What Reader Precision Solutions does

Reader Precision Solutions is a privately held precision machining contract manufacturer headquartered in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, operating from a 110,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility relocated in October 2025. Founded in 1965 and family-owned (Reader family), the company manufactures custom precision components across five primary verticals: military and defense (ordnance, weapons systems, military vehicles), firearms and tactical, flow control (hydraulic and pneumatic valves), dental and healthcare (instruments, implants, surgical devices), and electronics and interconnect, with a sixth specialty markets bucket. It holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and DDTC certifications, and its acquired sub-brands Precision Plus and Iseli Precision anchor the CNC machining and Swiss Cam/Escomatic capabilities respectively.

The company's technical platform spans Swiss CNC machining (Tsugami, Star, Citizen; bar stock 0.040"-0.787"), conventional CNC lathes (11 Miyano and Citizen machines handling up to 2.5" diameter), CNC milling (Brother Speedio VMCs), Swiss Cam turning (Tornos and Bechler; tolerances to +/-0.0002"), and Escomatic coil-fed machining (tolerances to +/-0.0001"). Quality control uses Zeiss Duramax CMMs and High QA Inspection Manager software. Value-added services include Design for Manufacturability (averaging 25% cost reduction), CAD/CAM engineering (Autodesk Inventor), in-house finishing (deburring, passivation), coordinated outside finishing (anodizing, heat treating, plating), and just-in-time inventory management. A Perfect Zero precision tool alignment system is used for advanced Swiss lathe threading.

Reader Precision sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, generating revenue through project-based contract manufacturing for OEMs across North America and Europe. Named customers include Parker-Hannifin, John Deere, Caterpillar, Hulmatro, Trombetta (flow control), and Staccato 2011 (firearms). The company is actively reinvesting, with a $3.63 million capital expansion announced in May 2026, a youth apprenticeship pipeline of 51 apprentices since 2013, and recognition as Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in three consecutive eligible years (2024, 2026, plus a 2023 special award).

Name

Reader Precision Solutions

Legal name

Reader Precision Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://readerprecision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reader Precision Solutions is a family-owned precision machining contract manufacturer in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, producing tight-tolerance components for military and defense, firearms, flow control, dental and healthcare, and electronics OEMs across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhorn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machined Components Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of custom precision machined parts and components for mission-critical industries. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with clients across defense, firearms, flow control, healthcare, and electronics sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reader Precision Solutions is a B2B contract manufacturer that produces custom precision machined components and parts via Swiss CNC, conventional CNC, Swiss Cam, and Escomatic coil-fed machining for mission-critical industries including defense, firearms, flow control, healthcare, and electronics. The company provides turnkey manufacturing from engineering and Design for Manufacturability through machining, finishing, and just-in-time inventory delivery. Capabilities span tolerances as tight as ±0.0001 inches, supported by AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality certifications and ITAR/DDTC defense trade registrations.

Product overview

Reader Precision Solutions is a Southeast Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer offering precision machined parts, components, and engineered solutions through its portfolio of sub-brands Precision Plus and Iseli Precision. The company's core machining offerings include Swiss CNC Machining (0.040"-0.787"), Conventional CNC Machining (up to 2.5"), CNC Milling, Swiss Cam Machining (0.018"-0.200"), and Swiss Coil-Fed Machining via Escomatic technology. These manufacturing services are supported by value-added modules including Engineering Services (DFM, CAD/CAM), Inventory Management (JIT, stocking programs), In-House Finishing Solutions (deburring, polishing, passivation), Outside Finishing Processes (anodizing, heat treating, plating), and Client Success Services. The company operates under AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and DDTC certifications to serve mission-critical industries including military & defense, firearms & tactical, flow control, dental & healthcare, and electronics & interconnect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Plus Sub-brand of Reader Precision Solutions specializing in precision CNC machining services, producing high-quality precision parts and components with tight tolerances and complex geometries.
• Iseli Precision Sub-brand of Reader Precision Solutions pioneering precision in Swiss Cam Turning and Escomatic Machining for high-precision coil-fed machining of small diameter components.
• Swiss CNC Machining CNC Swiss lathe services combining Swiss machining precision with computer programming versatility to consistently produce intricate parts with complex geometries; handles bar stock diameters from 0.040 inches to 0.787 inches (1.00 inch in chucker mode).
• Conventional CNC Machining CNC lathe services using Citizen and Miyano conventional CNC machines for robust turning operations, handling larger diameters up to 2.5 inches with complex turning and milling operations.
• CNC Milling Precision CNC milling solutions using Brother Speedio CNC milling centers and vertical machining centers (VMCs) for complex geometries, slotting, contouring, and drilling operations.
• Swiss Cam Machining Swiss cam-style lathe machining using Tornos and Bechler machines for high-volume, low-mix production of complex parts with tolerances of ±0.0002 inches; handles bar stock diameters 0.018 inches to 0.200 inches.
• Swiss Coil-Fed Machining (Escomatic) High-speed, high-precision Escomatic coil-fed machining for small diameter components as small as 0.02 inches diameter with complex geometries in large quantities, achieving tolerances as close as ±0.0001 inches.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive manufacturing engineering support including mechanical engineering, process engineering, product design and development, and Design for Manufacturability services with CAD/CAM capabilities; reportedly delivers an average 25% production cost reduction through DFM.
• In-House Finishing Solutions In-house finishing including deburring and polishing (centrifugal barrel, centrifugal disc, vibratory, media blasted), cleaning solutions (alcohol solution, vapor degreasing, ultrasonics, vacuum drying), and citric acid passivation.
• Outside Finishing Processes Coordinated external finishing services through a trusted vendor network including anodizing (Type II and Type III/hardcoat), heat treating, black oxide treatment, and plating services in the Milwaukee and Chicago regions.
• Inventory Management Just-in-time delivery systems, flexible stocking programs, and collaborative planning services to maintain optimal inventory levels and production efficiency for clients, reducing storage costs and avoiding downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design for Manufacturability can reduce overall production costs by average of 25%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pindel Global PrecisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Reader Precision is a sponsoring employer in the Forwardskilling workforce development initiative led by Pindel Global Precision. The program trains CNC Swiss machinists in southeastern Wisconsin, with Reader Precision employees participating in advanced training courses like Swiss Production Machinist levels 1-4, with on-site training at Pindel's facility.
• National TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsoring employer in the Forwardskilling workforce development initiative, with employees reporting immediate applicability of new skills on the shop floor.
• Gateway Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing educational partnership supporting youth apprenticeship programs, co-op educational opportunities, and hands-on training in precision machining and engineering. Reader Precision has employed youth apprentices annually since 2013 through this partnership.
• MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting workforce development and training initiatives for manufacturing professionals.
• Elkhorn Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 partnership for youth apprenticeship and career and technical education (CTE) initiatives.
• Delavan-Darien School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 partnership supporting youth apprenticeship programs and manufacturing career awareness.
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership supporting youth apprenticeship programs and workforce development initiatives.
• United WayminorOthersCommunity partner supported through ProjectPlus+ quarterly charitable initiatives.
• AUSA (Association of the United States Army)minorOthersNon-profit military support organization partnered through ProjectPlus+ community giving program.
• Walk to End Alzheimer'sminorOthersCharitable cause supported quarterly through ProjectPlus+ employee-led initiative.
• Hope Now Inc.minorOthersCommunity non-profit supported through ProjectPlus+ giving initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Star CNC Machine Tool Corp. Star CNC manufactures Swiss-type lathes used in precision medical, aerospace, and electronics machining. Comparable as a key machine tool provider for Reader Precision's Swiss CNC platform and a relevant reference point for the broader Swiss machining market.
• Tornos: Tornos manufactures Swiss-type CNC lathes and Swiss cam machines used in precision machining shops. Reader Precision uses Tornos and Bechler machines on its shop floor, making Tornos a key equipment supplier and a relevant peer in the Swiss precision turning ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Re:Build Manufacturing: Re:Build Manufacturing is a PE-backed contract manufacturing platform serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with precision machining and fabrication. It is comparable in mission-critical end markets and B2B contract manufacturing model, though larger in scale.
• ATW Companies: ATW Companies is a precision machined components manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a mission-critical precision machining supplier with similar regulatory certifications and customer profiles.
• Doran Precision Industries: Doran Precision is a Midwest U.S. precision machining contract manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and medical customers. Comparable in scale, geography, and mission-critical certified machining services.
• Micro Precision Components: Micro Precision Components is a contract precision machining shop specializing in Swiss screw machining and tight-tolerance components for industrial, medical, and defense applications. Directly comparable in capability mix and customer overlap.
• Schafer Industries: Schafer Industries produces precision machined gears, splines, and mechanical components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable in precision turning capabilities and end-market exposure to defense and flow control customers.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is a digital-native contract manufacturer offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services with automated quoting. It directly competes with Reader Precision in custom on-demand precision machined components for similar B2B industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• NN Inc. NN Inc. is a publicly traded diversified manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for medical, aerospace, and industrial end markets. Comparable as a larger incumbent in precision components serving overlapping end markets including medical devices and defense.
• HEICO: HEICO is a large aerospace and electronics components manufacturer with FAA-approved precision parts operations. Comparable as a publicly traded incumbent serving aerospace and defense customers with mission-critical precision components, though at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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