What crowell machine co does

Crowell Machine Co is an Emporium, Pennsylvania-based precision machining and component manufacturer founded in 2000. The company operates as a contract machine shop offering precision CNC and manual machining services, producing industrial parts including press components for unspecified commercial customers, and supplies specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT) and clutch components to the powersports aftermarket, notably snowmobile and side-by-side (UTV) applications.

The company's branded core products are centered on its proprietary CVT/clutch kits. In 2017, Crowell Machine Co launched the P-Drive Clutch Kit, a precision-machined clutch kit targeted at snowmobile performance and replacement use. In 2023, the company co-developed a Side-by-Side CVT Kit with Right Coast Off-Road, signaling a deliberate extension from the snowmobile platform into the side-by-side UTV market. The company relies on its in-house CNC machining capability, accumulated shop know-how from more than two decades of operation, and tight tolerance production methods to deliver these components alongside its general contract machining work.

Commercially, Crowell Machine Co runs a dual-channel model. Its industrial press-parts work appears to be sold directly to business customers under typical contract-machining pricing terms, while its branded clutch kits reach end users through a small network of vendor/dealer partners such as Howard's, Team Reeds, and Sled Head Racing. No public pricing model, enterprise customer agreements, or revenue figures are disclosed. The overall business model is that of a small, privately held, owner-operated precision shop that monetizes a mix of general contract machining revenue and higher-margin aftermarket proprietary product sales, with the latter serving as the company's primary differentiation in the marketplace.

Name

crowell machine co

Legal name

Crowell Machine Co

Website

https://crowellmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crowell Machine Co is an Emporium, PA-based precision CNC and manual machining shop, founded in 2000, producing contract press parts and proprietary clutch kits for snowmobile and side-by-side aftermarket customers, distributed via a small dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC milling and turning
• Wire EDM services
• CVT clutch kits
• Custom industrial parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Emporium

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machining Services: Custom CNC machining, wire EDM, heat treating, and grinding services for industrial parts across various industries
2. CVT Components and Clutch Kits: Manufacturing and sale of CVT clutch kits for snowmobiles (p-drive clutches) and side-by-side vehicles, distributed through vendor partners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Crowell Machine Co provides precision CNC and manual machining services — CNC mill and lathe, wire EDM, heat treating, grinding, and reverse engineering — for industrial customers across various industries. The company also designs, manufactures, and sells CVT clutch kits, including P-Drive clutch kits for snowmobiles and CVT kits for side-by-side/UTV vehicles, distributed through vendor partners.

Product overview

Crowell Machine Co is a precision machining company offering two primary product lines: CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) components and Industrial Machining services. The CVT division produces clutch kits, including P-Drive Clutch Kits for snowmobiles (launched 2017) and Side-by-Side CVT Kits developed with Right Coast Off-Road. The Industrial division provides CNC machining, Wire EDM, heat treating, grinding, and reverse engineering services for various industries since 2000. The company is based in Emporium, PA.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• P-Drive Clutch Kits Clutch kits designed for snowmobile p-drive clutches, available in multiple variations for different setups and elevations. Distributed through vendor partners including Howard's Inc, Team Reeds, and Sled Head Racing.
• Side-by-Side CVT Kit CVT kit for the side-by-side vehicle market, developed in partnership with Right Coast Off-Road. Represents the company's first entry into the UTV/side-by-side market.
• Industrial Machining Services Precision industrial machining services including CNC Mill and Lathe, Wire EDM, Heat Treating, Grinding, and Reverse Engineering for a variety of industries. Quote-based custom manufacturing for industrial clients.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Right Coast Off-RoadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to develop CVT kits specifically for the side-by-side vehicle market. Crowell Machine worked with Right Coast Off-Road to create their first CVT kit for the UTV/side-by-side world.
• Howard's IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor offering Crowell Machine's clutch kits through their online catalog for snowmobile applications
• Team ReedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner distributing clutch kits for snowmobile applications via Facebook and online channels
• Sled Head RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner distributing clutch kits for snowmobile racing applications

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hubs: Global on-demand manufacturing network offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing. Part of Protolabs but operates as a distinct network-based machining marketplace directly comparable to Crowell's contract machining model.
• Xometry: On-demand digital manufacturing marketplace offering CNC machining, sheet metal, and related services. Direct competitor to Crowell's industrial machining business for customers seeking online-quoted, low-to-mid volume precision parts.
• Team Industries: Manufacturer of powersports drivetrain and clutch components, including snowmobile and off-road CVT systems. Directly comparable to Crowell's CVT/clutch kit business on the product side.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing service providing CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing with rapid lead times. Competes with Crowell for prototype and low-volume production machining work from industrial buyers.
• Plethora: On-demand CNC machining and fabrication service for prototyping and production. Competes with Crowell for digital-sourced precision machined parts across industrial customer segments.
• Starting Line Products: Specializes in snowmobile clutch calibration kits and aftermarket CVT components. Closest direct competitor to Crowell's P-Drive clutch kit line in the snowmobile tuning segment.
• Fictiv: On-demand manufacturing platform connecting buyers to CNC machining and fabrication shops. Competes with Crowell for digital-sourced, quick-turn machined parts from startup and industrial customers.
• Dalton Clutch: Manufacturer of aftermarket clutch kits and weights for snowmobiles. Directly competes with Crowell's P-Drive clutch kits in the snowmobile performance and elevation-tuning market.

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: Global Tier-1 supplier of transmission and drivetrain systems, including CVT technology for automotive and off-road applications. Represents the much larger incumbent competitor Crowell would face as it scales in UTV CVT.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Large-scale digital manufacturing service offering CNC machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering many of the same industrial machining services as Crowell.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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