Building for What’s Next: Investing in Capability, Capacity, and Customer Success

Operational excellence is more than a goal. It is a commitment we make every day to our customers, our employees, and the future of our business.

That commitment is why we continue to invest in advanced manufacturing technology that strengthens our capabilities and helps us deliver even greater value to the customers who trust us with their most demanding projects.

We are excited to announce the addition of two significant machining platforms: the Doosan DBC 130 II Horizontal Boring Mill and the Parpas Diamond 10 5-Axis High Dynamic Milling Center. 

These investments expand our ability to support complex machining requirements while increasing capacity, precision, flexibility, and in-house control.

For Dave, Plant Manager, the story is about much more than equipment. "When customers come to us, they're trusting us with critical projects, tight timelines, and complex challenges," Dave explains. "Our responsibility is to make sure we have the people, processes, and capabilities necessary to deliver."

The Doosan DBC 130 II expands our large-part machining capabilities, allowing the team to machine larger mold components, heavy plates, structures, and precision tooling details with increased rigidity and control. The addition strengthens our ability to keep schedule-critical work in-house while supporting engineering changes, repairs, and new builds.

The Parpas Diamond 10 introduces advanced 5-axis machining capability designed for speed, precision, and complex geometry. With the ability to produce intricate contours, tighter tolerances, and superior surface finishes, the machine enhances our ability to tackle increasingly sophisticated customer requirements.

While the technology is impressive, the real story is the people behind it.

Every new capability requires planning, training, programming, setup, and process development. Employees across the organization are helping bring these machines online, building knowledge that will strengthen the company for years to come.

"What excites me most isn't the equipment itself," Dave says. "It's seeing our team grow alongside it. Every new capability creates opportunities for people to learn, develop new skills, and continue raising the standard of what we're capable of accomplishing together."

The investment reflects our ongoing focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating long-term value for customers. It also demonstrates confidence in the future of advanced manufacturing and the role we will continue to play in helping customers solve complex challenges.

As installation progresses, these machines represent more than expanded capacity.

They represent a continued commitment to innovation, capability, and delivering results when our customers need them most.