Where We've Been

- 1968
A Shop Is Born.
A Shop Is Born.
August 1, 1968A Shop Is Born.
After working for Gentry Carbide Tool & Die for 8 years, Ruby Overton started Overton & Sons Tool & Die Company in Mooresville, Indiana in a small two-car garage.. Loyal customers followed him to his upstart business.
- 1973
Movin’ On Up.
Movin’ On Up.
January 1, 1973Movin’ On Up.
In a preview of future expansions, Ruby moved Overton & Sons from its original location as a small 600 square foot building in a residential neighborhood to a newly developed business park south of Mooresville.
- 1986
Passing the Torch.
Passing the Torch.
January 1, 1986Passing the Torch.
Ruby Overton passed away and his experienced sons took on running the company. Ron became CEO, Steve assumed CFO duties, and Rick became President, managing day-to-day manufacturing operations.
- 1994
Business is On a Roll.
Business is On a Roll.
January 1, 1994Business Is On A Roll.
Overton Roll was added as a new division to the growing company in Mooresville, Indiana in 1994. The multitude of carbide work being done in the Tool & Die Division as well as at Overton Roll inspired the creation of a new facility in Franklin, Indiana, and it was renamed Overton Carbide Tool & Engineering in 1997.
- 2003
Trial by Fire.
Trial by Fire.
January 1, 2003Trial by Fire.
Overton & Sons Tool & Die suffered a devastating fire, shifting operations for nearly a year to a secondary building, with no disruption to employees or customers, and it was back to business as usual the following year.
- 2013
New Name. Same Tradition of Excellence.
New Name. Same Tradition of Excellence.
January 1, 2013New Name. Same Tradition of Excellence.
Overton Carbide Tool & Engineering became Overton Industries – Tube Forming Systems.
- 2015
Go Big or Go Home.
Go Big or Go Home.
February 1, 2015Go Big or Go Home.
In 2015, Overton opened up an 11,200 square foot building to expand the Tool & Die division, where all high-speed stamping productions are run.
- 2017
Building New Possibilities.
Building New Possibilities.
January 1, 2017Building New Possibilities.
Tube Forming Systems started construction on a new 12,000 square foot addition, dedicated to special machines and automation.
- 2018
No Mid-life Crisis Here.
No Mid-life Crisis Here.
February 1, 2018Celebrating 50 Years.
In 2018, Overton Industries properly commemorated its 50th anniversary in business. Overton celebrated decades of achievements with customers, vendors, employees, family, and friends.
- 2023
Making History Every Day.
Making History Every Day.
January 1, 2023Making History Every Day.
After over 20 years and multiple expansions, the Franklin facility is now home to Overton Industries Tube Forming Systems, with the Mooresville location as the base for Overton Industries Tool & Die.
Our Values Form Us.

Built to Last

Intense Customer Focus

Honesty & Integrity

Never Satisfied

Family & Community
Our Divisions
FRANKLIN, IN
Tube Forming Systems
Certifications
IS0 9001:2015
IATF 16949:2016
Associations




Careers at Overton Industries
It’s just like family here, but without the mother-in-law.
For over 50 years, the Overton Industries family has been building relationships and projects that last. We’re pioneers in the design and build of tools, dies, and tube forming machines, serving a variety of industries, from automotive to aerospace. We build quality products, and we seek out quality people who are dedicated to doing their best and making the world better. If you are ready to be part of a team that trusts its employees to make critical decisions and help propel our business forward, Overton is the place for you.
