Rock Island-based Crawford Co. has expanded its laser division. The company has acquired and placed two 1,350-watt laser-cutting machines into operation.

The laser division provides customers with precision cuts for mild steel, stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and plastics. The company, founded in 1952, operates out of a 50,000-square foot facility in Rock Island’s Sunset Business Park. The company specializes in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, laser cutting, and specialty fabrication.