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