| Acme Metal Works was
established in 1985. We currently operate in a 7500 sq. ft. facility
located in Gilbert, AZ. Our specialty is the ability to handle a
wide range of manufacturing needs under one roof. We offer CNC
milling and turning, gundrilling, sheet metal fabrication, certified
welding processes, as well as advanced inspection facilities utilizing the
latest in CMM technology. Please see our list of clients we
actively serve by clicking HERE. Our operation is managed by a
fiber-optic network allowing us to schedule and track customer jobs from
creation to completion, as well as offering our customers instant access
to check progress on order completion.
Acme Metal Works is a member of the NFIB (National
Federation of Independent Business), SME (Society
of Manufacturing Engineers), and NTMA (National
Tooling and Machining Association) organizations,
which help keep us up to date on the latest technologies available to the
metalworking industry. We employ Lean Manufacturing techniques and
strive for continuous improvement in all areas of our organization.
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CEO and owner, Tom Eckholdt,
has been in the metalworking industry for over 30 years. Before
starting Acme, Tom was an aircraft-certified welder in the Air Force.
After retiring from the Air Force, he became the maintenance manager for
Wainwright Industries, one of the largest stamping plants in the
Midwest. Upon relocating to Arizona, he worked in the advanced-development
center at McDonnell-Douglas Helicopters. Today, Tom is semi-retired,
but still plays a crucial role in the advancement of Acme. President Tim Eckholdt
has assisted in building up Acme's business for the past 12 years.
Originally a CNC machinist, he now oversees day-to-day operations
including quote requests, CAD programming, and job scheduling.
He takes great pride in Acme's ability to keep pace with new and changing
technologies. Tim actively seeks to increase business opportunities
using his foundation of extensive metalworking knowledge, as well as
company resources, to meet the needs of both present and future customers. |
