About Tyler Madison

Tyler Madison is a second-generation, family-owned wire rope and control cable assembly manufacturer based in Eagan, Minnesota. Founded in 1995, we build custom cable assemblies for OEMs across more than 22 industries, from aerospace and medical to automotive and industrial equipment.

We specialize in small-diameter, high-tensile steel cable assemblies in the 3/64″ to 3/8″ diameter range, with in-house cutting, hydraulic swaging up to 150 tons, and quality verification on every build. Every assembly is made to order, made to spec, and made to hold up.

By The Numbers

Our Story

How Tyler Madison Started

Tyler Madison was founded in 1995 in Apple Valley, Minnesota by Jerry Kistner. Jerry was the first in his family to earn a college degree, and after years working in the wire rope industry, he saw an opportunity that nobody else was filling. Manufacturing practices had gotten rigid. Customers were treated like order numbers. Jerry believed custom cable assembly could be done with a personal touch, where every customer’s needs shaped the work instead of fitting into a one-size template.

He started the company with a phone line and a fax machine. The early years meant tight budgets and long hours. The company is named after Jerry’s two children, Tyler and Madison, a reminder that this was always a family operation from day one.

Tyler Madison Today

Today, Tyler Kistner leads the company as CEO and second-generation owner. Under Tyler’s leadership, the company has: moved to Eagan MN, expanded its manufacturing floor, diversified it’s customer base by a wide margin and positioned itself to be a key player in the control cable industry.

What hasn’t changed is the founding principle: know your customer, understand their application, and build assemblies that work the first time.

Facilities & Capabilities

How We Build

Every assembly we manufacture is made in our 7500 sq ft facility in Eagan, MN. Our production capabilities include:

• Wire rope cutting to spec from spool stock
• Hydraulic swaging up to 150 tons for secure, permanent end fitting connections
• Pull testing and verification to confirm assemblies meet strength requirements
• Custom machining of specialty fittings through our network of local machinists
• Custom injection molding for application-specific components
• Assembly labeling and documentation for traceability
• Design and engineering support from concept through production

Whether it’s a 10-piece prototype or a 10,000-unit production run, we run controlled, repeatable processes so every assembly ships consistent.

Certifications & Quality

Quality & Standards

Tyler Madison operates under documented manufacturing and quality procedures modeled on industry standards, including process controls, incoming material verification, and outgoing inspection. Our system is built around the elements that directly impact part quality, traceability, and repeatability.

Additional quality practices

• Pull testing available to confirm end fittings hold to rated cable strength
• Certifications upon request: $15.00 on Purchase Order, $40.00 if requested after shipment. Certifications from melt will be charged per sheet and must be clearly indicated on the customer RFQ. Certifications apply to customer and 3rd party vendors.
• Controlled swaging processes using calibrated hydraulic equipment
• Run documentation and labeling for installer traceability

Who We Work With

Industries We Serve

Tyler Madison supplies custom cable assemblies and components to OEMs across more than 22 industries, including aerospace, aircraft, appliances, architectural, automotive, boating, construction, electronic, entertainment, fitness, furniture, farm equipment, industrial, lawn and garden, lighting, machinery, material handling, medical, recreational vehicles, security, sporting goods, toys, and windows.

Our assemblies are used for applications ranging from lifting, pulling, and restraining to actuating, braking, steering, and controlling. Whether you need 50 units or 50,000, we have the inventory, equipment, and process controls to deliver on time and to spec.

What We Value

How We Operate

Tyler Madison is a family business that takes the long view. That means fair pricing, honest communication, and assemblies that hold up so you’re not replacing parts that should have lasted.

We also care about how we operate beyond the shop floor. A portion of our profits is reinvested into environmental initiatives, and we work to give our team fair compensation, sustainable schedules, and room to grow professionally and personally. We believe a business can deliver excellent products while also being a good place to work and a responsible steward of resources.

Meet The CEO

Tyler Kistner, CEO

Tyler Kistner is the second-generation owner and CEO of Tyler Madison Inc. He grew up in the business his father Jerry founded in 1995, and today leads the company with the same customer-first approach: understand the application, select the right components, and build assemblies that perform.