About Us

West Warwick Screw Products Co., Inc. is a third-generation family owned and operated automatic screw machine and precision turning contract job shop. In 1945, Edward A. Materne co-founded West Warwick Screw Co., Inc. with William J. Ayles. During their successful partnership, lasting over thirty years, the company established itself as a versatile job shop ready and able to take on and complete complicated projects. In 1971, Douglas W. Materne came on board, working alongside the two founding partners for several years. With the retirement of William in 1978 and the death of his father, Edward in 1980, Douglas Materne began heading up the company. He was joined by his son Steven in 1988. Douglas remains company President while Steven's responsibilities are production engineer and chief technician.  Douglas has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania as well as an MBA from the University of Rhode Island. Steven earned his Associates Degree in Business Administration from Roger Williams University. George Williams, shop foreman, has been with the company since 1986.

West Warwick Screw Products Co., Inc. has been a member of the Precision Machine Products Association, formally known as the National Screw Machine Products Association, since 1947. Douglas Materne served as District Chairman and as a director on the Association’s board.