HISTORY:

Star Tool and Die, Inc. was established in Lexington in the 1950’s and grew as a supplier to IBM.  Around the clock, Star supplied stamped components and intricate sub-assemblies for IBM’s large line of typewriter products.  As typewriters were replaced by computers in the American workplace, Star transitioned into other industries – including Automotive.  Toyota’s decision to build it’s first U.S. plant in Georgetown, KY, a mere 15 miles from our plant, changed everything.  Today, we supply Toyota in all 8 North American Plants as a Tier I Supplier.  Based on that long-standing reputation and relationship, we also supply several Toyota suppliers as a Tier II.

In 1995, Star was purchased by Mark Stanley and was renamed Star Manufacturing Inc.   New ownership infused new energy and capital, and it quickly resulted in growth.