Burr Oak Tool Inc.
Tube machinery
Company Overview and Heritage
Burr OAK Tool Inc. is a long-standing manufacturer of specialized machinery and tooling for the heat exchange and tube processing industries, tracing its origins back to 1944 in Burr OAK, Michigan, U.S.A. Founded by Newell A. Franks, the company has remained family-owned for three generations, upholding its foundational values of quality and service. With over 80 years of experience, Burr OAK Tool has evolved from providing local tools, dies, and fixtures to delivering comprehensive solutions globally, serving more than 75 countries.
Products and Advanced Solutions
The company offers a diverse product range designed to meet the needs of both large mass production facilities and smaller specialty shops. Its heat transfer and coil making machines are engineered to stamp fins, create hairpins, expand tubing, and form coils. Complementing these are OAK's tube processing machines, which deliver precision bends, consistent angles, and straight tubes at high production rates. Key offerings include fin dies, fin lines, tube expanders, tube cutoff machines, tube bending equipment, and coil forming units. Burr OAK Tool also provides OAK 4.0, an Industry 4.0 solution enabling smart, connected machines to collect operational data for enhanced decision-making, asset management, and proactive maintenance scheduling.
Global Reach and Customer Support
Burr OAK Tool is committed to localized support for its global customer base. This commitment is evidenced by its recent expansion with a new facility in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, dedicated to supporting service operations in the growing Mexican market, where the company has been active since the mid-1970s. Beyond its U.S. headquarters, Burr OAK Tool leverages a global network including its sister company OAK Eurasia and international representatives in regions such as Brazil, China, India, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. The company provides extensive after-sales support, including expert service technicians for maintenance and repairs, virtual service options, a full line of replacement parts through OAK Parts, and educational resources like digital whitepapers and video tutorials.
Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
Burr OAK Tool's mission is to be regarded as second to none by its employees, customers, partners, and communities. This objective is underpinned by core values that emphasize hard work, integrity, and continuous innovation to anticipate customer needs. The company guarantees that its machines are thoroughly tested and will function properly upon installation and throughout their production history. Furthermore, Burr OAK Tool demonstrates a strong commitment to its community through various investments and support for non-profit organizations, reflecting its belief in the importance of investing in local educational, economic, and civic opportunities.
