Ameristar Manufacturing

Founded in 1971, Chaska Machine & Tool is a provider of short- and medium-run metal stampings. The company offers laser cutting services for stainless steel and aluminum. It stamps several materials, such as steel, brass, copper and plastics. Chaska Machine & Tool also provides hardware insertion, tapping, drilling, countersinking, specialized packaging and light assembly services. The company offers a range of deburring services. It provides plating, painting, heat-treating, machining and welding services through subcontractors. The company maintains a more than 3,000-square-foot in-house tooling facility. It operates a fleet of over 30 metal stamping presses. Chaska Machine & Tool maintains a nearly 30,000-square-foot facility in Waconia in Minnesota.

Established in 1964, Richlind Metal Fabricators is a manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal fabrication products. The company offers layout, design, engineering, finishing and assembly services. Its additional capabilities include prototyping, laser cutting, machining, stamping, turning and robotic welding. Richlind Metal Fabricators also handles short- and long-run production operations on various parts and components.

Established in 1966, Permac Industries custom manufactures precision parts for customers worldwide in all industries. Located in Burnsville, Minn., the company serves hydraulics, off-road equipment, food and beverage, avionics and medical technology, including others. Permac Industries capabilities include computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, assembly, materials handling, inspection and high-volume production, among others. In addition, the company offers services, such as inventory/ outsourcing management and various other services. Permac Industries manufactures precision machine parts and assemblies large and small and has special expertise in parts 2 1/2" in diameter and under. The company is ISO 9000 certified.