Carbide Products, Inc. · Georgetown, KY
Built on Craftsmanship.
Trusted by Manufacturers.
For more than 80 years, CPI has delivered precision machining, engineering support, and specialty carbide tooling that OEM manufacturers rely on — quarter after quarter, decade after decade.
Our Story
80 Years of Precision Manufacturing Excellence
Carbide Products, Inc. was founded in 1943 with roots in German tool-and-die craftsmanship. What began as a commitment to precision and quality has grown — across four generations of family ownership — into a full-service precision manufacturing partner trusted by OEM engineers, buyers, and procurement teams across North America.
Our longevity is not accidental. It is the result of disciplined manufacturing practices, continuous investment in people and technology, and a relentless focus on delivering consistent, high-quality components for demanding specialty and OEM applications. When tolerances are tight and failure is not an option, manufacturers call CPI.
Today we operate from a single facility in Georgetown, Kentucky — with CNC machining, EDM, precision grinding, brazing, and finishing all under one roof. One source. Fewer handoffs. Tighter control. Better parts.
By the Numbers
1943
Year Founded
4
Generations of Family Ownership
8
Core Manufacturing Capabilities
±.0001"
Tolerance Capability
Why CPI
We Do Work Others Turn Away.
CPI earns long-term partnerships because we bring more than machining capacity — we bring engineering experience, institutional knowledge, and manufacturing integrity that compound over time.
Precision
Tolerances Others Can't Hold
From ±.0001" tight tolerances to complex carbide geometries, CPI handles work that gets turned away at conventional shops. When your drawing is too demanding for the competition, it's the right fit for us.
Engineering
A Partner Who Thinks With You
We don't just run parts — we help customers engineer better processes. CPI works directly with OEM engineering and procurement teams on DFM analysis, tolerance optimization, and production problem-solving.
Reliability
Consistent Quality. Every Order.
Our best customers don't shop around — because they know what they have in CPI. Consistent quality, reliable delivery, and a track record built over decades of repeat business with OEM manufacturers.
Our People
Experience That Drives Results
One of the defining strengths of Carbide Products is our team. Over eight decades, we have hired and developed the most skilled machinists and manufacturing professionals available. Our workforce represents more than 500 years of combined experience — averaging over 21 years per employee. That depth of institutional knowledge is exceptionally rare in modern manufacturing.
This experience translates directly into better outcomes for our customers. Complex manufacturing challenges are solved quickly through practical solutions developed from real-world machining expertise — not guesswork. When a process problem hits your floor, our team has likely seen it before.
We consider our people our greatest asset. Their willingness to mentor apprentices and pass down precision craftsmanship ensures that standard carries forward — for our customers and for the industry.
500+
Combined Years of Experience
21+
Avg. Years Per Employee
4
Generations of Family Ownership
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Ready to Partner with a Shop
That Gets It Right?
CPI's customers don't shop around — because they know what they have. If your current supplier is falling short on tolerance, lead time, or quality, let's start a conversation.