Metal Forming Industries (MFI) is a United States based, contract serial manufacturer of customer designed components. We specialize in specialty cold heading, cold forming, impact extrusion, precision machining, controlled atmosphere brazing, and more, working for a diverse range of industries and applications.
Since 1991, MFI has been a leading provider of impact extrusion and cold forming for parts such as grounding ferrules, battery terminals, semiconductor components, specialty connectors, and much more for companies around the world. Our unique in-house capabilities allow us to provide these industries with the critical components they need. Metal Forming Industries is a leading supplier of brazed copper solenoid terminals for commercial vehicle starter solenoids, copper grounding ferrules for utility grounding cables, and copper battery terminals for industrial & aircraft batteries. While we are a leading provider to the utility transmission & distribution, commercial vehicle starter, power semiconductor, and thermostat markets, these are just a few of the industrial markets we serve. Telecommunications, aerospace, medical/healthcare, military and many other industries and applications rely on MFI for their precision components that require our specialty cold heading, cold forming, impact extrusion and other production processes.
Metal Forming industries is located in Russellville, Indiana, near Indianapolis, where we have access to efficient transportation routes and an abundance of skilled workers. Our strategic location helps us manufacture parts at globally competitive prices with enhanced quality and flexibility. Quick changeover techniques, lean manufacturing systems, and automated operations are also continually explored to maintain these strengths and our competitive advantages.
In 2012, the St. Clair Group purchased Metal Forming Industries and immediately began improving the company. The St. Clair Group Management Team, with the support of our incredible workforce, have developed and installed the following primary industrial business system pillars:
- A Cloud Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
- Lean Manufacturing Enabled Workforce dedicated to Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification
These efforts and modern systems have further improved our quality and efficiency. We are constantly pursuing new opportunities to add components and products to our lineup by working with current customers, exploring new market segments, and even value-engineering components already in production. The structure of our company coupled with our scientific feasibility process provide the platform that allows us to explore almost any possibility. Contact us today to learn how we can partner with your business.
Metal Forming Industries is committed to safety, our customers, our employees, and our community. We will continue to grow while being committed to maintaining these values. The St. Clair Group is determined to keep Central Indiana's globally competitive manufacturing base that it has developed over many years of proven success.
Advantages
Metal Forming Industries offers cost-effective process and tool design, cold forming, impact extrusion, and contract precision manufacturing of customer specified components and assemblies from our Russellville, Indiana plant. Our Business Vision is to provide world class, competitive, contract manufacturing, based in the United States, to our global customers. Our unique combination of internal specialty cold forming, impact extrusion, precision CNC machining, controlled atmosphere brazing/annealing, and other services allow us to offer our global partners numerous production process options to lower their current component costs. Our experience spans many industries and market segments, including: power semiconductor electronics, diesel engine components, resistance welding, automotive OEM and aftermarket, industrial battery, and electric power switching and protection.
MFI’s ISO 9001:2015 certified production facility ensures that high quality components are manufactured to your specifications every time. Our manufacturing procedures are strictly controlled by our quality system with regular internal audits. Lean manufacturing principles are applied to optimize efficiency, driving down your cost while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Metal Forming Industries creates a business atmosphere with services that promote partnership with our customers. Vendor Managed Inventories coupled with small minimum orders allow MFI to react to demand fluctuations. Our flexible, well-trained workforce will adapt very quickly to achieve the solutions that are needed to keep you moving. Stocking programs with our key suppliers complete the coverage by providing access to additional raw materials with very short notice. Our proven new business development model ensures that samples and first run production parts arrive built to your specifications and according to the established schedule.
Since 1991, MFI has been providing components to customers around the world. These experiences have given us the tools to manage issues across borders and oceans. Our customer service team is ready to assist with international logistics, import/export documentation, and more. When the St. Clair Group purchased MFI in 2012 the company also gained 20 years of international business knowledge in areas including mergers & acquisitions, labor relations, foreign government regulations, and even lending.
One more advantage of working with Metal Forming Industries is that it contributes to the development of American Manufacturing. When you are working with MFI you are working with a Conexus Indiana A+ Partner. We are committed to developing educational opportunities for those interested in a career in the modern manufacturing environment. The Conexus program works with Dream It. Do It. Schools across Indiana including North Putnam High School.
