Wayne Manufacturing Information

Since 1963, Wayne Manufacturing has built a legacy of precision and partnership. Originally founded as Wayne Tool and Design in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company focused on designing and building dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and specialty machinery. By 1982, the company relocated to a greenfield site in LaOtto, Indiana and expanded into metal stamping. By 1986, rebranded as Wayne Manufacturing, the company launched welded assembly production. Through the 1990s and beyond, Wayne continued to evolve—introducing robotic weld cells, larger stamping lines, and expanded vertical integration from prototyping through full production. Today, Wayne leverages cutting-edge technologies in 3D tool design, simulation, automation, weld monitoring, and quality systems to serve a wide range of high-volume applications across internal combustion, EV platforms, consumer products, and industrial markets. Mostly recently, Wayne was recognized by American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) with a 2025 Supplier Excellence Award in the “Launch Performance” category—building on their 2023 recognition for “Quality Performance.” Wayne Manufacturing’s Quality Management System is NSF-ISR certified to IATF 16949:2016 standards, covering metal stamping, robotic welding, machining, and assembly.