Star Cutter Company

Star Cutter Company is a global manufacturer of precision cutting tools and tooling solutions for the manufacturing industry with deep roots in Northern Michigan and a legacy dating back to 1927. Founded by Howard B. Lawton in Detroit, Michigan, Star Cutter began with a small team serving customers such as Chrysler and Chevrolet Gear and Axle. Nearly a century later, the company has grown into a world leader in the cutting tool industry. Today, Star Cutter employs over 500 people across six manufacturing facilities and five manufacturing divisions. Each facility specializes in a specific product or service, including solid carbide cutting tools, carbide blanks and preforms, gundrills, gear cutting tools, and 5 axis CNC tool and cutter grinding machines. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with significant manufacturing operations in Northern Michigan and beyond, Star Cutter serves customers worldwide. Through its partnership with Star SU LLC, the company provides marketing, sales, and service support across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. There is always a solution with Star Cutter. We find a way or make one.