Nearly 80 Years of Family, Quality, & Progress
ODM Tool & Manufacturing has been solving production challenges since 1946. From our start as a small tool and die shop in the Chicago area to becoming a trusted partner for automotive, appliance, agriculture, heavy truck, and defense manufacturers, our story is one of steady growth, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.
ODM Through the Decades
1946
ODM Tool & Manufacturing is founded as a tool and die shop in Illinois.
1950s–1960s
ODM expands stamping capabilities to support growing industrial and consumer markets.
1970S–1980s
Investments in larger presses and expanded capacity position ODM as a partner for high-volume production.
1990s–2000s
ODM introduces automation, welding systems, and earns key quality and environmental certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
2010s
Installation of 1200- and 1500-ton stamping presses provides rare large-bed capacity to support complex, high-volume programs.
2020s
Now led by the third generation, with the fourth generation joining the business, ODM continues to invest in people, technology, and sustainability while preparing for its 80th anniversary.
Looking Ahead
ODM’s history shows how family ownership, adaptability, and a commitment to quality create long-term success. As we approach 80 years in business, our focus remains the same: delivering reliable solutions, building strong partnerships, and preparing the next generation to carry ODM forward.
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