ABOUT US

Built by manufacturers, for manufacturers.

ManufacturingBase is the global procurement hub connecting buyers with verified manufacturers worldwide.

The Problem We Solve

Finding the right manufacturing partner shouldn’t require hours of Google searches, cold calls, and keyword guesswork. Procurement professionals waste valuable time sifting through outdated directories and pay-to-play platforms that prioritize ad spend over actual capabilities.

ManufacturingBase changes that. We built a procurement hub where you search by what matters — capability, certification, material, and location — and connect directly with verified manufacturers. No login required. No email gates. Just results.

FOUNDERS

The Team Behind ManufacturingBase

Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Co-Founder · “The Worldwide Machinist”

CEO of TGM Global Services and host of The Gunn Show podcast. With 875K+ YouTube subscribers and 50K+ LinkedIn followers, Tony has built one of the largest manufacturing communities in the world. A regular speaker at IMTS and industry events, Tony brings decades of hands-on manufacturing experience and an unmatched global network.

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Karl Gillihan

Founder & CEO

President of Manufacturing Solutions Group and operator of multiple companies through TRP Enterprises. Karl brings expertise in manufacturing consulting, digital infrastructure, and business operations. He leads the technology and platform development for ManufacturingBase.

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Our Mission

Transparency

No pay-to-play rankings. No hidden algorithms. Manufacturers are listed based on verified capabilities, not ad budgets.

Global Reach

Supporting both reshoring initiatives and global trade relationships across 80+ countries with real manufacturing infrastructure.

Open Access

Free to search, no login required. We believe procurement professionals should be able to find partners without friction.

Inside the shop

Real machines, real parts — from the floors where the work gets done.

5-axis machining center cutting a large sculpted aluminum aerospace panel
Five-axis machine carving a large automotive stamping die from a solid steel block
Precision-machined aerospace panel with hundreds of rib-stiffened pockets
Billet aluminum monoblock wheel CNC-machined from solid
CNC turning center machining a large worm shaft from solid bar stock
CNC cutting table profiling steel plate on the shop floor
AVANTEC indexable face mill with carbide inserts, close up
Rows of gear hob cutters staged for a hobbing job
Precision machine shop floor with manual lathes and tooling
Long shaft turned between centers on a heavy engine lathe
Gear hob cutters organized on shelves by module size
Horizontal band saw cutting a large steel shaft to length
CNC machining center with a precision-turned component in the chuck
Large indexable milling cutter head, detail view
Finished worm shaft with ground helical thread
Hob cutter inventory shelved by pitch and module
Heavy sawing operation on large-diameter bar stock
Face mill body with replaceable carbide inserts, top view
CNC machine cutting a precision shaft under coolant
Machined screw shaft with precision helical geometry
Indexable cutter with checkerboard insert layout
Gear cutting hobs laid out for inspection
Sawing and cutoff operation in the fabrication bay
Vertical machining operation on a large round workpiece
Polished machined component with precision turned features
Precision cutting tool staged at the machine
Large-capacity machining center working a heavy part
Freshly machined metal component with bright finish
Large gear and cutter detail, monochrome
Indexable milling cutter with carbide inserts
Inside the machine shop, daylight across the work bays
Five-axis spindle milling a contoured part under flood coolant
Trunnion-style 5-axis machining center mid-cycle
HERMLE 5-axis machining center cutting fixtured steel blocks, chips flying
Machined mold cavity with a mirror-contoured surface
Aluminum helmet sculpture machined on a 5-axis center as a demo part
Polished aluminum helmet machined from solid billet, finish detail
Heavy engine lathe facing the end of a large-diameter steel cylinder
Machined impeller hub with radial vanes and a bright turned finish
Machined aerospace structural component staged for inspection
ZEISS PRISMO CMM inspecting a large indexable milling cutter body
Rows of large CNC machining centers across the production floor
Precision-turned cylinder with engraved markings on the lathe
Corrugated surface finish left by a high-feed milling pass
Polished machined goblet and components showing mirror surface finish
Large machined disc with a uniform dimpled face pattern
Large gear hob cutter mounted to cut a heavy spur gear

FROM THE CHANNEL

Watch Tony in Action

Inside Meyer Made: 90+ Years of American Manufacturing!

Inside Meyer Made: 90+ Years of American Manufacturing!

4.9K views·1 day ago
We Found the ULTIMATE Coolant Setup at Central Valley Machine!

We Found the ULTIMATE Coolant Setup at Central Valley Machine!

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The Apprentices Have Spoken—and Manufacturing Is Not Their Backup Plan!

The Apprentices Have Spoken—and Manufacturing Is Not Their Backup Plan!

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