Contract Manufacturing
American Manufacturing with a Mission-First Mindset
ND Defense delivers contract manufacturing built around your specific mission. From rapid prototyping to full-scale production, our domestic operations provide the speed, flexibility, and reliability you need to execute with confidence.
Core Capabilities
ND Defense is equipped to support a wide range of industries including defense, aerospace, marine, rail, energy and heavy equipment manufacturing. Our core contract manufacturing capabilities include:
- Engineering & prototyping
- New product introduction (NPI)
- Precision MIG/TIG welding
- Sub-assembly and final assembly
- Painting and finishing
- Secure warehousing and logistics
- Retrofits and upgrades
- Strategic sourcing
West Point Assembly Plant
Our West Point assembly plant is where action meets execution. This facility provides our team with the space and setup to work smarter and stay focused on what matters most: helping you meet your mission, regardless of the complexity of the challenge.
Our flagship manufacturing site in West Point, Mississippi offers:
- 100,000+ sq. ft. of warehousing
- 650,000 sq. ft. of high-bay production space
- Dedicated production cells for welding, painting, and assembly
- Rail and interstate access for optimized shipping
- On-site expertise with military and industrial backgrounds
Why Trust ND Defense for Contract Manufacturing?
We combine the scale of large manufacturers with the responsiveness of a trusted partner. Here’s what sets us apart:
End-to-End Capabilities
Design, prototyping, assembly, finishing, and logistics under one roof
Domestic Advantage
U.S.-based production reduces risk and supports Buy American compliance
Strategic Location
Mississippi and Michigan sites offer access to major transit routes and skilled labor
Scalable and Agile
We shift quickly from custom jobs to full-scale production
Defense-Grade Quality
Our processes are proven in the field and built to perform
“Golden Triangle” location
ND Defense’s assembly plant is in the Golden Triangle region, a nationally recognized economic development area. Located in Northern Mississippi, the Golden Triangle links Columbus, Starkville, and West Point.
The region has the infrastructure to support transportation requirement for industry.
Mississippi’s 3rd largest commercial airport with 4 inbound and outbound flights daily to Atlanta
From Columbus, Starkville and West Point, local highways connect to I-20, I-22 Corridor and I-55.
3 ports located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway provide direct access to the Port of Mobile to the South and Ohio River Valley to the North.
Kansas City Southern Railway serves the Columbus and West Point industrial parks, with connectivity to the East and West Coasts, Canada, and Mexico.
Strong Local Support
Mississippi Development Authority Membership
Grant funds awarded for building rehabilitation and expenses related to the expansion of the assembly plant.
Mississippi State University Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension
- Supporting Mississippi manufacturers for almost two decades.
- Provides technical expertise to ND Defense with advanced engineering tools.
- Instrumental in assisting with design, tooling, and process at the assembly plant since 2007.
- Provides on-site project support at the assembly plant in the areas of product and process improvement.
- Provides advanced tooling and engineering expertise in design and layout for potential plant expansions.
- Provides state-of-the-art computer analysis of complex manufacturing processes and process simulation.
The Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence at East Mississippi Community College
One of Mississippi’s premier training facilities, offering a variety of programs including automotive, welding, fabrication, and machine tool operations.
Strong Congressional Support
Proven Manufacturing for High-Stakes Operations
At ND Defense, our domestic contract manufacturing services are engineered to support missions where timelines are short and failure isn't an option.
We operate with one goal: delivering the parts, systems, and assemblies you need on time, every time. Our flexible approach ensures you stay on track and mission-ready.
ND Defense’s ability to manage the project schedule and adapt to changing requirements was impressive, and their commitment to meeting deadlines was evident throughout the evaluation period.
Workforce
The Golden Triangle region is a business-friendly environment that offers a labor market capable of meeting production demands. ND Defense’s assembly plant is not unionized.
