TPT March 2009

I ndustry N ews

Hypertherm acquires leading manufacturer of CAM nesting software

The company’s reputation for plasma innovation dates back 40 years, to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The company has more than 1,000 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide. Hypertherm Europe – The Netherlands Fax : +31 165 596921 Email : hteurope.info@hypertherm.com Website : www.hypertherm.com/eu

Hypertherm, the Netherlands, a provider of plasma arc metal cutting technology, has acquired the core assets of MTC Software, a developer of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used by the metal processing industry. MTC’s software product helps companies in the metal cutting industry optimize cuts so that cut quality and productivity are improved while producing less scrap. The CAM software is used in conjunction with CNC systems for oxy-fuel, plasma, waterjet, laser and other cutting processes. “Hypertherm’s plasma cutting systems already provide industry-leading performance, reliability, and productivity,” said Hypertherm founder and president Mr Dick Couch. “The marriage of MTC’s software with our CNC motion control products will continue to provide Hypertherm and MTC customers with repeatable, optimized cutting outcomes and easy integration.” “Both Hypertherm and MTC share the same goal of making products that will help our customers to become more productive and profitable,” said MTC CEO John Rosenberg. “And while this has always been an MTC goal, it is even more critical in the current economic environment.” MTC Software, celebrating its 25 th anniversary this month, has built a reputation as one of the industry’s leading developers of computer aided manufacturing software. The company is widely recognized for its strong customer focus and first- class technical support. Its ProNest, TurboNest and other products are known for delivering ease of use and increased productivity. Hypertherm does not plan any significant changes to MTC’s operations as a result of this purchase. MTC headquarters will remain in Lockport, New York and its 40 associates will continue to work at their current locations. MTC has offices and distribution partners throughout the world. Hypertherm designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced plasma

cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. The company’s product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma systems and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls.

COMPANIES WHO BELIEVED IN a PaRTneRShIP wITh US:

ROYAL DUTCH SHELL

KELLOGS BROWN AND ROOT, USA

NORSK HYDRO, NORWEGIA

HEEREMAC, THE NETHERLANDS

FMQ, SAUDI ARABIA

WELDING PROCESSES: GTAW GMAW FCAW

QUALITY INTERNATIONAL, UAE

FLUOR DANIEL SADA, USA

CCIC, QATAR

SUEDROHRBAU, SAUDI ARABIA

STORK MEC, BELGIUM

NACAP ASIA PACIFIC, THAILAND

EXXON MOBIL, USA

OILSERV, NIGERIA

GENERAL ELECTRIC, USA

TEKFEN INSAAT, TURKEY

MONTER STROJARSKE MONTAZE, CROATIA

GALFAR E&C, OMAN

• AUTOMATIC PIPE WELDING SYSTEMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT • FROM 6MM AND UP • INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

ARAMCO SERVICES, SAUDI ARABIA

CANADOIL ASIA, THAILAND

VAM, MCE GROUP, AUSTRIA

OAO LUKOIL, RUSSIA

LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD, INDIA

NIS-NAFTAGAS, SERBIA

PETROJET, EGYPT

KEVIEPSZER KFT., HUNGARY

KVV ZRT., HUNGARY

PETROFAC, UAE

ENI-SNAM, SAUDI ARABIA

BIN QURAYA EST, SAUDI ARABIA

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