Thomas D. Duff III is the president and owner of Hermann Schmidt Co, a company dedicated to producing superior quality tools for precision workholding used in manufacturing applications. Tom took ownership of Hermann Schmidt Co September of 2017. The company was originally established in Connecticut in 1962. Tom is the perfect person to take ownership of the company. Tom is absolutely committed to continuing the long tradition of superior quality that is synonymous with the Hermann Schmidt name. In fact, Tom has been involved in stages of the production process of Hermann Schmidt tools since 1987. Few people know as much about Hermann Schmidt tools as Tom.Currently the product focus of Hermann Schmidt is magnetic applications, high precision mechanical devices and palletized work holding solutions, where the need for accuracy and reliability cannot be compromised. Our products are, and always have been, proudly made in the United States by a dedicated team of long-term craftsmen.Tom is also the president and owner of Duff Grinding Corporation. Established in 1994, Duff Grinding Corp. is also located in South Windsor. The company is well known for superior grinding services for its many loyal customers. Specializing is Blanchard grinding, Duff Grinding prepares materials for manufacturers in a very cost effective and efficient manner, while maintaining precise results.