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Formtek February 2012 Newsletter

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek February 2012 Newsletter

Recent News

Tube Mill Drive System Destined for Nebraska

Yoder Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio, a Member of the Formtek Group, has recently supplied a new drive system for an existing Yoder Tube Mill. The drive system is part of an initiative to run at faster speeds for various products. For more information, please contact sales@formtekgroup.com, or call us at 216.292.4460. You can also visit us on the web at www.formtekgroup.com.

QVW Raft Sets and Tooling Destined for Indiana

Yoder Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio, a Member of the Formtek Group, has recently supplied multiple sets of spare raft/roll stand assemblies and tooling to a large Tier 1 automotive operation. These rafting systems are part of an initiative for faster changeovers and decreased scrap for a given production period. For more information, please contact sales@formtekgroup.com, or call us at 216.292.4460. You can also visit us on the web at www.formtekgroup.com.

New Machining Center

As part of a comprehensive plan to meet or exceed the heightened demands of the roll forming industry, Formtek has taken delivery of a new eight-axis, dual-chuck, machining center for its Cleveland location. This addition, along with the existing CNC equipment will enable Formtek to produce roll tooling more efficiently, by eliminating many of the time consuming steps currently involved in tooling manufacture, while simultaneously increasing the quality and consistency of the tooling produced.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single-source provider, Formtek continues to supply its customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves. Visit our website, www.formtekgroup.com, for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities.

Upcoming Trade Shows

While you are planning your trips, be sure to stop and see us at our next event to answer questions about your upcoming machinery needs.

Fabtech CANADA

Booth Number 1210
Toronto, Canada
March 20-22, 2012

Click Here and Enter Code FC020 before March 2 for Free Attendee Passes

With the growing success of FABTECH, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, we are excited to announce the launch of FABTECH Canada, located in the heart of Canada's engineering and technology region. Toronto will be host to FABTECH CANADA, March 20-22 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

See us on Facebook

Formtek can now bring you updates on Facebook. Any news updates, press releases, trade shows and events will be updated on Facebook. Click on our profile and friend us to get our updates in your news feed!

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us. Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations. Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc ., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession. You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Fabtech Preview & Formtek News

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek Fall Newsletter

Updated Formtek Website

We are pleased to announce the newly updated Formtek Group website.

See us at Fabtech in Chicago

It's trade show season! While you are planning your trips, be sure to stop and see us at any of the following events to answer questions about your upcoming machinery needs.

Fabtech International
Booth Number 1301 (and 3123)
Chicago, Illinois
November 14-17, 2011 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
Click Here for Free Attendee Passes

North America's largest metal forming show is coming up. Visit us at the show to see how Formtek's roll forming and tooling solutions can solve your manufacturing needs.

While at Fabtech, take time out to meet the leaders of FMA's new Young Professional's Council (YPC) in an atmosphere where you can relax, refresh and connect. This new group of 18-35 year-old industry members is dedicated to relating with the next generation, squashing perceptions of outdated manufacturing concepts and driving industry forward. Join the pre-game festivities following Fabtech on Monday, November 14th at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive in the Truffles Room. This is the FMA Headquarters Hotel and the festivities will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Call 888-394-4362 to RSVP and be entered in the raffle for a team jersey of your choosing! $10 donation suggested to support the youth activities of FMA's Foundation, Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs (NBT)*

*NBT inspires the next generation of manufacturers, inventors and entrepreneurs through manufacturing summer camps and scholarships.

Available Stock Machine

Dahlstrom Roll Former In-Stock

Formtek has the following Dahlstrom roll former in-stock and available for quick delivery to capitalize on the 2011 tax incentive!

Dahlstrom 400-18 (2007)
- Eighteen (18) Forming Stations
- 12" Roll Space
- 4" to 7" Vertical Adjustment Range
- Equal Gear Ratio
- 1½" Diameter Roll Shafts
- 25 HP Variable Speed AC Drive System for 100 FPM Base Line Speed

For more information, contact sales@formtekgroup.com to discuss your application and a quotation.

Recent Shipments

Formtek Installs Roll Forming System for Cable Tray

Formtek recently delivered a roll forming system for the manufacture of cable tray components. The pre-punched roll forming system combined the expertise of Rowe press feed equipment, Yoder rafted roll forming machine and Hill Engineering custom hydraulic cutoff system, to provide the customer a high-speed production system for their cable tray components. See the video of the machine at Video of Cable Tray. For more information, contact sales@formtekgroup.com.

Yoder Delivers Pipe Mill Entry Equipment

Yoder recently delivered new entry equipment for a customer's existing 6-5/8" Pipe Mill. The new double holddown, double peeler system is an upgrade from the customers original setup. With hands-free threading, the new equipment adds the capability of peeling off top or bottom, to accommodate the burr direction of incoming material and a thickness capacity of 3/8", high-strength steel. For more information, contactyoder@formtekgroup.com.

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Formtek Fall Update

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek Fall Newsletter

Updated Formtek Website

We are pleased to announce the newly updated Formtek Group website.

Upcoming Trade Shows for 2011

It's trade show season! While you are planning your trips, be sure to stop and see us at any of the following events to answer questions about your upcoming machinery needs.

Metalcon
Booth Number 1746
Atlanta, Georgia
October 11-13, 2011
Click Here for Free Attendee Passes

Visit Formtek at the METALCON International Tradeshow, to review how B&K Stud & Track Systems, as well as Formtek's custom roll forming solutions can help you succeed in the metal framing and construction market.

SPI (Solar Power International)
Booth Number 4252
Dallas, Texas
October 18-20, 2011
Click Here to Register

With multiple roll forming systems installed for residential and utility solar applications, Formtek understands the unique nature of manufacturing needs for the solar industry. Visit us at Solar Power International (SPI) to see how a roll forming system can support the manufacture of your solar frames, tables or roofing structures.

Recent Shipments

B&K Installs Structual Supermill®

B&K recently delivered a 3TSR Supermill® System to Brazil as well as Canada. The 3TSR can produce flange heights up to 3" for both track and stud components. The flange heights are independently adjustable, without tooling change, from 1" track through 3" stud and track. Web widths are adjustable from 2½" through 14". The system's product range spans light gauge (0.015") through structural (0.105"). With 300 FPM production rates, thanks to patented rotary punch, shear, as well as the quick changeover of the Supermill gauge technology, the 3TSR is the most versatile, high-production framing system available. For more information, contact bkformtek@formtekgroup.com, (216) 292-4460 or visit www.bkformtek.com.

Formtek Installs Roll Forming System for Solar Tables

Formtek recently installed a complete roll forming system for the production of frames for installing crystalling solar arrays in the western U.S. The system was built to manufacture the components for the customers proprietary structural design, but has the flexibility to add other components in the future. For more information, contact sales@formtekgroup.com.

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Formtek Summertime Newsletter

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

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Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life. Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek's customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands: Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades. Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years. In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions. We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010! Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years. You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry. We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production. Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production? Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old? Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment? If you are interested in participating, please send us:

Yoder Serial Number
Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)
Digital picture of the Yoder machine
Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production. The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign. Please email us your information.

Jack Pennuto, Jr. Promotion

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer and Sales Manager for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products, managing the Aftermarket parts and services group, as well as interfacing Cleveland's marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Roll Forming Demands More From Coil Handling

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

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May, 2009 Issue

CAM Technology Advances Rotary Punch/Shear Capabilities

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

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Moving punches and shear blades almost double the thickness capacity, and servo drives with PLCs change hole spacing and length on the fly at 600 FPM.

By J. Neiland Pennington

2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Formtek Group - Booth Number 8077
Formtek Maine (CWP/Rowe) - Booth Number 18075 (Metalform Pavilion)

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe and welding trade show just got bigger! The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 – 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,100 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout the expansive 550,000 nsf of floor space.

Show Dates & Hours

Sunday, Nov. 15         11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16          9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17          9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010
Atlanta, GA

Nov. 13-16, 2011
Chicago, IL

Respect the Roll

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

Powerful Tax Incentives for New Equipment Purchases

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

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POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

NEW MODEL YODER REDUCING MILL DESTINED FOR EUROPE

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

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Yoder Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio, a member of the Formtek Group, has developed a new version of its W-10S/W-15S Reducing Tube Mill System to meet the needs of small diameter appliance refrigeration and automotive fuel line tubing. The Yoder W-10S/W-15S can produce ½” diameter tube and reduce a range of finish diameters and wall thicknesses down to 3/16”. The reducing section is independently adjustable, for 3/16” to 1/2” finish diameters. The versatility of this reducing configuration, recently updated with full digital controls, decreases changeover time and improves repeatability of setups. Additional upgrades of the mill enable sizing of tubes up to 1” diameter, along with its reducing capabilities. All of this is now available with CE certification for use in Europe.

For more information, please contact yoder@formtekcleveland.com, or direct at (800) 631-0520. Or visit us on the web at www.yodermfg.com.

Organizational Changes at Formtek Metal Forming

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Formtek Metal Forming announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Sales Manager for Formtek Cleveland. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products as well as interfacing Cleveland’s marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group’s network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Juan Franch has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Formtek Group. Franch has had recent metal forming equipment Sales experience as a regional sales manager for Samco. He will service Formtek’s customers throughout Mexico and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek brands; CWP, Rowe and Coilmate/Dickerman Press Feed, CWP and Rowe Coiled Metal Processing and B&K Leveler products from Formtek Maine, Coiled Metal Processing and FMI/Dahlstrom Flexible Fabrication products from Formtek Iowa and the Yoder, Dahlstrom, & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products from Formtek Cleveland.

Steve Freedman has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Formtek Group. Steve has had much experience in the sales field as a Business Development Representative for Samco and as an Account Manager for Coca-Cola. He will service Formtek’s customers throughout Canada and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek brands; CWP, Rowe and Coilmate/Dickerman Press Feed, CWP and Rowe Coiled Metal Processing and B&K Leveler products from Formtek Maine, Coiled Metal Processing and FMI/Dahlstrom Flexible Fabrication products from Formtek Iowa and the Yoder, Dahlstrom & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products from Formtek Cleveland.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Euroblech - Oct 21-25, 2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Visit us at Euroblech:

Stand F21, Hall 12
October 21-25, 2008
Hanover, Germany
www.euroblech.de/english

Fabtech - Oct 6-8, 2008

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Visit us at Fabtech:

Booth 5001
October 6-8, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
www.fmafabtech.com

Metalcon - Oct 1-3, 2008

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Visit us at METALCON:

Booth 2061
October 1-3, 2008
Baltimore, MD
www.metalcon.com

Business Tax Incentive for 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Tax Incentive 2008.pdf

Take advantage of the 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan!!

The recently enacted bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan contains increased Section 179 expensing for 2008 small business equipment purchases, as well as a one-year 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2008.

See attachment for details.

Restore Your Old Mill

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

If it is too costly to rebuild your old stands and you cannot afford a new mill, trade-in your old stands for new stands.

DARREN MUCHNICKI RETURNS TO FORMTEK

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:22:00 EST

Formtek is pleased to announce some organizational additions that will help the Formtek Group and Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. in their continual strive for excellence in the roll forming equipment industry.

We welcome back Mr. Darren Muchnicki as President of Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. He recently returned to Formtek after serving as Vice-President of Operations at American Roll Forming Products Corp, a contract manufacturer of roll formed products. Prior to that, Mr. Muchnicki had been with Formtek, and Yoder Manufacturing, for nearly 18 years. With a full career in manufacturing of capital equipment, his vast experience and involvement in modern manufacturing techniques will be of great addition to the organization.

FORMTEK ADDS ROLL TOOLING CAPABILITIES

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:09:00 EST

Formtek, as part of a comprehensive plan to meet or exceed the heightened demands of the roll forming industry, has taken delivery of a new five-axis, dual chuck, machining center for its Cleveland location. This addition, along with their existing CNC equipment and other machines currently on order, will enable Formtek to produce roll tooling more efficiently, by eliminating many of the time consuming steps currently involved in tooling manufacture, while simultaneously increasing the quality and consistency of the tooling produced.

Formtek is the largest provider of tooling and equipment to the roll forming industry. With its Yoder, B&K, Dahlstrom, Tishken, and Lockformer brand names it can provide any type and size equipment required to meet the needs of its customers.

Please visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products and services available.

SERVICE & AFTERMARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Formtek announces Bob Shaffer as the new Director of Customer Service. He has over twenty-five years experience in the tube mill and roll forming equipment industry, having installed systems and provided service support throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. In this new role, Mr. Shaffer will be responsible for overseeing the customer's aftermarket needs in the areas of on-site service, training, spare parts, and rebuilds.

Trade Show Schedule for 2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Trade Show Schedule for 2008

Domestic Shows 2008

Show	Date	Venue	Market	Booth Number	Booth Size	Lockformer	Cleveland	Maine
Metalform	April 1-3, 2008	Birmingham, Alabama	Press Feed & Stamping
Glassbuild	October 6-8, 2008	Las Vegas, Nevada	Fenestration	656	10x10		Winpro
Metalcon	October 1-3, 2008	Baltimore, Maryland	Metal Building	2061	20x20	Custom	B&K
Fabtech	October 6-8, 2008	Las Vegas, Nevada	Metal Forming	5001	20x20	Custom	Yoder Dahlsrom Tishken	B&K

International Shows 2008

Show	Date	Venue	Market	Booth Number	Booth Size	Hill Engineering	Lockformer	Iowa Precision	Cleveland	Maine	International
Tube Dusseldorf	March 31 - April 4, 2008	Dusseldorf, Germany		Hall 6, Booth E18-4
Euroblech	October 24-28, 2008	Hannover, Germany	HVAC & Metal Forming