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Ace Metal Crafts provides stainless steel fabrication, precision machining, and contract assembly services for food, pharmaceutical, packaging, and industrial applications. Our teams combine disciplined engineering, skilled craftsmanship, and collaborative processes to deliver reliable results. Crafting Precision. Creating Joy. Craftsmanship that earns trust, solves challenges, and forges opportunity. Crafting What Lasts - The ACE Story Watch how our people work, learn, and build together and why customers and teammates trust ACE to do things the right way. Crafting Trust. Character and craft go hand in hand. LEARN ABOUT US Crafting Solutions. Engineering precision + artisan skill. DISCOVER OUR CAPABILITIES Crafting Growth. Careers built on pride and purpose. EXPLORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Explore careers at Ace Metal Crafts, where skilled trades, engineering, and manufacturing professionals build long-term careers grounded in craftsmanship, respect, and pride in work. Careers Thank you! We’re glad you found your way here. Chances are, you’re looking for more than a job. Maybe you want a little more stability, a chance to grow, or simply a place that feels good to walk into every morning. Whatever brought you, welcome. Before you scroll to the openings, here’s what we want you to know: ACE isn’t just a place to earn a living. It’s a place to belong, to learn, and to take pride in work that matters. Belong Here. Build Something That Lasts. Maybe you’ve done good work that went unseen or you’ve been told that people are replaceable. You deserve better: a place where effort is noticed, respect runs both ways, and excellence feels personal. At ACE, we build precision parts and assemblies for the equipment that feeds and heals people. We take that responsibility seriously. We believe in the values and we believe in ACE. That makes it a lot easier to come in to work every day. Dennis Ciruelas, Project Engineer We believe in the values and we believe in ACE. That makes it a lot easier to come in to work every day. Dennis Ciruelas, Project Engineer Why ACE - Because People Matter Here. Our customers tell us our greatest advantage is our people. We agree. Inside our walls, our strength comes from our values. They shape how we work, communicate, and trust one another — and they guide how we tackle our customers’ most challenging projects. We incorporate these values in everything we do. When you see someone struggling — with language or the job — you stop and help. That’s what people do here. William Mejia, Welder When you see someone struggling with language or the job, you stop and help. That’s what people do here. William Mejia, Welder When you see someone struggling — with language or the job — you stop and help. That’s what people do here. William Mejia, Welder The Work, the Learning, and the People Our values don't make the work easy. They make it worth doing. Every part that leaves our building carries someone’s name — and often someone’s safety — with it. That drives us to stay sharp, learn fast, and help one another do things the right way. Ideas move quickly here. Someone finds a smarter approach, and before long, everyone’s using it. Progress happens at ACE one idea, one shared improvement at a time. What keeps it all moving are the people who teach, listen, and back you up when it counts. The job is demanding, but it’s shared. If you’re the kind of person who likes figuring things out and getting better at what you do, you’ll fit right in. I’m proud that I worked here for 23 years and definitely made thousands of parts. Those parts have surely been installed in machines all over the world, so you can feel somewhat proud knowing that somewhere out there, a part I made is being used. Jack Malik, Welder I’m proud that I worked here for 23 years and definitely made thousands of parts. Those parts have surely been installed in machines all over the world, so you can feel somewhat proud knowing that somewhere out there, a part I made is being used. Jack Malik, Welder Join Us! If what you’ve read sounds like the kind of place you’ve been hoping to find, take a look at our current openings. You’ll see roles all connected by a single purpose: doing work that matters with people who care. Find answers about careers, culture, and what it’s like to work at ACE. Visit the “Careers and Culture” section of our FAQs. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Contact Ace Metal Crafts to discuss fabrication, machining, assembly, engineering support, or general manufacturing inquiries with our team. Contact Us WE'RE HERE TO HELP! At ACE, every connection matters. Whether you’re requesting a quote, tracking an order, or asking a question, you’ll reach a real person — someone who understands your goals and takes pride in solving problems quickly. Simply complete this form and tell us a little about what you need. We’ll make sure your message reaches the right team member . You can expect a personal response within one business day. Fabrication Division 484 Thomas Drive Bensenville, IL 60106 847-455-1010 Machining Division 205 Park Street Bensenville, IL 60106 847-455-1010 Contact Us First name* Last name* Company name* Email* Phone* What can we help you with?* Message* Submit Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Ace Metal Crafts provides precision stainless steel machining including CNC milling and turning to produce complex components with tight tolerances and repeatable quality. Stainless Steel Machining THE ART OF THE EXACT Precision engineered. Human perfected. Machining stainless steel requires more than programming skill — it demands insight into the material, the process, and the purpose of every part. For more than 65 years, ACE has brought that understanding to life. Across our two machining divisions, we combine advanced CNC technology, value-engineering, and skilled operators to deliver precision components that meet the tightest tolerances and most exacting standards. Our machining expertise spans industries where precision drives performance — food, pharmaceutical, packaging, and environmental. While stainless steel remains our core strength, ACE also machines aluminum, aluminum bronze, plastics, and mild steel — materials chosen to meet specific customer needs for weight, conductivity, or manufacturability. With vertical and horizontal milling centers, high-pressure coolant systems, precision probing, and dual-spindle turning, ACE machines complex parts with accuracy, consistency, and speed. From prototypes to high-volume runs, every job is engineered for efficiency, quality, and repeatability. At ACE, advanced CNC technology meets the practiced hands of machinists who know how to bring out its full potential. Across our vertical and horizontal machining centers, dual-spindle turning, and precision probing systems, every cut is programmed, measured, and refined by people who understand stainless — and every material we touch — down to its behavior under heat and pressure. The result: parts that run true, fit perfectly, and perform exactly as intended every time. Machining may be high-tech today, but it’s still a craft. The precision comes from the people — from the pride they take in doing it right. Raphael Osinski, Vice President, Operations - Machining Machining may be high-tech today, but it’s still a craft. The precision comes from the people — from the pride they take in doing it right. Raphael Osinski, Vice President, Operations - Machining Crafted Confidence ACE machining combines advanced technology, engineering insight, and human precision to produce stainless components that perform flawlessly in critical environments. CNC MILLING Learn More CNC TURNING / LATHE Learn More Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Ace Metal Crafts supports food processing manufacturers with sanitary stainless steel fabrication, precision machining, and assemblies built for hygienic design and consistent performance. Food Processing SANITARY PRECISION Stainless systems engineered for 3-A, USDA, and FDA compliance. For more than six decades, ACE Metal Crafts Company has supported leading food-processing OEMs and system integrators with stainless components, sub-assemblies, and turnkey systems built for the highest sanitary performance. Our engineers and fabricators understand the relationship between weld quality, surface finish, and hygiene—ensuring every part meets 3-A Sanitary Standards, USDA criteria, and FDA expectations for cleanability and safety. At ACE, sanitary fabrication is both science and craft. Our teams combine TIG and orbital welding, nitrogen purging, and finishing expertise that includes polished, bead-blasted, and electropolished surfaces from #4 satin to #8 mirror. Every auger, hopper, frame, and vessel is documented and traceable for full compliance, built to perform safely through CIP (clean-in-place) and SIP (steam-in-place) cycles. Our customers trust us with their reputation. That’s why precision isn’t optional here — it’s expected. Brian Beglin, Account Manager Our customers trust us with their reputation. That’s why precision isn’t optional here — it’s expected. Brian Beglin, Account Manager Certifications and Expertise 3-A Sanitary Standards / USDA / FDA compliance TIG & orbital welding with inert gas purge Polished, bead-blasted, and electropolished finishes (#4–#8) Material traceability and lot documentation CIP/SIP-ready designs for hygienic operations Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Ace Metal Crafts offers integrated stainless steel fabrication, precision machining, contract assembly, and engineering support for complex, performance-driven manufacturing applications. CONFIDENCE, EARNED Every project we take on is shaped by skill, precision, and people who take pride in what they build. At ACE, capabilities are built on trust. For more than 65 years, we’ve brought together engineering, fabrication, machining, and assembly to solve stainless steel challenges with precision and care. Each project reflects disciplined, collaborative work — and a team proud to stand behind what it builds. Value Engineering From models to assemblies, ACE engineers apply design-for-manufacturability and value-engineering to save time, reduce cost, and deliver efficient, production-ready designs. Learn More Stainless Steel Fabrication Welding, forming, finishing, and cutting — ACE fabricators combine artisan skill with automation to deliver precision stainless components trusted in the most demanding environments. Learn More Stainless Steel Machining With CNC milling, turning, and lathe capabilities, ACE machining delivers tight tolerances, consistency, and speed — all aligned to the requirements of OEM and regulated industries. Learn More Contract Assembly ACE technicians assemble, test, and deliver fully integrated systems and subassemblies, giving customers the confidence of a partner who takes projects from design to deployment. Learn More The customer is staking their reputation on what we build. That’s why we take so much pride in what leaves this building. Brian Beglin, Account Manager The customer is staking their reputation on what we build. That’s why we take so much pride in what leaves this building. Brian Beglin, Account Manager The customer is staking their reputation on what we build. That’s why we take so much pride in what leaves this building. Brian Beglin, Account Manager > Company Brochures ACE Corporate Brochure Machining Brochure Contract Assembly Brochure > Case Studies Value Engineering a Tube Laser Solution Strategic Outsourcing for Competitive Advantage Tale of the Four-Week Frame Less Distortion, Greater Consistency > General Info Capabilities and Equipment List Approved File Types Information Center Click on an image to download the information. View common capability and technical questions in our FAQs. You’ll find detailed answers under the “Capabilities and Technical Standards” section. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Ace Metal Crafts prioritizes workplace safety through disciplined practices, training, and accountability to protect people and support reliable manufacturing operations. Safety BEFORE ALL ELSE Everyone goes home whole — in body, mind, and spirit. Every day our people work around heat, sparks, heavy lifts, and moving equipment. The work demands focus, communication, and trust. We owe one another our full attention, because one small lapse can carry real weight. That’s why safety comes before schedule, before output, before everything else. We design our spaces and systems to protect our team. Cranes, forklifts, weld cells, and tooling are planned for visibility and flow; protective gear and ventilation keep air clean and people clear. Training isn’t a box we check. It’s how we make sure everyone understands how to stay safe while doing the work they’re proud of. But safety at ACE goes deeper than procedures. True safety is about people — their bodies, their minds, their families. We look after the whole person, not just the shift. Physical strength, mental focus, and rest all matter. We encourage balance because a clear mind and steady hands protect everyone. When someone steps onto the floor, they bring their best self — and everyone around them does too. In a place where tons of steel move every day, safety is our constant. It’s how we protect each other, honor our craft, and keep the promise that everyone goes home safe. I get energized by the thought that we can keep our team members in our span of care — to create a great place to work. Angela Pitzo, Vice President - Manufacturing I get energized by the thought that we can keep our team members in our span of care — to create a great place to work. Angela Pitzo, Vice President - Manufacturing I get energized by the thought that we can keep our team members in our span of care — to create a great place to work. Angela Pitzo, Vice President - Manufacturing Our Commitments These five commitments define how we bring safety to life. This isn't a checklist. It's a promise we make to each other. People First Safety starts with respect. Every person has the authority to stop work, ask questions, and make sure conditions are right before proceeding. Prevention by Design From material flow to fixture layout, we design safety into every process. Guarding, lift assists, and clear sightlines reduce risk before the first part is made. Continuous Education Training happens daily — in meetings, on the floor, and through peer mentoring. We share lessons, update procedures, and learn from near-misses to stay sharp. Wellness + Readiness Safety depends on people who are rested, focused, and well. We promote physical health, mental clarity, and work-life balance because the safest shift begins long before it starts. Culture of Care We take care of each other. Not because policy requires it, but because our values do. We celebrate good catches, talk openly about risks, and never walk past a hazard. Safety isn’t a rule we follow; it’s a value we live. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

View examples of stainless steel fabrication, precision machining, and contract assembly work completed by Ace Metal Crafts across demanding manufacturing applications. Gallery Complex Transitions Custom Assemblies Enclosures Feed Screws Frames Machining Small Fabrications Tanks + Hoppers Weldments Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Learn the history of Ace Metal Crafts and how decades of craftsmanship, engineering discipline, and trusted relationships shaped the company we are today. Hands + Hearts For 65 years, skilled hands and caring hearts have shaped our craft, our culture, and our legacy. This is a true American success story. One built not on flash, but on foundations. ACE Metal Crafts began more than 65 years ago with a simple idea: do the right things, the right way, for the right reasons. Hard work, steady hands, and respect for people became the tools that shaped every part, every relationship, and every generation that followed. The American story is told in many languages and experiences, but there’s a universal one spoken here: the language of craftsmanship, of pride in doing the work well, and of treating others with dignity. . Our company was founded in 1960 by sixteen sheet metal workers who refused to walk away from their craft when their employer moved out of state. Determined to keep working in Illinois, they joined with several investors, raised $160,000, and — through sheer grit and sweat equity — opened their own stainless steel fabrication shop in Franklin Park. . They called it ACE Metal Crafts Company and from the beginning, it stood for something greater than profit. It was about precision, integrity and treating people right. ACE's founders believed that success was built not just on what you make, but how you make it. With teamwork, respect and pride in every weld. . Among those early craftsmen was Jack Stout, a stainless steel expert whose technical mastery and teaching spirit became the heartbeat of the company. Over four decades, Jack helped shape ACE’s core competencies and set the standard for excellence that continues to define the company today. . Over the next twenty years, the market for stainless steel fabrication expanded and ACE’s reputation grew with it. As food, pharma, and industrial manufacturing matured, ACE became known for work that met the highest standards of precision and cleanliness. Through disciplined craft and unwavering integrity, ACE helped define what stainless fabrication should look like. Customers trusted ACE not only for its technical skill, but for its word. Over time, reliability became ACE’s quiet signature, the result of precision, patience, and pride in every piece. . In 1982, businessman Jack Lichter saw the promise of those standards and bought the company. He invested in people and in the computer-driven technology poised to redefine manufacturing, setting ACE on a path where craftsmanship and innovation would always advance together. . In 1991, Jean Pitzo, Jack Lichter's daughter, became CEO, joined by her sister Mary Lichter and Keith Stout, son of Jack Stout. They combined trust, technology, and teamwork to shape ACE’s future. The next decade saw the company making continued investments in technology and developing its people. Through each change, Jean’s belief held steady: when you lead with respect, excellence follows. . The 2000s tested manufacturers everywhere. ACE weathered recessions by doubling down on people and purpose. When others slowed, ACE grew 70 percent—supplying critical equipment to food and pharma clients who trusted its consistency. By 2011, ACE moved into an 82,000-square-foot facility in Bensenville, expanding capacity and opportunity for its team. . That same year, Angela Pitzo joined ACE Metal Crafts Company beginning on the shop floor, learning every process and earning the respect of the people who had built the company she would one day help guide. Working alongside welders, machinists, and engineers, she immersed herself in the details of production and the discipline of lean manufacturing. Her hands-on approach reflected ACE’s belief that leadership is not a title, but a practice. . That investment in better systems to support the team included ACE's partnership with Toyota’s Production System Support Center to embed lean thinking throughout the shop. Visual boards, daily huddles, and team-driven kaizen made improvement a shared habit. At the same time, ACE implemented ECI’s M1 ERP system, linking real-time data to real people. Efficiency rose, chaos fell, and employees gained the power to see and solve problems as they occurred. . The investment in better systems didn't stop with equipment or technology. The company was committed to building a place where people grow along with the business. The American Psychological Association has honored ACE with Best Practice and State Awards for creating a psychologically healthy workplace. Employee Value Streams, Open Book Management, and continuous learning built a culture of trust and transparency. At ACE, safety, honesty, and growth are daily habits. . In 2018, Forbes and the Small Giants Community named ACE Metal Crafts Company one of America’s Best Small Companies honoring businesses that choose greatness not just growth. Under CEO Jean Pitzo, President Keith Stout, and Chief Relationship Officer Deb Benning, ACE deepened its commitment to a culture rooted in kindness, trust, and shared purpose. Today, ACE is a company where business excellence and human wellbeing are inseparable — a culture built not by leadership alone, but by the collective care, curiosity, and commitment of everyone who walks through its doors. . In early 2019, ACE Metal Crafts Company expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Irmko Tool Works, Inc., a respected leader in precision-machined stainless steel components. This addition strengthened ACE’s position across the stainless steel fabrication and machining industry, uniting two teams built on the same foundation of skill, integrity, and craftsmanship. Later that year, ACE added two Mazak Quick Turn CNC lathes, increasing production capacity and advancing its ability to deliver complex, high-quality components with efficiency and precision. . In 2023, ACE Metal Crafts Company invested $3.2 million in new technology — including a state-of-the-art Fiber Tube Laser and an advanced Machining Center — reinforcing its commitment to precision, efficiency, and long-term growth. To streamline operations, all Machining Centers were consolidated under one roof, creating a dedicated machining facility. This strategic move opened new space at ACE’s fabrication location for expanded Contract Assembly, allowing both teams to operate with greater focus, speed, and collaboration. . ACE Metal Crafts continues to grow with heart. Named one of the nation’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For for three years in a row, and featured in the Wall Street Journal, ACE remains an industry leader defined by kindness, trust, and precision. . For more than six decades, one truth has endured at ACE Metal Crafts Company: our greatest strength is our people. From the founders who built this place with their hands, to the new generation shaping its future through innovation and care, every chapter has been written by individuals who believe that how we work is as important as what we make. Here, craftsmanship is an act of connection between people, between generations, and between purpose and progress. We still believe in the simple, powerful idea that began it all: when work is done with integrity, kindness, and pride, it becomes something more than a product, it becomes a legacy. Our History The one most important thing that has stayed the same has been our values. As we made progress throughout the years, our values became our foundation to be where we’re at today. Marty Trigueros, Value Stream Leader The one most important thing that has stayed the same has been our values. As we made progress throughout the years, our values became our foundation to be where we’re at today. Marty Trigueros, Value Stream Leader The one most important thing that has stayed the same has been our values. As we made progress throughout the years, our values became our foundation to be where we’re at today. Marty Trigueros, Value Stream Leader Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Explore the culture at Ace Metal Crafts, where craftsmanship, respect, trust, and pride in work create a stable, engaged team committed to long-term excellence. Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Frank “I’m proud to be part of the team because we achieve our goals together.” Ryan “Trust here is huge. I know I can rely on anyone to follow through.” Marty “We came here as immigrants, and ACE gave us stability, hope, and family.” Brian “I’m proud to sell the spectacular work our people do with such confidence.” Kathi “The emotional intelligence training teaches us how to handle challenges.” Living Our Values English Language Version Click the image to download the booklet. Spanish Language Version (Versión en español) Haz clic en la imagen para descargar el libro. Polsh Language Version (Wersja w języku polskim) Kliknij obraz, aby pobrać książkę. A Continuation of the Story How values live at ACE, and the responsibility we share in carrying them forward. Hands + Hearts reflects how values are lived at ACE through the work and the people who do it. This page continues that story, shared here with those who have been given the book. Digital copies are available below for anyone who would like to read along or pass it on to family and others. This book was created because what happens here matters, and not everything that matters fits neatly into a policy, a value statement, or a page on a website. Much of what makes ACE work lives in habits, in judgment, and in the way people treat one another when the work is hard or the answer isn’t obvious. Hands + Hearts was made to notice those things, to slow down long enough to name them, and to reflect back what many people here already know but don’t often hear said out loud, that the quality of the work and the way people are treated are inseparable. The book isn’t meant to define the culture or explain it away. It’s meant to recognize it, and to help protect it by paying attention to how it’s lived, every day. What comes next depends on how each of us carries that responsibility forward, in the work, in the choices we make, and in the way we show up for one another. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Every company has a story — but at ACE Metal Crafts, ours is built by people. It’s the story of welders, machinists, engineers, and leaders who believe that precision and kindness belong in the same place. For more than 65 years, ACE has been crafting stainless steel components that power industries — and a culture that powers people. This film captures what makes ACE different: the pride in every part, the trust in every hand, and the joy in work done with purpose. It’s not just what we make, but how we make it together that defines who we are.

Ace Metal Crafts provides stainless steel finishing and polishing to achieve required surface finishes, cleanability, and performance for sanitary and industrial applications. Finishing + Polishing REFLECTING EXCELLENCE Finishes that perform as beautifully as they look. We understand that a polished surface is more than appearance — it’s performance, compliance, and pride made visible. Our finishing and polishing specialists bring decades of experience to every part, using advanced equipment and meticulous technique to achieve finishes from sanitary #4 to mirror-bright #8. Whether refining welds, preparing product-contact surfaces, or achieving flawless cosmetic appeal, we finish stainless with purpose and precision. Our facilities include 12 independent dust-controlled polishing booths, wide-belt sanders, and specialized stroke and glass-bead systems — designed to deliver consistent quality and cleanliness for food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. Each booth is equipped with dedicated pneumatic tools, allowing finishers to control every detail with safety, efficiency, and repeatability. Our customers have the assurance that what leaves our floor reflects our standards and yours. Backed by ERP-driven planning, a culture of craftsmanship, and the pride of people who care about the details, ACE delivers surfaces that meet spec, clean easily, and do exactly what your process demands. You have to respect the stainless. It’s not about rushing, it’s about touch, control, and understanding how it reacts. Do that and the finish shows it. Omar Herrera, Value Stream Leader You have to respect the stainless. It’s not about rushing, it’s about touch, control, and understanding how it reacts. Do that and the finish shows it. Omar Herrera, Value Stream Leader Polished Perfection From #4 sanitary finishes to #8 mirror perfection, ACE delivers stainless surfaces that meet the highest standards of performance and appearance. Surface Perfection Finishes that meet 3A and FDA requirements. Mirror Finish True craftsmanship delivers flawless surfaces. Glass Beading Clean, durable, uniform matte finishes. Consistent Quality Meeting compliance and customer standards. Craftsmanship + Care Each part polished with pride and purpose. Equipment List ACE maintains one of the most comprehensive stainless finishing departments in the region. Our work spans functional surface prep, food-grade requirements, and high-end cosmetic finishes up to #8 mirror. Polishing Booths 12 independent dust-controlled grinding and polishing booths Each booth is equipped with dedicated pneumatic tools and ventilation for safe, consistent finishing. Capable of delivering finishes from standard grain to #8 mirror. Wide-Belt & Stroke Sanding Wide-Belt Sanders 3 × Apex 52" wide-belt sanders 1 × Ramco 36" wide-belt sander Stroke Polishers 1 × Kuhlmeyer 8' ZBS twin-belt stroke polisher 1 × Doucet PMC-264-HD, 8' table 1 × Doucet PMCT-HD-2-374 dual-belt sander, 48" × 144" Glass Bead & Surface Conditioning 25' × 40' glass bead room with dual automated reclaim system Designed for stainless steel only, using virgin bead media for consistent finish quality. Vibratory & Weld Cleaning Systems Vibratory Finishing Hammond Roto-finish, 7 cu. ft. tumbler Used for deburring, edge smoothing, and small-part finishing. Weld Cleaning Systems 4 × Ensitech TIG Brush TBE-700 units Provide rapid removal of heat tint and passivation on stainless steel welds. Support Equipment Support systems ensure accuracy, safety, and workflow efficiency throughout the finishing department. Pneumatic finishing tools and ergonomic lift systems Integrated material flow from welding to finishing Handheld Ra profilometer for verifying surface roughness Ensures compliance with RA specifications such as 32, 16, and other required finishes. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US

Explore the culture at Ace Metal Crafts, where craftsmanship, respect, trust, and pride in work create a stable, engaged team committed to long-term excellence. Our Culture THE STORY OF ACE IS THE STORY OF ITS PEOPLE Many backgrounds. One shared purpose. It’s different here. At ACE, you’ll find a community built on respect, trust, and kindness. Our culture is alive, shaping how we solve problems, support one another, and turn work into dignity, precision into pride, and generosity into growth. American-made at ACE does not mean uniformity, it means unity. We are people from many cultures, united by a shared pride in our craft creating something stronger than any one of us could build alone. What leaves our building carries not only accuracy and strength, but the spirit of those who made it. This is our culture. This is ACE. Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Every company has a story — but at ACE Metal Crafts, ours is built by people. It’s the story of welders, machinists, engineers, and leaders who believe that precision and kindness belong in the same place. For more than 65 years, ACE has been crafting stainless steel components that power industries — and a culture that powers people. This film captures what makes ACE different: the pride in every part, the trust in every hand, and the joy in work done with purpose. It’s not just what we make, but how we make it together that defines who we are. Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Frank “I’m proud to be part of the team because we achieve our goals together.” Ryan “Trust here is huge. I know I can rely on anyone to follow through.” Marty “We came here as immigrants, and ACE gave us stability, hope, and family.” Brian “I’m proud to sell the spectacular work our people do with such confidence.” Kathi “The emotional intelligence training teaches us how to handle challenges.” A Culture by Design At ACE, culture doesn’t happen by chance. Every choice, every conversation, every act of care is intentional. A straightforward and honest way to shape a workplace where people thrive and excellence follows naturally. We build a culture of trust where everyone matters by listening, learning and lifting each other. Our purpose is simple: create joy through kindness, every day, with everyone. We live our values of trust, respect, care, clarity and discipline in everything we do. We grow as conscious leaders and team members by developing, learning and striving together. Through high engagement and feedback, we expand training and development, empowering every team member to own their growth and goals. Growing with Purpose At ACE, we don’t just build our own culture, we learn from and contribute to purpose-driven communities, bringing those insights back to strengthen our people and our leadership. ACE’s culture is strengthened by the communities we learn from, including the Small Giants Community, which reinforced our people-first, purpose-driven leadership. In 2018, Forbes named ACE one of America’s Best Small Companies, recognizing our trust-based culture. We continue learning and sharing with others who believe business can be both excellent and human-centered. Listen to CEO Jean Pitzo discuss how trust, psychological safety, clear behaviors, and people-first leadership shaped ACE’s culture and how empowering every team member as a problem solver fuels continuous improvement and long-term success. Jean Pitzo, CEO, ACE Metal Crafts Curious Conscious Capitalist Podcast 00:00 / 33:41 Written for Conscious Capitalism, this piece explores how ACE Metal Crafts built a people-first culture grounded in trust, learning, and emotional intelligence, and how those values continue to guide its growth. Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US Every morning, I walk through the shop and see people solving problems together. That’s the ACE Way — people helping people do great work. Keith Stout, President Everything we build begins with people. CONTACT US