West Michigan Tool & Die and ARK Industrial Machining operate 100% debt free and in 2005 were granted a 15 year Tool & Die Renaissance Recovery Zone by the State of Michigan. Future growth potential looks excellent, due to ongoing efforts of the existing sales and management team to remain flexible with product lines and diversification of customer base.

The management team was lead by Jerry Jackson, co-founder and majority share holder, until 1999. That year, he announced his retirement, and an end to his involvement in the day-to-day operations of West Michigan Tool & Die. His position was filled by Steve Jackson, who continues the operation of the company currently as General Manager, and minority share holder.

West Michigan Tool & Die became a ISO 9001-2000 registered company in 2003, a member of the Berrien Tooling Coalition in 2005, and has been a NADCA member since 1984, and has adopted, and continues to strive toward many Lean Manufacturing practices.

The customer base includes multiple Tier I automotive suppliers, a General Motors direct vendor code, a Whirlpool Corporation direct vendor code, and a diverse collection of automotive and non-automotive clients.

One of the most attractive portions of the business would be the real estate, and opportunity for future expansion. Situated on roughly 10 acres of Commercial/Light Industrial real estate, 1/2 mile off Exit 28 of I-94. This geographical position puts the company roughly mid-way on the corridor traveled from Detroit to Chicago. Our 'campus' includes West Michigan Tool & Die, ARK Industrial Machining, a mold polishing shop, ONYX Mold Polishing, and several other commercial rental properties.

With great workmanship, leadership, innovation, and management, West Michigan Tool & Die builds and will continue to build tooling, prototypes, and industrial components that meet or exceed customer's expectations.