K-I Machine Tool & Productions, 2107 Charmar Dr, Loves Park, IL 61111, US

Ford Tool was founded in 1969 by Robert Ford and his family. In June of 1988, the company was acquired by Dave Beto. Ford Tool specializes in cold heading, hot forming and forging tooling. Ford Tool has been supplying steel and carbide tooling to the fastener industry for over 28 years. The company s 80-plus man shop operates on two shifts. It has considerable CNC capability in both turning and milling operations. The company also provides all facets of grinding. Ford Tool manufactures round parts such as die holders, punch holders, knockout pins, sleeves, fillers and feed rolls and milled items such as die blocks, punch blocks, cutter holders and fingers. Ford Tools is located in Loves Park, Ill.