Woodlawn Manufacturing

Woodlawn Manufacturing is an integrated high volume, precision manufacturer of metal parts and assemblies for the defense, oil and gas, aerospace and automotive. The company is a first- and second-tier supplier to the United States military, producing rocket warhead bodies, countermeasure flare cases and other ammunition. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Marshall, Texas, Woodlawn is the sole-source supplier for the Hydra-70 warhead bodies and a major supplier for flare cases.

History

Woodlawn Manufacturing, Ltd. can trace its history back to Harvey Clanton, a former employee of Thiokol Corporation, which operated the government-owned company-operated Longhorn Army ammunition plant outside Marshall, Texas. Clanton left in 1973 to acquire a machine shop to bid on metal parts contracts for his former employer. Thus, Woodlawn Manufacturing was founded. In 1989, Mr. Clanton sold the Company, which had been maintaining $5.0M in annual sales, to an investment group. Paul White joined the purchasing group by initiating a startup of an abrasive manufacturing company in Houston, Texas that moved to Marshall in 1990. In 1992, the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, which made up the majority of the new Company’s sales, was closed as a result of the Cold War’s end and an accompanying decrease in defense spending. At this turning point, the investment group requested of Woodlawn development and implementation of a new model business plan for the company oriented over a broader spectrum within the defense industry. Mr. White accepted a role as the CEO, managing both the metal parts and abrasives businesses in Marshall.

Management structured a buyout of Woodlawn Abrasives and Woodlawn Manufacturing with Finova Capital (the incumbent lender) as a partner. In November 1999, Black & Decker acquired the abrasives unit. This divestiture assisted Woodlawn in the exit of Finova as a partner and in creating the liquidity needed to support the growth within the ammunition market.

Woodlawn was sold to Lone Star CRA Fund in 2008.

Today, Woodlawn Manufacturing is led by Kyle Crawford as the President/CEO and Carla Ponder as the CFO. It has continued to grow and maintains its role as a trusted, integrated manufacturer of metal parts for the military ammunition segment. The Company serves as a first- and second-tier supplier to the United States government.

Why Choose Woodlawn Manufacturing?

Working with the best people, equipment and processes is important to any business. When it comes to custom machining, you need to ensure you are dealing with engineers who have sufficient technical expertise. They need to have experience across a range of industries, parts and requirements, absolute accuracy and attention to detail.

Here at Woodlawn Manufacturing we have the ability, know-how and enthusiasm to provide complete custom machining for all of your requirements.

Woodlawn Manufacturing hosts technologically advanced CNC machines to ensure the precise needs and critical tolerances of the engineering industry are met. Our CNC machining services reduce turnaround time and enhance the product durability and quality.

At Woodlawn Manufacturing we offer:

• High quality products
• Increased accuracy and precision
• Consistency and reliability
• Quick product turnaround times
• Value for money
• Exceptional customer service

Woodlawn Manufacturing professionals offer unparalleled service, cost and accuracy in plastics engineering. You’ll find our quality prices and delivery is of the highest standard, ensuring you can rely on our proficiency and workmanship of our CNC machining and reverse engineering services.

Our CNC machining centers are programmed for precision and repetition so that even complex parts are produced in less time, with less labor and tooling. Our advanced CNC machining provides greater accuracy and consistency compared to conventional equipment.

Whether it is CNC milling, turning or routing, Woodlawn Manufacturing’s services offer a high level of expertise along with fast, efficient and friendly service, which produces high levels of accuracy and precision.

To increase accuracy, reduce costs and improve functionality of your parts choose the CNC machining experts, choose Woodlawn Manufacturing.