PWD Manufacturing

PWD Manufacturing Machine Shop that manufactures replacement parts and/or tooling and equipment with quick turnaround

03/27/2026

Starting a business and taking the steps to ensure its success is no easy feat. We work hard for our customers so that they see our commitment to quality. However, that commitment takes its toll sometimes.

Do we regret it? Absolutely not. Do we question our sanity? Everyday! But its an adventure I'm glad we are taking a chance on.

Not all rush jobs are the same. Some projects genuinely require an accelerated timeline. Others arrive to our shop after...
02/09/2026

Not all rush jobs are the same.

Some projects genuinely require an accelerated timeline. Others arrive to our shop after previous delays and are labeled "urgent" in hopes of recovering lost time.

Clarifying scope, feasibility, and capacity upfront is how experienced shops prevent quality issues and missed expectations.

Transparency at the start, from both the customer and from the shop receiving the work, is what keeps projects on track through to the finish.

Arkansas winter - how it toys with us!One day you're shoveling snow and ice off the front walk just to get the door to o...
02/06/2026

Arkansas winter - how it toys with us!

One day you're shoveling snow and ice off the front walk just to get the door to open, and the next day you're sweating while walking around the shop with ice still on the ground.

Just another day owning a machine shop in Arkansas!

Hey guys, Stephanie here, and I wanted to take a moment today and reflect on lessons learned. One thing Alex and I are l...
02/04/2026

Hey guys, Stephanie here, and I wanted to take a moment today and reflect on lessons learned. One thing Alex and I are learning while running our machine shop:

Saying "yes" to everything feels helpful in the moment, but this habit can create bigger problems down the line - for our customers as well as for the shop (and us).

Protecting lead times, product quality, and personal mental states sometimes means making the harder call up front. Long-term trust has to matter more than short-term wins that aren't really wins at all.

This is a mindset shift we are really trying to lean into this year and will guide a lot of our decisions.

Short lead times don't happen by accident. A new job has come in with a tight deadline and many operations that need to ...
02/03/2026

Short lead times don't happen by accident.

A new job has come in with a tight deadline and many operations that need to get done right from start to finish. Planning the sequence, ordering materials and tooling, and being transparent about our capacity has made all the difference.

Clear expectations and disciplined scheduling are how we protect quality - even when the timeline is tight.

Getting the job done right the first time is always the goal.

Snow in Arkansas is beautiful, but it also helps everyone slow down. Some people find it a hindrance, but we embrace the...
01/27/2026

Snow in Arkansas is beautiful, but it also helps everyone slow down. Some people find it a hindrance, but we embrace the slowness to spend time with those we love and appreciate the business we're growing.

01/23/2026

Getting some last minute tasks done before the "who knows what's happening" winter weather reaches the River Valley area here in Arkansas.

01/14/2026

When the shop is working on a simple part in large quantities, inspiration for content can be lacking...that is until you hear the perfect audio!

December started cold and wet, but we're staying warm turning out parts. Call us for your manufacturing needs.
12/04/2025

December started cold and wet, but we're staying warm turning out parts. Call us for your manufacturing needs.

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8411 Highway 64 W
Russellville, AR
72802

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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