# North American Manufacturing Company, LLC

This MFR.ID profile was supplied, reviewed, and approved by North American Manufacturing Company, LLC. Originally approved on 8/8/2025; last updated 8/8/2025. Capability data is manufacturer-approved for public sourcing and RFQ use.

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## Company Overview

North American Manufacturing (NAM) is a HUBZone-certified small business in Scranton, PA that designs and builds rugged load-bearing textile gear and field equipment for the U.S. military, government agencies and OEMs. Since 1976 it has produced more than 1.5 million folding cots, 1 million backpacks and 900 000 postal lock boxes. All products are cut, sewn and assembled in its 75 000 ft² ISO 9001 facility using Berry-compliant U.S. materials, integrating heavy-duty fabric sewing with in-house metal riveting, welding and automated bar-tacking to ensure mission-ready durability.

## Quick Reference

- Processes: Computerized Fabric Cutting & Pattern Engineering, Industrial Sewing & Fabric Assemblies, Light Mechanical Assembly, Metal Fabrication & Welding, Coating Processes
- Lead Time: 4-6 weeks
- Production Scale: Prototype (1-10 parts), Short Run (11-500 parts), Medium Run (501-10000 parts), Mass Production (10001+ parts)
- Location: Scranton, PA 18508
- Employees: 11-50
- Revenue: $10M-$50M
- Founded: 1976
- Contact: sales@namfg.net - +1 570-348-1163
- Verified: Manufacturer Approved

## Capabilities

### Precision Fabric Cutting & Pattern Engineering

Gerber- and Lectra-equipped cutting cells convert digitised patterns into high-yield production markers, then servo-drive oscillating knives through single-ply or 50 mm multi-layer stacks with ±0.5 mm accuracy. Vision alignment, barcode roll tracking and auto-nesting ≥85 % minimise waste, while integrated grading software exports GERBER, HPGL and ISO-Cut files for seamless CAD-to-cut workflows.

- Process: Computerized Fabric Cutting & Pattern Engineering
- Highlights: ±0.5 mm perimeter accuracy on ballistic nylon, Cordura® and laminate composites, Stack height up to 50 mm held by 15 kPa vacuum for distortion-free profiling, Rule-based digitisation ≤0.2 mm and auto-nesting ≥85 % material utilisation, Barcode-enabled cut-piece traceability and real-time yield analytics
- Subprocesses: CNC Oscillating-Knife Textile Cutting, Pattern Digitization, Grading & Marker Making
- Specifications:
  - Digitisation Accuracy: 0.2 mm - High-resolution photo-digitiser captures pattern edges within ±0.2 mm.
  - Auto Nest Material Utilisation: 85+ % - Algorithm respects tilt/flip constraints while maximising yield.
  - Typical Lead Time: 3-7 days - From approved marker to kitted, labelled cut-panel bundles ex-works.
  - Maximum Stack Height: 50 mm - Supports multi-layer cutting of tactical fabrics, foams and laminates.
  - Vacuum Hold Down Pressure: 15 kPa - Static or conveyor tables maintain fabric stability during high-speed cutting.
  - Common Materials: Ballistic nylon, 500–1000 d Cordura®, Webbing, Laminated composites, Cotton twill - Representative substrates routinely processed on oscillating-knife tables.
  - Supported Export Formats: Gerber, HPGL, ISO-Cut, DXF - Ensures interoperability with Gerber, Lectra, Zünd and downstream CAM systems.
  - Knife Oscillation Frequency: 4000-6000 Hz - 8–12 mm stroke oscillating knife optimised for dense technical textiles.
  - Positional Tolerance: 0.5 mm - Knife path repeatability verified with vision-registered fiducials.

### Heavy-Duty Textile Sewing & Assembly

Walking-foot lock-/chain-stitch heads, double-needle binders and panel-integration stations join 1 000 D nylon, webbing and rigid polycarbonate inserts with ≤ ±0.8 mm edge fidelity. Programmable X-Y tackers reinforce high-load zones to > 1 800 N, while bias-binding folders finish edges 10–50 mm. Controlled pre-heat platens and wedge-point needles prevent haze or cracking when stitching PET/PC windows.

- Process: Industrial Sewing & Fabric Assemblies
- Highlights: Sews up to 12 mm consolidated stack using Tex 70–135/V-207 threads for > 1 800 N seam strength, Binding folders deliver 10–50 mm edge tape with ±0.8 mm finished tolerance, Polycarbonate/PET panels ≤ 400 × 300 mm stitched after 120 °C pre-heat to curb stress-whitening, X-Y programmable bartack field 300 × 200 mm supports MOLLE grid reinforcement
- Subprocesses: Heavy-Duty Lockstitch & Chainstitch Sewing, Edge Binding & Tape-Attachment Sewing, Polycarbonate & PET Panel Sewing Integration
- Specifications:
  - Programmable Field Size: 300W x 200H mm - Bartack or logo-tack stitched within 300 × 200 mm window.
  - Binding Width Range: 10-50 mm - Interchangeable folders support 10–50 mm bias tape or Mil-Spec webbing.
  - Seam Allowance: 6 mm - Standard 6 mm allowance ensures full needle penetration inside window frame.
  - Max Seam Thickness: 12 mm - Cylinder-bed and walking-foot machines drive through 3-layer webbing + foam up to 12 mm consolidated height.
  - Finished Edge Tolerance: 0.8 mm - Edge binding maintained within ±0.8 mm across part perimeter.
  - Max Panel Size: 400W x 300H mm - Clear PC/PET windows inserted into textile assemblies.
  - Typical Lead Time: 5-10 days - From CAD-approved pattern bundle to packed sewn assemblies.
  - Needle Gauge Range: 4.8-6.4 mm - Double-needle lock-stitch gauges set for parallel edge binding seams.
  - Typical Materials: Ballistic nylon 1 000 D, 500–1 000 D Cordura®, Polyester/Nylon webbing, Clear polycarbonate sheet 0.5 mm, PET film 0.38 mm - Representative substrates regularly sewn under this capability.
  - Typical Seam Strength: 1800 N - Measured on 25 mm bar-tack pull test of 1 000 D nylon webbing.
  - Needle/Thread Size Range: V-69 / Tex 70, V-92 / Tex 90, V-138 / Tex 120, V-207 / Tex 135 - Heavy bonded polyester or nylon threads matched to gauge sets for load-bearing seams.
  - Stitch Length Range: 0.5-8 mm - 0.5–1 mm for bar-tack densification; 6–8 mm for webbing run seams.
  - Compatible Tape Materials: Nylon binding tape, Polyester binding, Mil-Spec Type III webbing - Continuous rolls fed via under-bed tape feeders.
  - Panel Pre Heat Temperature: 120 °C - Reduces brittleness and crack initiation around needle penetration.
  - Visual Haze Limit: 3 % - Post-sew haze < 3 % to maintain optical clarity in map pockets.

### Hardware Attachment & Reinforcement

North American Manufacturing’s hardware-attachment cell unites pneumatic and hydraulic presses with servo-indexed anvils to install metal or polymer snaps and solid or semi-tubular rivets into technical textiles and webbing. Closed-loop force-distance monitoring, quick-change tooling and in-line pull-testing guarantee distortion-free joints that stand up to heavy outdoor, industrial and safety-gear abuse.

- Process: Light Mechanical Assembly
- Highlights: Press capacity 1–25 kN accommodates #20/#24 snaps through 6.4 mm structural rivets, Quick-change anvils & feeders handle stainless, brass, zinc-plated steel and acetal hardware in under 2 min, ±0.5 mm placement accuracy with laser guides; ≥ 95 % joint integrity verified to ASTM D7149, Supports prototype to 10 k-unit lots with 3–15 business-day lead times
- Subprocesses: Light Mechanical Assembly, Riveting
- Specifications:
  - Pull Off / Shear Strength Verification: Metric: 100-800 N - 100 % sample tested to ASTM D7149 (snaps) or MIL-T-9046 (rivets).
  - Positional Accuracy: 0.5 mm - Laser pointer alignment and custom jigs maintain ±0.5 mm tolerance from datum.
  - Press Force Capacity: Metric: 1-25 kN - Pneumatic toggles for light snaps, hydraulic presses for heavy rivets.
  - Supported Snap Diameter: Metric: 10-15 mm - Covers industry-standard Line-20 (12.5 mm) and Line-24 (15 mm) snap caps.
  - Lead Time: 3-15 business_days - Prototype fixtures on-hand; production lead time subject to hardware lot size.
  - Snap Material Options: Stainless Steel 304, Brass (nickel-plated), Acetal / Delrin® - In-stock hardware for corrosion-prone or non-magnetic applications.
  - Maximum Assembly Envelope: 800L x 1000W x 50H mm - Throat depth and slide travel allow fastening anywhere within 1 m × 0.8 m panels.
  - Finishes Available: Nickel-plated (240 h salt-spray), Black oxide, Electropolished stainless, Plain aluminum - Hardware supplied with finish to meet cosmetic or corrosion-resistance targets.
  - Rivet Material Options: Aluminum 5052, Low-carbon Steel (zinc plated), Stainless Steel 304 - Press force and tooling matched to material hardness for proper clinch.
  - Supported Rivet Diameter: Metric: 2.4-6.4 mm - Semi-tubular through solid rivets equivalent to 3⁄32–1⁄4″.
  - Production Scale: Prototype (1-10 parts), Short Run (11-500 parts), Medium Run (501-10000 parts), Mass Production (10001+ parts) - Lot management integrated with ERP for traceability from proto through mass production.

### Integrated Metal Fabrication & Welding

North American Manufacturing unifies CNC plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, 200 t × 4 m press-brake forming, progressive die work, and AWS-certified spot & MIG welding in one flow-through cell, supported by 30 t overhead cranes and in-house blast/paint to deliver structurally sound, ready-to-install assemblies faster and with fewer handling steps.

- Process: Metal Fabrication & Welding
- Highlights: AWS D1.1 & D14.1-qualified welders with documented WPS ensure code-compliant joints, CNC plasma/oxy-fuel table 3 × 12 m profiles plate up to 75 mm thick, 200 t × 4 m press-brake delivers tight-tolerance bends on high-strength steels, 30 t overhead crane and ISO 12944 C3 blast/paint booth enable turnkey large weldments
- Subprocesses: Spot Welding, MIG (GMAW) Welding, Stamping, Progressive Stamping, Punching, Drilling, Press Brake Forming
- Specifications:
  - Welding Certifications: AWS D1.1, AWS D14.1 - Qualified procedures for structural and industrial steel fabrication.
  - Thermal Cutting Table Envelope: 12L x 3W m - Gantry plasma/oxy-fuel bed size for plate profiling.
  - Maximum Bend Length: 4 m - Single-pass forming length on 200 t press brake.
  - Overhead Crane Capacity: 30 t - In-bay handling of large weldments and plate.
  - Maximum Cutting Thickness (Oxy Fuel): 75 mm - Pierce thickness; thicker sections possible via edge-start technique.
  - Typical Lead Time: 2-6 weeks - Standard schedule for medium-complexity fabricated assemblies; subject to material availability.
  - Press Brake Force: 200 t - Maximum ram tonnage enabling cold-form precision bends up to 4 m length.

### Protective Surface Finishing

Comprehensive in-house finishing that combines high-durability powder-coat application with precision deburring and edge conditioning. Automated booth systems, batch ovens, and multi-axis vibratory finishing deliver class-A cosmetics, corrosion protection ≥1,000 h salt-spray, and safe handling edges ≤0.8 µm Ra—ideal for heavy-gauge steel frames, aluminum enclosures, and high-wear tooling components.

- Process: Coating Processes
- Highlights: 8-gun Nordson Encore™ automatic booth with 15 min colour change, Gas-fired cure ovens 9 m long × 2.2 m wide for large fabrications, Air-knife and zirconium-conversion pre-treatment exceeds AAMA 2605, Vibratory bowl & ceramic-media deburr to ≤3.2 µm Ra before coating, Lot-based cross-hatch / B117 testing with digital record retention
- Subprocesses: Powder Coating, Deburring
- Specifications:
  - Line Throughput Rate: 50 parts/hr - Average across mixed part mix—automated conveyor speed 1.0 m min⁻¹ with 600 mm fixture pitch.
  - Surface Roughness After Deburr: 0.8-3.2 µm - Measured Ra using Mitutoyo SJ-210 profilometer; ensures sharp-edge removal and uniform coating adhesion.
  - Lead Time (Prototype / Production): {"production":{"max":4,"min":2,"unit":"weeks"},"prototype":{"max":7,"min":5,"unit":"days"}} - Prototype lots under 10 pcs use quick-change racking; production lead time assumes 500–5 000 pcs with standard colours.
  - Maximum Part Envelope (W×H×L): {"height":1500,"length":9000,"unit":"mm","width":2200} - Largest welded frame or enclosure size that can pass through pretreatment, spray booth, and batch oven without disassembly.
  - Typical Film Thickness: 60-120 µm - Optimised for exterior-grade polyester TGIC and super-durable hybrid chemistries per AAMA 2604/2605 performance.
  - Colour Change Time: 15 min - Automated blow-down, cartridge swap and PLC-guided purge; minimises downtime for short-run, multi-colour schedules.
  - Deburring Methods Supported: Vibratory bowl w/ ceramic media, Tumbling barrel (dry & wet), Orbital sander edge-break, Hand chamfer & file for critical edges - Selection based on part geometry, alloy hardness, and downstream cosmetic requirements.

## Certifications

- Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Self-Certification (Type: Certification; Authority: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Status: Active; Scope: Self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business; URL: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/small-disadvantaged-business)
- Berry Amendment Compliance (Type: Compliance; Authority: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); Status: Active; Scope: Berry Amendment domestic-sourcing compliance; URL: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.7002-1-restrictions.)
- CAGE Code Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Status: Active; Scope: CAGE Code 2N864 registered and current; URL: https://cage.dla.mil)
- System for Award Management (SAM) – Active Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA); Status: Active; Scope: SAM.gov active registration (UEI KSSGFKMS3NZ6); URL: https://sam.gov)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Type: Certification; Authority: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Status: Active; Scope: ISO 9001:2015-compliant quality-management system; URL: https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html)
- Made in USA (Domestic Manufacturing) (Type: Compliance; Authority: U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Status: Active; Scope: Made-in-USA product origin compliance; URL: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/complying-made-usa-standard)
- CAGE Code Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Status: Active; Scope: Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) identifier for DoD & federal contracts; URL: https://cage.dla.mil)
- System for Award Management (SAM) – Active Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA); Status: Active; Scope: Active SAM.gov registration (UEI & CAGE linked) confirming eligibility for U.S. federal contracts; URL: https://sam.gov)
- SBA HUBZone Certification (Type: Certification; Authority: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Status: Active; Scope: Certified HUBZone small business; URL: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program)

## Industries Served

- Aerospace & Defense: Durable textile field gear (cots, rucksacks, straps, PPE) built to MIL-SPEC for U.S. and allied defense forces.
- General Manufacturing: Light metal fabrication, riveting and welding of components and fasteners for government and industrial customers.
- Medical Devices & Healthcare Equipment: Cut-and-sew production of healthcare PPE (hoods, gowns) using durable, chemical-resistant fabrics.
- Consumer Goods & Appliances: OEM/private-label folding cots, packs and load-bearing textile assemblies for commercial brands.
- Textiles & Apparel: High-volume cut-and-sew of heavy-duty nylon, canvas and webbing products for workwear, outdoor and industrial textile markets.

## Facilities

### North American Manufacturing – Scranton Plant

Single-story 75,000 sq ft HUBZone facility housing automated Gerber cutting, heavy-duty sewing, bar-tacking, embroidery, metal riveting, stamping and MIG/spot-welding lines for integrated textile-and-metal field gear. Located near I-81/I-476 corridors for efficient inbound materials and outbound DoD shipments.

- Type: manufacturing_facility
- Headquarters: Yes
- Email: info@namanufacturing.com
- Phone: +1 570-348-1163
- Address: 1074 Barring Ave, Scranton, PA 18508, USA

## Verification Status

- Business Entity: Verified 7/15/2025
- Technical Capabilities: Verified 8/8/2025
- Locations & Facilities: Verified 8/8/2025
- Reviews & Ratings: Not yet verified
- MFR.ID Created: 6/24/2025
- Last Updated: 8/8/2025