Overview

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering is a family-owned precision machining and engineering firm headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, founded in 1978, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and a second facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It provides precision machining, assembly, finishing, and engineering support, including CNC machining and welding. The company serves aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment customers. In 2026 it was among five local businesses recognized with the Chippewa Next-Gen Makers Award.

At a glance

What Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering makes

The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 certifications, is ITAR registered, and offers aluminum vacuum brazing, wire EDM, and 7-axis grinding.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include CNC Machining, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Aluminum, Coating (source: mcandrs.com).

Certifications

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — mcandrs.com

• ISO 13485 — mcandrs.com

• ISO 9001 — mcandrs.com

• ITAR registered — mcandrs.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-21 — 'American muscle for US warriors’: Hegseth hails Riverside, Metal Craft amid Arsenal of Freedom Tour - The Economic Times Video | ET Now (indiatimes.com)

• 2026-09-10 — Metal Craft is featured in the 2026 CMMA Tour of Manufacturing Magazine! | Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering (linkedin.com)

• 2026-09-04 — We’re Seeking a Business Development Account Manager to turn client relationships into lasting partnerships and new business. | Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering (linkedin.com)

• 2026-08-07 — Apprenticeships at Riverside Machine & Engineering (volumeone.org)

• 2026-06-25 — I am excited to share that Riverside was one of five local businesses that was recognized as a winner of the 2026 Chippewa Next-Gen Makers Award at the Chippewa Economic Development Center … | Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering (linkedin.com)

• 2026-04-13 — We’re excited to welcome our newest machine — the MX-420 PC-10 — to the shop floor. This investment allows us to take on more complex projects and partner even more closely with … | Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering (linkedin.com)

Company details

Its estimated annual revenue falls in the $50 to 100 million range, and it is reported as a woman-owned business. Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering was founded in 1978, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 48 years in operation (founded 1978). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering make?

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering is a family-owned precision machining and engineering firm headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, founded in 1978, with an estimated 200 to 500 employees and a second facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It provides precision machining, assembly, finishing, and engineering support, including CNC machining and welding. The company serves aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment customers. In 2026 it was among five local businesses recognized with the Chippewa Next-Gen Makers Award.

Where is Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering headquartered?

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering is headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota (13760 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River, Minnesota, 55330).

When was Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering founded?

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering was founded in 1978.

How big is Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering?

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering hold?

Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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