About Us
Our Humble Beginnings in the Family Garage
Since the invention of the horseless carriage, garages have occupied an important niche in the saga of American ingenuity and American business. Time and again, individuals with a vision for building a better product have turned humble garage spaces into the birthplace of lasting enterprise-sometimes with remarkable results.
Such is the case with Cam-Tech Industries. Founded in 1981 by co-founders Tom Collier and Richard Vice, the company began in a modest 600-square-foot family garage equipped with just three machines. By combining Tom’s knowledge of the fastener business with Richard’s expertise in machining, the pair set out to manufacture commercial socket set screws.
Then in 1990 they began manufacturing AN, MS, and NAS military and aerospace hex socket and spline drive set screws.
What started as a small, determined operation quickly proved successful. Their shared commitment to precision, reliability, and craftsmanship laid a strong foundation for growth.
Over the last 45 years, Cam-Tech Industries has evolved far beyond their garage beginnings. Today, the company operates out of a 30,000-square-foot facility with 45 Davenport screw machines. Approximately 75 percent of its business now supports the military and aerospace industries, supplying high-quality socket set screws that meet rigorous standards.
When you receive socket set screws manufactured to the AN, MS or NAS drawings from Cam-Industries, not only can you be assured that the parts were produced correctly, but you will also receive full documentation on all inspection data and all the proper certifications with every shipment.
Adopting the slogan “The Company That Quality Built”, Cam-Tech has always viewed these words as more than a tagline; they are a guiding principle. Through an unwavering commitment to excellence in product quality, customer service, and value, Cam-Tech Industries has grown into a recognized leader in its field, while never losing sight of the humble beginnings that shaped its success.
MEET THE TEAM
Tom J. Collier
President – Director of Sales & Marketing
Rick Vice
President / Director of Quality & Manufacturing Management Representative
Tom Collier
Co-Chairman of the Board
Richard Vice
Co-Chairman of the Board
Lisa Wright
Office Manager
Daniel Baker
Inside Sales
QUALITY CONTROL LAB
Measuring the Length of a Socket Set Screw
Checking Pitch Diameter
Checking Hardness
Johnson Thread Gages–Inspection Gages
Torque Testing
In-process Inspection
Quality Control Lab
Quality Control Lab Personnel
Three Hardness Testers
Testing Hardness
MANUFACTURING and VIDEOS
Checking Setup
Screw Machine Operators
Machine Operator
40 Davenport Screw Machines
Thread Rolling
Manufacturing Personnel
Partial View of Raw Material Inventory
Partial View of Manufacturing
Hex Broaching Process
Machine Operator
CENTERLESS GRINDING AREA
Checking Wire Diameter
Centerless Grinders
SHIPPING DEPARTMENT
Shipping Clerk Counting Parts
Shipping Clerk Packaging Socket Screws
Partial View of the Shipping Department