Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Manufacturing Solutions
Founded in 1897, our company has built a legacy of innovation and quality across four generations. We specialize in custom-engineered manufacturing solutions for marine and industrial applications, leveraging advanced CAD-CAM technology to deliver precision-engineered components. Our marine division, established in 1975, supplies OEMs with high-quality seat assemblies, brackets, and molded parts while maintaining strict ABYC compliance standards.Through our Tecla Company Innovation division, we produce short-run metal and plastic components for diverse industries, combining material expertise with cost-effective manufacturing processes. With facilities in Walled Lake, Michigan, we serve customers in all 50 states and over 40 countries, offering comprehensive supply chain support and digital marketing assistance to enhance client operations.
Services
Marine OEM Custom Parts
Plastic Fabrication
Metal Fabrication
CAD-CAM Design
Pet Product Manufacturing
Prototype Development
Tooling Design
Assembly Manufacturing
Quality Control
Supply Chain Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 125 years of manufacturing expertise since 1897
- Our in-house CAD-CAM capabilities enable precision engineering
- We maintain strict ABYC compliance for marine components
- We provide complete design-to-manufacturing solutions
- Our family of common extrusions reduces custom production costs
Associations and certifications
- American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Services
Marine OEM Custom Parts
We design and manufacture custom-engineered marine components including seat assemblies, brackets, and molded parts. Our ABYC-compliant solutions combine marine-grade materials with precision engineering to meet OEM specifications. Using CAD-CAM technology, we create durable, cost-effective parts that enhance boat functionality and safety.
Plastic Fabrication
Our plastic fabrication services produce industrial and consumer components using injection molding and hot stamping techniques. We create durable, marine-grade plastic parts that withstand harsh environments while maintaining aesthetic quality. Our processes ensure dimensional accuracy and material integrity for demanding applications.
Metal Fabrication
We fabricate aluminum and stainless steel components including brackets, track systems, and hardware. Our capabilities include stamping, bending, and CNC machining to produce corrosion-resistant marine parts. We maintain strict quality control for structural integrity and longevity in marine environments.
CAD-CAM Design
Our CAD-CAM design team creates digital models for precision manufacturing. We convert client concepts into production-ready designs using state-of-the-art software. This technology enables rapid prototyping and ensures dimensional accuracy throughout the manufacturing process for complex components.
Prototype Development
We develop functional prototypes to validate design concepts before full production. Our in-house machine shop creates test assemblies that demonstrate fit, function, and manufacturability. This process identifies potential issues early, reducing development costs and ensuring reliable mass production outcomes.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve marine manufacturers and pet product retailers, with additional capabilities in industrial component production.
Are your marine products ABYC certified?
Yes, our marine components meet ABYC standards with additional cycle testing for critical safety components.
Can you create custom parts?
Yes, our 'black box' design approach creates custom solutions from clean-sheet concepts using CAD-CAM technology.
Do you offer prototyping services?
Yes, we develop functional prototypes in our in-house machine shop to validate designs before production.
How do you control manufacturing costs?
We use common extrusion families and economical lot sizing to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Where are your products manufactured?
All products are manufactured at our facility in Walled Lake, Michigan, USA.
