Building Precision,
One Milestone at a Time

From a small machining shop to a global engineering partner. Discover the journey that shaped MetalCore Manufacturing into an industry leader.

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1998

The Beginning

Founded by brothers Thomas and Richard Vance in a 10,000 sq ft Detroit workshop, MetalCore started with three CNC mills and a vision to redefine precision manufacturing.

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2004

First Aerospace Contract

Secured a landmark contract with a Tier-1 aerospace manufacturer, prompting our first major facility expansion and investment in 5-axis machining centers.

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2010

ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certified

Achieved dual international certifications, formalizing our quality management systems and opening doors to medical and defense sector partnerships.

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2016

Digital Transformation

Launched our Industry 4.0 initiative, integrating IoT sensors, AI-driven quality control, and real-time production dashboards across all manufacturing floors.

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2020

Sustainability Milestone

Reached carbon-neutral production status through renewable energy integration, closed-loop coolant systems, and zero-waste machining programs.

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2024

Global Expansion

Opened engineering hubs in Munich and Singapore, bringing local expertise to global clients while maintaining our Detroit headquarters as our innovation core.

What Drives Us Forward

Our history isn't just marked by dates and expansionsβ€”it's defined by the unwavering values that guide every cut, weld, and inspection.

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Precision First

Tolerance isn't just a specification; it's our culture. We engineer within microns because excellence is non-negotiable.

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Partnership Over Transaction

We embed our engineers into your design process early, ensuring manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and faster time-to-market.

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Continuous Innovation

From legacy CNC to AI-assisted machining, we invest relentlessly in technology that pushes manufacturing boundaries.

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Guided by Experience, Driven by Tomorrow

MetalCore's leadership team brings over 80 years of combined manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain expertise. Our executive board maintains a hands-on approach, regularly touring production floors and collaborating directly with client engineering teams.

We believe that sustainable growth comes from investing in people, automation, and ethical sourcing. Every strategic decision we make is filtered through a single question: does this make us better partners for our clients?

“We don't just build parts. We build trust, one precision component at a time.”
β€” Thomas Vance, Co-Founder & Board Chair

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