Northern Iron & Machine

Founded in 1946, Kurt Manufacturing specializes in computer numerical control precision machining, gearing and assembly solutions. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of close tolerance parts and assemblies in the United States. It offers a range of aluminum die casting, screw machining and assembly services. The company provides a variety of gazing, automation and gearing solutions. It owns and operates Kurt Hydraulics, which provides braided, metric, reusable and spiral hose couplings. The company offers vises and industrial compactors. It serves customers in the semiconductor, aerospace, automobile, oil and defense industries. Kurt Manufacturing s customers include IBM, Trane and Polaris.

Founded in 2001, J & E/Earll Manufacturing provides a wide range of products, including motor housings, spool valves, mechanical seals, navigation systems, data recorders, cabin door hinges, and camera and sensor housings. The company s manufacturing capabilities include fabrication, precision machining and assembling. It also specializes in light- and heavy-gauge sheet metal fabrication. Its fabrication capabilities include laser cutting, sheet metal forming, welding, shearing, rolling, painting, finishing, and computerized numerical-control machining and punching. The company s in-house capabilities include Swiss turn machining, high-speed milling, laser welding, honing, lapping, polishing, mass finishing, and surface, cylindrical and centerless grinding. J & E/Earll Manufacturing serves various medical markets and provides products, such as medical implants, instruments and equipment for endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, cardiovascular, gynecology, urology, neurology, orthopaedic, oncology and prothetics. The company is located in Shakopee, Minn.