Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Tiffin, Ohio
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Since 1874
National Machinery is a metal forming equipment manufacturer headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio, United States, founded in 1874. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $100-250M revenue band, and it is privately held. The company designs and builds cold and warm forming machinery and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2026 it completed the move of its operations to the IFS enterprise resource planning system, and a related company, Wessels Company, completed a 45,765-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tiffin.
National Machinery at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1874
Headquarters
Tiffin, Ohio
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
1082
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1082
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Turkey · Spain · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from National Machinery.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available for National Machinery, and its most recent public development is the July 2026 go-live of the IFS enterprise resource planning system, which replaced its legacy ERP.
The company offers cold and warm forming machines, precision forming equipment, tooling, and machine rebuilding services, and holds ISO 9001 certification.
National Machinery is privately held, with an estimated workforce of 200-500 people and an estimated annual revenue band of $100-250 million.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
152 years in operation (founded 1874).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
National Machinery is a metal forming equipment manufacturer headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio, United States, founded in 1874. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $100-250M revenue band, and it is privately held. The company designs and builds cold and warm forming machinery and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2026 it completed the move of its operations to the IFS enterprise resource planning system, and a related company, Wessels Company, completed a 45,765-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tiffin.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1874 |
Headquarters | Tiffin, Ohio |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What National Machinery makes
The company offers cold and warm forming machines, precision forming equipment, tooling, and machine rebuilding services, and holds ISO 9001 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Tooling, Bearing, Machining, Assembly, Fastener (source: nationalmachinery.com).
Certifications
National Machinery is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — nationalmachinery.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available for National Machinery, and its most recent public development is the July 2026 go-live of the IFS enterprise resource planning system, which replaced its legacy ERP. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1082 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Turkey · Spain · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-08-13 — National Machinery is officially LIVE in IFS. On 7/30, we created our last transaction in our 25 year old legacy ERP, and successfully completed our go-live action plan over the weekend. On … | Luke Kelly (linkedin.com)
2026-08-11 — We’re proud to celebrate the completion of Wessels Company new 45,765-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tiffin, Ohio. | National Machinery (linkedin.com)
2026-04-06 — We are proud to be featured in Fastener + Fixing Magazine ahead of wire and Tube - Leading International Trade Fairs Düsseldorf. | National Machinery (linkedin.com)
2026-03-12 — As SMART MACHINERY continues to grow its flat die and rotary threaders, National Machinery continues to provide local support. National Machinery stocks parts for SMART equipment at its factories worldwide, including Tiffin, … (linkedin.com)
2026-01-26 — Janus Perspective 2026: National Machinery LLC | Fastener + Fixing Magazine (fastenerandfixing.com)
2025-11-06 — Exciting progress on our campus! The new Wessels Company facility is nearly complete, marking another strong step forward for manufacturing growth right here in Tiffin. We’re proud to see this investment taking … | National Machinery (linkedin.com)
Facilities
National Machinery is headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio. Public sources also reference these locations:
Tiffin, Ohio — linkedin.com
Suzhou, China — nationalmachinery.com
Company details
National Machinery is privately held, with an estimated workforce of 200-500 people and an estimated annual revenue band of $100-250 million. National Machinery was founded in 1874, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 152 years in operation (founded 1874). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does National Machinery make?
National Machinery is a metal forming equipment manufacturer headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio, United States, founded in 1874. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $100-250M revenue band, and it is privately held. The company designs and builds cold and warm forming machinery and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2026 it completed the move of its operations to the IFS enterprise resource planning system, and a related company, Wessels Company, completed a 45,765-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tiffin.
Where is National Machinery headquartered?
National Machinery is headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio (161 Greenfield St, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883).
When was National Machinery founded?
National Machinery was founded in 1874.
How big is National Machinery?
National Machinery has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does National Machinery hold?
National Machinery lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does National Machinery import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1082 inbound shipments for National Machinery, with top origins including China · Turkey · Spain · Germany.
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