Our Story
Founded in 1977 by Stephen Pinnow and his father John Pinnow with a Miller Bobcat welder and a lot of ambition, MWM has gown into a key manufacturer in Yellowstone County. MWM has called several smaller facilities home before moving into it's current 25,000 sq. ft. facility in 2006; located just off the Lockwood Exit. Moving forward MWM, will be maintaining it's presence in traditional and heavy-duty manufacturing while steadily acquiring state of the art CNC equipment that will keep a competitive edge for precise and high production jobs.
Montana-Made Quality
At Midland West, we're more than just a job shop – we're a proud part of Montana's manufacturing legacy. Our roots run deep in the Billings community, and we've grown alongside the industries we serve. From agricultural equipment that withstands the rigors of Montana's plains to precision components for the aerospace sector, our work reflects the rugged reliability and attention to detail that defines our state.
Meet the Team
Stephen Pinnow
Owner
Founder and an expert in all things metal. Steve enjoys a good challenge and getting his hands dirty with his crew.
Cody Hildreth
Project Manager | Design Drafter
Initially hired as a welder who transitioned into machining and ultimately a Project Manager, Cody is able to combine his extensive drafting background with practical shop experience to find and expedite solutions to a wide array of projects.
Daniel Carson
Fabrication Shop Foreman
Starting in the Welding Industry over 25 years ago, Daniel has worked his way up to the title of Shop Foreman and is our Lead Press Brake Operator. Daniel will accept nothing less than perfection from his crew.
Tim Beuchler
Estimator | Inside Sales
The former Shop Foreman, Lead Press Brake Operator, and a True Craftsman with unique ideas, Tim is able to leverage his 40 plus years of experience to achieve a resolution to your project.
Jim Krueger
Design Drafter
With a background in Industrial Design and over 15 years in the Fabrication Industry, Jim has an eye for details that will resolve problems before they happen and will bring your ideas to reality.
Lance Zaparynuk
Machine Shop Foreman
A top tier manual machinist with an Associates in Welding, Lance utilizes his expertise gained in his 24 plus years in the Industry to create solutions for any project.