Author: Dave Stilwell

Quality Steel Wares Still Produced at S&K Products

March 16, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

They don't make 'em like they used to. Or do they? Heavy-duty, high quality galvanized steel pails, funnels, trash cans, and other products are still being manufactured with pride at S&K Products in Coldwater, Ohio. An alternative to today's plastic counterparts, S&K offers a unique line of steel ware, manufactured for a lifetime of use.... Read more »

ER Wagner Expands Capabilities With Minster Servo Press

March 16, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

The employees at ER Wagner Manufacturing don't just want to make your part, they want to make your part better. With more than 100 years of experience, "engineered solutions" takes on a whole new meaning at ER Wagner. "We try to help customers improve their products by utilizing our design expertise," said Brad Gador, Chief... Read more »

Minster/Vamco Solution Increases Capabilities at Freeway

March 16, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

When Freeway Corporation set out to purchase a stamping press and feed system that would substantially increase production speeds and still maintain the high-quality products it’s famous for, top management turned to the integrated solution of a Minster P2H-160 press and Vamco Quantum 550 Feed. As part of Nidec Press & Automation’s group of companies,... Read more »

Nidec Press & Automation Expanding Remanufacturing Capabilities

March 15, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

MINSTER, U.S.A. -- With new and expanded customer service centers on three continents, Nidec Press & Automation (NPA) is able to expand its offering of high-quality press and component remanufacturing with short lead times and competitive pricing. NPA combines the expertise and resources of Minster, Arisa, Kyori, Vamco and SYS to offer cost-effective and timely... Read more »

Rob Meyer to Speak at PMA Transfer Seminar

March 14, 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) “Transfer Automation” seminar July 9-10, 2019 in Hebron, KY. The multi-speaker program will highlight transfer process capabilities and tooling technology, and how transfer systems are used to increase production efficiently… Read more »

Innovative Spirit Pushes Pax into Eighth Decade of Growth

March 13, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

Whether it’s improving a process or simply making a better part, the drive to innovate has lifted Pax Machine Works to be one of the premier metal stampers in the United States. Born in an out-building on the family farm near Celina, Ohio, Pax Machine Works has grown to over 450,000 square feet and 225... Read more »

Unique Solutions Creating Growth at Brunk Industries

March 13, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

At Brunk Industries "making something that no one else can" is a source of pride, and the catalyst for a growing company. "We look at things and say, 'How can we take that machined part and convert it into a metal stamping?'" said Lars Brunk, President and second-generation owner at Brunk Industries. "In the medical... Read more »

Kirchhoff Partners with Arisa for Success

March 13, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

When seeking complete manufacturing solutions, one of the world’s biggest automotive stampers relies on the innovation, knowledge and flexibility of Nidec Arisa. Kirchhoff Automotive, with a history dating back to 1785, has developed a strategic partnership with Nidec Arisa for supplying mechanical and servo presses, along with customized controls and process automation. “Our partnership is... Read more »

NPA Announces Distributor for Western U.S.

March 12, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

In an effort to better serve the material forming industry, Nidec Press & Automation will enhance its sales network by introducing Allied Machinery Group, Inc. as its new distributor for California, Arizona and Nevada. Boasting sales personnel with more than 100 years of combined experience, Allied Machinery Group specializes in the products and services of… Read more »

SYS-DPA Joins Nidec Press & Automation Group

March 11, 2020 by Dave Stilwell

Nidec Press & Automation CEO David Winch has announced the acquisition of a German-based company specializing in high-speed metal forming automation machinery and technology. Systeme and Steuerungen (SYS) and its subsidiary Die Peripherie Anlagen (DPA) join the NPA group of companies in offering comprehensive high-quality turnkey manufacturing solutions to its global customers. SYS-DPA products include... Read more »