45 YEARS OF MOLD BUILDING EXCELLENCE

Experience Compounds

Since 1981, Accede has turned moldmaking experience into organizational knowledge - learning, refining, and continuously improving how we build.

THE NEXT GENERATION

Passing It On

We invest in our people and the next generation of moldmakers—developing skills, transferring knowledge, and preparing Accede for what comes next.

OUR MILESTONES

Always Evolving

Each milestone reflects how experience, investment, and innovation have shaped the Accede of today.

ACCEDE MOLD & TOOL FOUNDED BY ALTON FOX

The beginning of our commitment to mold building excellence.

1981

FIRST TWO-SHOT MOLD BUILT

Building experience in advanced multi-material tooling.

1991

MOLD SAMPLING LAB ADDED AND BUILDING EXPANDED

Extending our responsibility beyond the mold build.

1997

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFIED TO QS9000

Turning experience into documented, repeatable practices.

1998

FIRST TURN-KEY SYSTEM DELIVERED

Expanding from tooling to integrated production systems.

2003

Third generation joins Accede

Carrying knowledge and stewardship into the next generation.

2007

FIRST CUBE MOLD SYSTEM BUILT

Advancing our experience in complex mold architectures.

2010

ROGER FOX, SECOND GENERATION, PURCHASES THE COMPANY

Continuing independent, family ownership into a second generation.

2012

ACCEDE ADDS SECOND FACILITY - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION FACILITY

Investing in greater integration and validation capabilities.

2015

45 Years of Mold Building Excellence

Still learning, investing, and improving how we build.

2026

THE ACCEDE QUALITY PATH

Knowledge Made Repeatable

Our Quality Path is how we turn decades of expertise into consistent, exceptional mold solutions. We capture what works, standardize how we work, and continuously improve—so every mold we build is better than the last.

FAQ

Questions Answered

Get to know Accede and what sets our approach to mold building apart.

What does Accede Mold & Tool specialize in?

Accede specializes in high-performance, high-precision injection molds and turn-key systems for demanding applications. We support programs from pilot and development tooling through high-volume Class 101 production molds, including high-cavitation, stack, two-shot, cube, unscrewing, and other advanced mold technologies.

What industries does Accede serve?

Accede primarily serves the medical and life sciences industry, with extensive experience supporting drug delivery, diagnostics, labware, surgical device, and other demanding medical applications. We also support select consumer, industrial, automotive, electrical, and defense programs.

Where are Accede molds designed and built?

Accede designs, builds, samples, and qualifies injection molds at our facility in Rochester, New York. Since 1981, we have supported customers in the United States and around the world with U.S.-built mold solutions.

What makes Accede different from other injection mold builders?

Accede combines experienced people with disciplined, repeatable processes. Our approach integrates engineering and manufacturing reviews, precision manufacturing, inspection, sampling, qualification, and collaborative execution to reduce risk and deliver consistent mold performance.

How does Accede ensure consistent quality throughout the mold-building process?

Accede uses an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system to capture best practices, establish documented processes, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement. This disciplined approach helps turn the knowledge of experienced mold designers, moldmakers, engineers, and technicians into repeatable organizational practices—so what we learn becomes part of how we build the next mold better.

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