ABOUT MID-AMERICA MACHINING

Traditional Skills with a Modern Approach

At Mid-America Machining, we combine a wealth of traditional machining knowledge with advanced equipment and processes to deliver precise results time and time again. What sets us apart from other mold makers is our extensive firsthand experience that goes beyond the blow mold itself. Our team's experience allows to fully understand a wide range of machinery platforms and applications.

ABOUT MID-AMERICA MACHINING

Traditional Skills with a Modern Approach

At Mid-America Machining, we combine a wealth of traditional machining knowledge with advanced equipment and processes to deliver precise results time and time again. What sets us apart from other mold makers is our extensive firsthand experience that goes beyond the blow mold itself. Our team's experience allows to fully understand a wide range of machinery platforms and applications.

EXTENSIVE CAPABILITIES

Our Core Services

  • Research & Development
  • Modeling
  • Design Capabilities
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Trial Machine
  • Qualifications
  • Mold Making
  • Inspection
  • Mold Repair & Reconditioning
  • Trim & Head Tooling
  • Blow Pin Assemblies
  • Reciprocating Screw
  • Shuttle
  • Wheel
  • Blow Pin Assemblies
  • Accumulator Head

EXTENSIVE CAPABILITIES

Our Core Services

  • Research & Development
  • Modeling
  • Design Capabilities
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Trial Machine
  • Qualifications
  • Mold Making
  • Inspection
  • Mold Repair & Reconditioning
  • Trim & Head Tooling
  • Blow Pin Assemblies
  • Reciprocating Screw
  • Shuttle
  • Wheel
  • Blow Pin Assemblies
  • Accumulator Head

COMPANY TIMELINE

OUR HISTORY

1988
Founded by Mark Berry

Mid-America Machining was founded in 1988 by Mark Berry who began the company in his garage. The first shop was a 2500 square foot facility with just two employees in Norvell, MI.  

1991
Blow Mold Production

In 1991, Mid-America Machining began producing blow molds, trim tooling and other related tooling for a major blow molding machinery manufacturer.

1998
Company Expansion

In 1998, the company expanded to 15 employees and acquired high-speed machining technology.

2002
We Stand Alone
In 2002, the company initiated its own Engineering, Sales, and Marketing, and moved into a 55,000 square foot facility in Brooklyn, MI. This was all done to become a stand-alone producer of blow molds and blow molding tooling.
2010
Lightweight Dairy Patents

Mid-America was granted patents for the Family of Lightweight Dairy Designs.

2019
Industrial Round Patents

Mid-America was granted the lightweight Industrial Round patents.

2024
Lightweight Oil Containers
lightweight oil container patent

Mid-America was granted the lightweight oil container patent.

2024
Cornerstone Technology ™
Mid-America Machining is excited to introduce Cornerstone Technology molds and design services, our latest breakthrough in redefining the strength to weight ratio for extrusion blow molded containers.
Today
Mid-America Machining
With approximately 100 employees, Mid-America Machining has successfully commercialized lightweight packages and continues to provide innovative products in mature industries.