About Capital Pattern and Model, Inc.

About Us

Originally named Capital Pattern and Model Works, the company was founded by Richard Steffey in 1960. Capital Pattern was a close-tolerance, hands-on operation that specialized in foundry pattern equipment and die model making while operating in a 3,800 square foot facility in Villa Park, Illinois.

In the 1970s, Capital Pattern and Model Works expanded into plastic prototype parts, with major clients including International Business Machines (IBM). Throughout the 1980s, the business changed greatly as the nature of die model making changed and Capital Pattern focused increasingly on foundry patterns and plastic prototype parts. In the mid 1980's Capital Pattern started to implement its "turn-key" approach by supplying customers with prototype patterns and prototype aluminum castings.

In 1990 Capital Pattern and Model Works was purchased by Douglas Steffey, son of Richard, and the name changed to Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. By then Capital Pattern had taken its operations to a new level by introducing significant advances in technology into its pattern-making business. Capital Pattern was on the forefront by implementing CAD/CAM and CNC machining into the pattern-making process in 1991. Capital Pattern expanded its client base to include point of purchase, engineering companies, vacuum formers, foundries, and ceramic part companies. We established a large prototype casting client base and continued to expand on our "turnkey" casting solution by aligning tooling with foundry and machining companies.

In 2006, Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. moved its operations to our current 11,500 square foot facility in Glendale Heights, Illinois. A larger shop enables us to manufacture larger pattern equipment and establish in-house secondary machining capabilities.

Today, we at Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. pride ourselves in our ability to meet customer's demands as they relate to Engineering Assistance, Foundry Patterns, Prototype/ Short-Run Sand Castings, and Secondary Machining. Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. also offers solutions for Vacuum Form Tooling and Parts, Reverse Engineering, Working Prototypes and Mock-ups. Our goal is to establish long term relationships with our customers by fulfilling their real needs.

The Mission

Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. drives to efficiently meet the needs of our customers by staying on the cutting edge of technology and providing the most comprehensive solution for manufacturers in a number of industries. We have made significant investments in technology and training to insure that our customers receive the highest quality product at the best price. We pride ourselves on our ability to complete complex tooling and casting projects, holding today's demanding tolerances in a cost effective manner.

We believe that the quality of our work is only as good as the quality of our people. We strive to maintain highly skilled, happy, personally successful employees that are fulfilled professionally through a rewarding work environment.

Mission Statement

"It is our mission to efficiently meet the needs of our customers by staying on the cutting edge of technology providing the most comprehensive, high-quality solution for our customers on time, every time."

Our People

Capital Pattern and Model, Inc. is staffed by some of the most highly trained and certified pattern makers in the Mid-West. All of our staff has gone through extensive MasterCam™ training...each bringing significant experience in the trade to every project. This experience allows Capital Pattern to approach a range of customer projects, bringing solid experience with traditional methods as well as computer technology.

Management

Doug Steffey
President

Before buying the company in 1990, Doug worked for his father Richard, and experienced journeyman, as well as working for a number of shops in Indiana and Colorado. He was an apprentice pattern maker and journeyman in the trade for 22 years before assuming a management position. Today, Doug is primarily responsible for Product Controls, Engineering, Design and Daily Operations.

Lance Steffey
General Manager

Lance became a journeyman pattern maker by serving a 5 year apprenticeship. Lance's primary responsibilities are Sales, Marketing, Quoting, Customer Service, and Daily Office Operations.

Jason Steffey
Vice-President of Manufacturing

Jason is a journeyman pattern maker with a 5 year apprenticeship under his belt. Jason is active in the design and manufacturing of patterns and secondary machining. He is also responsible for the management of daily manufacturing operations.