Manufacturing Solutions Built Around Your Program
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From a single manufacturing challenge to a complete turnkey program.

Commercial Tool Group brings the right combination of engineering, tooling, automation, validation, and production together to solve complex manufacturing problems.

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Solutions for Every Stage of Manufacturing

Whether you need support with one stage of your program or a partner across the entire process, our team builds solutions around your manufacturing needs.

New Program Development

Move from concept toward production with coordinated design, tooling, automation, validation, and manufacturing support.

Production Launch and Validation

Prepare tooling, processes, equipment, and parts for a successful production launch.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Address quality, efficiency, consistency, and production challenges with engineering-driven solutions.

Production & Mold Transfers

Move existing molds or production programs with the validation, process development, repair, and production support needed for a smooth transition.

Mold Repair & Engineering Changes

Restore mold performance, implement design changes, and extend mold life while minimizing production disruption.

Automation & Process Integration

Improve manufacturing efficiency and consistency through automation, assembly, inspection, testing, and integrated process solutions.

When Your Program Needs More Than One Solution

One program team supporting your program from development through production.

Complex manufacturing programs often require expertise across multiple disciplines. CTG brings engineering, tooling, automation, validation, and production together under one team, helping reduce supplier handoffs and keep each stage of the program connected.

Engineering
Product development and manufacturing input.
Tooling
Mold design, build, repair, and validation.
Automation
Assembly, robotics, inspection, and process integration.
Validation
Tooling, equipment, process, and part validation.
Production
Production injection molding and ongoing manufacturing support.

Featured Solution

SPE 2025 Automotive Interior Category Award Winner

Awarded “Most Innovative Use of Plastics” for the Power Sliding Console for the Ford Expedition. This award was given to Commercial Tool & Die Inc., Celanese, Summit Polymers, Washington Penn, and Brose, who all significantly contributed to the production of this part. CTD was the tooling supplier for this key body interior part. This award was presented at SPE Automotive’s 2025 Innovation Awards Competition and Gala.

Power Sliding Console

Technology Spotlight

Redesigned power sliding console mechanism and structure delivers best-in-class 32.4 L storage (open or closed). Executed in 35% glass- and talc-filled PP, it replaces cast magnesium with a POM bracket and PP upper retainer with integrated third rail that trims mass by 2 kg (≈20% vs. direct competitors), cuts part count in half, and saves about $20 per vehicle while maintaining rigidity. The console travels 200 mm, adds a locking feature to protect valuables, and places an intuitive power switch ahead of the armrest. Hidden storage sits beneath the cupholders/media tray, with 47% recycled resin used in the upper retainer/rail.
(Credit: SPE Automotive Division 2025 IAG Guide)

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Featured Solution

SPE 2023 Automotive Interior Grand Award Winner

Awarded both Body Interior Category Award and Overall Grand Award for the Ford Motor, Co. F-150 Lightning Mega Bin/Frunk. This award was given to Commercial Tool & Die Inc., Cascade Engineering, and Celanese Corporation, who all significantly contributed to the production of this part. CTD was the tooling supplier and processor for this key body interior part. This award was presented at SPE Automotive’s 2023 Innovation Awards Competition and Gala.

Ford F-150 Lightning Mega Frunk
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Mega Bin / Frunk

Technology Spotlight

By converting from compression molded painted SMC to injection molded MIC LFT-PP to produce this large Class A composite frunk — currently the industry’s largest — mass was reduced 48%, productivity was increased owing to a 37% cycle time reduction, the cost and environmental burden of paint were eliminated, seal interfaces were improved, secondary routering of holes is no longer needed, and the frunk is fully recyclable at end of life. A 4,000 ton injection press and a tool equipped with a 16-drop hot runner system are used to mold parts.
(Credit: SPE Automotive Division 2024 Winter Newsletter)

Explore real tooling, automation, and production processes supporting customer programs from development through production.

Our Solutions in Action

Precision Tool Manufacturing

Zimmermann 5-Axis Machining

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Robotic Press Integration

Robotic Milling & Drilling

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Automated Assembly

Heating and RivNut Installation

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Production Validation

Two-Shot Mold Tryout

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One Partner. Complete Manufacturing Solutions.

Three collaborative divisions. One program team.

Commercial Tool Group brings together the specialized expertise of Commercial Tool & Die, CG Automation & Fixture, and CG Plastics. From a single manufacturing need to a complete turnkey program, our teams work together to provide the right combination of tooling, automation, validation, and production support.

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Bring Us Your Manufacturing Challenge.

Whether you need one specialized solution or support across an entire program,
our team can help determine the right path moving forward.