AMFT Welcomes Ramcel to Strengthen U.S. Stamping Capabilities

AMFT has acquired Ramcel Precision Stamping and Manufacturing, LLC, a provider of custom metal stampings, tooling, automated assembly solutions, engineering services, prototyping, and robotic welding. The transaction strengthens AMFT’s U.S. stamping capabilities and expands the organization’s ability to share technical knowledge, operational resources, and complementary manufacturing capabilities across its broader platform.

Ramcel serves customers across consumer goods, transportation, construction, defense, and electronics markets and operates under ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications with ITAR compliance. Ramcel will continue to focus on reliable service and consistent quality, while benefiting from AMFT’s broader engineering, supply chain, and operational resources.

“Ramcel has built a strong reputation in precision stamping and deep, long-standing customer relationships. As Ramcel joins AMFT, we’re committed to building on that foundation and driving even greater long-term value for the customers we serve together,” said Todd Smith, President and CEO of AMFT.

AMFT is excited to partner with the Ramcel team to share knowledge, support continued growth, and build on Ramcel’s strong reputation in precision stamping.

AMFT Acquires United Springs, Expanding Global Footprint into France, Netherlands, and UK

Brighton, Michigan – Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT), a global leader in precision‑engineered components, today announced the acquisition of United Springs, a highly respected manufacturer of precision springs. The transaction significantly expands AMFT’s European presence, giving the company the ability to manufacture springs in Europe and enhancing its global manufacturing footprint and technical capabilities. United Springs operates plants across France, the Netherlands, and the UK, serving customers in transportation, aerospace, industrial control, electronics, defense, consumer, and other industrial markets.

“United Springs is a strong, well‑run business with talented people and long‑standing customer relationships, and it is an excellent strategic fit for our growing precision components platform,” said Todd Smith, President and CEO of AMFT. “We look forward to welcoming the teams in France, the Netherlands, and the UK, investing in their capabilities, and continuing to deliver the quality and reliability their customers expect.”

United Springs has built a strong reputation for excellence in precision spring production and is a trusted partner to customers across the globe. Its core strengths include: precision spring coiling for complex designs with high‑speed, repeatable processes; custom spring assemblies tailored for critical applications; advanced manufacturing techniques that deliver durability and performance; scalable production from prototypes to high‑volume runs; and in‑house design, custom tooling, and engineering support.

With United Springs, AMFT now unites seven precision manufacturing brands: Associated Spring, Hänggi, AH Metal Solutions, E. Winkemann, Sko‑Die, P&B Metal Components, and United Springs.

About AMFT

AMFT unites seven precision manufacturing brands – Associated Spring, Hänggi, AH Metal Solutions, E. Winkemann, Sko‑Die, P&B Metal Components, and United Springs – representing over 450 years of combined engineering heritage. With facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Malaysia, AMFT delivers custom‑engineered, vertically integrated solutions, from precision stamping, fine blanking, deep drawing, coiling, and wire forming to contact riveting, welding, tooling design & fabrication, CNC machining, and automated assemblies, serving the aerospace, construction & agriculture, consumer goods, defense, digital infrastructure, electronics, energy & power generation, medical devices & equipment, and transportation markets. Quality is backed by global standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949. For more information, visit www.amft.com.

AMFT achieves CMMC Level 2 certification

News: AMFT is proud to announce we have officially achieved CMMC Level 2 certification through a C3PAO for our Sko-Die and Milwaukee facilities. This milestone reflects years of focused investment in cybersecurity, process controls, and training, and underscores our commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of our defense industry customers.

CMMC certification is a critical differentiator for us in the engineer-to-order defense sector, where we serve leading prime contractors that demand robust cybersecurity across their supply chain. This achievement was made possible by close collaboration between our operations, quality, IT, and compliance teams, whose dedication and discipline were instrumental in reaching this level of readiness.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important accomplishment. We are excited about the new opportunities this certification helps unlock with our defense partners and customers.

President and CEO Todd Smith on “The Business Roundup”

Thrilled to share a new episode of The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill featuring our President and CEO Todd Smith on his journey from the finance seat to the corner office and what it takes to lead a manufacturing organization through rapid growth and constant change. Read and listen now! https://businessroundupshow.com/2026/07/04/from-cfo-to-ceo-todd-smith-with-amft-on-leading-growth-through-change/

CEO Todd Smith in “Leadership Today”

We are proud to share our President and CEO Todd Smith’s conversation with Adam Mendler on leadership, growth, and building for the future. Todd shares a clear view of what it takes to scale with discipline while staying true to the values that define AMFT.

From legacy to long-term strategy, it’s a conversation that reflects how we think about manufacturing, innovation, and the teams that make it all happen.

Thanks to Adam and please read: https://lnkd.in/ehqeAaAq

AMFT in Manufacturing Today

AMFT is proud to be featured in the latest issue of Manufacturing Today, highlighting how we partner with OEMs to deliver complex metal forming solutions that improve performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership across demanding applications.

In the profile, AMFT leadership discusses how integrating multiple specialized brands under one platform strengthens our ability to support customers through supply chain disruption, technical challenges, and evolving production demands. The article also emphasizes our focus on long-term customer relationships, local manufacturing expertise, and a problem-solving mindset on the shop floor.

Read the full story here to see how AMFT is helping manufacturers navigate what’s next in U.S. manufacturing: https://magazine.manufacturing-today.com/ylvd/p126

AMFT Appoints Adolfo Gomez as SVP, Chief Commercial Officer

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AMFT Appoints Adolfo Gomez as SVP, Chief Commercial Officer

East Lansing, Michigan — [February 5,2026] — Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT), a global leader in precision metal forming and mission‑critical components, today announced the appointment of Adolfo Gomez as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Gomez will lead all global commercial initiatives, including Business Development, Global Product & Engineering, and Marketing, as AMFT continues to integrate and scale its multi‑capability platform across key industrial end markets.

Gomez joins AMFT with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, commercial transformation, and customer‑centric strategies across global industrial businesses, most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Sundyne, a leader in mission‑critical pumps and compressors. His career spans senior roles in strategy, commercial leadership, and general management at companies including Cummins, Chevron Texaco and General Motors, with deep experience in oil and gas, marine, mining, construction, agriculture, and other industrial segments across North America, South America, the Caribbean and Asia.

At AMFT, Gomez will focus on building high‑performing commercial teams, advancing AMFT’s go‑to‑market strategy, and partnering closely with engineering and operations to deliver integrated solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, and other highly regulated applications where reliability is non‑negotiable. His mandate includes sharpening AMFT’s value proposition, deepening customer engagement globally, and aligning product and innovation roadmaps with the rapidly evolving needs of OEMs and industrial customers worldwide.

“Joining AMFT is an incredible opportunity to help scale a truly differentiated platform in precision metal forming,” said Gomez.  “AMFT brings together centuries of engineering expertise, a global manufacturing footprint, and an unwavering commitment to quality and reliability, which uniquely positions us to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. I’m excited to partner with our teams around the world to strengthen our commercial engine, accelerate innovation alongside our customers, and make AMFT the first call for mission‑critical components in our core markets.”

“Adolfo is a key strategic hire for AMFT and an important next step in building out our leadership team for our next phase of growth,” said Todd Smith, President & CFO of AMFT. “His track record of scaling commercial organizations, his global perspective, and his experience serving demanding industrial end markets align perfectly with where AMFT is headed. For our customers, this means a more unified global experience, faster and more responsive support, and even stronger collaboration as we co‑engineer solutions for their most critical programs.”

About Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT)

Associated Metal Forming Technologies (AMFT) is a global precision manufacturing company created by uniting five legacy brands—Associated Spring, Hänggi, AH Metal Solutions, E. Winkemann, and Sko‑Die—combining more than 300 years of expertise in engineered metal components. AMFT designs and manufactures precision springs, deep‑drawn parts, fine‑blanked components, and complex metal‑forming solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, industrial and other mission‑critical applications, supported by a global footprint and harmonized certifications such as AS9100, IATF 16949 and ISO 13485.

8 Things CISOs can’t afford to get wrong in 2026

AMFT is proud to see our CTO, Greg Zelo, featured in CSO Online’s “8 things CISOs can’t afford to get wrong in 2026,” where he shares why securing complex, interconnected manufacturing supply chains is now mission-critical for global operations. His insights highlight how modern plants, IoT-enabled machinery, and cloud-driven production systems create an expansive attack surface that demands zero-trust architectures and continuous third-party risk monitoring.

Read the full article here: https://www.csoonline.com/article/4110699/8-things-cisos-cant-afford-to-get-wrong-in-2026.html

President and CFO Todd Smith joins “The Manufacturing Executive” podcast

AMFT President and CFO Todd Smith joins The Manufacturing Executive Podcast to discuss how we’re preserving our brand legacy while expanding our global footprint.

Todd shares insights on integrating specialized legacy brands, navigating supply chain challenges, and building a unified manufacturing platform for the future.

Listen here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preserving-brand-legacy-while-expanding-global-footprint/id1520127087?i=1000743950750

Gregory Zelo feautured in Authority Magazine

We are proud to share that Gregory Zelo, who leads the company’s technology and data strategy, was recently featured in Authority Magazine discussing why product security must be embedded throughout today’s complex supply chains. In the interview, Gregory explains how rising cyber and physical threats are reshaping expectations for manufacturers and their partners, and why security is now a core requirement, not a “nice to have,” for customers in every sector. He highlights AMFT’s commitment to safeguarding data, protecting customer IP, and working closely with suppliers to build resilient, trusted supply chains that can withstand evolving risks. This recognition underscores AMFT’s role as a forward-looking manufacturing partner focused on both precision metalforming and the security, reliability, and continuity our customers depend on every day. Read the full article now: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/product-security-the-supply-chain-gregory-zelo-of-associated-metal-forming-technologies-amft-597e9ceebb0d