About Us

ABOUT US

Kadon Precision Machining is a partner you can depend on to consistently deliver high quality precision machined parts on time, and at a fair price – Throughout Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. Utilizing the latest technology in multi-axis CNC Swiss Screw machines, we deliver complex components that challenge the limits of manufacturing while using today’s most advanced materials. Our state-of-the-art facilities are configured for prototypes to million+ part runs and everything in between.

We tell our customers to “EXPECT EXCELLENCE”. To us, EXCELLENCE = Innovative solutions, precise quality, customer focused service, and a driven skilled team with the highest integrity. Excellence is the standard that has made Kadon Precision Machining a leader in precision machining Since 1952. 

Kadon specializes in Swiss Machining, Mutli-Spindle Machining, CNC Machining and Special Manufacturing Systems.
Give us a project and we’ll show you why OEM’s trust Kadon Precision Machining with their most complex and critical projects.

OUR MISSION
  • Provide our customers with the highest quality precision machined products delivered on-time at fair and competitive prices;
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by building strong partnerships with key customer personnel to ensure conformance to all customer requirements;
  • Provide our employees with a work environment that promotes good and responsible work ethics and allows for employee feedback to encourage continuous improvement;
  • Be responsible members of our community by providing support for programs designed to aid those less fortunate or requiring special needs.
history

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1952 by former Greenlee assemblers, Ed Paulson and Bernie Peterson, Kadon was purchased in 1973 by Jim and Jeff Franklin. Kadon produced screw machine products primarily for the aerospace industry until 1980, by which time we had increased the number of Greenlee automatics to five machines.

During the early eighties, because we were able to machine parts requiring a greater expertise and precision than the average machine shop, we began fulfilling the needs of power control companies in the area. Our experience working with high-temperature nickel alloys made machining steel and brass an easy transition.

Our business has grown from our original three machine, 3,000 square foot building, into a company occupying 63,000 square feet, employing nearly 100 people operating 100's of machines. Our newest machines comprise some of the latest 'state-of-the-art' equipment available on the market today.

In 2021 Kadon Precision Machining purchased Rockford ID Shop Inc, adding to their portfolio of precision manufacturers. Rockford ID specializes in Aerospace Precision Machining and also serves the Medical industry. Rockford ID is certified to AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.
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