Edward Andrews International

What Edward Andrews International does

Edward Andrews International is a privately held, Michigan-based industrial distributor specializing in tooling and workholding components for CNC turning centers and metal cutting operations. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Sterling Heights, the company operates from a single warehouse serving as a regional single-source supplier for CNC machine shops, with a portfolio spanning chucks and cylinders, tool holder bushings, boring bar sleeves, jaws and collet pads, BMT live tool holders, V-flanged tooling, and tap holders.

The company's product offering combines third-party distribution with proprietary designs. It holds master distributor relationships with Kitagawa and SamChully for power chucks, hydraulic cylinders, and related accessories across multiple product series. Its own product line includes patented and proprietary bushing designs—most notably the patented CX Multi-Use Bushing, the BJ Style stepped-head bushing, and universal C-style bushings designed for cross-brand CNC compatibility, eliminating the need for OEM-specific spare parts. Additional proprietary offerings include CHUCK-EEZ power chuck lubricant and integral-shank tap holders. Pricing is fixed per unit across a wide range—from under $10 for consumables to over $17,000 for capital chucks—with many items requiring a phone call for current pricing and availability.

Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time hardware sales distributed via a sales-led B2B model combining an e-commerce storefront, direct phone sales, and email-based quoting. The customer base is horizontal across CNC machine shops and metalworking manufacturers, with no named enterprise accounts disclosed. Marketing is limited to the company website, an email VIP list for specials, and direct sales outreach, with no content marketing or social media presence. Geographic scope is concentrated in Michigan and broader U.S. domestic sales, with no international footprint or expansion evidence. No funding, M&A, or leadership change signals are present in the available data.

Name

Edward Andrews International

Legal name

Edward Andrews International

Website

https://edwardandrews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edward Andrews International is a Sterling Heights, Michigan-based master distributor and manufacturer of CNC tooling and workholding components, serving machine shops with chucks, bushings, jaws, tool holders, and related accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling Distribution

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC tooling
• Workholding equipment
• Tool holder bushings
• Power chucks
• Boring bar sleeves

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tooling and Workholding Product Sales: One-time product sales of industrial tooling components including chucks, bushings, jaws, tap holders, and accessories. Products are sold at fixed unit prices with no subscription component. Revenue generated through direct sales transactions via phone, email, and e-commerce platform.
2. Distribution/Master Distributor Sales: As a master distributor for Kitagawa and SamChully brands, the company generates revenue through the resale of branded industrial tooling products with established pricing from manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Edward Andrews International distributes its own line of CNC tool holder bushings, boring bar sleeves, live VDI tools, and a full catalog of workholding and tooling products including chucks, cylinders, jaws, tap holders, and tool holders. As master distributor for Kitagawa and SamChully, the company resells branded power chucks, hydraulic cylinders, and accessories to machine shops performing CNC turning and metal cutting operations.

Product overview

Edward Andrews International is a Michigan-based master distributor of tooling and workholding equipment for the metal cutting industry. The product portfolio centers on CNC turning machine accessories and includes: (1) Chucks/Cylinders featuring Kitagawa and SamChully brands with various power chuck series (HS, MH, QJC, HC, HCF, HCL, HCT, HSF, HSL, MCA) and hydraulic cylinders (SYH, SYHL, SHL series); (2) Tool Holder Bushings in multiple styles (B, BJ, C, CA, CS, CV, CX, J, K, L, LB, LBF, U, Z, ZL, ZS) for universal use on CNC turning machines; (3) Jaws & Collet Pads including Serrated Jaws, Aluminum Jaws, Steel Jaws, Step Jaws, Vee Jaws, Extension Jaws, Snap Jaws, Round Jaws, and Collet Pads; (4) Tool Holders including WTO BMT Live Tool Holders and WTO Static Tool Holders for various CNC brands; (5) V-Flanged Tooling with CAT 40/CAT 50 tooling, ER collets, and TG collet chucks; (6) Tap Holders in Cartridge Style, Straight Shank, and Integral Shank configurations; (7) Chuck Accessories including adapter plates, chuck grease, and T-nuts; (8) Boring Bar Sleeves and Tool Set Collars. The company positions itself as a single-source supplier offering same-day shipping, extensive inventory, and technical support for metalworking shops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chucks and Cylinders Power chucks, manual chucks, and hydraulic cylinders for CNC turning machines, distributed as master distributor for Kitagawa and SamChully brands. Product lines include HS, MH, QJC, HC, HCF, HCL, HCT, HSF, HSL, MCA series chucks and SYH, SYHL, SHL hydraulic cylinders.
• Tool Holder Bushings Precision tool holder bushings for CNC turning machines to adapt drills, boring bars, and shank tools. Available in multiple styles including B, BJ, C, CA, CS, CV, CX, J, K, L, LB, LBF, U, Z, ZL, ZS series with various configurations, including Made-in-USA hardened alloy precision-ground options.
• Jaws and Collet Pads Workholding jaws including Serrated Jaws, Aluminum Jaws, Steel Jaws, Step Jaws, Vee Jaws, Extension Jaws, Snap Jaws, Round Jaws, Tongue and Groove Soft Chuck Jaws, and Serrated Chuck Jaws, plus Collet Pads in various styles.
• WTO BMT Live Tool Holders Premium BMT (Benz Fixed) live tool holders for CNC turning centers, priced from $1,640 to $6,320. Compatible with HAAS, OKUMA, DMG MORI, MAZAK, NAKAMURA-TOME machines with various tool types and coolant options.
• V-Flanged Tooling CAT 40 and CAT 50 tooling including collet chucks (ER, TG), shell mill adapters, and Morse/Jacobs taper adapters. WTO Static Tool Holders also available for various CNC machine brands.
• Tap Holders Tap holders including Cartridge Style, Straight Shank Tension/Compression, and Integral Shank Tension and Compression models. Includes Ball Drive Tap Adapters compatible with standard Bilz-style tap adapters.
• Chuck Accessories Chuck accessories including Adapter Plates (American Standard A-Type, Samchully), Chuck Grease (CHUCK-EEZ Power Chuck Lubricant, Samchully SW10 Grease), T-Nuts, and mounting hardware.
• Boring Bar Sleeves Boring bar sleeves and tool set collars including Ultra Duty Sleeves for CNC turning applications.
• CHUCK-EEZ Power Chuck Lubricant Heavy-duty boundary lubricant for power chucks formulated with high percentage of molybdenum disulfide to reduce seizing, galling, and fretting wear. Withstands pressures up to 500,000 PSI with rust and oxidation inhibitors. Available in 4oz ($5.75-$20.75) and 16oz sizes.
• Samchully MH Series Chuck Mega-bore 3-jaw wedge-style open-center power chuck for work requiring large through-holes. Price range: $2,395-$13,195. Models include MH206, MH208, MH210, MH212, MH218, MH221, MH224.
• Samchully QJC Series Chuck Quick Jaw Change Chuck with minimal setup times allowing jaw changes within a minute. Features reversible jaws, high repeatability under 0.02mm, no reboring required, wedge bar system. Price range: $5,325-$17,580. Models include QJC-206 through QJC-220.
• Samchully SYH Series Hydraulic Cylinder High-speed open-centered hydraulic cylinder with built-in lock and relief valves. Compact and lightweight design prevents damage from excessive pressure. Price range: $2,460-$5,535. Models include SYH-1036, SYH-1236, SYH-1239, SYH-1240, SYH-1245CCH, SYH-1246 series, SYH-1546, SYH-1552, SYH-2091.
• WTO Static Tool Holders WTO static tool holders priced from $460 to $1,790. Designed for DMG MORI, OKUMA, MAZAK, DOOSAN, NAKAMURA TOME CNC lathes including NLX, NZX, LB, LT, QT/QTN, Lynx, Puma, WT, WY series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping with many items shipping within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KitagawacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdward Andrews International is a master distributor for Kitagawa chucks and related products. They carry a full line of Kitagawa chucks, jaws, cylinders and accessories.
• SamChullycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdward Andrews International is a master distributor for SamChully chucks, cylinders and accessories. They stock all styles and models of SamChully chucks, adaptor plates, T-nuts, and cylinders. Specific series distributed include HS, MH, QJC, HCH, HCL, HCT, HCF, HCHF, HCLT, HCLF, HSL, HC, MCA, SYH, SYHL, SHL, and Y-RE series.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Maritool: Specialty manufacturer of tool holders, bushings, and boring bar sleeves for CNC lathes. Closely comparable to Edward Andrews' proprietary bushing and sleeve product lines, with overlapping end customers in CNC machine shops.
• Travers Tool: Specialty industrial tooling distributor focused on metalworking cutting tools, tool holders, workholding, and measuring instruments. Closely comparable to Edward Andrews in customer base (machine shops) and product category (CNC tooling and workholding).
• KBC Tools: Industrial tooling distributor specializing in cutting tools, workholding, machine tool accessories, and shop supplies serving professional machinists. Directly comparable to Edward Andrews in product mix and CNC machine shop customer focus.
• Dorian Tool: Manufacturer and distributor of precision metal cutting tools, tool holders, and workholding for CNC lathes and mills. Comparable to Edward Andrews in the CNC turning tooling category, though Dorian is manufacturer-led while Edward Andrews is distribution-led.

Broad incumbents

• Kennametal: Major global tooling manufacturer offering metal cutting solutions, workholding, and tooling systems for CNC machining. Competes indirectly with Edward Andrews by supplying the same end customers through different channels.
• Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tools and tooling systems serving CNC machining operations worldwide. Comparable as a supplier into the same machine shop customer base Edward Andrews serves, but operates as a major tooling OEM rather than a niche distributor.
• MSC Industrial Direct: One of the largest U.S. metalworking and industrial MRO distributors, serving machine shops with cutting tools, workholding, and tooling accessories. Edward Andrews competes for the same CNC machine shop customer base, but MSC operates at vastly greater scale with a national catalog and full e-commerce platform.
• Iscar Metals: Global metal cutting tools manufacturer (part of IMC Group) offering turning, milling, and tooling systems for CNC machines. Comparable in serving the CNC machining end market, though as a tooling OEM rather than master distributor.
• Grizzly Industrial: Industrial tooling and machinery distributor with strong metalworking and machine shop customer overlap. Comparable as a tooling and shop-supplies distributor, though broader in scope and predominantly direct-to-consumer versus Edward Andrews' B2B model.

Emerging players

• Mitee-Bite Products: Specialty workholding and fixturing company focused on low-profile clamps and vises for CNC machining. Comparable niche focus on workholding solutions for machine shops, though centered on vise workholding versus Edward Andrews' chuck/bushing focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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