Insights

From our engineering team. Manufacturing knowledge, shared.

Technical perspectives on precision metal stamping, machining, quality systems, and the industries we serve.

Long-life stamping tooling: 30 years, one die I Pax Machine Works

One stamping die. One billion parts. Thirty years of continuous production. Long-life tooling isn't the industry norm. Here's how we've done it since 1948, and why the model matters more now than it used to as tooling costs rise and supplier ownership churns.
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Filtration industry consolidation: what the 2023-2025 deal wave reveals

Filtration industry consolidation reshaped the supply chain from 2023 through 2025 with more than a billion dollars in named M&A activity. Here's what the Atmus, IDEX, Cleanova, and MANN+HUMMEL deals reveal about where the industry is headed and what it means for filter manufacturers evaluating their supply base.
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WHY AUTOMOTIVE TAKEOVER WORK IS ACCELERATING IN 2026

Automotive takeover work is accelerating. MEMA Q4 2025 data shows dual-sourcing initiatives up 41% and US production share rising to 73% as Mexico's fell to 24%. Here's what's driving the shift, what Tier 1s are actually looking for in a new stamping partner, and where PAX fits.
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Four generations in Celina, Ohio: the PAX Machine Works story

From a local repair shop in 1948 to a diversified advanced manufacturing company, the PAX story is one of steady growth, family values, and manufacturing commitment.
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