Methods Machine Tools celebrates 60th anniversary

This year Methods Machine Tools Inc., Sudbury, Mass., is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Founded in November 1958 by Clement McIver Sr., with three employees and a few refurbished machines, the distributor has grown into one of the largest machine tool suppliers in North America.

The company now has roughly 350 employees, eight sales and technology centres, and more than 35,000 machines installed throughout North America.

“Staying true to our founder’s vision, we have built an excellent reputation in the machine tool industry by closely partnering with machine builders and customers, as well as providing strong application expertise,” said Scott McIver, Methods chairman and third-generation owner.

Methods' product line strategy offers advanced technology for each machining discipline or class. Machine tool partners include Nakamura-Tome, Yasda, FANUC, KIWA-Japan, and, most recently, Niigata Machine. EDM partners are FANUC and new partner Ocean Technologies Co., Ltd. In addition, Methods 3D Inc. provides the advanced 3-D printing system by 3D Systems and MarkForged. For measurement and inspection, the company offers digital optical comparators from VISIONx.

"We are excited to celebrate our 60th anniversary milestone," said Jerry Rex, president/CEO. "Our dedicated, experienced team, together with our powerful partnerships, have provided us a strong foundation for serving our customers. We are proud of our heritage and are looking forward to further expand our leading technology solutions in machine tools and automation, including the most proficient ways to apply and support them."