About Us
A Century of Manufacturing Experience
For more than a century, manufacturing has been at the heart of what we do.
From Vulcan Tool Company’s beginnings in Dayton in 1916 to Paradigm Industrial’s capabilities today, our history has been defined by precision, innovation, and a commitment to solving complex manufacturing challenges.
Today, Paradigm Industrial brings together precision machining, custom fabrication, machine repair, equipment engineering, and advanced manufacturing solutions under one roof. We combine the experience of generations of craftsmen and engineers with modern technology to help manufacturers keep their operations running and build what comes next.

OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS
Vulcan Tool Company Founded
Vulcan Tool Company is founded in Dayton, Ohio, by local toolmakers as a small tool and die shop, establishing the foundation for more than a century of manufacturing and engineering innovation.
Lee Amos Jones Acquires Vulcan Tool Company
Lee Amos Jones acquires Vulcan Tool Company, guiding the company through expansion during World War I and continued growth throughout the 1920s.
Brehm Shimmy Die Gains Recognition
The Brehm Shimmy Die is prominently featured in American Machinist advertisements, helping establish its reputation as a cost- and time-saving solution for industrial tube trimming.
Brehm Patents Granted
Patents developed by Charles M. Brehm for supported shear-searing and trimming die mechanisms are officially granted, laying the foundation for the Brehm Shimmy Die technology.
Tube Products Company Founded
Lee Warren Jones, son of Lee Amos Jones, establishes Tube Products Company in Dayton, Ohio, expanding the Jones family's involvement in the region's manufacturing industry.
Vulcan Supports the War Effort
During World War II, Vulcan Tool Company plays an important role in the war effort by manufacturing high-precision machines used in the production of military equipment.
Vulcan Expands Into the Lorain Avenue Facility
Vulcan Tool Company acquires Dayton Tool and Engineering Company and moves into its Lorain Avenue facility, which remains the home of Vulcan Tool Company today.
Vulcanaire Spindle Introduced
Vulcan introduces and patents the Vulcanaire high-speed pneumatic grinding spindle, transforming standard machine tools into precision jig grinders and expanding the company's innovative product portfolio.
Shimmy Die & Brehm Technology Acquired
Vulcan licenses Shimmy Die and Brehm tube-cutting technology from Steel Products Engineering Company (SPECO) in Springfield, Ohio. Vulcan later acquires SPECO's Brehm Division, obtaining full rights to the Brehm chipless tube-cutting machinery line.
Advanced Chipless Cutting Research
Vulcan conducts groundbreaking research involving precision chipless cutting of uranium slugs and tubes for specialized industrial applications, further advancing its expertise in precision manufacturing.
Vulcan Tool Corporation Formed
Vulcan Tool Company merges with Tube Products Company, officially forming Vulcan Tool Corporation and bringing the two related manufacturing operations together.
Vulcan Joins the Ruthman Family of Companies
Vulcan Tool becomes part of the Ruthman Family of Companies, expanding its distribution capabilities and access to international markets in Europe and Asia.
Paradigm Industrial Founded
Paradigm Industrial LLC is founded in Dayton, Ohio, providing industrial maintenance, custom machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment services.
Next Generation of Tube Cutting Technology
Vulcan continued advancing its long-established expertise in chipless tube cutting, developing and refining the Ringmaster, Brehm, and Ultimate series to serve a wide range of industrial tube-cutting applications.
Paradigm Acquires Vulcan Tool Company
A new chapter begins when Paradigm Industrial LLC acquires the assets of Vulcan Tool Company. The acquisition preserves the company's historic Dayton manufacturing operation while combining Vulcan's equipment expertise with Paradigm's industrial services.
Expanding Industrial Capabilities
Paradigm Industrial integrates complementary regional capabilities, including custom machine building, electrical integration, controls, fabrication, and welding, creating a broader range of machining, equipment, repair, and manufacturing solutions.
A Legacy of Manufacturing & Innovation
Today, Paradigm Industrial LLC dba Vulcan Tool Company operates from its historic Dayton, Ohio facility, continuing a legacy that began in 1916. The company provides precision machining, tube-cutting equipment, machine repair, welding and fabrication, custom design and build, and industrial services to customers across multiple industries.




