Swiss American Screw Products, Canton, Mich., a family-owned and -operated company, is celebrating 50 years in business. It was founded in 1960 by Roland Leist. A native of Switzerland, Leist was educated and skilled as a tool and die craftsman before coming to the U.S.

Roland Leist began Swiss American Screw Products with one Bechler 20-cam machine, working in a chicken coop. Over the years the company has grown and currently has a plant with 12,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space, on 2 ½ acres. The company now operates 20 CNC Swiss-style CNC machines.

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