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Greenwood’s manufacturing sector is set to grow as D&N Machining officially joins Anchor Harvey, a century-old leader in metal component manufacturing.

The move is part of Anchor Harvey’s larger integration of the PMG family of businesses, which includes D&N Machining, Precision Machining Group, Northfield Industries and New Dimensions Precision Machining.

For Greenwood, the integration brings expansion without disruption. D&N will continue to operate under its roof, with the same leadership and workforce that have long served the aerospace, oil and gas, defense and industrial markets from its 56,000-square-foot facility. However, that team gains access to a broader network of resources and capabilities under the Anchor Harvey name.

“It was really important to keep the key players in place,” said Marty Bonbar, general manager at Anchor Harvey. “This is a major integration, and we want to give the leadership team and employees peace of mind — we’re not a private equity firm looking to sell off pieces.”

Integrating Anchor Harvey with PMG, particularly D&N Machining, will enable the company to serve its clients better. The plans for integration were initiated some time ago. With increasing volatility in global supply chains, the timing could favor Anchor Harvey and D&N as they consolidate operations and reduce their reliance on overseas suppliers.

“We’re in a good position to get ahead,” Bonbar said. “The integration will allow us to combine resources and services so we won’t have to rely much on overseas suppliers and providers.”

To help integrate the new facility, Anchor Harvey worked with D&N Machining and the other newly acquired companies to help foster and develop a vision for the company even before the announcement.

“We wanted to have a shared vision with D&N so they know what to expect from us, what we expect from them. What they should expect from their clients and each other,” Bonbar said. “So, from Day 1, there’s no question about expectations, and we can start working together.”

The merger enhances D&N’s ability to provide end-to-end manufacturing — from forging and machining to finishing and assembly — while maintaining the same local service and quality the Greenwood clients have come to expect. Anchor Harvey clients now benefit from streamlined supply chains, expanded material offerings and improved lead times.

Bonbar said Anchor Harvey already has met with its clients and those from PMG to present new offerings. He said the reception was positive.

“They’re not just clients. They’re our partners as well,” Bonbar said. “We talked to them as much as we did with the companies that we integrated. We wanted to learn their needs and how we could meet them. I’m very confident that this will work well for everyone involved. There are clients of D&N who will benefit from what we can offer them that other companies cannot. We have clients who are excited about what D&N has to offer.

“This works well for us and our partners because it helps them since they don’t have to work with multiple vendors, and we can provide what they need from our company.”

The integration also creates new career pathways for machinists, engineers, technicians and skilled tradespeople at Greenwood. With access to Anchor Harvey’s network, employees will find more opportunities for training, advancement and technical development in a modern, high-performance manufacturing environment.

“We build engineers and tradeskill people,” Bonbar said. “We invest in people and communities. Greenwood is a good community, and D&N is a good company. Both fit in with the expectations we have as a culture within our company. The workforce in place is great, and we can’t wait to integrate them more into the whole company.”

Bonbar added that Anchor Harvey takes pride in cultivating local talent.

“If we see an opportunity to expand, we know we can tap into the community of Fort Smith to help us expand our workforce," he said. "If anyone wants to learn more about our team, they should visit our website or reach out.”

Founded in 1985, D&N Machining has earned certifications including ISO 9001, AS9100D, and FAA 145 Repair Station, and offers in-house services such as phosphating and magnetic particle inspection. As part of Anchor Harvey’s expanded operations, which total nearly 400,000 square feet across four U.S. facilities, Greenwood gains national visibility as a hub for precision manufacturing.

Founded in Freeport, Ill., in 1923, Anchor Harvey began making metal badges for law enforcement and has long been known for aluminum forging in automotive and aerospace markets. The integration with PMG marks a new chapter, combining forging with CNC machining and broadening material capabilities to include steel, iron, and specialty alloys.