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MacLean-Fogg

HardwareMundelein, USAFounded 1925· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A global manufacturer of engineered metal and plastic components, fasteners, and additive manufacturing solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors.

CEO / Founder
Duncan MacLean
Team Size
5001-10000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Debt
Key Investors
Main Street Capital; Ares Capital Corporation BDC

Technology & Products

Key Products

MacLean-Fogg is comprised of five business groups: Fastener Solutions, Engineered Solutions, Plastic Solutions, MacLean Power Systems, and MacLean Civil Products. They offer a diverse portfolio including fastener components, engineered components, engineered plastics, and additive manufacturing solutions for various industries like automotive, industrial, and solar.

Technological Advantage

The company's key advantage lies in its proprietary L-40 tool steel powder, specifically designed for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF). This allows them to create large, complex tooling with advanced features like conformal cooling channels, which are difficult or impossible to produce with conventional methods. This technology significantly reduces tooling lead times and improves the quality and cycle time of the final casted parts for their customers.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

To provide high-quality, precision-engineered components and innovative manufacturing solutions, including large-format metal 3D printing for tooling, that enhance production efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve the performance of customer products.

How They Differentiate

MacLean-Fogg differentiates itself through its long-standing industry experience since 1925, a diverse portfolio of engineered components, and a strategic focus on innovation, particularly in additive manufacturing for large-scale tooling. This allows them to offer advanced solutions like 3D printed die-cast tooling inserts, which are difficult to produce with traditional methods.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and other industrial manufacturers.

Industry Verticals

["Automotive","Industrial","Power Utility","Aerospace and Defense"]

Competitors

Cooper Turner Beck, Air Automation Engineering, Circle Bolt & Nut Co.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Not publicly available as the company is privately held.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 1925","Expanded into a global enterprise with numerous manufacturing facilities worldwide","Successfully produced one of the world's largest 3D printed die-cast tooling inserts (156 kg) for Toyota, in partnership with Fraunhofer ILT"]

Notable Customers

General Motors, Toyota