TPT January 2008

I ndustry N ews

Trumpf is a high-tech group focusing on production and medical technology. The company is also the world market leader in lasers used for industrial production technology.

Trumpf Inc completes acquisition of AFM Canada

Trumpf Inc, USA, has acquired 100 per cent of Advanced Fabricating Machinery (AFM), Canada. AFM was formed on July 1 1997 by Trumpf Inc and Mr Robert Watson as an equal joint venture. Trumpf’s completion of the acquisition of AFM adds to the company’s leading status in the field of fabricating and laser technology in North America. “Ten years ago, Trumpf Inc entered into a venture with Advanced Fabricating Machinery that has since turned into a

very successful relationship,” said Mr Rolf Biekert, president and CEO of Trumpf Inc. “On behalf of Trumpf, I am proud of what we accomplished and just as excited about Trumpf’s future in Canada.” AFM’s mission has been to establish long- term relationships with its customers by selling high-quality, flexible fabricating equipment that helps to maximize profits. AFM, under the continued leadership of Mr Robert Watson, will serve the Canadian market as a sales and spare parts facility for Trumpf products.

Trumpf Inc – USA Fax : +1 860 255 6424 Website : www.us.trumpf.com

Banyard wins China contracts IHWT Banyard, UK, has been awarded two major Chinese contracts from Baosteel and Tisco for supply of their latest generation of Vertical Steel Induction (VSI) billet heating systems for production of seamless stainless steel tubing. These VSI systems are turnkey installations with a total of 15 separate 850kW induction heat stations. Each stage is capable of operation from 50Hz to 150Hz and is equipped with software control that guarantees billet temperature accuracy, homogeneity and repeatability of the billet heating process. In recent years IHWT Banyard has also designed and manufactured turnkey mechanical handling systems to support its well proven VSI technology. Now, as part of a larger, newly formed company, Inductotherm Heating & Welding Technologies Ltd, customers can benefit from greater systems capability and applications knowledge throughout the expanded group. IHWT Banyard – UK Fax : +44 1256 467224 Email : info@ihwtech.co.uk Website : www.inductotherm-hwt.co.uk

Roll-Kraft moves into new building Roll-Kraft Ltd has announced the relocation of its Canadian facility to new premises located in Woodbridge, Ontario. The new, more modern facility is around twice the size of the company’s original location in Brampton.

The increased factory space will allow for the more efficient flow of manufacturing, crane operation, and loading and receiving. This move will position Roll-Kraft for further growth in 2008. Roll-Kraft manufactures tooling for the rollforming and tube and pipe industries. Since opening in 2004, Roll-Kraft Ltd has become a local, convenient source to the Canadian market. Roll-Kraft is expected to continue adding services and personnel to support and accommodate the demand.

› Roll-Kraft Ltd has moved into new facilities in Woodbridge, Ontario

Roll-Kraft – USA Fax : +1 440 205 3110 • Website : www.roll-kraft.com

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