𝟱𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟱𝟬 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 In 1980, Cavalier Tool moved into what is now our World Headquarters at 3450 Wheelton Drive. Since then, with three expansions and one strategic acquisition, our capacity grew from a few molds per year to over 200.

50 for 50 Post Twenty: Over 200 Employees What began as a four‑person team—three founders and our first employee—has grown into a global family of over 200 dedicated professionals. A commitment to innovation helped our team transform from a small shop to an industry leader.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cavalier Tool was designated an essential service. We were called on not once, but twice, to design and manufacture tooling for urgently needed hospital-grade hand sanitizer dispensers. It was teamwork at its finest! 🛡️

50 for 50 Post Twenty-Two: Five-Axis Technology at Cavalier With 22 Five-Axis CNC machines under our roof, Cavalier Tool is equipped to tackle complex geometries and tight tolerances with speed and accuracy. #50for50 #CavalierFifty #Machining #Manufacturing #MoldMaking

50 for 50 Post Twenty-Three: Plant 2 🛡️ In 2021, Cavalier Tool officially acquired Mold Services International (MSI), transforming the 22,000 sq. ft. Oldcastle facility into what we now know as Cavalier Plant 2. #CavalierFifty #HereWeGrowAgain

A Fully-Automated Powerhouse In 2023, Cavalier partnered with Hermle to develop and install an automated machining cell featuring three Hermle C32 five-axis machining centers With plans to introduce two larger Hermle C52 Five-Axis CNCs in addition to one sinker and one wire EDM

50 for 50 Post 25: A Timeless Tradition At Cavalier Tool, loyalty is more than appreciated—it’s celebrated. When a team member reaches 25 years with us, they receive a special watch—a symbol of the time, dedication, and craftsmanship they’ve given to helping Cavalier succeed.

In 1976, Cavalier Tool bought its first truck for $600 and proudly named it Black Beauty. “The engine was so worn out, a cloud of smoke followed it around town,” recalls Ed Bendig with a laugh. Our fleet has evolved to be bigger, faster, and environmentally responsible.

50 for 50 Post Twenty-Seven: Hard Times Early On In 1981, Business tightened Ray Bendig looked across the empty shop and said, “This place should be covered with steel.” With guidance and the same determination that started the company the floor was quickly full of steel #50for50

50 for 50 Post Twenty-Eight: Driving Design Excellence with Siemens NX Today, our team of 40 mold designers (working across two countries) relies on Siemens NX to bring ideas to life with speed, accuracy, and confidence.

50 for 50 Post Twenty-Nine: The Next Level New Machinery, New Cavalier As Brian Bendig puts it: "It was like going from the Flintstones to the Jetsons. Some people would say you can’t afford this, at Cavalier we can’t afford not to have it”

50 for 50 Post Thirty: The Next-Generation of Mold Makers The future of mold making isn’t just about equipment - it’s about people. We’re deeply committed to supporting and developing the next generation of industry talent through: 🛡️Career Ready with CTMA 🛡️OYAP 🛡️Plant Tours

50 for 50 Post Thirty-One: Community and Industry Cavalier Tool has always believed that a strong industry and a strong community go hand-in-hand. To help shape the future of our industry we actively support local organizations and associations.

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Two: Smarter Storage with Our Kardex Machine At Cavalier, precision isn’t just for our tooling Our Kardex automated storage system maximizes space and streamlines inventory retrieval, keeping our team focused on what we do best: crafting world-class molds.

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Three: Lead Times or Lap Times Racing is about more than speed It’s about precision, efficient systems, and performing under pressure. The same mindset that fuels Brian Bendig on the track, drives Cavalier Tool in the shop Every second counts.

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Four: A Continuous Commitment Walk through the halls of Cavalier and you’ll see a phrase posted on the walls: “Understand what needs to be done, do it right the first time, do it better tomorrow.”

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Seven: Job Number 7000 In 2024, Cavalier Tool built 304 jobs This year, we passed a major milestone: Job #7000 From our very first mold in 1975 to over 7000 successful builds today #ForgingTheFuture

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Six: Built for Industry Cavalier Tool molds are at work across industries worldwide No matter the sector, our commitment is the same: precision, speed, and reliability in every tool we deliver

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Seven: The Art of the Show Some of Cavalier’s greatest partnerships began with a handshake in a trade show booth From PTXPO and NPE to events in Germany and Mexico, Cavalier Tool proudly represents Canadian manufacturing on the world stage #50FOR50

50 for 50 Post Thirty-Eight: Around The World And Back Again From Germany to Japan, France to Italy, and essentially everywhere else in the world Cavalier Tool’s President, Brian Bendig, has traveled the globe in search of the world’s most advanced technologies #50for50