VAN BECELEARE MACHINE WORKS HAS been providing precision machining services for over 50 years. You might say that quality is in our blood.
A history of innovation
James D. Van Becelaere started Van Becelaere Machine Shop in 1966 as a maintenance machinist repairing equipment for local industries such as railroad, coal mines, printing press companies, and equipment builders. In 1975, the business was incorporated and became Van Becelaere Machine Works Co., Inc.
The first CNC machine was purchased in 1979 in order to meet customer production needs. From there, the business continued to grow while focusing on other entities such as oil fields, agricultural and original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s).
Today, the business encompasses over 70,000 square feet and more than 40 CNC machine tools. With the help of our Higher Power and silent leader, we anticipate continued growth in the future.
Multi-axis machining center
First CNC lathe machine
James D. VanB and sons at IMTS show after purchasing new FH80 Horizontal Machining Center
Founder James D. (Jim) Van Becelaere operating latheTimeline
2021
Partnered with Superior Metal Products (SMP) as part of our strategic growth plan.
2019
VBMW becomes ISO 9001 certified
2018
Partnered with Midwest Growth Partners (MGP) as part of our strategic growth plan.
2017
Plant ExpansionCNC count: 48
2014
Multi-axis machining center added
2011
Plant Expansion
Vertical machining area added
2007
Plant expansion
CNC Count: 33
2002
Second CMM purchased
2001
CNC machined complete 4.3L V6 crankcase for GM
1998
Plant Expansion
CNC Count: 26
1998
Second generation takes the helm
Vince Van Becelaere takes over for James
1993
CNC machined first complete in-line 6 crankcase
1992
Plant Expansion
Quality Control Lab and Horizonal Machining Center added
1991
First CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) purchased
1986
First Plant Expansion
Doubled square footage
CNC Count: 9
1979
Company purchased first CNC machine
1966
James D. Van Becelaere, 1st generation, founded company
“Phenomenal versatility.”
“VB has a lot of experience and equipment so they can do just about any kind of machine work that we throw at them. VB’s versatility is phenomenal. VB is our best machine shop, by far. We work with two top machine shops and VB is one of them. We have a great relationship with VB.
—Commodity Manager, globally-known oil/industrial equipment manufacturer
