Platform bridges gap between tube lasers and benders, eliminates manual approach for higher productivity and efficiency.
Structures manufacturer turns to teamwork, custom equipment to enter a new market
“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.
Building Bridges
Structures manufacturer turns to teamwork, custom equipment to enter a new market
Alternatives
Technology helps fabricators cope with labor shortages while increasing output
Call me bender
Metal products manufacturer boosts throughput with folding machines
Lines of expression
Metal fabricator uses CNC-controlled horizontal bender to expand capacity and achieve perfect bends
One pass
Technology offers an easier way to process heavy material without guesswork
Power ahead
During a difficult period, wise capital investment turns business around