Arkansas Tool & Die Beginnings
Founded in 1949, Arkansas Tool & Die became the first true tool & die shop in Arkansas. What started with just five dedicated employees has grown into a full-service tooling and CNC production facility with a long heritage of precision, quality, and service.
Growth Through Innovation
Over the decades, we have continuously invested in technology and skilled people. From humble beginnings, we expanded our capabilities well beyond traditional die work to include:
- CNC machining and turning
- Design and engineering, including in-house CAD / SolidWorks design support
- Special purpose machine design and fabrication
- Blanchard grinding and other finishing processes
- Tooling for metal die-casting, stamping, and precision assemblies
These expansions have enabled us to serve both domestic and international clients, across a wide variety of industries, offering custom tooling solutions that begin with design and follow through to completion.
Commitment to Quality
From day one, our business has been built on a few core principles:
- Quality and accuracy: Journeyman toolmakers, rigorous inspections, and adherence to tight tolerances ensure we deliver tools that meet or exceed expectations.
- Competitive pricing and timely delivery: We understand that tooling is mission critical in many supply chains. Reliable delivery and fair cost structure are foundational to our relationships.
- Customer-centric service: Whether it’s a single prototype or high-volume production tooling, we partner with our customers from concept through completion, offering guidance, engineering support, and responsive problem solving.
Our Location & Reach
We are headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, centrally located to serve clients throughout the United States. Our facility is equipped to handle a broad range of tooling sizes and complexities. Because of our location and capabilities, we are able to efficiently distribute products and support customers both regionally and nationally.
Looking Forward
With over 70 years of experience, Arkansas Tool & Die continues to evolve:
- We invest in modern CNC machinery, software, and manufacturing processes to stay on the cutting edge.
- We develop new skills and services to accommodate the changing demands of industries—whether that’s tighter tolerances, more complex tooling, or faster turnaround.
- We remain rooted in the values that got us here: craftsmanship, reliability, and partnership.
We are proud of our history, and excited for the future. Thanks to all of our employees, customers, and partners who have been part of this journey.