AMERICAN RING - A LEGACY OF PRECISION AND QUALITY
Retaining Rings | Snap Rings | Belleville Disc Springs | Quarter-Turn Fasteners | Mil-Spec Pins
65+ Years In The Making
Founded on a commitment to excellence, American Ring has been a trusted leader in the manufacturing and supply of precision-engineered retaining rings, snap rings, and custom metal components for decades. Our roots trace back to a passion for innovation, quality craftsmanship, and customer-focused service. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a global supplier, delivering products that meet the stringent demands of industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics and agriculture
Robert L. Morrissey creates R.L. Morrissey & Associates, based in Cleveland, OH. R.L. Morrissey & Associates operates as a manufacturer's representative for standard fastener companies.
R.L. Morrissey establishes a representation agreement with Anderton International of Bingley West Yorkshire, England. Anderton is a manufacturer of Retaining Rings and Belleville Disc Springs.
American Ring & Tool Company is created. The company becomes the United States Master Stockist for the Anderton International line of Retaining Rings & Belleville Disc Springs. American Ring & Tool establishes their warehouse and offices in Highland Heights, Ohio.
American Ring & Tool signs "Master Stockist Agreement" with Spirolox Retaining Ring, a Division of TRW INC. manufacturers of the"Spirolox" spiral-wound retaining ring.
Jack Morrissey, Robert Morrissey Jr. and James Morrissey take ownership of R.L. Morrissey & Associates, Inc., parent company of American Ring & Tool Co.
American Ring Manufacturing is founded by the Morrissey's and DH&S; Inc. with offices and production located in Romulus, Michigan.
American Ring acquires assets from Precision Ring Corp. consisting of ring coiling machines, heat-treat furnaces, wire drawing lines and residual tooling.
Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc. establishes regional warehouse at American Ring & Tool.
American Ring & Tool acquires Western Service & Supply of Santa Ana, California, a full line Retaining Ring distributor in the western United States servicing the aerospace
and commercial markets.
American Ring acquires Meyer Retaining Ring of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. American Ring & Tool adds Manufacturing and Distribution software linking all operations.
American Ring Manufacturing moves manufacturing operation from Romulus, MI to 45,000 square foot facility in Livonia, MI.
New management team takes over day-to-day operation.
American Ring acquires Ringmasters LLC, (formerly Eaton Retaining Ring), a manufacturer of snap rings and circlips, and Alternative Surface Grinding, a double disc grinding and hyprolapping service provider for micro finishes and tight toleranced products/applications.
American Ring acquires the assets of S&M Retaining Ring, a manufacturer of tapered section inch, metric, and milspec retaining rings.
A History Of Quality
Throughout our history, American Ring has continuously embraced cutting-edge technologies and best practices to ensure we provide the highest quality products. Our dedication to producing diverse metal components and adhering to Mil-Spec standards has solidified our reputation for reliability. Today, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of precision engineering while staying true to the values that have made us an industry leader.
Our journey is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and partnerships we’ve cultivated over the years, and we look forward to continuing to shape the future of manufacturing with the same integrity and quality that has defined us from the start.
Contact American Ring
At American Ring, we take pride in offering high-quality retaining rings, snap rings, Belleville disc springs, and custom solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for standard parts or a customized solution, our team is here to assist you. We invite you to reach out to us to discuss your project requirements and explore how our products can help meet your design, performance, and budget needs. Contact us today to discover why American Ring is a trusted partner in fastening and retention solutions.