Investment in the future of a company and an industry is the only way to continue growth and prosperity. All industries change over the course of several decades and the machine shop industry is no exception. What once was an industry that offered an abundance of work for shops of every vintage, size and level of experience, has become considerably more competitive. Manufacturers are looking to have their work done quickly and at lower cost, with loyalty to one tool shop almost unheard of as potential jobs are sent out for quote to multiple shops.

Today’s machine shop must be able to stay one step ahead of the competition — both technologically and with a minimum of turn-around time — in order to get the jobs and remain profitable. FIMS Manufacturing of Oakland, New Jersey is one such shop.