Blase Manufacturing Company is a privately owned, non-union metal stamping and assembly facility. Blase Manufacturing was originally incorporated as a small tool and die shop in 1947. The company produced high precision stamping dies and tooling and served only local markets. In 1970, the company began it's transformation into a modern metal stamping and manufacturing operation. Today, Blase Manufacturing is the nation's premium manufacturer of high quality, precision ball bearing components and assemblies, specializing in the production of retainers, seals, shields and caps for the bearing industry worldwide. Our key customers at this time include: The Timken Company, SKF USA, MRC Bearings, RBC Bearings, Delta Rubber Company, Schatz Manufacturing, New Hampshire Ball Bearing, Timken Aerospace, Nice Ball Bearing, Polyneer Products and Precision Molding. In addition to our domestic sales, we are currently supplying parts to customers in 6 other countries in Europe, Asia and North America. Our main facility is housed in an 41,000 square foot building located in Stratford, Connecticut, with additional facilities for warehousing and expansion. Our current production output is in excess of 18 million parts annually, with a capacity of 200 million. The company has approximately 55 employees with the necessary formal and on-the-job training to meet or exceed the expectations of our customers. *ISO 9001:2015 Certified by TUV SUD America