News and events for ARCH Precision Manufacturing

“I am extremely proud to have the North American Carbide team join the ARCH family,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Division President – ARCH Cutting Tools. “ARCH Cutting Tools has enjoyed a strong working relationship with North American Carbide for many years. Passion for solving customers’ most challenging cutting tool applications, dedication to quality and an unyielding entrepreneurial spirit make this a strong cultural fit within the ARCH platform. North American Carbide’s custom insert capabilities adds a strategic dimension to the ARCH offering and takes ARCH’s engineered cutting tool solutions to a new level for our customers. As the industry continues to move toward highly engineered solutions, we are proud to welcome NAC to the ARCH team!”

Bob Gralke, CEO of North American Carbide, said, “What an exciting time for the customers and employees of North American Carbide. We are all so fortunate to be partnering with ARCH Cutting Tools. Joining the ARCH team is a great cultural fit for our company and will allow us to support our customers and continue to give them the best overall value in our customized engineered cutting tools. It’s great to be a part of a world-class organization.”

ARCH President and Chief Executive Officer Eli Crotzer notes the special significance of this acquisition for both organizations.

“As the ARCH team celebrates our 10th anniversary since the formation of the company on December 21, 2011, it is appropriate that our 34th acquisition involves such a transformational business as North American Carbide. The highly engineered specialty inserts that NAC excels at are highly complementary to our operations in both Flushing, Michigan and Mentor, Ohio. I am confident that the combination of NAC and ARCH Cutting Tools will make both businesses stronger and more competitive in the marketplace. I would like to formally welcome all of the NAC employees to the ARCH team, and I would like to personally thank Bob Gralke and the broader Gralke family for the trust they have placed in ARCH to partner with them to take NAC to the next level.”

About ARCH® Cutting Tools
ARCH, a Jordan Company based in metro Detroit, is recognized as a world leader in high-performance solid round and indexable cutting tools. With manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, the company’s engineering and machining facilities are dedicated to the betterment of precision machined parts, products, tools, and related supply chain processes. ARCH Cutting Tools combines the expertise of leading American manufacturing professionals and expanding technologies to serve the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. archcuttingtools.com.

Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions, said the MMS acquisition adds another area of expertise to AMS.

“MMS brings the very specialized manufacturing capability to produce tissue retractors for minimally invasive spinal procedures,” Barck said. “These devices are among the most complex surgical instruments manufactured and require unique skill sets and manufacturing processes. MMS expands our breadth of capabilities and fortifies our presence within the strategic Memphis area. Further, we wish to welcome the entire group of associates at MMS as we continue supporting our customers in the manufacturing of world-class products that improve people’s lives.”

Tim May, General Manager at MMS, called the partnership a natural evolution of the company that was founded in 2009.

“Reflecting upon our future, we have determined this is the appropriate time to partner with a larger company that can offer ongoing financial stability as well as additional resources and financing to support our continuing growth,” said May, who remains as GM at the ARCH Medical Solutions – Memphis facility. “Overall, this partnership will create more opportunity for growth, a strong benefits plan, and a more defined future — all things most employees are seeking from their employer.”

Eli Crotzer, ARCH President and Chief Executive Officer, welcomed MMS as another important step in the growth of ARCH Medical Solutions.

“We look forward to working closely with Tim and the broader MMS team as we together become the most successful and admired medical contract manufacturing business in North America,” Crotzer said.

“ARCH – Cedar City will be our 10th center of excellence,” said Andy Spiering, Chief Executive Officer at ARCH Precision Components. “MTI’s capabilities complement and expand the ARCH platform, offering precision sheet-metal fabrication, additional machining capacity, advanced assembly, and in-house surface treatments. Both MTI and ARCH customers will benefit from our combined capabilities as we continue to align and grow with our customers’ strategic focus within the critical industries we serve.”

Corey Judd, President at Metalcraft, said the MTI team is excited to have found a partner in ARCH that supports the organization’s vision and values.

“ARCH Precision Components is a solid fit for MTI. We complement each other’s strengths in ways that will improve the organization as a whole,” he said. “I am very appreciative of David Grant and the other legacy owners for the great company they have built over the years. It was important to find someone who could honor that legacy and carry us forward into a new phase of growth and development. We feel ARCH really understands us and our business, and right from the beginning we felt a sense of trust and alignment. That is important in a partnership.”

Former MTI owner David Grant is confident MTI is in the right hands at ARCH. “MTI has a distinguished history serving our loyal customers, caring for our dedicated people, and elevating our tight-knit community,” he said. “I feel good knowing our legacy will continue with ARCH.”

“The PSMP team is a great fit for our business,” said Andy Spiering, Chief Executive Officer at ARCH Precision Components. “We’re excited about the impact the equipment, customers, and most importantly the team will make within ARCH Precision Components. We look forward to accelerating opportunities for growth with our newly strengthened team at ARCH – Arundel!”

Former PSMP owner Joe Moreshead is confident they made the right move to join ARCH. "PSMP has a long history of growth solving the precision needs of our customers while building a great team and culture,” Joe said. “It feels good knowing our legacy and success will continue with ARCH."

About ARCH Precision Components
ARCH Precision Components Corp., a Madison Dearborn Partners portfolio company, manufactures precision components and assemblies for a range of critical applications. ARCH PC has multiple facilities strategically located across the country serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and evolving high-tech industries. The ARCH PC team is comprised of metalworking professionals with industry-leading expertise from across the nation, providing precision solutions to the manufacturing needs of its customers.

“I am extremely proud to have the CONTOUR360 team join the ARCH family. As I’ve gotten to know the capabilities and values of CONTOUR360, it has become clear that the team’s dedication to quality, service, and innovative tool design shines through in everything they do,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Division President – ARCH Cutting Tools. “These values, along with a clear entrepreneurial spirit, are strongly aligned with the ARCH Cutting Tools culture. The reputation of CONTOUR360 is second to none, and we look forward to working together.”

Tom Gleason, an owner of CONTOUR360, said, “We are very proud to be joining the ARCH Cutting Tool team and confident that the legacy that CONTOUR360 has built over the past 28 years will provide a solid base upon which the company can grow. Our baby is in good hands.”

“Without fail, everyone I’ve dealt with in the ARCH family has conducted themselves with honesty, integrity, and a passion for the industry,” said John Moller, an owner of CONTOUR360. “For these reasons, the decision to join the ARCH team was a no-brainer. The partnership between ARCH Cutting Tools and CONTOUR360 is a perfect fit and an important step as ARCH builds a world-class cutting tool brand.”

ARCH President and Chief Executive Officer Eli Crotzer believes that the strengths of CONTOUR360 will complement the customer-focused culture that ARCH Cutting Tools has built over the years.

“I have had the pleasure of getting to know this ownership group over the last five years, as well as visited the CONTOUR360 facility on multiple occasions,” Crotzer noted. “From the beginning of our relationship, I was impressed with the technical expertise within the CONTOUR360 workforce. As ARCH continues to build and expand upon our leading national customs and specials business, there is no question that CONTOUR360 will further enhance our offering to the marketplace.”

About ARCH® Cutting Tools
ARCH, a Jordan Company based in metro Detroit, is recognized as a world leader in high-performance solid round and indexable cutting tools. With manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, the company’s engineering and machining facilities are dedicated to the betterment of precision machined parts, products, tools, and related supply chain processes. ARCH Cutting Tools combines the expertise of leading American manufacturing professionals and expanding technologies to serve the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. ARCHcuttingtools.com

“These companies are an exciting addition to the ARCH family,” said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. “During my site visits, I saw firsthand sophisticated manufacturing processes and a culture highly focused on quality and productivity, which align well with our approach. The capabilities at Wilsey, Isimac, and Choice are highly complementary to existing ARCH Medical Solutions capabilities and expertise.”

Elizabeth Rothwell, Chief Commercial Officer at VfD and continuing President of ARCH Medical Solutions – Lehigh Valley, sees the partnership as a growth platform in the contract medical device and automation markets.

“Given the strength of both the VfD Technologies and ARCH Medical Solutions teams, our customers and employees stand to gain significantly from this partnership,” Rothwell said. “By joining forces, we will be able to offer expanded capabilities and capacity for our customers, and our employees will have broadened opportunities for growth and development.”

“The growth we are facing is tremendous, and ARCH offers expanded resources to secure the company’s future. After evaluating many options, we identified ARCH Medical Solutions as the right partner,” said Patrick Thornton, Chief Financial Officer at VfD and continuing VP of Finance for ARCH Medical Solutions – Lehigh Valley.

ARCH President and Chief Executive Officer Eli Crotzer believes the combined expertise of the three companies is a perfect match for ARCH.

“As we have gotten to know the overall business, we noticed many similarities between us,” he said. “I am confident these common values will make for a seamless integration.”

“It is exciting to welcome Titan and its team to the ARCH Medical Solutions family of companies,” said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. “Titan, which will become ARCH – Memphis, has established itself as a premier supplier of high-quality complex surgical instruments, implants and other products serving the orthopedic industry. We look forward to the growth and opportunities this new partnership will bring. Expanding our geographic presence to Memphis is a logical move, as the area has deep roots in the orthopedics market. Together, we will make a collectively stronger team as we continue our mission to manufacture products that help improve people’s lives.”

Robert Kenyon, former Titan principal and continuing president, believes the partnership comes at the right time for the company.

“This is perfect timing and the right opportunity for securing Titan’s future, most importantly for our employees and our customers,” Kenyon said. “ARCH offers ongoing financial stability and expanded resources to support our continuing growth. For our team members, ARCH has a positive work culture that values and rewards the contributions of employees. For our customers, ARCH has forged an industry reputation for excellence that will elevate our business relationships and foster deeper connections. There’s no doubt in my mind ARCH is the right partner for Titan Medical Manufacturing.”

“This is an exciting acquisition for ARCH that has been in the works for several years as Robert Kenyon and his team have gotten to know the ARCH platform and our leadership team,” ARCH President and Chief Executive Officer Eli Crotzer said. “Titan represents the 30th acquisition completed by ARCH since the company was founded nearly 10 years ago, and it is fitting that this is such a transformational addition to our growing nationwide ARCH Medical Solutions platform. Robert and his team provide strong cultural alignment with the existing ARCH organization, and I am excited to welcome the Titan team as an integral and growing part of our Medical Solutions group.”

“We are pleased to have found the ideal new home and investment partner for the ARCH PC business,” said Eli Crotzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARCH who, upon completion of the transaction, will also join the Board of Directors of the new ARCH PC standalone company. “MDP understands ARCH PC’s business, its customers and the markets it serves, and I am confident that ARCH PC will continue to grow as a newly-independent company. I’m excited for ARCH PC’s next chapter and look forward to helping ARCH PC remain the most innovative precision-machine components manufacturer in its served markets while remaining true to its values, culture and steadfast commitment to its customers.”

ARCH PC is a leading producer of precision-machined components for world-class manufacturers in the aerospace and defense, transformative technologies and industrial markets. As a standalone company, ARCH PC will pursue a customer-centric growth strategy focused on investing in its capabilities, capacity and people to provide best-in-class service to customers in its specific end markets. Upon completion of the transaction, ARCH, with the ongoing support of TJC, will consist of its remaining two segments, ARCH Medical Solutions and ARCH Cutting Tools.

Andy Spiering, ARCH PC’s Divisional President who, at the completion of the transaction, will become Chief Executive Officer of ARCH PC, commented: “I am proud of the platform we’ve built and grateful for the support we’ve received from TJC. I’m also thankful for the ongoing support of our customers and employees and am excited for our future as an independent company that has the support of an experienced industrial investor like MDP. ARCH PC will be focused on continuing to deliver high-quality and industry-leading components to our customers. This ever-sharper focus should accelerate our growth and help us provide more opportunities to our employees.”

Drew Macha, a Director with MDP’s Basic Industries team, said: “Eli, Andy and the entire ARCH team have created a tremendous precision components business with an unwavering commitment to customer excellence. We look forward to building upon this strong foundation and helping ARCH PC expand its industry-leading capabilities in its dynamic and rapidly growing end-markets. Critical to this effort will be our support of the innovative and collaborative culture at ARCH PC, which we believe drives customer and employee success.”

“ARCH PC has numerous growth opportunities ahead, and we look forward to supporting the team by bringing to bear our industrial investment expertise,” said Rich Copans, a Managing Director with MDP’s Basic Industries team. “We’re excited to partner with Andy and the ARCH PC leadership team and Board to help continue ARCH PC on its upward trajectory as a standalone business.”

“We’re proud of the success ARCH PC has had under our ownership,” said Mike Denvir, a Partner at TJC. “This transaction validates the team’s hard work over the past few years and positions ARCH PC and the remaining business segments within ARCH for continued success moving forward. We’re excited to continue our successful investment partnership with Eli and his team as we work to extend ARCH’s growth well into the future.”

Completion of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2021, is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Lincoln International is serving as financial advisor and Winston & Strawn LLP is providing legal counsel to ARCH. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to MDP.

About ARCH Global Precision, LLC

ARCH, based in metro Detroit, manufactures precision-machined components, medical instruments and implants and consumable cutting tools for a range of critical applications. ARCH has dozens of facilities strategically located across the country serving the aerospace and defense, medical, surgical robotics, transformational technologies and industrial markets, among others. The teams at ARCH are metalworking professionals with industry-leading tight-tolerance manufacturing expertise. ARCH provides innovative and practical solutions to the complex manufacturing challenges of its customers.

About Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC

MDP is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP’s formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of over $27 billion and has completed over 150 investments. MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including basic industries; business and government software and services; financial and transaction services; health care; and telecom, media and technology services. For more information, please visit www.mdcp.com.

About The Jordan Company, L.P.

TJC (www.thejordancompany.com), founded in 1982, is a middle-market private equity firm that has managed funds with original capital commitments in excess of $14 billion since 1987 and a 39-year track record of investing in and contributing to the growth of many businesses across a wide range of industries including Industrials, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Consumer and Technology, Telecom & Utilities. The senior investment team has been investing together for over 20 years and is supported by the Operations Management Group, which was established in 1988 to initiate and support operational improvements in portfolio companies. Headquartered in New York, TJC also has an office in Chicago.

“We are excited to announce this acquisition and welcome Tier ONE colleagues and customers to the ARCH family of companies,” said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. “This new location, which becomes ARCH Medical Solutions – Newtown, adds a highly capable and experienced team to AMS and expands our presence in the growing healthcare, diagnostic, and life sciences markets. The added capabilities in milling, mill-turn, Swiss machining, and other manufacturing operations that connect the dots of complex assemblies and inventory management fit nicely with our growing customer base and medical device contract manufacturing service offerings. We also are committed to bringing the strength and backing of ARCH to support the ongoing growth of ARCH Medical Solutions – Newtown and our expanding base of customers in the medical device and diagnostics market.”

Joe Young, former principal and continuing president, is excited about the benefits the partnership brings.

“This is the right decision for our employees and especially for our customers. The AMS model that broadens our offerings will be very beneficial to our customers, and a larger company that offers financial stability and expanded resources will help accelerate our growth,” Young said. “Joining forces with ARCH Medical Solutions was not a decision we took lightly. ARCH follows the same core values for their employees and customers that we do at Tier ONE. They also have an industry reputation for excellence. This is why we felt ARCH was the perfect fit.”

“LISI Medical Jeropa broadens the portfolio of products and end markets served by ARCH Medical Solutions,” said Paul Barck, President of ARCH Medical Solutions. “We are excited about this new location, which becomes ARCH Medical Solutions – Escondido, and the capable team that will be joining AMS. The added capabilities in micro-machining, tight-tolerance instrument assemblies, and operations that span prototype to production scale dovetail nicely with our growing customer base and medical device contract manufacturing service offerings.”