About Us

The Hales Machine Tool team has built a reputation solely based upon helping our customers succeed. The machine tool manufacturers we proudly represent are truly the best in the business. You are invited to experience a different kind of dedication centered around an outstanding performance-level that creates a winning outcome...everytime.

Chuck Hales—founder of another MN-based machine tool distributorship—and his son, Dan, opened Hales Machine Tool, Inc. in 1983. Tim joined the firm in 1984, Randy joined in 1989, and Julie in 1993. In 1990 the company moved to a 13,100 sq. ft. facility in Plymouth, MN, and now employes 22 highly trained sales, service and support personnel. In 2008, Dan (President), Tim (V.P.) and Randy (Sales Mgr.) Hales bought out Chuck, and now own and manage the family business.

Hales Machine Tool, Inc. Is A Leading Distributor In The
Upper Midwest For Major Machine Tool Manufacturers.

Our new-product lines include: DOOSAN INFRACORE, the 3rd largest machine tool builder in the world and Fanuc’s #1 customer. They are the maker of the PUMA series lathes along with VTLs, bridge mills, vertical and horizontal machining centers.

BROTHER, the worlds fastest and most reliable machine tool built on the planet. They are imported by Yamazen, who also is the importer for Mitsubishi, Daito saws and Takisawa.

We recently have signed a contract to represent the entire UNITED GRINDING TECHNOLOGIES who is the world leader in every avenue of grinding. They manufacture STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, BLOHM, JUNG, MAGERLE, EWAG and WALTER tool and cutter grinders. Go to our NEW PRODUCTS page for the complete listing of lines we represent.

Other major players in our line up are HANWHA (3rd largest CNC Swiss in the world), AMADA WASINO, who specializes in automation of CNC turning centers, and OKK.

We have eight field technicians, two in-house technicians and two application engineers on staff to answer programming or technical questions. Please use our Contact Form to let us know how we can help you. Our service area includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Western Wisconsin and Nebraska.