About Shively Bros
Shively Bros Inc. is an employee-owned (ESOP) tooling commodity manager headquartered in Flint, Michigan, serving automotive and industrial manufacturers for 75+ years. The company operates the STARS quality framework across 21 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and is the parent of the Shively family of companies.
Our Mission
What is Shively Bros' mission?
Shively Bros retains and grows its customer base by managing tooling commodities directly — tool preset, gage calibration, inventory, procurement, and regrind — rather than reselling generic supply contracts.
As an ESOP company, Shively Bros' employees hold ownership stakes in the business, which ties individual performance directly to customer outcomes.
The Shively family of companies — Shively Bros, Shively MES, Shively Supply, Universal Tool, Greenia Custom Woodworking, SDMS / SDMS Connect, and River Valley Cabinetry — each contributes a specialty across aerospace, industrial supply, woodworking, and cabinetry markets. See the Shively family of companies on the homepage for the full list.
75+
Years in Business
Quality Policy
What is the STARS framework?
STARS is Shively Bros' quality policy: five pillars that guide operating decisions and service delivery.
Safety
Team member safety is a non-negotiable baseline in every Shively Bros work environment.
Team Member Development
Shively Bros invests in employee training, skills, and career growth.
Adding Value
Every product, service, and interaction is measured against the value it delivers to customers.
Responsiveness & Reduction of Waste
Shively Bros responds quickly to customer needs while reducing inefficiency in its own operations.
Sustainability
Shively Bros applies long-term operating practices intended to benefit customers, communities, and the environment.
What We Stand For
What are Shively Bros' core values?
Customer Driven
Shively Bros tracks customer needs directly and builds long-term relationships aimed at reducing customer costs and workload.
Problem Solvers
Shively Bros applies deep product knowledge and process flexibility to resolve tooling and supply issues quickly.
Team Focus
Safety is the top operating priority, supported by a culture of mutual accountability among team members.
Growth
Shively Bros invests in employee training and operates under the STARS quality framework across all 21 locations.
Ethics
Shively Bros holds every decision to standards of integrity, stakeholder loyalty, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Is Shively Bros employee-owned?
Yes. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Shively Bros gives every employee an ownership stake in the business, regardless of role or background.
Employee Owned
Every team member holds an ownership stake in Shively Bros through its ESOP structure.
Equitable by Design
ESOP wealth-building applies to all employees, not only executives.
Woman-Owned Affiliate
SDMS, a Shively family of companies affiliate, is a WBENC-certified woman-owned diverse supplier serving the medical, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.
Supply Chain Responsibility
How does Shively Bros guard against forced and child labor?
Shively Bros' Modern Slavery and Child Labor Report outlines the company's strategies to protect against child labor and modern slavery within its business operations and supply chain.
Forced Labor in Canadian Supply Chains Report (PDF)Industry Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Shively Bros been in business?
Shively Bros was founded in 1947 and has operated for 75+ years, serving automotive and industrial manufacturers with tooling commodity management services.
What is the STARS framework?
STARS is Shively Bros’ quality policy framework: Safety, Team Member Development, Adding Value, Responsiveness & Reduction of Waste, and Sustainability. It governs how the company operates and how it trains and evaluates its team.
Is Shively Bros employee-owned?
Yes. Shively Bros is structured as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, so every employee holds a stake in the company’s performance.
Does Shively Bros have a woman-owned affiliate?
Yes. SDMS, a Shively family of companies affiliate, is a certified woman-owned diverse supplier (WBENC) serving the medical, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.
How many locations does Shively Bros operate?
Shively Bros operates from 21 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including regional offices and onsite service teams embedded at customer manufacturing sites.