- In July 2024, ARCH Cutting Tools has acquired O-D Tool & Cutter, a manufacturer of solid carbide and high-speed steel round tools based in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This acquisition strengthens ARCH's position in custom tooling and customer service. O-D Tool will merge with ARCH’s Smithfield, Rhode Island facility, and both will relocate to a new 30,000-square-foot campus in Lincoln, enhancing capabilities and supporting growth in the Northeast
- In September 2023, Seco Tools has introduced new products to enhance machining efficiency, including X-tra Long Solid Carbide Drills for deeper holes, CH1050 and CH2581 PCBN inserts for high-volume production, and MF2 chipbreakers for improved chip control in round carbide inserts
- In June, 2021, CERATIZIT has acquired 70% of Changzhou CW Toolmaker Inc., a Chinese company specializing in tungsten carbide cutting tools for industries like electronics, aviation, and mold making. This acquisition strengthens CERATIZIT's presence in Asia, enabling expansion into new markets, especially the 3C sector. The partnership enhances CERATIZIT's capabilities with high-quality production technologies and manufacturing capacities
- In May 2021, GWS Tool Group has acquired Indexable Cutting Tools of Canada, enhancing its ceramic insert capabilities with advanced microwave sintering technology. This acquisition strengthens GWS’s position in the cutting tools market, offering high-performance products for industries like aerospace, automotive, and power generation
- In June 2020, Seco Tools has acquired the cutting tool division of Quimmco Centro Tecnológico (QCT) in Mexico, strengthening its presence in North America. This acquisition enhances Seco’s capabilities in solid carbide tooling, particularly for the growing aerospace and automotive sectors, with operations continuing under the Seco Tools brand
