Concord Tool & Manufacturing

How it all began ...

Founded in 1966, Concord has evolved into a world-class metal forming supplier because our people make the difference; trained, certified, and continually brought up to speed in an ever-changing environment - our people strive for excellence.

Family

With a loan from his father, Ronald J Ditchel founded Concord Tool & Manufacturing in January 1966.

Built

With a solid foundation built by their father, Mark and Neil Dichtel led the company to take on new processes and new technology.

Evolution of Concord Tool & Manufacturing

1966
1966
Company Founded
1970
1970
First Production Stamping Sold to GM

First Production Stamping Sold to GM

1976
1976
Expanded Operations to Mount Clemens

Expanded Operations to Mount Clemens

1980
1980
Open Facility in Owosso Michigan

Open Facility in Owosso Michigan

1982
1982
Begin Resistance Welding

Begin Resistance Welding

1984
1984
Visit by Mr. Toyoda

First part sourced by Toyota, ship to NUMMI

1988
1988
Moved Owossa Operations to Orion & Increased Stamping to 800 Ton

Moved Owossa Operations to Orion & Increased Stamping to 800 Ton

1990
1990
Introduced Robotic Mig Welding

Introduced Robotic Mig Welding

2000
2000
Consolidate operations, Mount Clemens Campus

Consolidate operations, Mount Clemens Campus

2004
2004
Change in Focus to Toyota Partnership

Change in Focus to Toyota Partnership

2015
2015
Begin Machining Die Shoes to Reduce Tooling Lead Time

Begin Machining Die Shoes to Reduce Tooling Lead Time

2017
2017
Begin Major Expansion, Begin 320B Tooling Program

Begin Major Expansion, Begin 320B Tooling Program

2018
2018
New Tool Room Construction, Robotic Spot Welding

New Tool Room Construction, Robotic Spot Welding

2019
2019
New Management Team
Kurt Jensen
Kurt Jensen

Kurt Jensen, President

Kurt joins Concord with over 28 years of leadership experience in the Automotive Industry.  Reporting to owners Mark Dichtel and Neil Dichtel, Kurt will be responsible for Concord’s Tooling and Manufacturing organization.  He joined Concord after serving 2 years with Novares as the Vice President of their Americas Business unit and was responsible for all…Read More