a Manufacturing holdings company
Building the Future of American Industry — One Company at a Time
We acquire, elevate, and integrate manufacturing businesses to create thriving, future-focused enterprises. Rotherson Inc. is a family of precision-driven companies transforming American manufacturing through craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence.
Our Mission at Rotherson
To strengthen and modernize American manufacturing — one company at a time. We acquire and operate exceptional industrial businesses that form the backbone of our economy. Through hands-on leadership, smart investment, and a commitment to excellence, we help small and mid-sized manufacturers reach their next stage of growth — while preserving the pride and precision that built them.
Our Comprehensive Services
Rotherson delivers a robust suite of services to empower manufacturers and streamline their operations:
Precision Material Preparation:
High-accuracy saw cutting, including miter cuts, for tubing and solid metals, delivering production-ready materials tailored to your specifications with tight tolerances and impeccable finishes.
Secondary Processing Solutions:
Expert deburring, parts tumbling, end finishing, and edge smoothing to ensure components meet rigorous standards, minimizing production delays with clean, consistent results.
Advanced Fabrication and Machining:
CNC machining, welding, drilling, tapping, and tube flaring to produce custom components for specialized products in firearms, marine, racing, and more—designed for fit, function, and first-pass quality.
Strategic Consulting:
Guidance on implementing CRM, ERP, and lean manufacturing systems to optimize processes and scale operations efficiently.
Training and Development:
Hands-on training for operators and programmers to ensure your team excels with advanced equipment and technologies.
Operational Oversight:
Post-acquisition support to integrate scalable systems, enhance product lines, and preserve the unique culture of your business.
We act as a strategic partner, providing pre-processed materials and operational expertise to help manufacturers in niche sectors like firearms, offroad, and aviation bring their products to market with precision and efficiency.
Our Model: Acquire • Elevate • Integrate
Acquire with Intent
We partner with legacy manufacturing companies that have strong reputations and untapped potential. Our acquisition model values people, process, and performance — not just profit.
Elevate with Expertise
Once part of the Rotherson family, our companies gain access to shared technology, capital, and operational playbooks designed to boost efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Integrate for Strength
We build synergy between businesses — aligning resources, talent, and market access — to create a unified platform of excellence across the industrial landscape.
Our Companies
AM Industries
Industrial Cutting, Machining, and Fabrication. AM Industries extends the Rotherson commitment to precision with flexible manufacturing capabilities, quick-turn service, and scalable production for diverse industrial sectors.
Chantelau
Precision Saw Cutting & Value-Added Metal Services. Since 1987, Chantelau has delivered accuracy, reliability, and craftsmanship to manufacturers and material suppliers across the region. With 15 dedicated saws and a 14,000 sq. ft. facility, Chantelau provides high-volume, tight-tolerance cutting and material prep services that keep production moving.
Future Acquisitions
We continue to expand our platform through acquisitions of established metal-processing and manufacturing businesses that share our vision for growth, quality, and long-term stewardship.
Why Partner with Us?
Operator-first mindset:
We don’t sit on the sidelines. Our team actively guides strategy and execution post-acquisition.
Domain specialization:
We focus exclusively on manufacturing, engineering, and industrial technology.
Network-driven growth:
Through scale, shared resources, and digital transformation, we help businesses outperform.
Aligned incentives:
We invest alongside founders and management — ensuring shared upside and long-term success.
Our Leadership
Jake Rothenberger, Founder & CEO
Driven by a passion for manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Jake leads Rotherson’s mission to build a group of modern industrial companies that honor legacy craftsmanship while embracing the future of technology-enabled production.
Our Vision at Rotherson
We believe the next generation of American manufacturing will be powered by people who blend craftsmanship with technology — builders who know that precision, integrity, and innovation can coexist. From saw operators to shop leaders, from first cut to final shipment — we’re uniting industrial excellence under one name: Rotherson.
Join the Vision
If you own or operate a manufacturing company ready for its next chapter — or if you’re a supplier, investor, or partner who shares our belief in the future of American industry — let’s connect. Partner with Rotherson. Build what’s next.