Craft Pattern & Mold
Manufactures precision prototype plastic and metal parts and production tooling for foundries and manufacturing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Tony Cremers
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Latest Round
- Acquisition by Le Sueur Incorporated (December 2023)
- Key Investors
- Delos Capital, Silverfern, Ironwood Capital, Genesis Park (via Le Sueur Incorporated acquisition)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Prototype plastic parts; Prototype metal parts; Foundry tooling; Plastic injection molding tools; Vacuum/thermoforming tools; Compression molding; Fiberglass tooling
Technological Advantage
Maintains a 40-year track record in precision prototyping; post-acquisition integration with Le Sueur Incorporated provides a defensible advantage through end-to-end casting and machining capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex metal and plastic components by providing integrated prototyping, CNC machining, and foundry tooling services backed by 40 years of industry expertise.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates from pure-play AM service bureaus by offering specialized foundry tooling and patterns, leveraging 40 years of experience in complex metal and plastic component manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies and foundries requiring rapid prototyping and complex tooling solutions.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Manufacturing; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Arta Plast AB; Autoplas Inc; Brukar Inc.; Kentzy International, Inc; WayKen Rapid Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
$17.3 million revenue (2024); 18 employees
Major Milestones
1983: Business operations commenced; 2023: Acquired by Le Sueur Incorporated (December 14)
Notable Customers
Waterous Company; Rosenbauer; Polaris; PaR Systems; Medtronic