Two family-owned Michigan manufacturers, Trenton Forging Co. and Die-Tech & Engineering, received the 2020 National Metalworking Reshoring Award, SME reported on October 9, 2020.
Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, presented the award virtually on September 15 on the IMTS Network.
The winners
- Trenton Forging Co. of Trenton, Michigan, won a large contract from a Japanese Tier 1 supplier to a USA-based Japanese automaker, beating an offshore forging house.
- Die-Tech & Engineering of Wyoming, Michigan, makes plastic injection molds and die cast dies. It was honored for winning tooling work back from offshore. Early in the COVID-19 crisis, it supplied tooling for ventilator parts in days.
The award is backed by the Reshoring Initiative, the Precision Metalforming Association, AMT and the National Tooling and Machining Association.
“We take pride in providing the quality and integrity required to mark its products ‘Made in USA.’”
Dan Moxlow, Trenton Forging
FAQ
Who won?
Trenton Forging Co. and Die-Tech & Engineering, both of Michigan.
Who presented the award?
Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative.
When was it presented?
September 15, 2020, on the IMTS Network.
Source & credit
Source: SME, October 9, 2020: “Two Companies Win 2020 National Metalworking Reshoring Award”.