centers (via sister companies). The company offers comprehensive support including application engineering, installation, in-plant training, machine tool financing, service and repair, and MCC training classes. Their core competency is 'one and done' turning solutions—dropping complete, finished parts from barstock in a single operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citizen (Cincom) Swiss-Type CNC Lathes World's leading CNC Swiss-type turning centers that machine precision parts from barstock. Includes multiple series (L12, A20, L20, L32, M5, K16, D25, M16, R04) with varying bar capacities, axis configurations, Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls, and live tooling capabilities. Sold to precision parts manufacturers.
• Miyano Multi-Axis CNC Turning Centers Fixed headstock CNC automatic lathes with multi-axis capability including single, twin, and three turret models. Includes BNA, BNX, BNE, ANX, ABX, and BNJ series for bar and chucking solutions, most equipped with live tooling, designed to drop complete parts under 3 inches in diameter.
• Enshu Horizontal Machining Centers Pallet-changing horizontal machining centers (GE Series) offering GE40H, GE460H, GE480H, GE580H, and GE590H models with full stroke accuracy, repeatability, and thermal stability. Distributed via sister company Integra Machine Tool.
• YCM Machine Tools Vertical Machining Centers (NSV series), Double Column VMCs, Horizontal Machining Centers (NH series), CNC Turning Centers (NTC series), and 5-Axis VMCs (NFX series) distributed via the Zeman Technologies Group sister company network.
• Application Engineering Services Technical and experienced application engineers work with sales staff to review processes, time study programs, and help select the right equipment for manufacturers purchasing CNC machine tools.
• Installation and Start-Up Services Full-service installation including pre-installation meetings for first job review, tooling list provision, and coordinated delivery and setup of CNC machine tools at customer facilities.
• In-Plant and MCC Training Services Operator, maintenance, and programming training provided during installation with additional training available at Marubeni Citizen-Cincom (MCC) locations in Agawam MA, Elk Grove Village IL, Fountain Valley CA, and Allendale NJ, including free lifetime training for customers.
• Machine Tool Financing Financing solutions available for purchasing CNC machine tools and equipment from L.G. Evans & Company.
• Machine Service and Repair Factory-trained service engineers provide local parts and service support for Citizen and Miyano equipment across the Midwest US territory.
• Parts and Accessories Wide range of replacement tooling, accessories, and parts including collets, collet chucks, steady rests, bearings, seals, bar feeder parts, ball screws, coolant pumps, hydraulic motors, and more for Citizen and Miyano equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced bar remnant from 18 inches to 2-3 inches using creative sub-spindle programming on A20-VII for throttle shaft machining
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miyano (Citizen Machinery)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Miyano joined forces with Citizen Machinery in 2010 to offer multi-axis lathes capable of dropping complete parts under 3 inches in diameter. L.G. Evans represents Miyano fixed headstock turning centers featuring fixed headstock type CNC automatic lathes with live tooling capabilities.
• Marubeni Citizen-CincomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992L.G. Evans has been an authorized distributor of Marubeni Citizen-Cincom CNC Swiss-type turning centers since 1992, representing the world's premier CNC Swiss machine builder. The partnership includes full sales, service, and application engineering support for Citizen products in Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
• Zeman Technologies GroupcoreOthersL.G. Evans is a family-run engineering firm and part of the Zeman Technologies Group of family-owned engineering firms focused on providing innovative productivity solutions for manufacturers. Zeman Technologies Group includes L.G. Evans, Integra Machine Tool, and McClain Machine Tool Solutions.
• Integra Machine ToolminorOthersSister company within Zeman Technologies Group handling YCM 3- and 5-axis mills, Enshu pallet-changing horizontal mills, and Fryer Toolroom Solutions for customers in the broader territory.
• McClain Machine Tool SolutionsminorOthersSister company within Zeman Technologies Group serving Southern Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas with Enshu Pallet-Changing Horizontal Machining Centers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tormach: Smaller-scale US CNC machine tool and tooling manufacturer focused on small job shops, education, and hobbyist/maker segments. Partial overlap with L.G. Evans' end market in that customers sometimes graduate from Tormach to higher-end Swiss turning.

Direct peers

• Productivity, Inc. CNC machine tool and automation distributor serving the Midwest with technical and service support. Overlaps with L.G. Evans in customer profile (precision machining shops) and product offerings.
• Methods Machine Tools: North American CNC machine tool distributor representing multiple premium brands with application engineering and service support. Directly comparable business model to L.G. Evans as a high-touch, multi-OEM distributor focused on turning and milling centers.
• Ellison Technologies: CNC machine tool distributor providing turning, milling and multi-axis solutions with technical services. Same go-to-market as L.G. Evans: relationship-led regional distribution with application engineering.
• Gosiger: Large US CNC machine tool distributor serving manufacturers with sales, application engineering, service, and training. Closely mirrors L.G. Evans' model of regional exclusive distribution backed by factory-trained technical staff.
• Hartwig, Inc. Regional CNC machine tool distributor with sales, service and training for precision machining customers across the central US. Directly comparable in offering application-engineered turning and milling solutions to industrial customers.
• Morris Group, Inc. Multi-brand CNC machine tool distributor and solutions provider with full-service technical support across multiple US regions. Comparable to L.G. Evans in emphasizing application engineering, service, and customer training alongside machine sales.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak Corporation: Large US CNC machine tool manufacturer offering lathes, machining centers and multi-axis systems. Competes with the Swiss-type and fixed-headstock turning products distributed by L.G. Evans in the same Midwest market.
• Haas Automation: High-volume US CNC machine tool manufacturer offering CNC lathes and machining centers at lower price points than Citizen/Miyano. Represents the broad incumbent pressure in many Midwest shops weighing Swiss-turning purchases.
• DMG MORI USA: Major global manufacturer of CNC turning and milling centers (including multi-axis machines) that competes head-to-head with Citizen and Miyano in target applications. Serves as a broad incumbent whose products compete with the L.G. Evans product line at customer sites.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-g-evans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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