Smalley
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Smalley is a mid-sized manufacturer in the industrial machinery sector with more than a century of manufacturing experience, known for inventing the edgewound wave spring and offering wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings for various applications. The company maintains a large catalog of standard parts—over 11,000 items in 30 configurations across 400 sizes—ready for delivery, and it can also design economical custom parts in the material of choice without the need for new tooling for prototypes or production runs. It serves OEM engineers and manufacturers globally, supported by a U.S.-based 300,000-square-foot facility and a network of offices, engineers, and distribution partners. Smalley holds multiple quality certifications (ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100:2016, ISO 14001:2015) and emphasizes manufacturing excellence across its operations. The company is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and has a worldwide presence, enabling parts and support access from anywhere. A notable recent development is the 2025 GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the company has earned the honor.