I looked them up, here is their website:
https://www.drgmanufacturing.com/
Here is an article about them in a machining industry magazine/newsletter:
https://www.productionmachining.com/...e-rapid-growth
Turning Machines Help Firearms Supplier Achieve Rapid Growth
Subtitle: Working closely with its machine tool supplier, this firearms manufacturer has quickly expanded its lineup of turning machines to deliver quality products and faster delivery.
Machines and Personnel
When a shop is created to serve a specific market, it can focus on this core competency from the start, encouraging all efforts to strive for the main goal. This shop in Lake Zurich, Illinois, did just that, opening its doors only a few years ago with the sole objective of becoming a full firearms manufacturer.
DRG Manufacturing began its operations in 2016 with only five employees working a single shift. In only a few short years, the company has grown to 38 employees running two manned shifts, along with a third shift of automated cells and lathes with bar feeders running unattended.
According to Dave Rybacki, company owner (or head janitor if you go by what his business card says), what helped the company quickly establish itself in the firearms market was being able to work from scratch in equipping the shop floor. “We weren’t a job shop with 50 machines on the floor that suddenly decided to go make firearms components,” he says. It’s not always a smooth transition to repurpose existing machines to make these parts competitively. Instead, from the company’s early days, it was able to buy what it felt were the best machines for the parts, incorporating the newest technology into the field........
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......DRG continues to grow, and Mr. Rybacki says some exciting changes are soon to come. He says by the end of 2019, the company will be a total solutions provider for the AR-10 and AR-15 platforms. “As a manufacturer for OEMs, the only thing we won’t make in house will be triggers, springs and plastics,” he says. Each month the company manufactures 20,000 bolts; 15,000 carriers; 10,000 gas keys; and 2,000 lowers and uppers from billet. It also has the capability to run as many as 4,000 handguards per month. “Many of our customers are narrowing their vendor lists and have been asking us for more capacity on certain items. We are earning their business because we pride ourselves on our delivery. We’ll happily keep things in stock and put more inventory on the floor than most companies,” Mr. Rybacki says.
The company has been on a rapid growth path since opening, more than doubling gross revenue each year. Mr. Rybacki says he will likely be adding more machines soon, continuing the company’s expansion. For this firearms supplier, business is booming!
Then a little more searching found this, apparently they have a retail arm:
https://www.whitelabelarmory.com/about-us/
White Label Armory
White Label Armory is your source for high quality, American made, firearm OE style firearm components. We pride ourselves on superior quality, prompt shipping, and fair prices.
Manufacturer Direct Pricing
White Label Armory is a small part of DRG Manufacturing. WLA is the portal for dealers and small manufacturers to gain access to the larger OE manufacturing capabilities of DRG. Through White Label Armory, you won’t have to purchase several thousand pieces at a time to get great pricing, you can order as few or as many as you need.
DRG Manufacturing
DRG Manufacturing is a total solutions manufacturing facility with a core focus on the firearms industry. We feature the latest technologies in automated and robot-assisted CNC manufacturing on our large collection of double and triple turret lathes, horizontal, vertical, and 5 axis machining centers. We have fully automated high precision gun drilling and rifling capability in-house. Multiple CMMs and vision inspection systems, as well as a robust QC process, ensure that your parts match print and exceed expectations.
And I looked at a 'glassdoor' employee review, which wasn't complementary:
https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/W...8327.11,28.htm
"Quality Manager"
Former Employee - Quality Manager in Lake Zurich, IL
Doesn't Recommend
Positive Outlook
Disapproves of CEO
I worked at DRG Manufacturing full-time (More than a year)
Pros
This is a good place for one in the beginning of their career and wanting to learn the basics of manufacturing in a machining environment.
Cons
- Poor Management, owner micromanages with no organizational or people skills.
- Unethical business practices.
- Low pay for floor workers.
- Lack of benefits.
- Low morale due to lack of integrity and respect.
- Lack of professionalism from leadership.
Advice to Management
The owner/owners family need to step aside from day to day operations and bring in people to run the company. The lack of experience/ability in organizing a manufacturing environment reduces the ability to maintain a profitable business. Develop integrity and sound business ethics which will insure the stability of the company and avoid negative publicity which could affect the entire industry.
Like FOX NEWS, I report, you be the judge.
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