TPT March 2025

INDUSTRY

Rafter Equipment Corporation merges with tube handling and finishing company to expand options for customers

RAFTER Equipment Corporation has merged with the Kraft Werks Group, which is an Ohio, US-based capital equipment manufacturer of tube and pipe handling and finishing

systems. It also offers heavy equipment used in the global power generation sector. The companies have joined forces to provide expanded tube and pipe equipment and installation solutions for their customers. By combining the complementary product offering Rafter now offers its customers a broad range of tube and pipe mill and roll forming equipment, including cut-off machines and tube and pipe handling and finishing equipment. In addition, by leveraging Kraft Werks’ expertise in large scale capital equipment installations and project management services, Rafter will be able to provide a complete turn-key solution to its customers, all under one roof and all based in the USA. Founded in 1917, Rafter’s aims to provide the highest quality tube mill and roll forming systems and after sales service and support possible.

Rafter Equipment Corporation www.rafterequipment.com

The RT-2000-7 HFI tube forming mill

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