Fordsell Machine Products Company

Fordsell Machine Products is a manufacturer of custom, precision turned parts. We are characterized by our technical expertise, competitive pricing, top flight service and premium quality. Wherever you are located, we can meet your needs since we ship all over the world.

Our Mission

The mission of Fordsell Machine Products is to provide precision turned parts to industry having annual volumes of 50-50,000 pieces and diameter less than 2-3/8' round. We do this with the most talented employees in the industry using CNC turning equipment and conventional screw machines.

We serve our customers with integrity while providing value-added goods and services that optimize both design and supply chain processes. Fordsell Machine Products is a manufacturer that has been in business since 1946 and continues a heritage as a privately owned company built on a reputation of personal service, know-how, and hands-on endurance.

Fordsell is now registered ISO 9001:2008. Fordsell is a member of leading industry associations including the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA www.pmpa.org) and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA www.NFPA.com).

Organization and Culture

Organized

We believe that in any job shop with the high number of jobs being processed on a monthly basis, we must be organized and we must communicate regularly and clearly.  We run an organized operation and strive to improve our systems.  For example, in order to prevent a product mix problem, we recently began using a different method of part identification and consolidation of parts while in process.  Seems simple, but it comes from a deep commitment to be ever improving and to communicate to all departments.

Problem Solving

Fordsell prides itself being a company that solves problems as a team believing that collaboration produces a better solution than the individual.  Case in point, we recently had a challenge from a customer to re-develop our process and reduce the price on a part.  We pulled together a group people--both shop and office personnel--to address this problem.  We generated over 20 possible options, evaluated them and produced two paths to success.  We tested the process, worked with suppliers, and presented a solution and sample parts to the delighted customer.  The key here is that it took clear, honest and direct communication from the customer, their commitment to give us the opportunity to work on the problem and a willingness on the part of our team to generate options and explore possibilities.