ABOUT US
We create the machines that shape the future.
For over 40 years, we’ve combined engineering innovation with hands-on craftsmanship—designing and building systems that help our customers bring bold ideas to life.
What We Do Best:
Transforming ideas into reality—and building what’s next.
We don’t just build machines—we solve complex manufacturing challenges.
With expertise across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, we serve partners seeking speed, precision, and a system that simply works.
From custom automation and tooling to full system integration and lamination solutions, we bring hands-on problem-solving to every project.
Our History
Founded in 1978 in the heart of Clarkdale, Arizona, Bent River Machine has grown from a local fabrication shop into a nationally trusted manufacturing partner. Today, we specialize in complex, custom-built systems for critical industries like aerospace, semiconductors, defense, medical, and technology.
We are proud to be a certified woman-owned and second-generation led team, carrying forward a legacy of precision craftsmanship, technical fluency, and absolute accountability.
Through decades of growth and innovation, one thing hasn’t changed: we stand behind every solution we build.
The Bent River Standard:
Our Core Values
Passion in Innovation | Pride in Craftsmanship | Integrity in Every Decision | Respect for People, Process, and Product | Win-win Thinking | Community Focus
Our Mission
To deliver innovative manufacturing solutions, transforming ideas into reality.
Our Vision
To create the machines that shape the future.
Certified to deliver. Committed to doing it right.
Bent River Machine operates under a robust quality management system to ensure precision, repeatability, and reliability across every project.
