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From the time Northwest Tool & Die began constructing tools in 1968, it has been committed to building robust high quality dies. These values have led Northwest to become the leader in progressive, transfer, & line dies. Over the years we have learned to blend the skilled craftsmanship of our many talented Die Makers with the most sophisticated software and hardware to provide our customers with the finest dies in the world. In 1996 Northwest became an employee owned company, this was brought about by the company founders, Tom O'Keefe & Dick Alflen who were trying to find a way to retire and reward the employees for their hard work and dedication.
     Northwest has supplied quality tools to the automotive, office furniture, appliance, and hardware industries. When part data is received from the customer, it is immediately reviewed by upper management, design, and die makers to determine the best method of part layout and die construction.
     This is when northwest vast knowledge in die construction and innovation in tooling is demonstrated. Upon review and implementation of your tooling standards, we use the most effective method of construction that may include nitrogen manifolds, cast die sets, and cast tool steels. This is something you wouldn't receive from your typical die shop.
     Many parts can be produced in a progressive die, but when they can't a transfer tool is the next best thing. Even before transfers systems were popular Northwest patented its own transfer to satisfy its customers needs.
     Over the years Northwest has produced dies for presses from 60 ton to 2000 ton, this has been accomplished through the support of skilled employees and the latest of equipment capacities.
     Feel free to contact us for consultation or to quote your current or future die needs. We can receive cad data in many different formats, call for the latest list.
     Northwest offers a unique guarantee on quality and launch time. Call or contact us for more information.