What able manufacturing does

ABLE Manufacturing is a privately held contract machining and fabrication services provider headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operating continuously since 1960. The company delivers custom and production CNC machining, CNC turning, surface grinding, and MIG/TIG welding services to industrial customers, with equipment that includes nine CNC machining centers (20" x 16" x 20" up to 50" x 20" x 23", all with 4th axis capability), five CNC turning centers (10"-12" chuck, 20"-24" swing, 23"-40" between centers), surface grinders with a 12" x 24" table, and a hydraulic laser-measured band saw capable of two-thousandths of an inch accuracy on material up to 10" x 10". The company's value proposition rests on the technical expertise of its engineers and craftsmen, integrated multi-process capabilities under one roof, and on-time delivery for custom manufacturing orders.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven. Customers submit project specifications (product type, quantity, tolerances, materials) through a website quote form or by phone/email, and the sales team returns customized competitive pricing. No tiers, catalogs, or publicly disclosed pricing exist. Revenue is generated from one-off custom jobs and production runs of varying volume, with the customer segment being horizontal industrial manufacturers requiring precision machined parts, tight-tolerance components, and welding services across steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company is a member of the Michigan Manufacturer's Association and was named 2012 Business of the Year by the West Grand Neighborhood Organization.

The firm is structured as Able Manufacturing, LLC, with no disclosed parent company, no external investors, no funding rounds, and no named management team in the available source material. Distribution is direct B2B via the website, phone (616) 235-3322, and email [email protected], with a maintained LinkedIn page for professional visibility. Geographic scope is domestic United States and not documented beyond the Grand Rapids headquarters.

Name

able manufacturing

Legal name

Able Manufacturing, LLC.

Website

https://ablemanufacturing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABLE Manufacturing is a privately held Grand Rapids, Michigan precision job shop founded in 1960 that provides custom CNC machining, turning, surface grinding, and MIG/TIG welding services to industrial manufacturers on a quote-based, project-driven basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops (33271), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Precision CNC turning
• Surface grinding services
• Custom metal fabrication
• MIG TIG welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: ABLE Manufacturing generates revenue through custom and production manufacturing services including CNC turning, machining, and grinding. Customers submit quote requests for project details, and the company provides competitive pricing. Revenue is project-based, derived from custom manufacturing jobs of varying complexity and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ABLE Manufacturing provides contract CNC machining, CNC turning, surface grinding, and MIG/TIG welding services for industrial customers in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Customers submit project specifications through a website quote form or by phone/email, and the company produces custom or production machined parts on its fleet of nine CNC machining centers (with 4th axis capability), five CNC turning centers, surface grinders, and a hydraulic laser-measured band saw, all delivered by skilled craftsmen.

Product overview

ABLE Manufacturing is a precision machining and manufacturing services provider offering a unified portfolio of CNC machining, turning, grinding, and welding services since 1960. The company operates seven CNC machining centers (20" x 16" x 20" to 50" x 20" x 23" with 4th axis capability), five CNC turning centers (10"-12" chucks, 20"-24" swing, 23"-40" between centers), surface grinding (up to 12" x 24" table), a hydraulic laser-measured band saw (.004" accuracy, 10" x 10" capacity), and MIG/TIG welding services. These services are delivered as integrated manufacturing solutions for custom and production needs, with the company's technical expertise and skilled craftsmen serving as the core differentiator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy of two-thousandths of an inch with laser-measured band saw
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Michigan Manufacturer's AssociationminorOthersABLE Manufacturing is a member of the Michigan Manufacturer's Association, indicating membership in a regional industry association for manufacturers in Michigan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products with significant fabricated metal components. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fabricated metal manufacturing serving industrial customers with machined and formed parts.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Large, established manufacturer of precision metal components and investment-cast parts serving aerospace, power, and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in precision metal manufacturing, though vastly larger and more vertically integrated than ABLE.
• ATI (Allegheny Technologies Incorporated): Producer of specialty materials and precision components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in precision metal components, though focused on materials and high-spec parts rather than job-shop machining services.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Industrial conglomerate with metalworking and precision machining capabilities serving defense, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping precision fabrication and machining capabilities, though operating at much greater scale.

Others

• Kennametal Inc: Global supplier of metalworking tools, inserts, and tooling systems used in CNC turning, milling, and machining operations. Comparable as an enabling tooling supplier to ABLE's machining workflow rather than a direct competitor.
• Greenleaf Corporation: Manufacturer of tungsten carbide and ceramic cutting tools for metalworking applications. Comparable as an enabling supplier of the cutting tooling that CNC machining shops like ABLE rely on for precision material removal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/able-manufacturing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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