National Tool & Manufacturing which began in Kenilworth, New Jersey in 1933 is a leading supplier of quality mold bases and mold components for the mold-making industry. In 1978, Midwest Steel & Services of Illinois began offering mold base steels and grinding services. The two companies merged together in 2010 under the National Tool & Manufacturing (NTM) name and is now centrally located in Wheeling, Illinois to more easily supply our many North American customers.

One-stop Source for Precision Machined Plates, Custom Mold Bases and Mold Steel

We offer our customers a complete, one-stop source for all of their mold base steel needs. We engineer custom made mold bases and offer several standard types of mold steels. Our slogan “Turning Steel Into Enhanced Productivity” offers our customers the options of minimal steel processing, to complete machining and assembly of their mold base to better match their in-house capabilities or current requirements. With investments in the latest machinery, software tools, and personnel expertise, NTM has grown to be a recognized leader in the mold base industry.