Our Heritage
XKUT was founded in 2003 by Gary A. Forney, a fourth-generation machinist and toolmaker at the time. After leaving the “family business”, Millersburg Reamer and Tool Company, due to family conflict and a recession that ultimately led to the company's closure, Gary put all his efforts into growing XKUT and serving the customers who reached out to him. Since then Gary has grown XKUT to be a trusted name in the manufacturing industry. The business continues to deliver the highest quality of reamers to customers while also providing a generational wealth of knowledge along the way. Thus, continuing to secure the family legacy in manufacturing that had been set forth over 100 years ago.
The legacy of manufacturing runs deep in our company with Gary's Great Grandfather beginning Millersburg Reamer and Tool Company in 1920. Millersburg Reamer and Tool Company engaged in the manufacturing of High Speed Steel and Carbon Steel Circular Metal Cutting Tools of all types for the industry. They were the originator and manufacturer of the first spiral expansion reamers ever produced. Their products were used extensively in the manufacturing field, as well as by many U.S Government Agencies, large Aircraft Plants, and Atomic Energy Plants where service and accuracy were of prime importance.
During World War II, in the interest of security to the U. S. Government and its Allies, the plant operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the duration of hostilities and was highly commended by the many U. S. Government and Lend Lease Agencies for their prompt, efficient service and consideration in keeping the steady flow of the very critical materials so necessary for a speedy conclusion of the conflict.
The image slide show that can be found below are some of the small items of memorabilia that are left and are to serve as a reminder, where a group of individuals can steer the future. Those individuals that worked to build the beginning of a manufacturing legacy did so to preserve the American Dream that was set forth at the beginning of America’s founding. The dedication and sacrifices that were made to not only build an understanding of today’s manufacturing principles but also to improve and set forth an initiative to build and preserve a country.
We take pride in carrying on the legacy of the precision reamer manufacturing that began with Millersburg Reamer and Tool Company, and we are committed to meeting the challenges of the future within the industry. While manufacturing runs deep in our blood, we must not forget the sacrifices that have been made to stand where we are.
To outlast in the industry of manufacturing one must continue investing in the industry. We are dedicated to educating and training the next generation of machinists and toolmakers. We're committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow in the field, ensuring that we have the skilled workforce necessary to meet the evolving needs of our customers and industries we serve. We believe that by investing in the future of machinists and toolmakers, we are also investing in the future of XKUT and our ability to continue providing high-quality, American-made products to our valued customers. Thus, investing in the future of America just as those who came before us once did.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to American-made quality and excellence in manufacturing. Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality reamers and cutting tools that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. We use only the best raw materials and manufacturing processes to ensure our products are durable, precise, and offer value to our customers. We aim to be the premier choice for those in the automotive, off-road, racing, machine, and government industries.
