RACINE, WI, December 21, 2014 — Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels.
ABOUT US: Shakespeare Machine Stamping started in business as a one-man operation in 1967. Founded by Rocco Gilio, the owner and at the time, sole employee. He worked out of a rented single storefront with a Browne and Sharpe screw machine that he retrieved from a local junkyard and rebuilt.
In 1990 Bob Folk, an employee of Shakespeare for 22 years purchased the company from his father-in-law Rocco and continued the tradition of supplying parts from stock. Upon Bob’s death in January of 1999, Ronald A. Haarsma, a long time family friend and trusted business associate, purchased the company. With the strong foundation in place, Ronald has continued dedicating himself to continuing the business philosophy begun more then 45 years ago.
Presently, Shakespeare Machine is located in a modern facility that was built in 2001 creating over 76,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 50 employees. Consistent daily efforts have allowed Shakespeare Machine to continue to build its reputation as a fast, reliable service with high quality parts. With the latest technology applied in the manufacturing of our parts such as Zinc flanges as well as our metal stampings, Shakespeare has become the premiere Abrasive Industry Supplier.
CAPABILITIES: Whether it’s a Zinc Flange or Custom Stamping for the Abrasive Industry, Shakespeare will treat you like family. Our business has developed by superb quality and great customer service while utilizing the latest technologies. Thus, allowing us to not only save you money but meet the ever growing demands of the abrasive industry. With a full In-House Tool Room, Shakespeare Machine is capable of designing, building and producing any Abrasive Components that come our way. With over 50 years of experience, Shakespeare is able to ensure reliability on delivering parts when you need them the most.
Shakespeare Machine offers a wide selection of off-the-shelf abrasive components. Our personnel and modern equipment can design, manufacture and STOCK all of your components so that is ready for final assembly into your products.
- Fully Automated Die Casting / Stamping Facility
- 75,000 sq. ft. of Production Services
- Engineering Services
- Prototype Development & Production
- Fully / Semi Automated Die Casting and Metal
Stamping Machines
Shakespeare Machine Stamping
2801 S. Memorial Dr.
Racine, WI 53403
888-399-7117 | www.smsales.com
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