Precision machining has become highly essential to the manufacturing sector. This subtractive manufacturing process leverages the most advanced equipment available to create parts and components with extremely intricate or complex geometries. Precision machining is crucial for the creation of many critical parts used in numerous demanding applications, such as aerospace, electronics, and medical device components. Ohio-based Flohr Machine specializes in precision machining and leverages state-of-the-art equipment to provide customers with quality machined parts at cost-effective rates. Flohr Machine utilizes the latest CNC equipment integrated with a computeraided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system to provide design flexibility and production control. The company relies on these advanced computerized machine tools to achieve demanding tolerances and create complex geometric cuts with a high degree of repeatability and accuracy.

Flohr Machine is a family-owned and operated full-service precision contract machining company that was established in 1966 by Ivan Flohr. Prior to starting his own business, Ivan had worked at Goodyear for 14 years where he gained experience with precision machining. Eventually, Ivan’s son, Jerry Flohr was tasked with carrying on the family legacy, and under his leadership, the company is committed to being a world-class precision machine shop. “We meet both quality and delivery requirements, helping our customers with their inventory control while maintaining a reliable supplier base to help us provide essential value-added services,” says Jerry Flohr, President, and Owner, Flohr Machine.

Flohr Machine serves a variety of industries such as oil and gas, defense, automotive, aerospace, medical, and food and beverage. The company primarily caters to the automotive sector and its largest client has been a multinational tire manufacturing company for over four decades.

We meet both quality and delivery requirements, helping our customers with their inventory control while maintaining a reliable supplier base to help us provide essential value-added services

Flohr Machine’s range of services include CNC turning and CNC milling for high volume production and small counts in a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, bronze, plastics, alloys, and steel. In addition, Flohr Machine’s quality management system meets the requirements of regulatory associations and governance bodies. This ensures that all customer requirements are defined and the desired products are produced. A key differentiator that sets Flohr Machine apart from competitors is its flexibility to provide various machining capabilities while maintaining strict delivery schedules at cost-effective rates. The company is also constantly training its employees in an effort to provide customers with exceptional service.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Flohr Machine was able to continue operations due to its long-term relationships and longevity with clients. The company also helped other machining shops that were struggling to find work. Following its strong core value system, Flohr Machine works toward building a strong community and fostering sustainable practices. Every year, the company awards a scholarship to high school seniors in the state of Ohio to encourage entrepreneurial and manufacturing focus. Moreover, Flohr Machine has a mentorship program for students that provides a first-hand experience of the precision machining industry and acts as a stepping stone to help build successful careers in the manufacturing industry.

Moving forward, Flohr Machine aims to grow strategically and add new machining capabilities. To this end, the company intends to acquire a bigger facility, add more employees to its workforce, and upgrade its machining equipment. Flohr Machine values its relationships with customers as well as employees and continues to adapt and be responsive to their changing needs with honesty and integrity. Operated by skilled and experienced machinists, Flohr Machine ensures the highest precision accuracy on components using the best CNC machines in the industry.