ABOUT US

Allis Roller is a precision manufacturing partner serving OEMs in demanding, performance‑driven markets. We specialize in precision machining and fabrication of performance‑critical components where consistency, alignment, and repeatability directly influence reliability and long‑term performance. We take a disciplined, practical approach to manufacturing execution — focused on clarity, consistency, and results.

While our roots are in agricultural equipment, our capabilities and approach apply across a wide range of industries where complexity, durability, and scale matter.

We work with customers who value execution, transparency, and long‑term thinking. Our objective is not just to meet specifications, but to consistently deliver results that support performance, reliability, and growth over time.

At Allis Roller, we focus on how manufacturing decisions translate into real‑world performance at scale. Much of that is determined early — not just in design, but in process definition, fixturing, and sequencing.

As a build‑to‑print manufacturer, we support production at any stage. However, when engaged early, we help customers reduce variation, improve repeatability, and avoid downstream issues such as rework, delays, and re‑qualification.

This approach enables more stable launches and more predictable performance as volumes increase.

We manufacture complex components and assemblies including machined parts, welded structures, and rotating elements requiring tight control over geometry, alignment, balance, and process consistency.

Our capabilities include:

-Precision CNC machining (bar, tube, castings, and forgings)

-Complex welded components and assemblies

-Rotating equipment components requiring alignment, balance, and precision

-Components and assemblies incorporating rubber application where required

-Process development, tooling, and fixture support

-Inspection and quality systems for performance‑critical parts

-Scalable production for both new and mature programs

Our focus is on controlling variation across operations to ensure consistent results as production volumes grow.

-Focus on components where manufacturing execution directly affects performance

-Ability to scale production while maintaining repeatability

-Strong process discipline across machining and fabrication

-Early engagement to improve manufacturability and reduce risk

-Experience supporting large OEMs across demanding, multi-industry applications.

We work with customers who value execution, transparency, and long‑term thinking. Our objective is not just to meet specifications, but to consistently deliver results that support performance, reliability, and growth over time.

Disciplined. Practical. No fluff.

Allis Roller is best aligned with organizations that:

-Manufacture performance‑critical components where precision and repeatability directly impact performance

-Operate in environments with high quality expectations and low tolerance for variation

-Are scaling production and require consistent execution across volumes

-Value engineering collaboration and process discipline, especially early in a program

This video provides a look inside our precision operations and the capabilities we bring to complex manufacturing programs.

Allis Roller has built its reputation over decades of manufacturing experience, continuous improvement, and long‑term customer relationships. Our history reflects a consistent focus on quality, execution, and growth.

Allis-Roller, LLC’s history dates back nearly 100 years when the original company, A. Lakin & Sons, began to salvage used car tires to reclaim the rubber material. In the 1930’s a method to cut rubber shapes from scrap tires was developed. These otherwise waste items were turned into useful parts for inclusion in manufactured products such as automobiles and agricultural machinery. With the ability to cut rubber from tires into desired shapes, TICOR© rollers were developed in conjunction with International Harvester in the 1950’s to improve processing of hay.

To support the ever increasing demand, a steel fabricating company which had been supplying the metal cores for the TICOR conditioner rollers was purchased in the 1960’s. With this purchase, manufacturing of steel rolls for balers and combines were combined with the existing rubber roller fabrication.

With a shift in the demand for agricultural rubber rollers, the company diversified in the 1980’s. This shift allowed focus on an existing metalworking base and expansion into machined components including the development of the Hypac hydraulic disconnect. Steel parts of varying complexity with tight tolerance features such as splines, broaching, and grinding operations commenced; all of which were previously only in a supporting role to the roller business.

In 2004, the assets of Lakin General’s Roller Division were purchased by an investment group and the new company, Allis-Roller, LLC, was moved from Chicago, IL to Franklin, WI.

Allis-Roller continues to look to new markets and opportunities, building on a long and diverse background in both the rubber and steel manufacturing marketplaces. We have been an innovative leader in design and development of new products for various industries and look forward to working directly with our customers to develop solutions for their fabrication requirements.