Description

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp., established in 1958 and headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is a premier ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company specializing in tooling, drilling, honing, machining, and inspection services. With a legacy spanning over six decades, Carlson has evolved from a modest tool and die company into the largest tooling and manufacturing facility of its kind in North America. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, supported by a mature ISO 9000 quality system and advanced metrology capabilities including five CMM machines, laser scanning, and reverse engineering. Carlson serves a diverse clientele, including those with stringent military requirements, as it is DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 compliant. Their comprehensive service offerings include precision tooling design, manufacturing, tryout, validation, refurbishment, and repair, alongside the nation’s largest contract drilling services covering hole sizes from 0.055" to 14.75" diameter and depths up to 20 feet. Their honing services achieve exceptional tolerances of +/- 0.0005" and finishes as fine as 4Ra. Precision machining capabilities encompass horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers and lathes, ensuring flexible and customized manufacturing solutions. Carlson’s culture emphasizes growth, teamwork, and employee development, employing over 120 skilled professionals and offering extensive training, apprenticeship programs with tuition reimbursement, and competitive benefits. The company is deeply rooted in its community, supporting local organizations and fostering a safe, innovative work environment. Led by President and CEO Jerry Edquist, Carlson Tool & Manufacturing continues to be a trusted partner dedicated to driving customer growth, profitability, and market agility through superior manufacturing services made in the USA.