Today’s global economic and political uncertainty is prompting many manufacturers to rethink their operations and supply chains for long-term success. With rising tariffs, higher shipping costs, and shifting consumer views on foreign goods, more companies are considering reshoring—bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. A recent survey by consulting firm Kearney found that 96 percent of CEOs are either evaluating reshoring their operations, have decided to reshore, or have already reshored.

For companies exploring reshoring operations, Rathburn provides the expertise, infrastructure, and support to make this transition seamless and successful. With more than 40 years of precision machining experience, Rathburn delivers high-quality components and solutions powered by a combination of advanced technologies and experienced teams.

“Rathburn has earned a reputation for high standards in every part we deliver,” said company president Angie Holt. “The importance of that reputation becomes clear when we talk with companies looking to reshore some of their manufacturing. They can’t afford to make a mistake when bringing production back to the U.S., and they know they can’t trust the wild promises some people make. In those cases, reputation, a long and proven track record of successes, and consistent delivery over time win out.”

Founded as a job shop in Auburn, Indiana in 1983, Rathburn has evolved to offer advanced precision manufacturing and comprehensive services while maintaining the highest quality standards. At the heart of this growth is a team of dedicated professionals with deep expertise, diverse experience, and a passion for customer success.

“Our team’s specialized knowledge and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver reliable, precision-driven solutions in a way overseas providers simply can’t match,” added Holt. “We go beyond filling orders to innovate and collaborate with customers as an agile partner, not just a supplier. This personalized service helps us understand the customer’s broader needs, beyond the parts, to tailor solutions to the full assembly or system context.”

Rathburn is equipped with new technologies to drive precision and efficiency in the machining of aluminum, cast iron, steel alloys, brass, stainless steel, and superalloys. Beyond traditional mills and lathes, the company continually invests in advanced technology—including precision Swiss machining, multi-spindle equipment, custom automation solutions, and collaborative robots (cobots)—to ensure consistent, high-quality parts for our customers. These advanced automation and robotics technologies enable high precision and minimize waste, driving us toward our dual objectives of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery.

When reshoring manufacturing, companies often face the challenge of incomplete or missing specifications for existing parts. Rathburn specializes in helping customers navigate this transition through comprehensive design assist and reverse engineering services. Our experts can work with you to develop prototype-to-production parts from physical samples, even without original drawings. We offer flexible batch production to support scaling up to full production to ensure seamless transitions from overseas suppliers.

All of this quality is reliably delivered to our customers on time and without the increasingly common overseas concerns of transportation and port disruptions. Rathburn is strategically positioned in the Midwest manufacturing corridor, making logistics and distribution across the U.S. more efficient. And our high-volume precision CNC machining allows for fast, flexible turnaround, so we can scale up or down according to market demand, with the same level of quality and speed of delivery.

From advanced technology and skilled professionals to flexible capacity and on-time delivery, Rathburn is uniquely positioned to help companies reshore their precision manufacturing with confidence. With a location optimized for efficient distribution and a team that operates as a true extension of our customers, we support every stage of the transition to make it easier to bring your manufacturing home securely, reliably, and with the quality your customers expect.

About Rathburn Precision Machining
Established in 1983, Rathburn Precision Machining delivers precision-machined, manufacturable solutions made possible by a combination of technology and experienced teams for companies that need their products and equipment to work well every time. For more information, please reach out to us at info@rathburnmachining.com.