Description

TECMA Inc., established in 1957 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, is a distinguished full-service contract machine shop specializing in precision CNC and conventional machining for the aerospace, defense, transportation, and energy sectors. With nearly seven decades of continuous operation, TECMA has built a formidable reputation for delivering ultra-precision machining services on complex, close tolerance, small-to-medium sized components and assemblies made from exotic metals, high-temperature alloys, and advanced plastics. The company’s expertise extends to multi-axis CNC milling and turning, fabrication, inspection, and a comprehensive range of finishing and fulfillment services, ensuring end-to-end solutions for mission-critical applications. TECMA’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the U.S. space program, having produced essential flight hardware and R&D parts for landmark projects including the Apollo Lunar Lander and the current Space Launch System. The company’s commitment to quality is underscored by its certifications including AS9100D:2016, ISO9001:2015, HUBZone certification, Woman-owned status, ITAR compliance, DDTC registration, and DFARS safeguarding. These credentials reflect TECMA’s rigorous quality assurance processes and adherence to stringent industry standards. The company’s workforce is a key differentiator, featuring journeyman machinists averaging 28 years of experience, many with German education and training backgrounds that emphasize meticulous workmanship and precision. TECMA’s customer-centric approach is characterized by proactive service, meticulous quoting and planning, and a quality department dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. By partnering with approved suppliers, TECMA integrates grinding, heat treating, laser and waterjet cutting, plating, welding, painting, and specialty marking into its supply chain, providing comprehensive, turnkey solutions. TECMA’s clientele includes prominent aerospace and defense organizations such as Aerojet Rocketdyne, NASA Glenn Research Center, General Dynamics, and more. The company has earned numerous awards recognizing its outstanding performance and supplier excellence, including the 2021 Aerojet Rocketdyne APEX Distinguished Supplier of the Year and the 2015 SBA Family-Owned Small Business of the Year. Founded by Fred G. Schwarz and Alfred Nohr, German machinists who immigrated to the U.S., TECMA’s story is one of passion, precision, and perseverance. The company continues to uphold its founding principles of quality, precision, and experience under the leadership of Fred’s daughter, Sonia Schwarz, preserving a family legacy that supports the mission of the USA and advances innovation in precision machining.