National Pattern Manufacturing Company
Nestor J. Decker, co-founder of the company that would later become Precision Advanced Machining, begins his career in precision machining at National Pattern Manufacturing Company.
Generations of progress.
While Precision Advanced Machining was established in 1937, the company’s foundation took root in the years prior. Nestor J. Decker, one of the founders of Precision, gained more than 20 years of manufacturing experience at National Pattern Manufacturing Company.
Tool shop at the National Pattern Manufacturing Company in 1916
Hotchkiss Era
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New Ownership
National Pattern Manufacturing Company is acquired and renamed Hotchkiss Tool & Engineering Co.
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Precision Boring Company Founded
While still employed at Hotchkiss, Nestor collaborates with his brother Frank to found a new venture, Precision Boring Company. They establish the company with the purchase of a SIP jig borer manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Majority Owner
Nestor becomes majority owner of Hotchkiss Tool & Engineering and moves company operations to 8200 Lynch Road in Detroit.
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Company Assimilation
Hotchkiss Tool is absorbed into Precision Boring after the death of Nestor J. Decker.
The first machine bought by Precision Boring, a SIP Jig Borer
The Next Generation
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Precision Boring Company Founded
Nestor and Frank Decker found Precision Boring on Detroit’s east side with the purchase of the first Swiss SIP jig borer in Michigan. Frank operates the machinery while Nestor oversees the book work.
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New Facilities
After operating out of a garage for its first four years, Precision Boring constructs a new building at 8200 Lynch Road in Detroit and moves its operations into the building alongside Hotchkiss.
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Second-Generation Ownership
Brothers Nestor Jr. and Richard Decker buy Precision Boring Co.
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Third-Generation Ownership
Brothers Richard Jr. and Jerry Decker buy Precision Boring Co.
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Clinton Township Relocation
All operations are moved with the purchase of a building at 24400 Maplehurst in Clinton Township. Within a year, Precision continues to expand with the purchase of Manor Industries Inc.
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Expansion
A second building on Maplehurst is purchased.
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Fourth-Generation Involvement
Siblings Sarah and Joe Decker begin their careers at Precision Boring.
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Rebranding & AS9100 Certified
Precision Boring Company is renamed Precision Advanced Machining Co. and attains AS9100 certification.
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Ownership Change
Richard Jr. retires after working at Precision for 50+ years, handing sole ownership to Jerry.
