About Scarlett
About Scarlett

Six Decades Of Machinery Expertise

Scarlett has helped manufacturers across the Midwest find the right equipment, the right guidance, and the right partner since 1966. We are proud to be entering our next sixty years the same way we started, focused entirely on your operation.

Inside the Scarlett machinery showroom in Grand Rapids Michigan60 Years Strong
Premier Machinery Brands We Carry
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1966
Year Founded
60+
Years In Business
20+
Machinery Brands Represented
10+
Years Experience Per Team Member
Scarlett headquarters exterior in Grand Rapids Michigan
Our Story

Rooted In Grand Rapids Serving The Midwest

Scarlett opened its doors in 1966 as a distributor serving the Upper Midwest woodworking industry. Over six decades, the company evolved from a general line distributor into a technology focused specialist, narrowing its lineup to premier machinery brands while expanding its expertise in engineering, service, and parts support.

What has not changed is the idea our founder, James Scarlett, built the company around: manufacturers deserve a machinery partner who understands their operation as well as they do. That idea still guides every recommendation our team makes today, from a first quote to years of ongoing support.

"We are committed to providing expert results and a quality, friendly experience from start to finish."

Why Manufacturers Choose Scarlett

Machinery Support That Goes Well Beyond The Sale

We built our business on treating every customer like a long term partner, whether you run a small custom shop or a large automated factory floor.

Expert Consultation

Our consultants bring real manufacturing floor experience to every conversation, with a focus on lean processes and modern automation.

New And Used Machinery

From new equipment to a constantly updated selection of used machinery, we help you find the right fit for your budget and your floor.

Service Parts And Support

Our relationship does not end at delivery. Our team supports every machine we sell with service, parts, and ongoing expertise.

Our Team

Meet The People Behind The Machines

Every member of the Scarlett team brings more than ten years of manufacturing experience, with deep knowledge of lean initiatives and state of the art automation. When you call Scarlett, you are talking with someone who has stood on a shop floor and knows what your operation needs.

Our engineering and business specialists work alongside you from the first conversation through installation and every service call that follows.

20+
Team Members
10+
Years Experience Each
The Scarlett team standing together in the shop

I have made significant investments with Scarlett and consider ours one of the more progressive shops in the area.

Keith Malmstadt, Great Lake Woods

We placed one of the most important orders in our history with Scarlett only a few months ago.

George Nickell, Nickell Moulding

The solid machinery lines and product knowledge gave us confidence we were getting the best equipment for the job.

Ed Hammer, Wooden Hammer

The Scarlett team was very helpful configuring our five axis router, building on the capability of our other CNC machines.

Wes Mcgee, University Of Michigan FabLab
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