Smith & Co. opted exclusively for HERMLE machining centres

Standardization, high-quality machine investment creates long-term scalable production. - Smith & Co.

“In April of [2021], we had an opportunity to start with a blank sheet of paper. And basically, build a company the way we wanted to,” said Robert Smith, CEO of Smith & Co. “Everything we chose, building what we have here today, was based on years of know-how and the lessons learned.”

With 40 years of experience and fostered relationships, the Smiths leaned into a systematic, automated approach to the new company.

From probing and tooling to programming and automated pallet handling, they leaned into HERMLE technology - so much so, his team will not purchase other machines. “We have predictable quality at this point. We’ve had zero problems with service or maintenance,” said Dell Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Smith & Co. “They operate, they communicate, pretty much flawlessly. That’ll be the only milling machines we purchase – will just be HERMLE.”

Following their initial investment in 2021, Smith & Co. has since expanded operations, currently running two C 250 machines, two C 400 machines, and one C 400 with the HS flex pallet handling automation technology.