Kurz and Zobel

What Kurz and Zobel does

Kurz & Zobel Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned precision machining job shop founded in 1948 and headquartered in a 15,000 sq. ft. facility at 688 Colfax St, Rochester, NY. The company provides custom CNC machining services including lathe operations, milling, gear cutting and sharpening, surface grinding, drill press work, and CAD/CAM design support, using Autodesk Fusion 360 and ProCam 2D/3D as its primary software platforms. It works with both exotic alloys (Inconel, Titanium) and standard materials (Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, Plastics), serving primary verticals in optics and oil/energy along with general manufacturing customers.

The business operates as a custom job shop, generating revenue through project-based manufacturing contracts with quotes provided per project on a direct B2B basis. Customers engage the company via phone, email, or fax, and the firm does not publish standardized pricing, catalog products, or e-commerce channels. The company self-reports 1–10 employees and emphasizes its 75+ years of operating history, US-based manufacturing, and willingness to handle challenging machining jobs across diverse materials.

There is no public disclosure of revenue, funding history, ownership transitions beyond generational family continuity, or any M&A or partnership activity. The company's strategic posture appears to be that of a small, stable, owner-operated contract manufacturer focused on serving a niche set of long-standing industrial customers rather than pursuing growth via expansion, technology disruption, or capital-driven scaling.

Name

Kurz and Zobel

Legal name

Kurz & Zobel Inc.

Website

https://kurzandzobel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kurz & Zobel Inc. is a third-generation family-owned precision CNC machining job shop in Rochester, NY, founded in 1948, serving optics, oil/energy, and general manufacturing customers with custom components in materials including Inconel, Titanium, and standard metals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC machining
• Custom machined components
• Gear cutting services
• Surface grinding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

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, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom CNC Machining Services: The company manufactures precision machined components to customer specifications, serving as a custom job shop for various industries. They work with diverse materials including exotic alloys (Inconel, Titanium) and standard materials (Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, Plastics). Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with no standard published pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Custom CNC precision machining job shop producing small-batch, close-tolerance components via CNC lathe, milling, gear cutting/sharpening, surface grinding, and drill press operations. Capable of working Inconel, Titanium, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, and Plastics, with in-house CAD/CAM design and inspection/measurement for quality control.

Product overview

Kurz and Zobel is a precision machining service provider offering custom CNC manufacturing as a single integrated service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is Precision Machined Components manufactured through CNC lathe machining, CNC milling, gear cutting and sharpening, and surface grinding processes. Supporting services include CAD/CAM design services (using Autodesk Fusion 360 and ProCam 2D/3D) and quality inspection and measurement in a climate-controlled inspection room. The company specializes in difficult materials including Inconel and Titanium, serving diverse industries such as optics and oil. Founded in 1948 and third-generation owned, the 15,000 sq. ft. facility is located in Rochester, NY.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Lathe Machining Custom CNC lathe turning services for precision components in materials including Inconel, Titanium, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, and Plastics, sold to industrial customers in optics, oil, and general manufacturing.
• CNC Milling Custom CNC milling services for precision-machined parts, supporting close-tolerance production runs in exotic alloys and standard materials for industrial OEM customers.
• Gear Cutting and Sharpening Custom gear cutting and gear sharpening services used to produce and restore gears for industrial machinery and equipment, targeting manufacturers in optics, oil, and general industry.
• Surface Grinding Surface grinding services to achieve tight flatness and finish requirements on machined components for industrial OEM customers.
• Drill Press Operations Drill press machining as a secondary operation supporting the production of custom precision components for industrial customers.
• CAD/CAM Design Services CAD/CAM design and programming using Autodesk Fusion 360 and ProCam 2D/3D to translate customer requirements into machining-ready designs and toolpaths for production.
• Inspection and Quality Measurement In-house inspection and coordinate measurement services to verify dimensional and quality conformance of machined components before delivery to industrial customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dynacast: Global precision metal components manufacturer focused on die casting and metal injection molding. While broader in offering, it competes for similar precision component work in industrial and consumer markets where Kurz & Zobel also operates.
• Sanmina: Large global contract manufacturer with precision machining capabilities alongside its core electronics manufacturing business. Overlaps with Kurz & Zobel in custom manufacturing services for industrial customers.
• Plexus Corp: Global contract manufacturer providing precision machining, assembly, and supply chain services for aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industrial customers. Much larger but operates in overlapping precision manufacturing segments.

Direct peers

• Hubs: Online manufacturing platform for custom CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding, now part of Protolabs. Provides instant quoting and competes directly for digital-first custom machining clients in the same end markets.
• Xometry: Online marketplace for custom manufacturing including CNC machining, sheet metal, and injection molding. Aggregates buyer demand and routes it to machine shops, directly competing for the same custom machining opportunities as Kurz & Zobel.
• Talan Products: Contract manufacturer specializing in precision machined components, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly. Serves aerospace, defense, and industrial customers at a similar small-to-mid scale and competes for overlapping custom machining jobs.
• Bracalente Manufacturing: Mid-sized precision machining and contract manufacturer in Pennsylvania. Provides custom CNC machining to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers, with comparable equipment breadth and customer profile to Kurz & Zobel.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform providing on-demand CNC machining and other manufacturing services. Competes with traditional job shops by offering instant quotes and a digital workflow for the same precision machining jobs.
• Owens Industries: Precision machining company specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Highly comparable in capabilities, materials expertise, and customer mix to Kurz & Zobel.
• Protolabs: Largest digital custom CNC machining service provider, offering on-demand quotes and rapid production of custom machined parts. Operates at much greater scale and tech-enabled, but competes directly for the same custom CNC machining customers and job types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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