Author: Dave Stilwell

Garita Automotive Impressions

February 10, 2022 by Dave Stilwell

Garita Automotive was founded in 1961 in Zaldibar, Bizkaia (Spain) as a mechanical workshop focused on die manufacturing. After a decade the company moved to his current location in Berriz, Bizkaia, where its current activity of metal stamping begins. Garita Automotive specializes in metal stamping and welding for the automotive industry. The 12,000 square meter... Read more »

Press Fundamental Webinar Series Offered in Spanish

May 10, 2021 by Dave Stilwell

Nidec Press & Automation has prepared a series of five webinar sessions in the Spanish language with very useful information about presses and their main features. A tour with interesting didactic information that will help you to increase your knowledge. “The Press Tonnage” will be the first webinar in the series, and will be held… Read more »

FIUKA and Nidec Minster, Together into the Electric Future

April 19, 2021 by Dave Stilwell

FIUKA and Nidec Minster, Together into the Electric Future With more than 75 years of innovation and growth in manufacturing, Fischer & Kaufmann (FIUKA) is expanding its capabilities, targeting the emerging market of electric motors for e-cars. For several years now, FIUKA has been using state-of-the-art servo press technology, some with high press forces, to... Read more »

Officials Visit Arisa

February 12, 2021 by Dave Stilwell

(from left) Nidec Arisa President and CEO Javier Martinez-Aldama discusses current projects at the Arisa facility with Secretary of Industry Department from the Spanish Government, Raül Blanco, and the County President of La Rioja, Concha Andreu. Government Officials visit Nidec Arisa Facility NAVARRETE, LA RIOJA SPAIN -- Nidec Arisa hosted national and regional government officials... Read more »

Ball Lublin Plant Increases Can End Production

October 22, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

Having opened in 2015, the Ball Packaging Plant in Lublin, Poland has established itself as one of the largest and most modern beverage can end plants in the world. As part of the global Ball Corporation, the Lublin Plant helps serve the fast-growing Eastern European market. Headquartered near Denver, Colorado, the Ball Corporation is a... Read more »

State-of-the-Art Packaging Plant Keeps Hell Energy Growing

August 17, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

One of the world's fastest growing energy drinks utilizes a modern and automated turnkey production facility to make sure its customers have "Power Like Hell." Hell Energy, a Hungarian-owned brand, has taken the energy drink market by storm. And to keep up with growing demand, the Hell Energy Group has established Quality Pack, Hungary's first... Read more »

Global Service Response Keeps Customers Up and Running

July 29, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

Having 12 global service locations is a big advantage in these trying times. With intra country travel restrictions due to COVID risks, it can be difficult for some equipment manufacturers to install and support their equipment outside of their immediate area. Nidec Press & Automation (NP&A) has the advantage of trained service teams close to... Read more »

COVID-19 Update from Nidec Minster

March 26, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

To Our Valued Customer, As the global environment evolves due to COVID-19, Nidec Minster Corporation (Minster) is carefully monitoring the situation. The safety and well-being of our workers and the public is a top priority, and it is Minster’s intent to protect them. In addition to following the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures... Read more »

NPA Celebrates The Opening of a New 25,000 sq.ft. Addition

March 17, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

MINSTER, OH U.S.A. -- When it comes to giving new life to your old press, Nidec Press & Automation means business. NPA recently celebrated the opening of a new 25,000 sq. ft. addition dedicated to press remanufacturing and after-market component and spare part production at its world headquarters in Minster, Ohio. The Nidec Minster facility... Read more »

Rob Meyer to Speak at PMA Die Setting Seminar

March 16, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

Rob Meyer, the General Manager for Servo and Contract Stamping Products at Nidec Minster, has been selected to present at the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) “Die Setting Practices and Press Safety” Seminar October 2-3, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH. The multi-speaker program will highlight fundamental die-setting concepts and best practices. Some of the topics Meyer plans to… Read more »