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