Montana Manufacturing

We Redefine
On-Time Delivery

Injection molding and full secondary operations under one roof in Roundup, Montana. Two-week sampling. Reliable US production for tactical, outdoor, and industrial brands.

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Vertical Integration — Molding to Packaged Product
2-Week Sampling Lead Time
Overflow Capacity Available
US-Made in Roundup, Montana
25+ Years Combined Expertise
Lean Six Sigma Practices
50+ Yrs Experience
25+ Employees
30K Sq Ft Facility
6 Injection Machines
2 Production Shifts
Proudly American-Made

Designed & Manufactured in the USA

Every part we produce is made in Roundup, Montana — same time zone, same language, direct access to the people running your program. No overseas supply chain risk. No communication gaps. No surprises on delivery.

🏭 Montana Facility
🤝 US-Based Team & Management
🛡️ Domestic Supply Chain
⏱️ No Overseas Lag Time
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Why Partner With AE Molding

One Facility. One Team.
Total Accountability.

Most molders hand you a bag of parts and send you elsewhere for assembly, finishing, and packaging. We do it all under one roof in Roundup, Montana — which means fewer vendors, faster communication, and a single point of accountability when it matters.

When something needs to change — material, color, secondary operation, timeline — you make one call. Our team manages it. No finger-pointing between vendors, no logistics gaps.

  • Molding, assembly, sewing, and packaging — all in one facility
  • Typical 2-week first article lead time
  • Custom automation and fixturing built in-house
  • Deep experience with tactical, shooting, and outdoor applications
  • Lean Six Sigma practices applied to every production run
  • US-based team — same time zone, direct line to the floor
What We Do

Full-Service Capabilities in One Location

Six injection machines, complete secondary operations, tooling support, and rapid prototyping — all in Roundup, Montana.

01 — Injection Molding

Injection Molding

Six machines running two shifts. Low-to-high volume, two-shot, overmolding, and insert molding with Hyrobotics automation and custom fixturing.

02 — Secondary Operations

Secondary Operations

Assembly, sewing, label printing, and retail-ready packaging — all on-site.

03 — Tooling

Tooling & Mold Building

New mold construction, tool transfers, maintenance, and repairs coordinated through a trusted tooling partner located nearby in Montana. Fast, reliable access when you need it.

04 — Prototyping

3D Printing & Prototyping

3D prototyping is available on a project-by-project basis. Contact us to discuss whether it makes sense for your program before committing to tooling.

05 — Quality

Quality & Inspection

Weight verification, calipers, color matching, and custom-built inspection fixtures. QC is built into the process, not bolted on at the end.

06 — Materials

Materials & Procurement

PP, ABS, PC, Nylon, Acetal, TPE, and more. On-hand stock, regrind for sustainability, and procurement assistance for specialty resins.

Compliance & Licensing

Certifications & Regulatory Readiness

AE Molding actively works with customers operating under quality management systems and holds credentials that matter for regulated industries. We’re committed to pursuing additional certifications required for specific customer programs.

  • ISO 9001-Compliant Customer ProgramsWe actively support and manufacture for customers with ISO 9001 quality management requirements
  • Active Federal Firearms License (FFL)Maintained on-site, enabling us to legally handle and manufacture components regulated under the FFL framework
  • Open to Customer-Required CertificationsIf your program requires a specific certification, talk to us. We evaluate each requirement and pursue what’s needed to support your program
Industries We Serve

Built for Demanding Applications

AE Molding serves both AE-owned product lines and contract manufacturing for customer brands across all industries. Tactical & Defense is exclusively contract/partner-owned.

What Customers Say

On-Time Delivery That Actually Happens

AE Molding is one of the few molders we’ve worked with that actually delivers on time — consistently. Their vertical integration means we deal with one team for everything, which has eliminated a huge amount of coordination headache.

JR
J. Reynolds VP Operations, Tactical Gear Brand

The 2-week sample turnaround is real. We got first articles faster than any other molder we’d tried. The team communicates clearly and flags issues early. It’s a genuine partnership, not just a vendor relationship.

SM
S. Mitchell Product Development, Outdoor Equipment Co.
Capacity Available Now

Rush Orders & Overflow Production

If your current molder is behind, tooling is moving, or you need parts fast — we have capacity and a team that moves quickly. We take on rush programs and overflow production runs for brands that need a reliable domestic backup.

  • Existing tool transfers accommodated with fast intake
  • Rush production runs prioritized on our schedule
  • 2-week first articles once tooling is complete
  • Full secondary operations on-site — no split-vendor delays
  • Transparent communication throughout
Talk to Us About Capacity →
2 Production Shifts Running
6 Injection Machines Available
2 wk Sample Lead Time (once tooling complete)

Capacity availability varies. Contact us to discuss your timeline.

Visit Us in Roundup, Montana

Schedule a Facility Tour

Walk our 30,000 sq ft production floor, meet the team, and see our operations firsthand. Tours run 45–90 minutes and are available Monday–Friday by appointment.

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Injection Molding Floor

Six machines live, two-shot and overmolding setups, automation in action.

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Secondary Operations

Assembly, sewing, label printing, and packaging — all on-site.

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Quality & Inspection

Inline QC, inspection fixtures, weight verification, and color matching.

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Meet the Team

Talk directly to the people who would run your parts — no sales hand-offs.

Availability Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MT

Request a Tour Date

We typically confirm availability within 2 business days.

Tours by appointment only, Mon–Fri. Closed-toe shoes required on the floor.

Tour Request Received

We’ll review your preferred date and typically reach out within 2 business days. Questions? Call (406) 320-2165.

No Obligation

Request a Quote

Share your project details and we’ll typically respond within two business days with feedback, questions, and next steps.

Click to upload or drag and drop your CAD file

STEP, IGES, STL, SolidWorks, PDF — max 50 MB

No CAD? No problem — describe the part in the notes field below.

IP & Confidentiality: Your files and project details are treated as confidential. An NDA is available upon request — contact us before submitting if your design requires one.

We typically respond to quote requests within 2 business days. Your information is never shared.

Quote Request Received

Someone from our team will review your project and typically reach out within 2 business days. To send additional files, email info@aemolding.com.

Response Time

Within 48 Hours

We review every quote request personally and typically respond within two business days — often the same day.

No Obligation

Information, Not a Commitment

A quote from us is a starting point. We want to make sure we’re the right fit before either party moves forward.

Prefer to Talk?

Call or Email Directly

(406) 320-2165
info@aemolding.com

What Happens Next

We review your part details, assess manufacturability, and reach out with questions, DFM feedback, or a preliminary quote — typically within 2 business days.

We Come to You

Request a Sales or Engineering Visit

If your program warrants it — based on volume, mold count, program stage, and location — our team can come to you. Fill out the qualification form and we’ll determine whether a complimentary visit or paid consultation is the right fit.

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Complimentary Visit

Available for large-scale programs — significant volume, multiple molds, or strong strategic fit. We’ll come to you at no cost.

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Paid Engineering Consultation

For early-stage, lower-volume, or long-distance requests. You still get direct access to our technical team — structured as a formal consultation.

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Or Visit Us Instead

Our facility in Roundup is open for tours Mon–Fri. Often the fastest path to a production decision.

Visit Qualification Form

We’ll review your request and typically respond within 2 business days with a recommendation for the right type of visit.

We typically respond within 2 business days. Your information is confidential. NDA available on request.

Visit Request Received

We’ll review your program details and typically reach out within 2 business days. Questions? Call (406) 320-2165.

Get in Touch

Send Us a Message

Questions, partnership inquiries, or just want to talk through a project — we’re easy to reach and quick to respond. For project quotes, use the quote form above.

We typically respond to inquiries within 2 business days.

Message Sent

Thank you for reaching out. We typically get back to you within 2 business days.

Address

AE Molding
Roundup, Montana 59072

Business Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time

Production runs two shifts. All inquiries answered during business hours.

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