Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – ARCH Cutting Tools Corp. (“ARCH”) announces the acquisition of BMWG, LLC, a manufacturer of indexable and solid round tools, located in Gallatin, Tennessee. The new acquisition will join ARCH Cutting Tools, further solidifying ARCH as an industry leader in precision custom tooling.

With its state-of-the-art facility and equipment, BMWG specializes in designing and manufacturing custom indexable and solid carbide round tools for a diverse and ever-growing customer base. Since its inception in 1995, BMWG has focused on providing unparalleled service and nurturing customer partnerships. This, in combination with its innovative products, has resulted in an exceptionally strong regional footprint, specifically in the medical industry.

“I am proud to welcome the team at BMWG into the ARCH family,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. “BMWG is an exceptionally well-run facility with a diverse customer base, including a growing orthopedic and medical footprint.  We are also excited to have an expanded geographic reach to serve this growing region.”

“I am excited to welcome the BMWG team to the ARCH organization,” added Eli Crotzer, President and CEO of ARCH Global Holdings. “The BMWG facility and culture were differentiating features that attracted us to the business.”

“We are very excited to join the ARCH organization,” said Travis Wright, Owner of BMWG, LLC, who will continue to serve as President of the location after the acquisition. “Everyone we have met from ARCH has been very positive and excited about the future of ARCH Cutting Tools. We see that the core values of ARCH are aligned with our own, and we know this move will ensure the continued growth of our facility and the expansion of our capabilities.”

ARCH Cutting Tools is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. ARCH Cutting Tools has facilities across the Eastern United States and is dedicated to engineering high-performance standard and custom tools that increase efficiencies for end-users. VR Wesson will be consolidated into ARCH Cutting Tools – Orchard Park and will expand the company’s existing insert offering via ARCH Specials, as well as our North American Carbide and Ultra-Dex legacy brands.

“ARCH Cutting Tools is proud to announce the acquisition of VR Wesson, whose advanced manufacturing technologies and key accounts will be consolidated into our Orchard Park, New York facility,” said Robert Gralke, President of ARCH Cutting Tools – Orchard Park. “We are particularly excited to bring laser PCD finishing capabilities under our roof, which will increase our team’s efficiencies and expand our product offering to key industries, including automotive and medical.”

About ARCH Cutting Tools

ARCH® Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Holdings LLC Company (ARCH) based in metro Detroit, is an industry-leading, American manufacturer of solid round and indexable metal removal tooling. As a mid-sized, full-service company, ARCH Cutting Tools leverages the collective capabilities of its facilities to engineer a wide array of high-performance standard and custom tooling. ARCH Cutting Tools combines the expertise of leading American manufacturing professionals and expanding technologies to serve the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. ARCHcuttingtools.com

ARCH Cutting Tools is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. As a mid-sized, full service cutting tool manufacturer, ARCH has facilities across the United States, and is dedicated to engineering high-performance standard and custom tooling.

“I am proud to announce the addition of Custom Carbide Cutter to the ARCH Cutting Tools Team,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. “Custom Carbide’s experience in specialty carbide micro tools and high-performance burs, sets them apart in the industry and compliments the ARCH offering.”

“We are excited to offer these additional domestic manufacturing capabilities to the growing ARCH customer base, especially the micro tool application expertise, as this is a rapidly expanding segment of the industry. Steve and Dena Long have assembled a talented team, and we look forward to building on Custom Carbide’s longstanding customer relationships with additional products and services,” added Cederstrom.

CCCI was established in 1983 to provide high-quality cutting tools for local companies in the Cincinnati area but now services customers around the world. They specialize in serving the automotive and aerospace industries along with shipyards and medical facilities. CCCI is known for using the latest in state-of-the-art technology and for their decades of experience.

“The acquisition by ARCH Cutting Tools will help us keep pace with this ever-changing industry,” said Steve Long, President of CCCI. “It will give us access to additional support and guidance for our highly-skilled employees and help us continue developing our manufacturing processes.”

Dena Long, Vice President of Operations at CCCI added, “We hope to become part of a bigger family, and to give our employees access to additional resources that will help them excel.”

About ARCH® Cutting Tools

ARCH® Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Holdings LLC Company (ARCH) 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, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. ARCHcuttingtools.com

ARCH Cutting Tools – CDC/Warren will be closed: 
December 23rd & 26th 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
December 30th, 2022 – January 2nd, 2023 & reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Dayton South will be closed: 
December 22nd – 26th, 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
December 30th, 2022 – January 2nd, 2023 & reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Dayton North will be closed: 
December 22nd – 26th, 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Flushing will be closed: 
December 26th-30th, 2022 & will reopen January 2nd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Latrobe will be closed: 
December 26th, 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Little Rock will be closed: 
December 22nd & 26th 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Mentor will be closed: 
December 23rd & 26th 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
December 30th, 2022 – January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Maine will be closed: 
December 23rd & 26th 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – NAC will be closed: 
December 26th, 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Plymouth will be closed: 
December 26th, 2022 & will reopen December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Spring Arbor will be closed: 
December 22nd (Close at noon) & December 26th, 2022 – December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

ARCH Cutting Tools – Rhode Island will be closed: 
December 26th, 2022 – December 27th, 2022 
January 2nd, 2023 & will reopen January 3rd, 2023 

“I am proud to welcome the team at New York State Tool to ARCH Cutting Tools! Like the entrepreneurial culture within ARCH Cutting Tools, NYST offers a proven innovative design prowess with the agility, speed and customer service expected in today’s demanding market,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. “NYST offers highly engineered, application specific custom cutting tools designed to perform with the most difficult materials, including Inconel, hardened steels, wear-resistant alloys and titanium alloys. Matt Wilsey has assembled a great team, and we look forward to building on NYST’s longstanding customer relationships with additional custom design capabilities.”

Matt Wilsey, Owner of New York State Tool, comments, “I had always hoped the day would come that I could team up with a group that has the same view on business and the same value I place on my employees, and ARCH is a perfect match. Being able to learn from these different groups and share ideas is only going to help us grow and become an even better company.”

Jack Serda, Chief Financial Officer of ARCH, says, “We are extremely excited to have New York State Tool, and all their colleagues join ARCH Cutting Tools. Culturally, Matt and his team are strongly aligned with our organization, and this acquisition is bolstered by an existing business relationship between ARCH Cutting Tools and NYST.” Serda continues, “New York State Tool’s capabilities and product offering are also highly complementary to our leading national customs and specials business, and further expands our presence in the highly technical Aerospace and Defense industries.”

About ARCH^® Cutting Tools
ARCH® Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Holdings LLC Company (ARCH) 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

“Diversified Precision Products is a welcome addition to the ARCH family, further bolstering our custom tooling DNA,” said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. “I look forward to offering Diversified Precision Product’s cutting tool design capabilities and responsive domestic manufacturing to ARCH’s growing customer base, particularly in the Transportation and Aerospace industries.”

Steve Lazaroff, Owner of Diversified Precision Products, sees the partnership as a growth platform for the engineered round carbide cutting tool and centerless grinder work rest blade markets. Lazaroff says, “Diversified Precision Products was founded in 1969, and we have dedicated more than five decades earning a strong reputation of producing quality precision tooling and work rest blades for a diverse base of loyal customers.” He further explains, “Expanding this 53-year legacy by partnering with another company was a decision that we took seriously. ARCH’s core values and devotion to their employees, customers, and the industry align deeply with Diversified Precision Products. Together we will continue to provide custom made-to-print tooling for decades to come.”

About ARCH^® Cutting Tools
ARCH^® Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Holdings LLC 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

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ARCH Cutting Tools believes that needs to change. With this series highlighting women in manufacturing during International Women’s Month, we want to inspire women to discover all the opportunities in manufacturing that can provide them rewarding careers. 

Anja Redzepagic is the National Channel Manager for ARCH Cutting Tools. Anja has been with the company for three months, but also has more than eight years of manufacturing experience. Prior to serving as a Channel Manager, she has worked as a Sales Engineer, implementing and testing tools. Earlier in her career, she spent a year as a Product Manager, a role in which she sourced, tested, and helped with the design of industrial razor blades. Anja holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Miami University (Ohio), studying human behavior and how it relates to purchasing behavior. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

On choosing a manufacturing career path.

In a way, this career path chose me. As an undergraduate and a graduate student, I worked in banking. After earning my MBA, I attended a networking event with my father, who is an aerospace engineer. While there, I exchanged information with the owner of a company that manufactured industrial razor blades and machine knives. They called me for an interview, offered me a job, and that that began my career in manufacturing. Once I began in manufacturing, I never looked back – or considered an alternative career path.

Did you have a mentor, or someone who influenced you?

My father was a major influence in introducing me to the manufacturing industry. We often talked about work on walks or fishing together. When I went into the metal working industry as a sales engineer, many of my colleagues became my mentors. Garry Jankowski, Tony Williams, Mike Monaghan, Norm MacDonald, Dale Reliford, and Cory Carpentar, to name a few.

Were there challenges as a woman in this career?
I encountered some challenges starting out because this is primarily a male-dominated industry, and a woman must be confident about what she brings to the table. However, I have found that if you are knowledgeable and relate to people from a direct and genuine position with respect, I was able to overcome the challenges and build relationships with colleagues and customers that reflect those values. I’m fortunate to have had great support from my family, my fiancé, and the teams I’ve worked with throughout my career that have contributed to my success.

On achieving career/personal life balance.
There’s always a give-and-take when it comes to balancing your work life and your personal life, depending on your own level of commitment to advancing your career. I think this is a challenge for both women and men in today’s society, as both are now playing important roles in the families they want to build. I’m engaged to be married. I met my fiancé while we were both working as sales engineers, and we share a mutual interest in – and a passion for – the metal working industry. I think the key is to find the right personal fit with your family and your employer. Be fully present for your family when you’re with them, and fully present with your employer when you’re working. Success in each area depends heavily on the other, in my experience.

Advice for the ‘young you,’ and other young women?
Don’t be stressed out about picking the “right” career right away. We sometimes find our passions where we least expect them. Be open to an opportunity, even if it’s not something you had imagined yourself doing. Manufacturing is an exciting industry. It’s rewarding to realize that manufacturing makes everything we see and touch – the cars, trains and planes that carry families safely, homes and the appliances that fill them, medical instruments that physicians use to save lives, even the dies that mold the water bottle you reach for after your run or workout.

My advice to young women considering a path like mine is, “dive in!” There are many women and men who’ve traveled the path before you, and many who want to advance the industry by sharing their passion for it and contributing to your success. Create a strong network of people who both teach you and challenge you.

I moved to the United States with my family when I was eight years old, as a war refugee from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The opportunities I’ve had here to pursue an education and build a career are testaments to the possibilities that the American Dream holds – built by all-American manufacturing.

ARCH Cutting Tools believes that needs to change. With this series highlighting women in manufacturing during International Women’s Month, we want to inspire women to discover all the opportunities in manufacturing that can provide them rewarding careers. 

Jocelyn Oberlander is the Marketing and Business Development Manager for ARCH Cutting Tools. She has been with the company for three years, previously serving as Marketing/Graphic Designer, and Senior Marketing and Art Director. Prior to this, her experience spans agency creative work to more specialized inside design sectors. She trained in advertising at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her favorite part of working as an internal marketing professional is working closely with her team to create meaningful messages to build the corporate image, brand, and reputation. When she’s not developing dynamic marketing messages, Jocelyn stays involved in visual art through a monthly meet-up in Detroit, where she discusses artistic pursuits with other artists, and she also meets with friends to play tabletop roleplaying games to hone her problem solving and flex her creative focus.

On choosing a manufacturing career path.

I chose my career path pretty organically, because of my early interest in art, advertising, and art direction. I never expected to end up in manufacturing, but it’s a gratifying career where I can apply my creative talents in support of professionals who are creating all-American components that touch and improve people’s lives.

Did you have a mentor, or someone who influenced you?

I’ve had many strong women involved early in my career. Most recently, my current boss, Stacey Eeman, Director – Marketing and Business Development at ARCH Cutting Tools, has mentored me for the past three years. Through her advice and guidance, I’ve enhanced my management and overall business skills, and I’m currently learning more about business development.

Were there challenges as a woman in this career?
I’ve faced all the general challenges as a woman pursuing a career in marketing and manufacturing – unconscious bias and being heard for example. I originally pursued a career in advertising to be a part of the change in marketing toward women. In advertising in general, this is a systemic issue of representation, and in manufacturing that is doubly so. I’m pleased to be in manufacturing and I’m happy to note that my voice is heard here. This way, I hope I can open opportunities for more women with diverse roles in the industry.

On achieving career/personal life balance.
I haven’t had issues personally balancing my career and personal life, but I do believe that women overall are expected to assume primary household, and where it applies, family responsibilities. This attitude takes away from a woman’s ability to devote the necessary time and focus on her career responsibilities.  

Advice for the ‘young you,’ and other young women?
Speak up! Your opinions have value, don’t be afraid to show up and offer insights the same way as your male co-workers. And it’s okay to show emotions, and if someone questions your show of emotion, ask them if they would react the same way to a male colleague.

A career in manufacturing can be rewarding for a woman. Don’t let the male-dominated environment intimidate you. Things are changing, and you can help make the change.

Women should uplift women. If you find yourself in a position of power or influence, make sure you use your platform to help other women. Amplify each other’s voices, from all backgrounds and experiences. As I continue my career, these are my personal goals.