Technical Equipment
Distributor of advanced CNC machine tools, additive manufacturing systems, metrology solutions, and related technology serving the Midwestern United States.
- CEO / Founder
- John Murphy
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
CNC machine tools (Makino, Hyundai WIA, Tsugami, Index, Famar, Murata, Buffoli); Metal 3D printers (Select Additive Technologies — BigRep, Desktop Metal, Optomec); Metrology solutions (Hexagon); High-pressure coolant systems (MP Systems); Tool monitoring and controls (Caron Engineering); Machine tool accessories (National Machine Products); Engineering, parts, service, and preventative maintenance programs; TECH Plus program.
Technological Advantage
Part of Morris Group, Inc. — one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America; exclusive distribution agreements with multiple premier machine tool builders; dedicated engineering, service, and applications teams; long-term relationships with key technology partners spanning decades.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing manufacturers with advanced machine tools, additive manufacturing systems, engineering services, and aftermarket support to improve productivity and competitiveness.
How They Differentiate
Full-service model combining machine tool distribution, additive manufacturing, metrology, engineering, and aftermarket service under one roof; part of the Morris Group network providing scale and purchasing power; 65+ year track record in the region.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers of precision machined parts in aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, medical, and firearms industries across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Defense; Electronics; Energy; Medical; Firearms
Competitors
MSC Industrial Supply; Gosiger; Methods Machine Tools
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded 1952; Joined Morris Group in 1992; Tsugami partnership since 1993; Makino partnership since 2001; Introduced TechPlus program in 2005; Hexagon Metrology relationship since 2008; Murata relationship since 2013; Hyundai WIA and Desktop Metal relationships since 2017; Expanded into Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in 2025; Joined YCM Alliance in 2025