Van-Guard Machine, Inc.     

Specialty Machine Works

About Us

Van-Guard Machine is a specialty machine shop that services industry in the greater St. Louis, Mo. metropolitan area.

 

Types of service we perform are:

· Repair and overhaul of specialized production machinery, pumps, turbines, compressors, valves, gearboxes, etc.

· Product development and design

· Prototype work and small quantity production

· Welding and fabrication                                                                                                                                                 

Van-Guard was started in 1988 by Ken Vanek, a second generation machinist since the early 70’s.  With an idea to solve a problem in the utility industry, he started a shop of his own to design and develop the idea.  The patent and success of the item was the springboard needed to get the business to where it is today.

 

While most of our day to day operation consists of the services mentioned above, we also stay involved in bringing ideas from the drawing board to product.  We have been introduced to some needs in the recreational area of cycling.  You can see the items on our product and development page.

 

Contact us with your ideas!