BELLEVILLE, MI, Jan 23, 2026 – Amsted Automotive manufactures cutting tools for construction and mining sectors, with production centered in the United States. The company sources steel domestically to support material traceability, mitigate tariff exposure, maintain supply continuity, and ensure predictable manufacturing lead times for industrial customers.
SMW Manufacturing, an Amsted Automotive company, produces mining bits at facilities in the U.S. Midwest. The location supports domestic mining operations through reduced transit times and logistics. Amsted Automotive also manufactures mining bits in Europe, aligning production capacity with regional customer demand.
Amsted Automotive designs and produces cutting tools and wear parts using vertically integrated manufacturing and in-house engineering. Its mining and construction products incorporate controlled metallurgy processes, repeatable forming methods, and testing to meet durability and performance requirements under high-load operating conditions.
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About Amsted Automotive
Amsted Automotive, headquartered in Southfield, MI, designs and manufactures metal-formed components and electro-mechanical clutch systems for automotive and industrial powertrains. The company was formed in 2021 through the integration of Burgess-Norton, Means Industries, Transform Automotive, and SMW Manufacturing. It develops products including precision-formed components, mechanical diode clutches, and eAxle disconnect systems for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion applications. Amsted Automotive serves OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, and mining markets. The company operates 21 facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, including 13 manufacturing sites in the United States. Its global footprint supports regional production to reduce supply chain risk and delivery delays. Amsted Automotive produces more than 200 million components annually and brings over a century of combined experience in powertrain engineering and manufacturing.