M&M Quality Grinding

11/05/2026

Not all bars are created equal.

Some are small. Some are large. And some come with tolerances that leave very little room for error.

Just another day in the world of centerless grinding!

At M&M Quality Grinding, we work with a wide range of diameters, materials, and specifications because no two manufacturing projects are exactly alike.

10/29/2026

Manufacturing Month may be coming to an end, but we're squeezing in one last bit of fun!

Our valued customer, BTM Industries, Inc. , sent our CEO, Aneesa Muthana, a little surprise as part of , a fun initiative launched by BTM's President, Kyra Tillman, to bring the manufacturing community together, one sticker at a time!

Of course, we couldn't just stick them anywhere. We had to put our own M&M Quality Grinding spin on it and turn it into a challenge! 8 stickers. One shop floor. How many can you find? 👀

A big shoutout to Kyra and the BTM Industries team for spreading some manufacturing spirit and reminding us that we're better when we stick together!

10/27/2026

Only in manufacturing…

Where “Can you dress the wheel?” has nothing to do with clothes, and “Can you sharpen your pencil?” doesn’t actually involve a pencil! ✏️

Sounds perfectly normal to us, but probably a little crazy to everyone else!

As we wrap up Manufacturing Month, we’re having some fun with the phrases, everyday moments, and inside jokes that only people in our industry truly understand.

From the shop floor to sales and operations, we’ve all heard a few that make perfect sense to us!

Now it’s YOUR turn! 👇

What’s something you hear in manufacturing that would sound completely ridiculous to someone outside the industry?

Drop your best ones in the comments. We could all use a good laugh! 😂

10/15/2026

💙 Forged in Illinois

Behind every woman in manufacturing is someone who believed in her. Sometimes that someone is herself.

Yesterday, M&M Quality Grinding opened our doors for Forged in Illinois, hosted with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Women Makers. Women in manufacturing, male allies, and industry leaders walked our floor, saw the precision work behind every part, and talked openly about what it takes to lead in this industry.

Our panel, Beyond the Title: Leading with Resilience, moderated by Sarah Hartwick, Senior Vice President and Corporation Board Secretary Executive Director, IMA Foundation, brought together:

🔹 Mark Denzler | President & CEO, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
🔹 Miles Free | Manufacturing Advocate & Industry Ally, Director Emeritus, PMPA
🔹 Paulina San Millan | Senior Vice President of Business Development, Illinois Economic Development Association
🔹 Heather Penczak | Director of Innovation, Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University

The panel looked honestly at where women stand in manufacturing today: too many women never learn about the careers this industry offers, and too few are being prepared to lead. The message was clear. Leaders, open the door. Women, raise your hand, even when you’re not sure you’re ready.

That spirit is what the Mama Susie Scholarship is all about. It supports immigrant women in manufacturing continuing their education. Mama Susie built a life through hard work, and this scholarship makes sure women on that same path have someone in their corner. We were proud to celebrate it alongside the Janice Christiansen Scholarship (FlagSource / JC Schultz Enterprises) and the Lynne Mohr Scholarship (BRITE-O-MATIC MANUFACTURING, INC.), each one honoring a woman who helped shape Illinois manufacturing.

Thank you to IMA, Women Makers, our panelists, and every guest, especially the women breaking barriers and the allies standing beside them.

Manufacturing isn’t just about what we make. It’s about who we make room for.

10/08/2026

There's still time to register! 💙

We're just days away from Forged in Illinois: Honoring the Women Who Helped Shape Manufacturing!

Join us on October 14 at M&M Quality Grinding as we come together to recognize the women making an impact in manufacturing, celebrate scholarship recipients, and connect with industry leaders.

We look forward to welcoming everyone!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
📍 M&M Quality Grinding | Hodgkins, IL
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forged-in-illinois-honoring-the-women-who-helped-shape-manufacturing-tickets-2000972066315?aff=oddtdtcreator

There's still time to secure your spot! Register today.

Recognizing the scholarship winner at Forged in Illinois, celebrating their achievement and supporting the future of manufacturing.

09/29/2026

We’re excited to open our doors for a special event celebrating the women who continue to shape the future of manufacturing! 💙

On October 14, M&M Quality Grinding is proud to host Forged in Illinois: Honoring the Women Who Helped Shape Manufacturing in partnership with Illinois Manufacturers' Association Women Makers.

The event will bring together women across the manufacturing community for networking, an engaging panel discussion, and recognition of this year’s scholarship recipients who are taking the next steps in their manufacturing careers.

📅 October 14, 2026
📍 M&M Quality Grinding | Hodgkins, IL
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re looking forward to an afternoon of connection, recognition, and celebrating the women who are helping shape what’s next in Illinois manufacturing.

🔗: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forged-in-illinois-honoring-the-women-who-helped-shape-manufacturing-tickets-2000972066315?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/22/2026

Nothing beats good conversations, a shop tour, and a little friendly competition! 🏓

We recently welcomed fellow Precision Machined Products Association - PMPA members Adria Bagshaw, Aaron Bagshaw, and Kyan Bagshaw from WH Bagshaw Company, Inc. and Chelsea Castor from DACRUZ Manufacturing to M&M Quality Grinding!

It was great spending time together, walking the shop floor, and talking all things manufacturing.

And of course, we had to add a little friendly competition to the visit. Our CEO, Aneesa Muthana, even challenged Aaron to a game of ping pong! 🏓

Thanks for stopping by, Adria, A***n, Kyan, and Chelsea! We had a great time having you at M&M and always enjoy connecting with our fellow PMPA members.

09/17/2026

We’re at IMTS and ready to talk all things precision grinding! 👋

Stop by the M&M Quality Grinding booth to meet our team, learn more about our centerless grinding capabilities, and see how we can support your next project.

If you’re at International Manufacturing Technology Show, come say hi! We’d love to meet you.

📍 East Building | Booth #135343

09/15/2026

When great partnerships make it all the way to the IMTS show floor 👏

It’s great seeing M&M Quality Grinding represented at Star CNC Machine Tool Corp this week at International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026!

We’re proud to work with the Star CNC Machine team and provide precision ground bar stock for their machines. Seeing our material go from our grinding floor to their CNC Swiss machines is a pretty cool full-circle moment.

A big thank you to the entire Star CNC Machine team for the continued partnership and for giving M&M Quality Grinding a spot on their show floor!

If you’re at IMTS this week, stop by Star CNC Machine Tool Corp Booth 338656 to see the machines in action, and be sure to come say hi to the M&M Quality Grinding team too Booth 135343.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from M&M Quality Grinding!

Today, we recognize the people whose skill, dedication, and hard work keep manufacturing moving forward.

A special thank you to our M&M Quality Grinding team for the work you put in every day. We appreciate everything you do.

Wishing our team, customers, partners, and manufacturing community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!