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Manufacturing Support

From custom fabrication to OEM production and plating, Morris Group International's manufacturing support brands turn engineering problems into finished, production-ready parts.

Honeybees covering a wooden frame in a beehive
A steel injection mould tool and its hydraulic lines on a shop floor

The MGI Advantage

The capability behind the brands

From early-stage prototyping to full-scale production, MGI's manufacturing support companies provide the expertise, equipment and capacity to move ideas forward. Acorn Pierco, Acorn GenCon, Fabrication & Manufacturing, Smith Chrome Plating and the Morris Group Innovation Centers work across disciplines to solve problems, improve processes and help products reach the market with greater speed and control.

  • Specialized capabilities, connected

    Molding, fabrication, assembly, finishing and product development come together across a network built to support a wide range of manufacturing needs.

  • From concept to production

    The Morris Group Innovation Centers help teams test ideas, refine designs and solve engineering challenges before they move into full-scale manufacturing.

  • Manufacturing held close

    By keeping critical capabilities within the MGI family, teams gain greater visibility, tighter quality control and more flexibility throughout the production process.

  • Built to support growth

    From established product lines to new market opportunities, MGI's manufacturing platform provides the infrastructure and expertise to scale with confidence.

Manufacturing Support Brands

6 Specialized Brands. One Complete Solution.

  • Est. 1911

    Acorn Pierco

    Chino, CA

    A beekeeping brand offering a range of products including the original plastic bee frame.

  • Est. 1972

    Acorn-Gencon Plastics

    Chino, CA

    Injection molding facilities that support our other brands and perform custom and OEM work.

  • Est. 1989

    Fabrication & Manufacturing Mexico

    Tijuana, Mexico

    This Tijuana-based factory manufactures products for many MGI brands.

  • Est. 2023

    Morris Group Innovation Centers

    City of Industry, CA | Chino, CA | Montgomery, AL | Lake Bluff, IL | Greenville, SC

    At the heart of new product development are the Morris Group Innovation Centers. Each MGIC specializes in something exceptional. Schedule a tour or training today to explore the state-of-the-art facilities, see displays from all MGI brands, witness technologies in action and in development, and gain practical skills and knowledge from MGIC's expert staff.

  • Circa 1950’s

    Smith Chrome Plating

    Montgomery, AL

    Performs chrome plating for MGI products and OEM customers.

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