Relyans Max Expands Cold Forging Capability at Lapeer Facility

The latest advancement in cold forging manufacturing strengthens capacity for larger engineered fastening applications
Relyans Max has added a new cold forging machine, the latest advancement in cold forging manufacturing, at our Lapeer, Michigan facility, marking another important investment in our North American manufacturing platform.
This new equipment expands our ability to support larger, highly engineered fasteners for critical customer applications, including automotive, commercial vehicle, agriculture, heavy equipment, chassis, suspension, and powertrain programs.
For Relyans Max, this investment is about more than adding equipment. It reflects our continued commitment to the customers who rely on us for manufacturing strength, disciplined process control, responsive support, and fastening solutions built for demanding performance environments.

Strengthening Capacity Where It Matters
The new cold forging machine expands Relyans Max’s production capability for large-diameter engineered fasteners, with the ability to support applications up to M24 class and lengths up to 350 mm.
This added capability gives our team greater flexibility to support complex programs, respond to customer demand, and deliver high-strength fastening solutions with the consistency and reliability required for critical applications.
Built to Support Critical Applications
Across the industries we serve, fasteners are not simply components. They are essential connection points in systems where safety, durability, load performance, and long-term reliability matter.
By investing in additional cold forging capability at our Lapeer facility, Relyans Max is strengthening its ability to support customers with:
- Expanded large-part manufacturing capacity
- Greater support for engineered fastening programs
- Improved responsiveness for demanding customer applications
- Stronger regional production capability
- Continued focus on quality, consistency, and performance

Investing in Technology. Delivering Value.
This investment reinforces the direction of Relyans Max: building a stronger, more capable manufacturing platform for the future while continuing to support the programs our customers depend on today.
As this new equipment comes online, Relyans Max is better positioned to deliver the capacity, capability, and confidence customers expect from a trusted fastening partner.
More capacity. More capability. More value.
