We take pride in our work and wanted to share a video that demonstrates that.  If you have an application that requires a; Flywheel Coupling, Jaw Coupling, Stub Shaft, Bearing Supported Stub Shaft, Yoke Drive Flywheel Coupling, Splined Adapter, Custom Splined Shafts, or anything else please let us know.  We want to be your best… Read More


This video takes you through the history of Hayes Manufacturing, Inc., right from the very beginning.   In 1966, Ray and Betty Hayes (along with Ray’s brother Clay) opened a machine shop called RayClay Manufacturing in a small garage in Rochester, Michigan.  They started out working part-time while maintaining other jobs.  Clay was with the business a… Read More


NEWS (By Midwest Energy News) Penny Challender, (front row, second from left) credits retired engineers for helping her manufacturing company find opportunities for energy savings. For small Michigan companies, a welcome assist on energy efficiency WRITTEN BYAndy BalaskovitzMay 3, 2016 PHOTO BY Gary Howe for Midwest Energy News For Michigan companies looking for an economic boost,… Read More


Planning for Northern Michigan’s Manufacturing Future BY BETSY WILLIAMS, SALES AND TRAINING SPECIALIST There have been many conversations around building a new image for the present and future of regional manufacturing and its diverse career opportunities. These conversations included manufactures, educators, and local government agencies. So, where to start? As the Northern Lower Regional office… Read More


In Issue 2015 September, Manufacturing By Al Parker Making It In Northern Michigan: Hayes Manufacturing It’s not unusual to find a family-run business in the region. But there are very few that have more family members involved in the day-to-day operation of the company than Hayes Manufacturing in Fife Lake. And three-fourths of the company is owned and operated… Read More


  Check out this two page article from Traverse City Record-Eagle “the BIZ” section See Page One See Page Two… Read More


This video features of one of many Hayes “custom” product designs.  In this case, the customer sent us their machine and we used that to develop a new  coupling suited to their application.  To select your specific Yoke Drive Flywheel Coupling, Click Here… Read More


We offer many different spline options for shafts and adapters.  Are you looking for a custom spline?  We can do that too!   Whether you need one-piece or one-hundred, Hayes Manufacturing is your resource for custom splined shafts and adapters.     Ask us how we can assist with your custom application.  … Read More