About Us

Providing quality, on-time repairs that will last for years to come.

A Tradition of Quality Workmanship

D&S Machine Repair, Inc. was founded in 1981 by Frank De Groote and Sam Stout. Both men had over 20 years of new press manufacturing experience with the E.W. Bliss Company before starting D&S Machine Repair, Inc.

The economic down turn of the late 70’s and early 80’s sharply decreased the demand for new press equipment and increased a demand for press repair. A demand not being met in Michigan. They started their company to meet this demand and were soon joined by Ray Inman, Larry Watson, Engineer Gary Rein, and other talented individuals that they had worked with at E. W. Bliss.

Left to right: Sam Stout Jr., Corey Stout, Michael Stout, and Jeff Stout

A Continued Legacy

The tradition of quality workmanship started from this founding group is still carried on today by Sam Stout’s three sons, Sam Stout Jr., Michael Stout, Jeff Stout, Sam Stout’s Grandson, Corey Stout, and over 45 employees.

Michael Stout is the President of the company, with over 30 years of experience and knowledge in press repair, Michael oversees every project from start to finish to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Sam Stout Jr. is Vice President of the company and Head Electrician. Sam has over 30 years of electrical repair experience and always has a plan of action to get a press up and running properly and safely in a timely manner.

Jeff Stout is Vice President and Head Machinist. Jeff has over 25 years of experience and knowledge running mills and lathes. Jeff makes sure every project that we take on is going to meet our customers’ standards and our own standards of safety and excellence.

Corey Stout is the son of Sam Stout Jr, and our Engineering Manager. Corey has worked alongside his father and uncles, and many skilled employees for over 10 years, learning from each of them and fine tuning his own knowledge. Corey works to make sure every project is planned out and executed the best way possible to get your machine working again.

These four men work together to ensure timely and lasting repairs.