My guest on today’s podcast, Anthony Davis, told me that since age 10 he and his brother knew they wanted to join their family business, Global CNC, a tooling manufacturer for CNC lathes and mills.

Today at age 23, Anthony runs the company alongside his 25-year-old brother, Alexander, and their 84-year-old grandfather who founded the company 40 years ago.

What I love about Anthony is how ALL-IN he is in his work. He values carrying on his grandfather’s legacy, but he is also driven to innovate into new products and marketing techniques. He glows as he talks about how he loves to work with family members, which I’m grateful to say that I can relate to as well, working alongside my father who just turned 80.

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Global CNC distinguishes itself as one of the few remaining US-based manufacturers in their sector, producing high-quality tool holders for major machine builders including Mazak, DMG-MORI, Nakamura, Haas, and Doosan.

While some competitors use DuraBar, a softer material that wears down more quickly, Global CNC insists on high-quality steel with specific heat treating specifications. They also take the extra step of grinding all critical surfaces—a process many competitors skip in favor of machine finishing.

Global CNC’s facility is composed of a variety of brands of machine tools in order to understand their customers’ needs. ”Since we make our own product line, we have to really please everyone,” Anthony explains. This hands-on experience with different machines allows them to experiment with new tool holder technologies and find ways to decrease cycle times and improve finishes.

The COVID-19 accelerated Anthony’s role in his family company. When his college, University of Michigan-Dearborn, shifted to online classes and his hockey season was canceled (his team was ranked fourth nationally in their division), Anthony began working full-time while completing his degree. He managed a schedule that included early morning hockey practice, work during the day, and evening classes, all while learning the business from the ground up.

Looking to the future, Global CNC is expanding into new markets. They’re developing tool holders for Swiss-style machines, with plans to launch within the next year and a half. The company is also eyeing HSK and CAPTO tool holders for milling and mill-turn applications, seeing these as crucial growth areas in the industry.

The company balances the wisdom of experience with fresh perspectives. While there can be differences in approach between traditional methods and newer ideas, the family works through these differences through open discussion and mutual respect. They hold regular strategic discussions about advancing their manufacturing capabilities, recently exploring new technologies to produce products faster and more efficiently.

This combination of traditional manufacturing values and forward-thinking innovation positions Global CNC well for continued growth in the precision tool holder market.

Question: What is the best thing about working in your family’s business?