“We saw a lot of promise in press-brakeformed tub girder technology for short-span bridge applications so we made the decision to enter that space,” says Guy Nelson, Valmont’s business development director, North American structures.

Technology helps fabricators cope with labor shortages while increasing output

Metal products manufacturer boosts throughput with folding machines

Metal fabricator uses CNC-controlled horizontal bender to expand capacity and achieve perfect bends

Technology offers an easier way to process heavy material without guesswork

During a difficult period, wise capital investment turns business around

Robotic bending cell supports domestic assembly line, helps OEM maintain growth trajectory

Manufacturers turn to precision folding technology to raise throughput, enhance part quality and take the load off operators

One shop brings capabilities in house offering a local solution to its clientele

A rolling machine manufacturer pushes the envelope by building a machine capable of bending 7,300 tons

Bender technology increases productivity and quality at Georgia job shop

A high-volume project entices one manufacturer to invest in a vertical rolling machine

Fabricator gets four machines in one with custom angle roll technology

Instead of outsourcing its complex bending jobs, an air conditioner manufacturer brings technology in house

Tooling designs, coupled with powerful force, can handle even the toughest high-strength steels

"We found that the sample run on the machine nearly doubled our capacity on average," says Joseph Rashleigh, Amerex Corp.

Davi’s MCP 24 angle roll equipped with its iRoll-Camera system allows Holloway Steel to process up to 8-in.-diameter pipe for shorter drops.

Behind the scenes, making movies with a Sahinler HPK 50 angle and shape bending roll

New technology eliminates the need for manual radius sweeps, introduces auto learning and smart hydraulics

Startup company redefines commuting with the fun utility vehicle (FUV)

Rotary-style tools can reduce marking and eliminate whip

Plate roll technology combines short lead times with technical support to get manufacturer ramped up quickly

Automated bending line has athletic ability to manage large range of panel sizes with precision.

Investment in the future pays dividends for Southeast contract manufacturer

Machine design minimizes surface marring, eases operator handling

Manufacturer masters both the art and science of angle rolling

Affordable design change made possible by a different method

Contract manufacturers combat economic pressures of small parts production with automatic folding center