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Engineered Manufacturing
Precision metal stamping, robotic welding, assembly, deep draw manufacturing, Class A components, structural parts, and battery components support demanding production programs.
About · Founded 1977
Manufacturing confidence, built over nearly five decades.
Big Rapids Products is a trusted manufacturing partner to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and industrial manufacturers that require precision, reliability, and dependable execution.
From five facilities across Michigan and Kentucky, we deliver engineered metal stampings, welded assemblies, and automated manufacturing solutions that support successful launches and scalable production.
01 · Company
About Big Rapids Products
More than a parts supplier.
Founded in 1977, Big Rapids Products has grown into a connected manufacturing organization serving demanding automotive and industrial programs across North America.
Our teams combine manufacturing knowledge, advanced automation, and disciplined execution to help customers move from early program decisions through stable production.
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Customer Partnership
Engineering, tooling, automation, and manufacturing teams work with customers to improve manufacturability, solve production challenges, and reduce program risk.
02 · Our Commitment
Quality, delivery, and responsiveness—without compromise.
Continuous improvement is at the core of how Big Rapids Products works. We are committed to exceeding customer expectations through engineering-driven solutions, defect-free manufacturing, and dependable execution.
The mission is straightforward: help customers succeed by delivering exceptional manufacturing performance on time, every time.
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Engineering Collaboration
Connect product requirements with practical manufacturing decisions early in the program.
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Continuous Improvement
Strengthen products and processes through disciplined review, learning, and refinement.
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Dependable Execution
Support launches and ongoing production with responsive communication and accountable delivery.
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Customer Confidence
Build trust through consistent quality, reliable performance, and long-term manufacturing support.
03 · Footprint
Michigan & Kentucky
Five facilities. One connected manufacturing partner.
A multi-facility footprint provides the manufacturing capacity, specialized operations, and team coordination required to support production programs at scale.
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Michigan
Big Rapids, MI
Three facilities supporting corporate, manufacturing, tooling, and assembly operations.
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Kentucky
Mount Sterling, KY
Two manufacturing facilities supporting stamping and assembly programs.
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Producing Quality
Quality is the most important product we manufacture.
Certified systems, dimensional validation, and process-capability controls help reduce risk and maintain confidence throughout the life of a program.
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IATF 16949:2016
A certified quality-management system aligned with automotive manufacturing requirements.
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PPAP Validation
Production-part approval and process information support launch readiness and customer requirements.
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CMM Inspection
Dimensional inspection verifies components against CAD data and blueprint requirements.
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Process Capability
Statistical process information helps maintain control and consistency throughout production.
Built to Deliver
Deliver quality products. Deliver them on time. Deliver confidence.
Bring your next program to a manufacturing team built around engineering collaboration, continuous improvement, and dependable execution.