Derita Precision Machine Company was founded in 1955, by Mr. Bert Dennis Butts. Stemming from a long heritage of blacksmiths, Bert gained over 20 years of machining experience before he started this company. He, a few other employees, and later his son, worked out of a small brick building just a few miles from downtown Charlotte. The company specialized in developing and producing a wide variety of products for the textile industry.In the spring of 1971, he moved the company to the 6.5 acre site where DPMC stands today. By the time he passed away in 1983, B.D. Butts had thoroughly instilled a company-wide commitment to provide the highest quality of service possible to it's customers.His son, Dennis Butts, took over as president of the company after his father's death. At that time, the company's forte was turning parts on it's 6 automatic lathes which were programmed by placing pins in the holes of a programming pegboard, and setting toggle switches and hydraulic valves. To increase production capabilities, Dennis purchased his first CNC, a Miyano BNC-34 2-axis lathe, in 1984.The high production gains realized by that machine led to the purchase of additional CNC machines and support equipment. To supplement this growth, Dennis began a focused Quality Improvement program with heavy emphasis on integrating computers into Derita s manufacturing processes. He, working with his son, Denny, started developing and documenting the company's policies and approved methods for:
Founded in 1969, American Truetzschler is a part of Tr tzschler, which is a textile machinery manufacturing company. The company, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., serves the textile markets of the United States and Canada. The company offers metal fabrication and all types of welding for simple and complex projects, including sawing, shearing laser, cutting, welding, brake forming, gear cutting and assembly. The company operates several departments, including design and development, service, sales, spare parts, control and training departments and an electrical repair center. American Truetzschler also manages an electrical control department that supplies controls for the classical textile lines and nonwovens. Its development and design department s employees work in the fields of mechanical and electrical design, electronic development, technological development and testing.
Located at 13607 S Point Blvd in Charlotte, NC, Methods Machine Tools serves as the Southeast regional hub for precision CNC machining solutions. With over 60 years of expertise, Methods provides advanced machine tools, CNC automation, and engineering support tailored to manufacturers across the Carolinas and surrounding states. The Charlotte facility features a fully equipped showroom and applications center offering live demos, training, and turnkey support on industry-leading equipment from FANUC, Nakamura-Tome, Yasda, OKK, KIWA, and Methods own machining platforms. Strategically positioned to support industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, and energy, the Charlotte location empowers manufacturers to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy. Clients benefit from Methods integrated approachcombining premium technology with expert service to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing.
