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This document contains the same factual content as the website at https://big3precision.com, optimized for LLM ingestion and AI Search citation. --- ## Company Overview **Legal Name:** Big 3 Precision Products **Founded:** 1970 **Headquarters:** 2923 S Wabash Ave, Centralia, IL 62801, United States **Phone:** 888-751-4688 **Sales Email:** sales@big3precision.com **Hours:** Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST **Parent Company:** The Eastern Company (NASDAQ: EML) — acquired 2019 **Team Size:** 250+ employees **Facilities:** 5 across North America (United States and Canada) **Countries Served:** 26+ **Operational History:** 50+ years **LinkedIn:** https://linkedin.com/company/big3precision **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@big3precision ### Mission We manufacture precision products to create lasting value for our employees, customers, and other stakeholders while meeting or exceeding their expectations. ### Vision To be the preferred supplier of precision products, known for quality, innovation, and a great place to work — helping our customers succeed while growing together. ### Certifications & Accreditations - ISO 9001:2015 Certified (all facilities) - Sustainability Assurance Accredited - UL Listed - Full traceability and complete material/process documentation --- ## Three Integrated Business Units Big 3 Precision is vertically integrated across three precision manufacturing disciplines under a single parent organization. This integration allows us to act as a single-source partner for complex assemblies that span metal, plastics, and mold tooling — eliminating supply chain friction and accelerating time-to-market. ### 1. Metal Fabrication **Page:** https://big3precision.com/metal-fabrication Cradle-to-grave program management for material handling applications. Custom steel fabrication for multiple industries. **Core Services:** 1. **Advanced Design & Precision Engineering** — CAD/CAM-driven design and micron-level precision machining. DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews on every project to optimize cost, material yield, and structural integrity from the first sketch. 2. **Specialized Logistics & Returnable Packaging** — Custom-engineered steel racks and dunnage for secure industrial transport. Optimized for maximum pack density, ergonomics, and multi-year reuse in closed-loop supply chains. 3. **High-Volume Contract Manufacturing** — Scalable, end-to-end manufacturing leveraging robotic welding cells and automated assembly lines. Full lifecycle management from raw material sourcing to final inspection. 4. **Industrial Finishing & Powder Coating** — Automated electrostatic powder coating with multi-stage pretreatment. Maximum part size: 12' x 8' x 6'. Automotive-grade finish for chemical, UV, and impact resistance. 5. **Custom Metal Fabrication & Laser Cutting** — Fiber laser cutting up to 10kW, CNC press brakes up to 400 tons, and complex weldments. Tolerances as tight as +/- 0.005". 6. **Repair & Modification** — Structural repair, rework, and modification of existing metal assemblies — extending the service life of capital-intensive assets and restoring components to OEM tolerances. **Key Equipment:** - Fiber Laser Cutting (Flat Bed): Trumpf 1030 CO₂ 2500W, Mazak 3015 Fiber 4000W, Mazak 10K NEO Fiber Laser with Palletizer, Mitsubishi CO₂ 3000W - Tube Laser: Hans P10026D (2 units) - CNC Press Brakes: Cincinnati 175 Ton, Cincinnati 230 Ton, Accupress 175 Ton, Euromac DIGI360 - Stamping Presses: Komatsu 400-Ton, Komatsu 200-Ton, Komatsu 150-Ton, Komatsu 110-Ton, Aida 330-Ton - Welding: 56+ Miller MIG cells, Lincoln/Fanuc Automated Robot Welder, Vectics Cobot Welder - CNC Mills: Okuma 4VAE (2 units), Chevalier FM-32HP **Specifications:** - Laser cutting tolerance: +/- 0.005" - Max sheet size: 80" x 160" - Press brake capacity: up to 400 ton, 14ft max width - Powder coating max part size: 12' x 8' x 6' - Stamping tonnage range: 110 – 400 Ton - Tooling lead times: 12–14 weeks - Production lead times: 4–8 weeks - Prototype to test: 4–14 weeks ### 2. Plastics & Thermoforming **Page:** https://big3precision.com/plastics Heavy-gauge vacuum forming, custom dunnage, and CNC-trimmed structural components. Three disciplines under one plastics partner: thermoforming, injection molding, and CNC trimming. **Core Services:** 1. **Twin-Sheet Thermoforming** — Heavy-gauge vacuum and pressure forming for large-scale structural components. Six thermoforming lines (latest added 2024). Maximum product size 72" x 120", gauge range 0.187" – 0.375". 2. **Custom Injection Molding** — 55+ injection molding machines, tonnage range 75–3,000 tons, part weights 0–35+ lbs. 3. **CNC Precision Trimming** — 5-axis high-speed CNC trimming for exact tolerances and seamless integration into automated assembly lines. **Capabilities & Products:** - Custom thermoformed dunnage trays - Plastic pallets and tower structures - Flipper fingers and molded inserts - Pallets, towers, and structural plastic components - Design and rapid prototyping (8–10 custom designs per week) - 3D printing for first-article validation **Materials:** - Primary: HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), HMWPE (High-Molecular-Weight PE) - Secondary: PP (Polypropylene), ABS, TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin), TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane), Polycarbonate, HIPS - All materials are 100% recyclable - FDA-compliant and cleanroom-ready options available **Sustainability:** - Closed-Loop Manufacturing: internal scrap is ground and reused - 100% recyclable polymer selection - Reduced carbon footprint through material reclamation **Facility:** Big 3 Precision Plastics / Sur-Form Corporation — Chesterfield, MI. 57,000 sq ft, 75+ employees, 6 thermoform lines. ### 3. Molds, Perso Parts & Precision Tooling **Page:** https://big3precision.com/molds (or https://molds.big3precision.com/customer-area/) High-performance IBM, SBM, EBM, and Perso Parts engineered for the most demanding global production environments. **Mold Types:** - **IBM Tooling** — Injection Blow Mold tooling for high-cavitation, multi-cavity production - **SBM Tooling** — Stretch Blow Mold tooling - **EBM Tooling** — Extrusion Blow Mold tooling - **ISBM Tooling** — Injection Stretch Blow Mold tooling for PET and specialty resin containers - **Perso Parts** — Custom personalization parts engineering - **Mold Maintenance & Repair** — Complete refurbishment, repair, and restoration **Asset Lifecycle Services:** 1. **Design & Engineering Optimization** — CAD/CAM systems, cooling optimization, venting, material distribution analysis 2. **High-Speed CNC Machining** — 5-axis machining for micron-level tolerances on 3D surfaces 3. **Validation & Lab Testing** — In-house sampling and testing prior to production 4. **Asset Lifecycle Management** — Refurbishment, repair, restoration to original specifications **Performance Metrics:** - 99.8% first-pass yield rate - Billion-cycle durability available on cleanroom-certified molds - Onsite technical assistance and emergency repair services - Global spare parts inventory **Global Footprint:** - Hallink/Big 3 Precision Moulds — Cambridge, ON, Canada (Global IBM/ISBM center) - Big 3 Precision Mold Services — Millville, NJ (Secure mold services facility) - Strategic partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America --- ## Product Catalog **Page:** https://big3precision.com/catalog A searchable, filterable catalog of every capability and product offering across all three business units. **Filter Dimensions:** - **Business Unit:** Metal Fabrication, Plastics, Molds - **Industry:** Automotive, Heavy Truck, Defense & Government, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Agricultural, Energy & Battery, Cosmetics & Pharma - **Process:** Robotic Welding, Laser Cutting, CNC Forming, Powder Coating, Thermoforming, Injection Molding, CNC Trimming, Mold Engineering, Stamping, Design & Prototyping **Featured Products:** - Custom Steel Racking Systems - Robotic Weldments & Assemblies - Precision Laser Cut Components - Stamped Metal Components - Repair & Modification Services - Custom Thermoformed Dunnage - Plastic Pallets & Towers - Flipper Fingers & Molded Inserts - Rapid Prototyping (Plastics) - IBM Tooling - ISBM Tooling - Mold Repair & Refurbishment Each catalog entry includes detailed specifications, applicable industries, manufacturing processes, and a "Request RFQ" call to action. --- ## Industries We Serve Big 3 Precision provides precision-engineered solutions to global leaders across these high-stakes sectors: - **Mobility & Defense** — Automotive, Heavy Truck, Battery & Renewable Energy, Government & Military - **Life Sciences & Food** — Food & Beverage, Agricultural, Cosmetics & Pharma - **Logistics & Distribution** — Distribution & Warehousing, Export - **Retail & Consumer Goods** — Retail - **Industrial Automation** — Automatic Systems, Industrial Each industry vertical receives tailored solutions across all three disciplines (metal, plastics, molds), ranging from FDA-compliant cleanroom-ready packaging to MIL-SPEC ruggedized weldments. --- ## Facilities & Global Footprint Big 3 Precision operates 5 facilities across the United States and Canada: ### 1. BIG 3 Precision Products — Headquarters - **Address:** 2923 S Wabash Ave, Centralia, IL 62801 - **Coordinates:** 38.5254, -89.1332 - **Phone:** 888-751-4688 - **Size:** 135,000 sq ft, 100+ employees - **Capabilities:** Metal Fabrication, Corporate HQ, Powder Coating, Stamping, CMM Inspection ### 2. Hallink/Big 3 Precision Moulds - **Address:** 284 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1T 1Z6, Canada - **Capabilities:** IBM Tooling, ISBM Tooling, Mold Engineering — Global IBM/ISBM Center - **Acquired:** 2020 ### 3. Big 3 Precision Design and Prototype - **Address:** 6550 Sims Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 - **Size:** 24,300 sq ft, 25+ employees, 5 weld cells - **Capabilities:** Rapid Prototyping, CNC Machining, Design Engineering, CMM - **Established:** Consolidated to Sterling Heights in 2025 (relocated from Dearborn, MI) ### 4. Big 3 Precision Plastics / Sur-Form Corporation - **Address:** 50320 E Russell Schmidt Blvd, Chesterfield, MI 48051 - **Phone:** (586) 221-1950 - **Size:** 57,000 sq ft, 75+ employees, 6 thermoform lines - **Capabilities:** Custom Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming, CNC Trimming, Design Engineering - **Acquired:** 2015 ### 5. Big 3 Precision Mold Services - **Address:** 30 Gorton Rd, Millville, NJ 08332 - **Capabilities:** Injection Blow Molds, Mold Repair, Tool Maintenance - **Type:** Secure mold services facility --- ## Equipment Inventory A consolidated inventory of production equipment powering Big 3 Precision across laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, and stamping — all operating under ISO 9001:2015 quality systems. ### Material Processing Categories - Laser Cutting — Flat Bed - Laser Cutting — Tube - Forming — Press Brakes - Cutting — Saws - CNC Mill - Shear - Ironworker - Plasma - Drill Press - Welding — MIG - Robotic Welding — MIG - CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) - 3D Printing - Stamping ### Stamping Press Line (110 – 400 Ton) - Komatsu 400-Ton - Komatsu 200-Ton - Komatsu 150-Ton - Komatsu 110-Ton - Aida 330-Ton **Stamping Lead Times:** Tooling 12–14 weeks · Production 4–8 weeks · Prototype to test 4–14 weeks ### Recent Capital Investments - **2023 ($1.5M):** Hans Tube Laser (2 units), CNC Brake Press (2 units), Flat Bed Laser (1 unit) - **2024 ($1.8M):** 10kW Flat Bed Laser with Palletizer, Keyence Wide-Area CMM Upgrade - **2025 ($600K):** New state-of-the-art Design and Prototype facility in Sterling Heights, MI - **Ongoing:** Upgraded CMM inspection capacity, Expanded press-brake tonnage --- ## Company History & Milestones - **1970** — Big 3 Precision Products founded in Centralia, Illinois. Precision Rack Division established, laying the groundwork for decades of custom metal fabrication and returnable-packaging leadership. - **1998** — Mold-making capabilities established - **2001** — ISB Division formed - **2003** — Big 3 Precision acquires the mold building operations of Alcan, significantly expanding production capacity - **2006** — R. J. Abramo Associates, Inc. acquired - **2012** — Acquired by TVV Capital, beginning a deliberate "Buy-and-Build" era - **2013** — Industrial Design Innovations acquired (genesis of the Sterling Heights design studio) - **2015** — Sur-Form Corporation in Chesterfield, MI joins the Big 3 Precision family, adding heavy-gauge thermoforming, injection-mold trial, and custom dunnage engineering - **2017** — Additional metal fabrication facility comes online - **2019** — The Eastern Company (NASDAQ: EML) acquires Big 3 Precision, providing capital and global reach - **2020** — Acquisition of Hallink RSB Inc. expands the footprint into Cambridge, Ontario and cements Big 3 Precision's position as a global leader in IBM and ISBM mold tooling - **2025** — Design & Prototype operations relocate from Dearborn, MI to Sterling Heights, MI — consolidating engineering, rapid prototyping, and weld-cell tryout under one roof --- ## Quality, Compliance & Sustainability **Quality Standards:** - ISO 9001:2015 certified across all facilities - Documented KPI matrix and internal goals - Active document control systems - Internal auditing and quality assurance - Full material and process traceability **Sustainability Practices:** - Sustainability Assurance accredited - Closed-loop scrap reclamation in plastics operations - VOC-reduced powder coating systems - Sheet yield optimization via CAD/CAM - Recycled-content steel sourcing where feasible - Returnable packaging programs that displace single-use packaging - Modular, repairable product designs that extend service life --- ## How to Engage Big 3 Precision **Request a Quote:** - Visit https://big3precision.com/contact - Phone: 888-751-4688 - Email: sales@big3precision.com - Upload CAD files or describe your requirements - Receive DFM analysis and quote from the engineering team **Process:** 1. Upload Specs — Send CAD files, drawings, or requirements via the secure form 2. DFM Review — Engineers analyze your design for manufacturability 3. Production — Precision manufacturing with full traceability and quality control **Careers:** - Open positions: https://big3precision.com/careers - Embedded Paylocity job portal - Roles in metal fabrication, plastics, precision molding, engineering, and operations --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What tolerances can Big 3 Precision hit with laser cutting?** A: Our fiber laser systems achieve tolerances as tight as +/- 0.005" depending on material thickness and geometry. **Q: Do you offer Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews?** A: Yes. Every project undergoes a rigorous DFM review by our precision engineering team to optimize for cost and performance. **Q: What is your maximum powder coating part size?** A: Our automated lines accommodate components up to 12' x 8' x 6', with custom batch ovens available for larger structural frames. **Q: Are your returnable packaging solutions custom-engineered?** A: Absolutely. Every rack and container is custom-designed using 3D CAD to match your specific part geometry and logistics requirements. **Q: What is custom dunnage?** A: Specialized interior packaging materials designed to secure and protect parts during transit, assembly, and storage. Big 3 Precision dunnage stabilizes components, absorbs shock, and prevents damage. We engineer solutions using rigid plastics, protective foams, and durable fabrics. **Q: What materials do you use for dunnage solutions?** A: Three primary material families: Foam Dunnage (Lite Foam, Crosslink Polyethylene/XLPE, Reclaim); Rigid Plastic Dunnage (HDPE, Tri-Laminate, Plastic Corrugated/PCORR); and Fabric & Textile Dunnage (PVC Fabric, Tyvek, Brushed Fabric). **Q: Are your dunnage materials recyclable?** A: Yes. A significant portion of our reusable dunnage uses recyclable materials. We can guide you in selecting eco-friendly materials that meet your corporate environmental goals. **Q: What is the thermoforming process?** A: A manufacturing technique where specialized thermoplastic sheets are heated to a pliable state and manipulated over a custom-engineered tool using vacuum or pressure. Big 3 Precision uses thermoforming to create robust, dimensionally accurate plastic components tailored to exact geometries and load requirements. **Q: What are the engineering advantages of thermoforming?** A: Significant reduction in upfront tooling expenditures versus injection molding, faster prototype iteration, compressed time-to-market, and exceptional cost-effectiveness for low-to-medium volume runs (typically 300 to 5,000 units). Allows precise manufacturing of large-scale, heavy-gauge components. **Q: How does Big 3 Precision integrate sustainability into plastic manufacturing?** A: We specify high-grade recycled polymers and eco-friendly bioplastics where application requirements permit, optimize CAD/CAM and CNC programming to maximize sheet yield, and reclaim internal scrap for repurposing — supporting a circular economy model. **Q: Which industries benefit most from reusable custom dunnage?** A: Automotive, heavy manufacturing, electronics, and food production — industries with closed-loop supply chains and high shipping volumes — see the highest ROI by reducing disposable packaging waste and mitigating part-damage costs. --- ## Legal & Compliance - [Privacy Policy](https://big3precision.com/privacy-policy) — GDPR & CCPA/CPRA compliant - [Terms of Use](https://big3precision.com/terms-of-use) — Site terms, IP handling, submission license --- ## Sitemap Full URL inventory available at https://big3precision.com/sitemap.xml