Midwest Industries was established in 2003 and manufactures in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The veteran-owned company makes handguards, rails and optic mounts from American materials at its own facility. Its range also covers complete rifles and upper receivers, including the MI-15F in .223 Wylde and 5.56 NATO and 10.5-inch 5.56 uppers, along with lower receiver blocks and other armourer's tools.