Founded in 1942, Northwestern Tools is a manufacturer of machine tools, based in Dayton, Ohio. The company's products come in various categories, including clamping and setup, fixturing, locating and leveling pads, grippers, hoist rings, knobs/handles, spring/ball plungers, stainless steel components, thread inserts, toggle clamps, tooling blocks and washers. The product lines have captured the aerospace and medical industries as well as fasteners, lifting and material handling markets. The manufacturing facility includes computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining centers and automated specialized machinery.