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Machined Products Company is an industry leader in secondary machining of iron, steel and aluminum parts. Machined Products has the capability to produce banjo fittings, piston cooling nozzles, tube and body assemblies, iron castings and other parts requiring secondary operations. The company s staff can design and custom build dedicated machines for products requiring a volume of 300,000 pieces per year or more. For lower volume jobs, the company can engineer flexible manufacturing solutions that utilize standard equipment. Finished products are put through a stringent ISO 9002 certified quality control system. In July 1998, Machined Products moved to a new 98,500-square-foot facility that houses more than 150 production machines. Founded in 1958, Machined Products is located in Elk Grove Village, Ill.

Sankosha USA was incorporated in early 1993 and has been located in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove, Illinois since that time. Currently housed at this facility are our sales, parts, service and administrative offices. All machinery sold in North America comes through our warehouse where final inspection prior to shipping takes place. A full compliment of replacement parts, including covers and pads are stocked here. Most part orders are shipped on the same day received. Annual service schools for our distributors and service personnel are also held at our Elk Grove Village facility.

Founded in 1979 as a zinc plating company focusing on the automotive fastener industry, Chem-Plate Industries is maintained in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The company offers other services through its sister company, Straus Chemical Corporation, the technological component required to process fasteners for the automotive market. Employing more than 300 people, Chem-Plate s objective is to be a quality conscious, service oriented commercial heat-treater and plater for the fastener industry.