M&M Tool and Mold Inc.

Moldmaker pushing the limits.

Heavily relying on lights-out manufacturing coupled with a niche market in complex mold manufacture, this moldmaker lands its fourth accolade as a Leadtime Leader—three times as a winner and this year’s Leadtime Leader: Small Shop Honorable Mention.

The show's racing theme was no accident as exhibitors and presenters showed the latest products, equipment and strategies designed to speed up the mold design and build process so moldmakers can win the race for better leadtimes.

Crucial initial decisions must be made before machining begins.

MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders weigh in on the effects of the tool steel price increase.

MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders reflect on the circumstances that led them down the moldmaking path.

MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders discuss the average age of their employees and how this reflects on the industry's future.

This small tool shop builds complex molds quickly and efficiently, a talent that won them MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader Award.