Machines for those who take pride in what they make.
Our Mission
To continuously improve upon our proud heritage by delivering high quality and innovative machine tool solutions to our Customers, providing for the well-being of our Employees, and enhancing value for our Stakeholders
About US
Since our founding in the late 1890’s as The Cincinnati Shaper Company, we built on our leadership with those early machines. We started to manufacture metal fabrication equipment in the early 1920's, and this remains our primary focus.
We are one of a handful of U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturers, and have shipped more than 60,000 machines in over a 125 years of operation. From our modern 500,000-square-foot plant and technical center on an 80 acre campus near Cincinnati, Ohio, we engineer and build our Software, Laser Cutting Systems, Automation, Press Brakes, Shears, and Powder Metal Presses, to the standard of ruggedness required in the North American market – with premium engineering features that stand up to years of rigorous use in demanding environments.
Our drive is evident in the design of our machines, controls and software. We developed the first linear-motor-driven laser cutting systems, and still produce our own linear motors, controls and software – unique in the industry.
Our machines' endurance is legendary. It is common to see Depression-era CINCINNATI press brakes and shears in daily use today. In fact, one of our first commercial laser cutting systems from the eighties is still in operation. This means low cost of ownership for our customers and high resale values.
CINCINNATI machines consistently top owner surveys for dependability and satisfaction. We sell direct in the U.S. and our service technicians are factory-trained employees. Parts are ordered through and shipped from our corporate headquarters in Harrison, Ohio.
We continue to demonstrate a young outlook and willingness to embrace new ideas and technology – while staying true to our heritage.
Our Vision
By working together, we aspire to become the preferred supplier in the machine tool industry, emerge as an innovative leader delivering game-changing products, services and technologies, and be recognized as a great place to work
Our Core VAlues
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Continuous Respect for People
We treat every individual we interact with from around the world with dignity and as we would like to be treated ourselves.
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Uncompromising Integrity
We stay true to what we believe, adhere to honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing without compromise, even when circumstances make it difficult.
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Focus on our Customers
We put the customer first by listening to their needs and provide valuable solutions they are willing to pay for.
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Community Leadership
We willingly support the well-being of communities that support us through active volunteerism and philanthropic support.
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Technology & Innovation
We utilize technology to enhance our productivity and develop intuitive products and applications that help our customers solve their problems.
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Environmental Stewardship
We are a responsible global citizen that proactively balances the triple bottom line: People, Planet & Profits.
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Personal Growth
We collectively create a work environment where employees experience meaningful direction, functional mastery, and a deep sense of purpose.
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Relentless Attention to Quality
We are never satisfied with the status quo and constantly strive to improve our processes, products, and the quality of life for all involved.
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Teamwork & Collaboration
We work together to achieve common goals by fostering communication, encourage participation, respect the ideas of others, and embrace a willingness to compromise for the overall good of the team.
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Continuous Improvement
We continually review where we are, set measurable goals for improvement, and achieve those goals.
