Bear Diversified Inc. is a privately held holding company focused on strategic investments in manufacturing firms, notably Northern Stamping (NSI) and Highlands Diversified Services (HDS).
Our portfolio companies are world-class suppliers of highly engineered structural products, including stamped components, complex welded, and electro-mechanical assemblies. We specialize in serving a global customer base, including many Fortune 50 firms, across the automotive, aerospace, and satellite industries.
With a strong footprint across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, Bear actively expands its geographic reach and advanced capabilities to support its customers’ complex supply chain and weight-saving needs.
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Heights, Northern Stamping, Inc. has manufacturing locations in Ohio, Michigan and Mexico as well as a strategic partnership in Ningbo, China. NSI is an innovative supplier of complex engineered stampings and welded assemblies primarily for the automotive industry. NSI distinguishes itself by solving difficult engineering and production challenges, taking pride in providing a responsible manufacturing environment with an efficient cost structure, high-quality production, and 100% on-time delivery. NSI also provides its customers with quick response times and flexibility, allowing it to be a solutions-oriented supplier.
Highlands Diversified Services, Inc. offers core competencies in metal stamping and fabrication, welding (both resistance and robotic), drilling, tapping, staking, powder coat painting, electro- mechanical assembly, and warehousing and distribution. HDS collaborates with its customers through ownership, leadership and partnership activities to provide solutions to support parallel long term growth strategies. HDS prides itself on its customer service, supported by the company’s core values of building customer relationships, development of associates, safety and teamwork.
Matthew Friedman, Chairman and CEO of Bear Diversified, stated, “our investment in LAMTEC builds on our 2015 acquisition of Highlands Diversified Services and provides Bear with an excellent platform to serve the Mexican market.” Combined with Northern Stamping’s existing welding and coating capabilities in Queretaro, Bear Diversified now offers its customers a fully integrated supply chain. Friedman added, “we are particularly excited to be partnered with London Automotive and to expand LAMTEC’s reach and product offering. We see this as an exciting development for our automotive, satellite and aerospace customers.”
London Automotive & Manufacturing Ltd. “LA&M” is a manufacturer of metal stampings and assemblies. Since the facility opened in 1997 we have steadily grown because we adhere to our Company Vision of being an Innovative and forward-thinking organization; developing ideas and processes to satisfy our customers’ present and future needs. As a TS-16949 certified company, we strive for excellence in everything that we do. We value our employees and promote equality as well as a safe and enjoyable work environment. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can provide our clients with high quality products at a competitive price.
Enterprise Stamping Inc. specializes in progressive die stampings, custom stampings, including steel, brass, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
Bear Custom Products Engineering & Design department sets a high standard in the manufacturing industry. Led by experienced professionals skilled in finished carpentry, drafting, civil engineering, and more, our engineering team brings exceptional expertise to every project. From reverse engineering to mobility solutions, we are your trusted partner for innovative, tailored solutions.