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Formtek May 2012 Newsletter

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek May 2012 Newsletter

Recent News

Formtek Supplies a QVW-150 Forming Mill

Lamnea Bruk, a manufacturer of flux core wire equipment has chosen the Yoder QVW-150 Forming Mill for integration to their manufacturing system. The Yoder solution will interface with Lamnea's drive system and feeder equipment as an overall Flux Core Wire Production Line, to compliment their industry leading layer winder, no twist coiler, and live block coiler takeup options. This all new production line will be available for viewing at Lamnea Bruk's facility in Ljusfallshammar, Sweden by appointment the week of June 25, 2012. For more information, please send us an email, visit our website, or contact us directly at 216.292.4460.

New Winpro Website

Winpro has recently launched a redesign of their website. The new website details Formtek's fenestration solution, particularly roll forming screen frame, muntin bar, and window stiffeners, as well as the Screen Express semi-automated screen assembly machine and the Excalibur glass cutting table. For more information on these machines, please visit our website, send us an email, or contact us directly at (216) 292.4460.

See Yoder on the Ion Channel - Coming Soon!

Yoder Manufacturing will be profiled on the show World's Greatest, for roll forming, tube mill and square wave welder technology. Stay tuned for more information!

FMA FabCast

FabCast: Tube & Pipe Producing Roll Design Focused on Higher Strength Materials
Thursday, June 7th
10:00am-11:30am CT
Register for FabCast

· Get a brief history/description of roll tooling designs and their uses
correlated with materials.

· Discover how pass arrangement affects material formation and
properties.

· Review the latest design concepts for high strength, low alloy
materials.

· Learn how D/t or t/D is helpful…and how a new criteria D/t/yield
strength may represent a better picture of what is necessary

Pipe & Tube Nashville 2012

Pipe & Tube Nashville 2012
June 26-28, 2012
Loews Vanderbuilt Hotel
Nashville, Tennesee
Register for Pipe & Tube Nashville

This popular conference integrates all aspects of the tube & pipe industry and will offer over 20 innovative technical sessions presented by select US and International speakers, two relevant market overviews, and a pertinent keynote presentation by Dr. Chris Kuehl, FMA's economist.

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 our website for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities.

Visit Us At Fabtech in Las Vegas

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 LAS VEGAS
Booth Number C3708
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 12-14, 2012
Click Here for Attendee Passes

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to the Las Vegas Convention Center November 12-14, 2012. If your job requires you to look for new ways to work smarter, operate leaner and boost productivity, then you and your team need to attend FABTECH. Make plans now to attend your industry's main event and you'll find the products, resources and ideas to strengthen your business and achieve your manufacturing goals.

Connect with us on Social Media

Formtek and Hill Engineering can now bring you updates several different ways. Any news updates, press releases, trade shows and events will be updated by connecting with you online. Connect with us any or all of the following ways to keep updated!

YouTube: Formtek's channel provides videos of some of our latest machine and technology offerings.

Facebook: Like Formtek or Hill Engineering and get our updates in your news feed.

Twitter: Follow us at @formtekgroup, @formtekmetal, or @hillengr.

Formtek's Blog: For press releases and updates, visit our blog.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek?

This last recession hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us. 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 last 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.

The second half of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 has shown the resilience of American manufacturing. Many have suggested that American manufacturing was dead; we beg to differ. Formtek and its customers have seen how American manufacturing is coming back, stronger than ever.

Formtek March 2012 Newsletter

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Formtek March 2012 Newsletter

Employee News

Formtek is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Poots to Service Manager. Rick previously was a Service Technician for 7 years with Formtek's Winpro product line, specializing in fenestration applications. He has serviced machines throughout the world, providing exceptional customer support and technical expertise. His new duties will expand on his over 20 years of manufacturing experience by coordinating service for all product lines.

Bob Shaffer has transitioned to the role of Plant Manager for Formtek, Inc., responsible for the Cleveland and Hill Engineering facilities. He previously served as the Director of Customer Service. In addition to his role in Service at Formtek, Bob has 30 years prior experience as the Engineering Manager at Yoder Manufacturing as well as Engineering positions with Royalton Industries and Loopco, specializing in Roll Forming, Tube Mill and Coil Processing Systems.

Recent News

Formtek Supplies a QVW-150 TIG Welded Tube Mill

Yoder Manufacturing has recently supplied a QVW-150 TIG Welded Tube Mill for producing automotive components. The complete system consists of an entry end, forming machine, TIG welder with vision system, reshaping machine and flying cutoff. For more information, please contact sales@formtekgroup.com, or direct at 216.292.4460. Or visit our website at www.formtekgroup.com.

Formtek Supplies Parts for Solar Project

Yoder Manufacturing has recently supplied M-Style Roll Forming machines and replacement components for a customer manufacturing structures and frames for solar energy installations. The machinery supplied will increase capacity and expand on existing capabilities for the great manufacturing needs of the customer’s west coast facility. This project expands on Formtek’s footprint in the solar market, supplying coil metal processing and roll forming equipment for residential and industrial solar structure applications. For more information, please contact sales@formtekgroup.com, or direct at 216.292.4460. Or visit our website at www.formtekgroup.com.

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 our website, www.formtekgroup.com, for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities.

Visit Us At Fabtech CANADA

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 for Free Attendee Passes

Our very own Dave Voth will be speaking at this first time event on Wednesday, March 21st. Register for Advanced Roll Forming of Steel Framing Components at 1:15pm. This presentation will provide insight into the latest advancements in roll forming system technology for the Steel Framing Industry. Discussions will focus on automated equipment changeover for material thickness, cross-sectional variations, punched opening locations, and part lengths. Handling of the finished product in high-speed operations will be discussed. Also addressed, will be the level of operator training required. The advantages of programmable rotary punching and cutoff systems will be presented. Included, will be specific examples of these technologies being utilized in the manufacture of steel framing products.

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.

Visit Us At Tube Dusseldorf

Make sure in your worldwide travels, you make time to stop and see us in Germany.

Tube Dusseldorf
Booth Number Halle 06, F46 (Co-Exhibiting with Milltech)
Dusseldorf, Germany
March 26-30, 2012
Click here to get tickets for the show in advance

On a visit to the Tube 2012 in Düsseldorf, the most important showcase for pipe producers, processors and users, there is no way: Whether the latest technologies and applications, advanced machines and equipment for the manufacture of pipes and special steel solutions and light pipes made of composite or synthetic materials which are characterized by optimum properties - the Tube 2012 will present more than 30,000 international trade visitors from over 100 countries, the future of pipe technology. To touch. Live.

Conferences & Workshops

World Class Roll Forming Workshop

John Kopsick and Paul Williams will be at the Workshop to present the following topics:

John Kopsick - Basic Roll Design

Basic roll forming design principles
Ideas to make designs functional
Design versus operator issues

Paul Williams - In-Line Punching Technology

Prenotch Dies - stationary flying
Rotary punching machines
Postpunch dies - flying
Bring in your line upgrade questions and existing line punching problems: what line speeds are realistic for my application? How can we get better tolerances? How can we eliminate secondary operations?

Paul Williams - Cutoff Technology

What is the best application for your cross-section?
Slug-type dies
Slugless crop cutoff dies
Combination cutoff dies
Cutoff press types - air, mechanical, hydraulic

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
616.774.2000
April 24-25, 2012
Click here to register

Keeping production on schedule is key in roll forming operations. Strengthen your skills and know-how at a comprehensive industry update! FMA’s World-Class Roll Forming Workshop will deliver the intelligence you need to boost productivity and quality in your organization.

Choose from a dozen topics to upgrade your roll forming technology, help you reduce downtime, and increase your bottom line. Bring your challenges, parts, and drawings, and take away solutions you can implement at your home base.

See us on Facebook & Twitter

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

We are also on Twitter! Find us at @formtekgroup, @formtekmetal, or @hillengr to see more updates!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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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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FMA's Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade Certificate Program

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Sponsored by FMA's Rollforming and Technology Council-Paul Williams Hill Engineering Chairman

Establish your credentials in the area of roll forming with FMA's new skilled trade program! With a Skilled Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade Certificate, you confirm to an employer the valuable technical skills you bring to your position. Your investment of time and effort in completing some basic program requirements can pay off many times over in enhanced standing and earning power on the job.

See the following info at: http://www.fmametalfab.org/Education/Certification/Sheet-Metal-Certification.cfm (scroll down)

http://www.fmametalfab.org/Education/Certification/938%20Roll%20Form%20Application.pdf

January Special

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

For the month of JANUARY all new Hill Engineering HAP presses (Hill Air Press) will be discounted 10% with mention of the "JANUARY SPECIAL"

Formtek Winter Newsletter

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Formtek Winter Newsletter

Yoder 100th Anniversary - And the Winners Are....

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 were looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production. Here are the winners of our contest:

Changing the Point of Attack

See the newest article from Hill Engineering on tube cutoff die options on The Fabricator's Website.

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Rebuilds & Sustainable Metal Forming

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.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

See Us At:

World of Concrete

January 18-21, 2011
Booth Number C6198

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

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.