steel fabricrator's review v39 - winter 2012

A PEDDINGHAUS PUBLICATION FOR FABRICATORS MAKING TODAY’S SKYLINE POSSIBLE

Tri-State Ironworks: Bridging The Past and The Future PAGE 12Trinity Steel: Training With The Best PAGE 13Peddiblast™ Blast Cleaning System PAGE 14Peddinghaus’ Brazil Tour a Great Success PAGE 16German Fabricators Rate Peddinghaus HSFDB PAGE 17FabTech 2011 Recap PAGE 18Employee Spotlight PAGE 20Design Data Interoperability Network Conference PAGE 22Getting to Know Duane Bates, Pre-Installation Manager PAGE 242011 Fabtrol Customer Event PAGE 26

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Warrior Mfg.

Spearheading SuperiorPlate Production PracticesPAGE 10

BMF Polska

Ring of Fire FuelsHigh Octane Production PAGE 4

Corey

Demonstrating Strengthin Steel in MexicoPAGE 6

Mr. Fabricator…

Are you feeling the “winter blues” about

now? Are you concerned about current

market conditions for structural steel

fabrication in 2012? Admittedly, it is

“not the best of times… but it is certainly

not the worst of times either”.

It’s good to be Optimistic!

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Lyle Menke

Want Some Fast Facts To Be OptimisticAbout Structural Steel Fabrication in 2012?1. The Architectural Billings Index is up for the

second consecutive month which means thatarchitects are working on more new projects.

2. The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI)is very bullish on 2012…Why?…Manufacturing is driving the economicgrowth of North America – and that meanssteel fabrication is leading the way.

3. New technologies have been developed instructural steel fabrication; not just softwareinnovations, but machine tools that nowcover every phase of steel fabrication – from hole making to coping to lay out identification. Machines like the PeddiWriterhave changed the face of how structural steelcan be produced in the coming years.

4. We talk to fabricators every day; many areadvising of healthy backlogs, more work in the industrial sector, and overall renewed confidence in the steel marketplace – encouraging words, indeed.

NASCC – Mark Your CalendarThe event is the NASCC Conference; hosted by the Gaylord Texan resort in Grapevine, Texas. April 18 – 20 are the “official” NASCC dates –however Peddinghaus has MUCH moreplanned for you – we “fire up” the NASCCweek, starting on Friday April 13.

Drivers, Start Your Engines!The annual Peddinghaus Fabricators’ Motorcycletour of Texas ignites the excitement, but withsome uniquely new Texas events this year.

On April 13, the group visits the Texas MotorSpeedway, to attend the O’Reilly Auto 300NASCAR race that evening. Peddinghaus willhost a trackside “Hospitality Chalet” prior to the

race with Texas style beveragesand dinner.

Our Motorcycle tour departs Dallas at noon andheads South to San Antonio, Fredericksburg,and Houston. Our stops include a visit to aworking ranch for a REAL Texas experience:horses, roping, riding, fishing, campfires – andthe food is a genuine taste of Texas.

The fabricators’ tour gives you the opportunityto tour three top fabricators – MarkleManufacturing, Sefton Steel, and Schuff Steel.Tour these facilities to learn why Peddinghausequipment has made the difference in improvingtheir production and competitiveness.

Peddinghaus Technology Leads the Wayon Show FloorDid you know that Peddinghaus has introducedthe latest technologies at EVERY NASCC conference for the past ten years? Our engineers remain busy and attuned to today’stechnological changes.

Once again, we will introduce the latest technologies to the structural fabrication industry at Booth 1201 at the Gaylord complex.Peddinghaus’ newly designed equipment willimprove your production, and enhance yourprofit position in today’s market.

Join Us as we Celebrate Steel onWednesday EveningPeddinghaus invites our customers to again joinus April 18 as we celebrate steel construction atthe exclusive Glass Cactus on the grounds of theGaylord Resort. Again, we will provide the bestin food and entertainment – in truePeddinghaus style – with a real “Texas Flair”!

Visit www.peddinghaus.com for full details asthey become available.

The PeddiWriter CNC Layout Machine

Our Goal is Your SuccessWhat are your goals for 2012? As a new yearstarts, every CEO evaluates his company, and determines specific areas of the firm need to improve. Today's global economy touchesevery company, and it is important to be prepared for any unexpected challenge.Remember, today’s challenges always lead to tomorrow’s opportunities.

Peddinghaus is unwavering in our primary goal– we want to be your business partner. A partnerthat is reliable and you can depend upon. Howdoes Peddinghaus achieve that goal?

1. Engineer & manufacture world-class productsutilizing today’s modern technologies

2. Support our products with thebest customer service supportin the industrya. 24 hour telephone support

from trained techniciansb. Same day parts shipments

from our extensiveinventory

c. Industry leading group of on-site field service technicians

3. Maintain a solid, personal relationship with your team – so your company is SUCCESSFUL!

In a nutshell, this is Peddinghaus' core businessphilosophy. Peddinghaus success is measuredonly by the success of your company.

FABTECH in Bradley – A Great Event!I wish to thank all of you who traveled inNovember to experience FABTECHInternational in Chicago, and our ownFABTECH Fest here in Bradley.

We love having visitors come to our “home”,and our events here in Bradley/Kankakee definitely carried a “home town” theme.

We were pleased to exhibit the dynamicHSFDB plate processor to huge crowds atFABTECH in McCormick Place, Chicago.

We were delighted to also exhibit over 20machines under power here at our manufactur-ing facility in Bradley. From our new PeddiblastSystem to our Advantage II drill – there wassomething for every fabricator to enjoy!

As you know, the Bradley/Kankakee area is ourhome, so my wife and I (and our 4 kids) tookthe opportunity to literally open the doors ofour home to our visiting out of town businessguests. For three consecutive nights, we enjoyedfirst class cuisine, outstanding entertainment,and wonderful business networking with overflow crowds every night.

Peddinghaus’ Ring of Fire – the RightApplication – the Right MachineI urge you to read a cover story in this issueabout a unique European fabrication firm: BMFPolska. This firm provides sophisticated materialhandling systems to the automotive industry.

What makes them unique?

1. BMF engages in lean manufacturing principles

2. BMF had a huge contract for Volkswagenwith strict delivery deadlines

3. BMF successfully completed the project one month ahead of schedule

4. BMF used the right tool for the application –the Peddinghaus Ring of Fire

Continued on page 9

FROM THE CEO

Anton Peddinghaus

Thank YouFirst things first…To all of our wonderful customers, business partners,

and industry colleagues, let me say “THANK YOU”! Thank you for the

confidence you have placed in our products, our people, and our business

principles. Thank you for an extraordinary 2011 at Peddinghaus Corporation.

To each of you, I give my solemn pledge to provide the highest levels of

support, cooperation, and innovation for many years into the future.

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Advantage 2 CNC Drill Line

The thrill of a sports car can be intoxicating. As the engine roars your hair stands on

end, and the pure power and precision of the vehicle is in lockstep with the rush of

adrenaline flowing through your veins. This is the thing dreams are made of.

When people daydream about this experience, the vehicles may be American

classics; Mustangs, Corvettes and Camaros. For others, European engineering

gets their blood pumping; be it Porsche, Lambourghini or Audi. These modern

engineering masterpieces continue to impress car enthusiasts around the world.

Paired with advanced research and development, innovative production processes

are critical to continue their legacy of superior quality and efficiency.

Located in the historic town of Lezajsk, Poland, BMF Polska provides the tools

necessary to make these vehicular masterpieces a reality. Famous for sophisticated

production lines, these industry titans rely upon BMF’s expertise, and quality

engineering to drive their manufacturing with state of the art conveyor systems.

These conveyors are made using nothing but the very latest in structural

technology, Peddinghaus’ very own Ring of Fire Thermal Processor.

BMF POLSKA

Ring of Fire Fuels High Octane Production

Heinrich Steinbrecher (right), Inhaber/Geschäftsführer (Owner/Managing Director) of the BMF Group withAnton Peddinghaus (left), CEO of Peddinghaus Corporation.

For 360º processing of all structural sections, BMF relies upon the strength of the Peddinghaus Ring of Fire Plasma Coping / Thermal Processing System.


Conveyor Production Comes Full CircleBMF is no stranger to automation. Outside of automotive conveyor manufacturing, BMF is also responsible for the manufacture of chip conveyors, coolant filtration systems, automobile lifts, and even ATMmachines. With such a diverse product line, lasers, press brakes, chip making machines, even plastic injection molding equipment has long been a part of production in Lezajsk.

Lean manufacturing is highly valued, and a critical eye is applied when anymajor machine purchase is made. Much of BMF’s previous equipmentcatered to these other product lines, and little automation was previouslydesignated for the structural sections that are important for the automotiveconveyor lines that BMF produces.

The game changed for the team at BMF upon being awarded the winningbid for a large installation of conveyor. This specific project for theVolkswagen group included thousands of tons of structural work, a shortlead time, and countless complex components that could only be processedon a unique thermal processing machine.

Knowing that many more projects of this kind lay ahead, the team at BMF took a step into the future of fabrication and decided it was time to investigate modern structural automation. Every provider of structuralmachinery was thoroughly investigated, the machines were closelyexamined, and when the final decision was made the Ring of Fire was decided to be the ideal combination of precision, strength and speed.

Igniting Efficiency, the Ring of Fire Delivers ResultsBefore the addition of the Ring of Fire, structural processing was done100% manually at BMF. Everything from block copes to bolt holes weredone by hand. Not only did this present the opportunity for error, it wastime consuming and costly. The addition of the Ring of Fire completelyautomated hole making, coping, and part marking for square / rectangulartubes, angle, beams, and channel. With the installation of the equipment,savings were immediately realized.

“The Ring of Fire came at the perfect time. It was just before a big projectand we had plenty of time to rearrange things and train our operators onthe machine for when production started. We now have one person runningthe Ring of Fire whereas before we had many people doing layout, drilling,and hand cutting,” Dariusz Kuras, Production Manager stated. “With thisone operator on the Ring of Fire, everyone else is busy with welding and fitup because we are processing structural sections twice as fast as before.”

Continued on page 8

BMF Polska maintains an impressive, large, ultra-modern facility in Lezajsk.

To accommodate tight shop space, the Peddinghaus Roller Feed advantage comes into play, allowing forsuperior material handling versatility.


A typical conveyor line from BMF serving the automotive industry.

BMF’s conveyors service many popular European Auto-makers, including the Volkswagen group.



COREY

Mexican Fabricator Demonstrates Strength in Steel

22,000 metric tons (24,250 inch tons) of fabricated

steel is just another project to Corey, fabricator and

erector. Corey is a fabrication powerhouse in Mexico,

and an industry leader globally. Generally known for

high tonnage structures, Corey has also dabbled in

the art and precision that goes into bridge fabrication

and erection.

The Birth of an Industry TitanBased in Guadalajara, Mexico, Corey was established in 1981 specializing in the design,manufacturing and erection of steel structures.Corey is a subsidiary of Aceros Corey, a distributor of structural steel and wide platefounded in 1979; together (Corey & AcerosCorey) they make Grupo Corcal Acero VGS.

Corey thrived and became a big industry playerafter the construction of the Torre Mayor, a skyscraper in Mexico City. Towering at 225meters (740 ft) high, the Torre Mayor became aturning point for structural steel in Mexico.Corey began construction of the Torre Mayor in2000 and completed the structure in late 2002.What makes this skyscraper such an importantstructure for Corey is the January 2003 earthquake in Mexico City. The 7.6 tremorshook the entire city relentlessly. Not only didthe building survive undamaged, but occupantsinside at the time did not even know a quakeoccurred. The nearly finished steel structure was able to withstand the devastating effects of the earthquake, while the concrete buildings surrounding it crumbled to the ground.

Marco Calderon of Corey and Jose Cavazos, Peddinghaus Director of Latin American Operations have worked together to design the expansiveCorey fabrication facility in Guadelejara, Mexico.



Succeeding in Today’s MarketSince 2003, Corey has flourished to become theleading steel provider, fabricator and erector inMexico. In 2010, Corey opened a new facility inGuadalajara, which merged three of their smallerlocations (Guadalajara, Monterrey, and MexicoCity). The new 'college campus' size facilityincludes 50,000 square meters (538,195 sq ft) ofshop space; considerably surpassing the previous15,000 square meters (161,458 sq ft) combinedshop space of all three merged facilities.

“The new shop doubled our production capacity and tripled our storage capacity,” Javier Villa Torres, Director of Operations said.“No other company in Mexico can even comeclose to our production capability!”

With about 800 shop employees working onthree shifts, Corey processes 72,000 metric tons(79,366 U.S. tons) of steel annually withPeddinghaus machines.

Powered by Peddinghaus Corey purchased their first Peddinghausmachines in 1994. The steel giant was referredto Peddinghaus by partners, Schuff Steel in theU.S. The purchase of a Peddinghaus TDK drilland an ABCM coper was the start of an advan-tageous relationship between Peddinghaus andCorey. Since then, Corey has procured severaldrills, plate machines, saws and iron workers.

“We needed efficient machines to help us keep up with demand,” Marco Calderón, Plant manager said. “Peddinghaus machines are strong, low maintenance, and effectivemachines for operation.”

High Efficiency Leads to Big PayoffCorey is the perfect example of a high efficiencyshop. Currently Corey has two band saws tofeed the BDL-1250 beam line, which then canfeed into the coper if needed.

“We used to have the drill and saw in tandem,which was working great,” Calderón said.“However, we were not keeping the drill busyenough that way. Our set-up with two sawsfeeding into the drill allows us to process muchmore in the same or less time, and keeps thedrill busy.”

Setting up a shop of this size can be tricky. Toensure maximum efficiency Peddinghaus Layoutengineers assisted Corey with their shop layout.Currently Corey is running two different layoutsystems. Previously mentioned, one system hastwo saws feeding into a BDL drill and the drillfeeding the ABCM coper if needed. This set-upalso has a third saw feeding the coper directly forspecial applications.

Corey’s second system is a PCD-1100 feedingan additional coper. Separate from the lines,Corey has three FDB plate machines oppositeof the PCD/coper line, and 4 iron workers atthe end of the triple saw/BDL/coper line.

Continued on page 8

The Peddinghaus ABCM-1250 coping system is a reliable, and cost effective system for cutting intricate copes of all specifications. Large assemblies are no issue with the advanced automationemployed at Corey.

The material handling of profiles is expedited with the application of Roller Measurement on all equipment at Corey.

The BDL-1250/9B 9 spindle drill line handles the largest and heaviest profiles available on the market today.

A second ABCM-1250 automatic coping system uses modernSiemens electronics for streamlined production.


BMF POLSKAContinued from page 5

With a single person running the Ring of Fire, all holes, copes, and lengthcuts are processed on structural sections to easily provide 100 tons per weekof processed steel (on two 8 hour shifts). This tonnage is achieved processinga large amount of light material, with many complex cuts. The Ring of Firemaintains such a high piece by piece production rate that they had finisheda full 2,000+ ton conveyor line for the Volkswagen group one entire monthahead of schedule, a record time!

Complemented by a 4 turbine Peddiblast shot blasting system, the Ring ofFire has proven that BMF can now pursue more aggressive projects, andmaintain flexibility with a modest labor investment.

In the Fast Lane to Success, BMF Does It AllArmed with their Peddinghaus Ring of Fire, BMF can accommodate all oftheir production needs in one place, with a very low labor investment.

“We estimate that our production capacity could be maximized at around10,000 tons annually. Our new Peddinghaus equipment is a key part of thisprocess. We have even moved ahead and will soon receive a PeddinghausHSFDB plate processor to complement this system” said Dariusz Kuras,“This will enhance our plate capabilities for heavy plate, and allow us to perform operations such as cutting, drilling, tapping, and milling on onestation, further expanding our production capability.”

For further information on BMF and the markets they serve please visit http://www.bmf.de/ or http://www.bmf-polska.pl/.

Parts processed on the Ring of Fire, and blasted on the Peddiblast are welded to plate components for thenext step of the production process.

The Peddiblast provides superior blast cleaning finish of parts after being processed on the Ring of Fire.

“The layout engineers were really helpful,”Calderón said. “The Peddinghaus representativeput us in contact with the right people at thePeddinghaus headquarters. With a shop as largeas ours, and with as many machines as we have,it was important to for us to maximize spaceand efficiency. We wanted the upgrade to thefacility to payoff. Our shop layout definitelyhelps improve our efficiency.”

Large Tonnage for a Large ShopAlthough Torre Mayor was a great triumph, it isnot the only great accomplishment from Corey.

The BBVA Bancomer headquarters is to becompleted in 2013 and will tip the scale at22,000 metric tons (24,250 U.S. tons) of fabri-cated steel. Baluarte Bridge is the 3rd highest(390 meters/1,280 ft) bridge in the world andthe longest span in Latin America (580meters/1,903 ft). When completed in early2012, Baluarte Bridge will equal 5,000 metrictons (5,511 U.S. tons) of fabricated steel. Themost challenging project for Corey was theArena Ciudad de Mexico. Erectors had to use1,000 metric ton cranes to lift each 450 metricton piece. Completed in 2011, the arena meas-ures at a lofty 140 meters (459 ft) wide and

17 meters (55 ft) high, the Arena Ciudad deMexico can hold up to 22,000 people!

“We contribute part of our great success to our Peddinghaus machines,” Calderón said.“Without our Peddinghaus machines, we wouldnot be able to operate as efficiently and put outas much work as we do now. We are verypleased with the quality of Peddinghausmachines, employees and service. We have somany [machines]; we are like a showroom for Peddinghaus!”

The F-1170 plate punch is a robust machine which has served Coreyfor many years.

Large, complex assemblies are "just another day in the office" atCorey.

COREYContinued from page 7

The Peddinghaus Advantage (PCD-1100/3B) drill line is ideal forlighter sections that Corey fabricates.

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FROM THE CEOContinued from page 3

Why is the Ring of Fire the right application for BMF? It is pretty simple…

They thoroughly investigated all the other plasma cutting machines on themarket – including all of the robotic machines. The Ring of Fire was amachine tool – strong, sophisticated, and designed for heavy production.Importantly, Peddinghaus services every aspect of the Ring of Fire.

Other robotic coping machines use a robot purchased from one vendor,applied to a plasma system from another vendor, added to electronics from athird vendor, with software from a fourth vendor, etc, etc. If that roboticmachine would break, where do you go for service?

The Ring of Fire installation at BMF is the right tool for the right application. Holes, copes, cut offs, miters – everything needed for BMF’sproduction is met with the Ring of Fire. Read more about the right choicefor BMF – Peddinghaus!

NASCC is Coming SoonMark you calendar for April, 2012 – and be prepared to travel to Dallas –the NASCC conference is coming to the Gaylord Texan Hotel.

As usual, you can count on Peddinghaus to have a world class program foryour enjoyment! Here are a few activities to whet your appetite for Dallas:

1. Our annual Fabricators’ Motorcycle tour of Texas starts April 13• Start ’em up at Texas Motor Speedway for the NASCAR O’Reilly 300• Join in our trackside “Hospitality Chalet” and enjoy the race from

special seats

• Head out Saturday as we ridethe Scenic Texas Hill Country– voted best in USA – on ourway to San Antonio andHouston!

• Participate in some “Real Texas” at a workingranch – riding, roping, andrecreation!

• Enjoy authentic Texas stylefood and drink in every mile

• Visit 3 State of the ArtFabricators and build yourbusiness

2. The Gaylord Glass Cactus Clubis the venue to be on April 18 at 7:30• Comedy by John Pinette• Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders• Live Music• Texas Style Food and Beverages• Fireworks• And “Special Guests of Honor”

3. The Biggest, Best Booth at the NASCC Show – • NEW technology from our engineers• Wait until you see what we will

demonstrate this year!

Watch our website for more details – network with the best – Peddinghaus!



Warrior Mfg. in Hutchinson, Minnesota manufactures

robust, and innovative equipment to harness the

world’s natural resources. Using Warrior’s methods,

the international Grain, Feed, Fertilizer, Energy,

Water Treatment, Sand & Gravel, Wind Power, and

Mining industries are only more efficient in fueling

today’s societies.

With a product mix so diverse, production at Warrior is anything but “another day at theoffice”. Here manufacturing requires a holisticapproach to cost reduction, and quality assurance to ensure success. Certified by theAISC, CWB, and AWS, Warrior Mfg. is deeply committed to both superior productionstandards, and the advancement of their globalmarketplace.

Always on the cutting edge of technology, theteam at Warrior is constantly looking for waysthey can improve production. The ability torespond quickly when demand dictates is prioritynumber one. In addition to responsiveness, theability to control cost of materials, and reducelabor are also factors for success. With this inmind Warrior Mfg. made an investment in plate processing technology that has become aprimary component to their competitive advantage, the HSFDB Plate Processor.

Plate Production Takes Precedence atWarriorThe discovery of the HSFDB was an unexpectedbreakthrough that led Paul Soukup, and histeam at Warrior on a journey to even leanermanufacturing. During a fact finding mission to another steel fabricator in neighboringWisconsin, the team learned about a very

different kind of plate machine that stood apartfrom traditional X-Y plasma tables.

“When we saw the Peddinghaus plate machinedesign we knew we needed one,” stated Soukup,“Everything happens in one place on thePeddinghaus machine. There is no picking upparts and taking them to a separate station, whichused to be common place in our production.”

Previously at Warrior Mfg., plate componentswere achieved on a typical X-Y burning table,and dispersed among several operating stationsfor punching. In some scenarios these parts wereeven transported to their Redwood Falls location(approximately 60 miles [97km] away) fordrilling, tapping, etc. If these processes were notsuitable for their application, plate componentswere simply purchased from an outside vendor.Warrior’s decision to invest in an HSFDB plateprocessor immediately alleviated the headachesof the previous system, and condensed plate production into a single operating cell.

“The machine eliminated 4 additional workstations within the shop. This means thereare 4 people that are no longer spending theirtime processing plate, and can focus on othertasks such as welding, fit up, or painting.”Soukup stated, “Not only does this make ourproduction more cost effective, but our reactiontime is second to none, giving us a real competi-tive edge when deliveries are concerned.”

WARRIOR MFG

Spearheading Superior Plate Production Practices

(Left to Right) President of Warrior Mfg. Paul Soukup & Peddinghaus Regional Manager Paul Muraski

The Ultra-Modern HSFDB Installation at Warrior’s Hutchinson, MN – USA Facility.


The Roller Feed AdvantageThe HSFDB’s unique Roller Feed design provides powerful production possibilities. It’sinstallation not only brought forth fasterthroughput, but provided serious scrap savings.This innovative design allows for unique cuttingtechniques including Edge Start, CommonCutline, or Chain Cutting. Using Shop DataSystems software (Peddinest), Edge Start cuttingallows parts to be cut from the very edge ofplate. Common nests are processed in zones,yielding no skeleton whatsoever, and provide thepotential to create parts with as little as 5%scrap – if not less!

“We commonly process Base Plates, TowerStiffeners, Splice Plates, Gussets, and more onour HSFDB and have seen immense drops inscrap waste compared to other plate productionmethods,” said Soukup. “A 10% differencebetween machines on common parts is a veryfair estimate when comparing the two.”

As if scrap savings, and efficiency were notenough, pure manual intervention is lessenedwith the HSFDB. Operators stand safely behindprotective barriers, and are not required to climbon tables to manually remove parts by hand.The Peddinghaus method of pass through production rigidly clamps, and crisply movesmaterial through the production process. Thisallows for an automated dump table operationwhere finished parts are delivered into a bin, and easily moved to additional processes such as welding and painting. After extended production runs, only a single lift is needed tomove entire nests of parts.

Continuing with Confidence“Bigger, Faster and Stronger machines are allwell and good, but innovative technology isnothing without the support and people whostand behind them,” stated Paul, “Peddinghauswas always there from day one with their

superior service commitment. We know if aproblem ever arises, Peddinghaus is there to helpus. This allows us to operate our business withthe utmost confidence in our equipment.”

Looking back on their plate machine invest-ment, Paul states with no hesitation that hisdecision will propel the company into thefuture. “When I look back at the plate machinepurchase experience it was a ‘no brainer’ decision. This machine made us an even biggerplayer in our industry. Now that we can processour material faster, with less labor, and at a higher level of quality, the sky is the limit.” stated Paul.

To learn more about Warrior Mfg. and the products that they offer visit: http://www.warriormfgllc.com/

Using Shop Data Systems software, the HSFDB at Warrior is capable of cutting square parts and yielding virtually zero scrap as no skeleton is required by the machine for operation.

Finished materials at Warrior have plate components with manyhole sizes, processed in a single pass on the HSFDB plate processor.

Warrior’s product line also includes components for farm implements.

Peddinghaus plate machines move material to the operating zone, allowing for innovative cutting techniques, and superior handling efficiencies


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586,000lbs (265.8 metric tons) of steel

was hoisted in the air with two 500 ton cranes all

at once to erect the FedEx pedestrian bridge in

Memphis, TN. Stretching the length of 225 ft

(68.6 meters) pier to pier, the FedEx pedestrian

bridge spans across a busy six-lane road. This is

just an everyday job for Tri-State Ironworks, Inc.

Tri-State Ironworks is a structural steel fabricator and erector in Memphis, TN since1994. Founded on core values of honesty, hardwork and determination, Tri-State has becomean industry leader in fabrication and erectionof structural steel in the Southeast. From largeindustrial and commercial buildings to smallhandrail jobs, Tri-State is devoted to developinglasting relationships with their customers.Producing 4,200 tons of fabricated steel annually,Tri-State never shies away from big projects.

“We are a smaller shop and we can still competewith the big ones,” Barry Todd, President said.“We have not found a job too big yet.”

A Big Job with Big Time AccuracyTriState received a request for proposal (RFP)for the new FedEx pedestrian bridge. They won the bid and got straight to work. TheFedEx pedestrian bridge will make it possible for FedEx employees to walk across a six-laneroad safely to work.

The bridge required 16 ft (4.9 m) trusses, which were assembled at Tri-State's facility. The remaining assembly was done on the jobsite to ensure accuracy. All of the parts used toconstruct the bridge were fabricated on thePeddinghaus PCD drill line.

“I don’t know if any other machine line is better, but Peddinghaus gets the job done for me,” Todd said. “Our Peddinghausmachines significantly increase productionfrom ‘blacksmith’ days.”

“The design of the bridge made it slightly difficult to produce as the bridge is extremelywide and tall,” Gary Whitten, Project Managerand AISC Field Director said. “When erecting a bridge of this size, it is importantthat the parts used are spot on. Peddinghaushelps us achieve the accuracy needed to erectthese kinds of bridges.”

The entire fabrication process took 2.5 – 3months to complete. However, the initialinstallation only took about an hour, usingtwo 500 ton cranes, one at each pier. Due to the weight and height of the bridge, installation was delayed several weeks, as wind speeds were too high to risk lifting thebridge. Regulators stated that the wind couldbe no more than 11 mph in order to lift thebridge for installation.

A True Oktoberfest StoryTri-State’s owner, Berry Todd, broughthis family out for Peddinghaus’ 2008 Oktoberfest.

“It was neat to see all different kinds of equipment running all at once; it truly gave mean idea as to what Peddinghaus is capable of,”Berry Todd, CEO said. “At this point I had only onepiece of equipment. I met a guy there who said he had 99 pieces; the next day he had 103. Thatreally tells me that Peddinghaus customersbelieve in the product they are purchasing, andfor good reason.”

After Oktoberfest, Mr. Todd purchased severalmore machines from Peddinghaus as well, andhas yet to have a complaint.

“Peddinghaus treats us like family when we callin for something. Not everyone at Peddinghausknows Tri-State Ironworks, however they stilltreat us with that same level of respect. I can callday, night, weekends and I always have someone,whether at the Peddinghaus headquarters, or mysales person, someone is always available tohelp us. ”

AISC CertifiedTri-State is proud to be AISC certified representing the various fields of expertise that they bring to a structural steel project. Some of their certifications include:• Standard for Steel Building Structures• Standard for Steel Bridges• Certified Steel Erector• Fracture Critical Endorsement

The AISC certification is routinely updated with regular inspections.

TRI-STATE IRONWORKS

Bridging The Past and The Future

The Peddinghaus PCD-1100/3B in tandem with 1250-510 band sawdrives production at Tri-State Ironworks.

The AFPS-643 Anglemaster is ideal for angle bracing and clip angleapplications.

The FedEx pedestrian bridge in Memphis, Tennessee.



TRINITY STEEL

Training With The BestPeddinghaus offers extensive training courses for customers who purchase a

new machine. These courses are available for machine operators and other shop per-

sonnel who may need to know how the new machine operates. Trinity Steel, in

O’Fallen, MO took advantage of this training opportunity and sent two CNC operators

to Peddinghaus’ headquarters in Bradley, IL. The Trinity operators, Abdon Ramirez and

Chad Brockmiller, came to receive training and certification on the Ocean Liberator.

During Liberator operation and Peddimat software programming training,Abdon and Chad were sent a new project drawing of a possible future job.Trinity wanted to see if the new machine was capable of producing the special cuts required for the project.

The trainees took on the task as a class project and were able to program the part using Peddimat and run the finished product exactly as required by the specification of the drawing.

“This experience lent to their ease of understanding the new equipment,though every CNC machine and program has its specific details,” RichAdams with Trinity Steel said. “We will save about 2 1/2 hours of pure cutting time for each of the 24 cuts needed. Our layout time will be entirelyeliminated. This machine will enable us to expand our core fabrication market and explore opportunities that will allow us to take full advantage of our full AISC certification.”

Abdon Ramirez (far left) and Chad Brockmiller (far right) with Peddinghaus Training Manager Keith Birge.

Trinity predicts they will save 2-1/2 hours per piece due to their new machine investment.

AGTOS Sales Engineer, Christian Remmes, took a moment to speak withthe Steel Fabricators’ Review about what truly makes this machine aPeddinghaus quality blast cleaning system. Take it from the expert on howthis machine truly is Peddinghaus quality through and through.

MATERIAL DIMENSIONING“The entry of the Peddiblast is uniquely designed to not only seal all blast-ing abrasive within the machine, but provide feedback to the control as well.Fitted with a laser curtain, the Peddiblast senses the profile upon enteringthe machine. This is important as the machine tracks the location of theprofile throughout the blasting process. This information is used to limit theamount of time the turbines are actively blasting.

The less operation time enduredby the blasting turbines, the longerlasting all components of the machine will be.

In addition to this, the height of theprofile is calculated with this laserdevice, and used for the automaticadjustment of the abrasive brush atthe exit of the machine.

MANGANESE BLAST CHAMBER AND HOUSINGCompetitive machines simply do not offer such a feature in today’s market,and rely on the operator to control the on/off of the system, and also adjustthe abrasive brush completely manual. This simply wastes consumables, andprovides the opportunity for error, further damaging the machine.”

“The chamber of all blast cleaningdevices is subject to deteriorationdue to the nature of the blastcleaning process.

That is why with the Peddiblast,powered by AGTOS, all internallining and external housing consists of extremely wear resistant

manganese. This material will not only resist damage from the blastingprocess, but also will become work hardened over time; thus reducing theneed to replace components as is the case with other blast cleaning centers.

This feature sets the Peddiblast apart from competitors who typically usehigh tensile steel for the housing of the machine, and line the inside of themachine with manganese.

What this introduces is the two materials will wear at different rates. Overtime, the manganese will wear, and if regular steel comes into contact withthe blasting spray it simply will stand no chance against the machine. Thelining will wear and can leak blasting abrasive within as little as 30 minutesof operation.”

SINGLE DISK TURBINES“The single disk design of the Peddiblast turbines is intended to be easier tomaintain, and more effective in operation.

Competitive double disk designs of turbines maintain more wear parts, including bolts that fall within the direct path of blasting. Not only do thesewear prematurely due to their placement, they also decrease the blasting pathof the turbine as they interrupt the flow of abrasive. When abrasive comes intocontact with this obstruction, it can be ruined as a result, further escalatingconsumable costs.

The single disk design of thePeddiblast is not only more costeffective in terms of consumables,but 30% more efficient due to itslight weight, maintains a moreconsistent blasting pattern, and above all is easier to maintain.”

The Peddiblast blast cleaning system, powered by AGTOS, has seamlessly

penetrated the structural market by maintaining all the traits of a Peddinghaus

machine. Strength, power, and ease of use make this machine the ideal

complement to any structural system.

Peddinghaus exhibited the Peddiblast blast cleaning system for the first time

in the USA during FABTECH 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. During this showing, the

Peddinghaus RT-1500 shot blasting machine left a lasting impression on

customers from all over the world with its clever concepts, and superior design.

Blast Cleaning SystemA GUIDED TOUR OF THE MOST ADVANCED BLAST CLEANING CENTER IN THE INDUSTRY TODAY


SUPERIOR SHELL VALVE PLACEMENT“The unique nature of blast cleaning equipment is such that the machinewears rapidly with unnecessary use.

The distinct location of the shell valve system on the Peddiblast stops the flow of abrasive within close proximity of the blasting turbines, thus maximizing the longevity of blasting turbines. As the profile passes through the machine it is tracked by the blast system. When it is no longerwithin the blasting zone of a specific turbine, the flow ofabrasive is stopped.

Due to the shell valve’s close proximity to the turbines, thereaction time of shot flowing tothe turbine is almost immediate,minimizing the amount of abrasive that flows through theturbines after the valve has closed.

When abrasive is flowing throughthe turbine, and the part is notwithin the zone of blasting, themachine is only wearing its corecomponents with no benefit to thefabricator.”

THE WIND SEPARATORThe wind separator of the Peddiblast is critical for superior blast finish. Byallowing for the adjustment of the pressure within the wind separator, thePeddiblast ensures a smooth, homogeneous blast curtain. This increases theeffectiveness of the machine, and optimizes blast quality. This part of themachine also filters waste from the machine, and allows for easy access toremove this waste.

THE ABRASIVE RECLAMATION CHAMBER“The exit side of the Peddiblast is all about containing the abrasive usedduring the blasting process. Armed with a tightly sealed reclamation chamber, both an automatic abrasive brush and blower unit are used toensure that valuable abrasive does not exit the machine.

The automated abrasive brush adjusts to the height of the profile automatically based on the feedback of the laser curtain located at the entryof the machine. This minimizes operator intervention, ensures maximumcleaning capability, and increases the lifespan of the brush used in the cleaning process.

As the profile is exiting the blast cleaning center, a final set of rubber curtains and powerful abrasive blower unit ensure that all remaining abrasiveand dust are properly contained within the blast cleaning center. Once theprofile has exited the machine these systems are automatically disengaged.”

AGTOS is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of shot blast

equipment. AGTOS engineers have developed their knowledge by

designing specialized shot blasting solutions for a wide array of

industries. The company has many references of various machine

types on all continents and focuses on high performance shot blast

machines for all industries.

THE ENTIRE PEDDIBLAST IS DESIGNED TO BE MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY


Blast cleaning equipment typically requires more maintenance than other types

of fabrication machinery (drill lines, angle lines, etc). This means that enhancing

typical maintenance can provide huge labor savings, and reduce the overall cost of the

machine throughout its useful life.

A Extra large maintenance doorsthroughout the machine allow for easier access to criticalcomponents and eliminate theneed for operators to enter themachine for simple processes

B The rubber seals throughoutthe machine are easily removable without the use of tools, and simply slide outof the machine

C The heavy duty buckets within the bucket elevator areaccessible from both the frontand the back of the elevator belt for faster maintenance and added workspace

D The filters of the Peddiblastare easily removed from outside of the machine withoutthe use of tools, and slide with ease out of the machinefor easy maintenance.Additionally their conical shapeincreases their lifespan andoverall effectiveness.

A

B

C

D



The 2011 Brazilian Fabricators’ Tour began

November 6, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil, and

concluded November 12, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro.

“An excellent trip done in a first class manner as we’ve come to expect from the Peddinghausorganization,” Jeff Gibson of MetCon said.“Many thanks!”

The tour showcased the expertise of Braziliansteel fabrication leaders. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network with industry professionals as they toured state-of-the-art facilities, and witnessed innovative concepts thatadd profitability to everyday operations.

“I enjoy the camaraderie with the other US fabricators,” Bill Sheffield of MetCon said.“Excellent organization as usual but I also thoughtthe selection of fabricators was exceptional.”

Along with stops at various fabrication shops,attendees had an opportunity to tour Brazil aswell. The voyage was filled with entertainmentand world class fabrication technology.

Destinations included São Paulo, BeloHorizante and Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is the‘country of the future’. Excursions includedguided tours of historic centers, soccer matches,museums, statues, architectural tours, city tours,and much more!

“It was neat to see the creative way they utilizedsmall spaces,” Gibson said.

Shops visited included:

• Alphafer Construcoes metalicas Ltda• Sigper Ind. E Com. De Estruturas• FAM Construction Metalicas• CODEME Engenharia & CODME Taubaté• Brafer Construction Metalicas• ASN Industrial Ltda• InfraSteel Construction em Aco

Peddinghaus hosts a series of shop tours everyother year. Don’t miss out! Join us next time foran exclusive steel fabrication tour!

PEDDINGHAUS TOUR SPOTLIGHT

Brazil Tour Was A Great Success!

Anton Peddinghaus, CEO of Peddinghaus Corporation joins friendsfor a meal during the tour.

The FPB-1800 is a popular machine throughout Latin America due toits strength, and durability.

Superior shop flow is the secret to success in many of the facilities visited in Brazil.

Beyond fabrication, the tour included stops at many historic locations.

The Peddinghaus HSFDB plate processor is truly a global innovation for

plate production. It doesn’t matter if the fabricator is located in Australia

or Asia, manufacturers throughout the world are realizing the true power of

the Peddinghaus method for productivity. Steel stockholders, structural

fabricators, and manufacturers are all sharing the benefits of this high

capacity, and truly versatile machine.

The Steel Fabricators’ Review took the opportunity to gather feedback

from HSFDB users throughout the world. This issue Germany is in the

limelight, with three progressive fabricators expressing their feedback on

this latest innovation.

How do you feel this machine compares to burn table machines, whatprompted you to look for a machine and why did you choose the HSFDB?

BUTZKIES & CO. STAHLBAU GMBH: The HSFDB 2500 is the next great mile-stone from Peddinghaus after the release of the FPDB-2500. The 8 stationtool changer which also maintains the carbide scribing unit has proven to beextremely fast. In addition to the fast tool change process, the drilling speeds

and feeds are incredibly quick, and unique to this machine. TheHPR400xd plasma system complements this additionallywith very fast modern plasma cutting, and superior finish quality. Our company, Butzkies, was thefirst to purchase the original FDB-1500 in Germany. It willalways be the goal of Mr. ButzkiesSchiemann to operate state of the art equipment for steel production. The HSFDB 2500 isthe current prime example. Thispaired with the powerful ShopData Systems software (fully available in the German language)make our plate processing systemone of the most modern in theworld today.

WURST STAHLBAU GMBH: The advantages of HSFDB lie in the numerousoptions that are available. Setup times are minimal. After the metal sheet isplaced, all the steps: part marking, drilling and burning according to theNC data are completed in a single pass, then dropped onto an automatedmaterial handling system. The finished parts are easily moved to the nextstep of production by the single machine operator. Unnecessary handling iseliminated when all of these processes are completed in a single place, andparts are unloaded with the conveyor, an incredible amount of time is savedand applied to more valuable processes.

Due to the HSFDB’s robust construction, it is capable of sheet thicknessesranging from 5 - 80 mm (1/4" to 3 1/4"), and the use of drills up to 75mm (3"). This is larger than any other plate processing machinery in our production.

On top of the strength and speed it’s important to mention the exact measurement of the Roller Feed handling. By not using a transport carriage,the machine is compact and the additional need for heavy scrap skeletons is eliminated.

ANTON RÖDER STAHL-METALBAU: Wedo not have a comparison to otherburn tables in our company butout of experience and knowledgeof other Plate machines I can saythat the strong drill design as wellthe rugged composition of theHSFDB is excellent.

What is wonderful about theHSFDB is that the complete processing of the plate for steelstructures, can be done in oneoperation. The ability to do alloperations in a single pass is thereason we selected a machine likethe HSFDB for our facility.

Is there a particular function of the machine that you feel is the strongest,which you rely upon the most?

BUTZKIES & CO. STAHLBAU GMBH: The drilling of the HSFDB is very fast, andvery strong. This combined with the HPR400 plasma system makes themachine a powerful tool. These are the features we rely upon the most

WURST STAHLBAU GMBH: In our company Wurst we wanted to increase ouroverall plate capacity. We now have two plate machines running two shiftswith two operators, and the throughput is superb.

ANTON RÖDER STAHL-METALBAU: The machine is a very strong design. We rely upon the versatility of the spindle, and use the drilling, tapping, andcountersinking on a very regular basis.

What do you like most about the machine?

BUTZKIES & CO. STAHLBAU GMBH: The high throughput capacity and the superior ability of tapping and slot milling.

WURST STAHLBAU GMBH: The strength of the machine and the high production speed are the most powerful features of the HSFDB.

ANTON RÖDER STAHL-METALBAU: The versatility of the drill spindle and the wide array of possibilities it opens up for us is what we see as itsstrongest aspect.



PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

German Plate Processing

Christian Hutzfield of Butzkies Stahlbau with theirHSFDB plate processor.

Mr. H. Beselbecke, Technical Director (left) Mr. Christian Wurst, Owner and General Manager of WurstStahlbau in front of their HSFDB plate processor.

The HSFDB at Anton Röder Stahl-Metalbau is ideal forsingle pass production.

On behalf of Peddinghaus Corporation, we thank

you, for visiting us at our FABTECH show venues

during the week of November 14th. Missed us at

FABTECH? See what all the talk is about…

McCormick Place was buzzing throughout theweek with manufacturers, fabricators, studentsand industry partners alike. The great city of Chicago provided the ideal venue for the exhibition and drew record attendance of over35,000 attendees in 2011.

Peddinghaus presented the HSFDB plate processing system to an eager audience of fabricators and manufacturing firms at booth 2349. The HSFDB Plate Processor from Peddinghaus is proving to be the tool for economic diversification for many in the modern plate fabrication marketplace. Itsunmatched build quality, superior design concepts, and high levels of efficiency continueto pay dividends no matter the application.

The HSFDB can drill, tap, countersink, mill,mark, and thermal cut plate up to 3in/75mmthick, using patented Roller Feed measurementtechnology. This powerhouse is available in an1800 (6'), 2500 (8') and 3200 (10') model. No other machine on the market has this typeof capability!

In addition to the demonstration at McCormickPlace, we held a separate event during the weekof FABTECH at our facility in Bradley, IL (justsouth of Chicago). Peddinghaus’ FABTECHFest was the second most popular place to be inIllinois last week, buzzing with interest!

Peddinghaus held demonstrations of over 20machines, including the Ring of Fire, 833

Anglemaster, PeddiWriter, PCD-1100/C,BDL-D, ironworkers, the new Peddiblast andmany more.

Peddinghaus also held a series of dinner eventsto celebrate this special occasion.

“Dinner Monday and Tuesday night was incredible,” said Les McCauley – Agate Steel,Scottsdale, Arizona. “Peddinghaus really put afirst class event! The food was delicious and theentertainment was unbelievable. I have to saythey really out-did themselves when the fire-works erupted at the end of each night! Fantasticjob Peddinghaus, this was a great event!”

Dinner on Wednesday night was held inChicago at Fulton’s on the River, a classicseafood and steak house.

“The plant tour, entertainment, food, and fel-lowship could not have been better. We are espe-cially appreciative of Peddinghaus’ willingness toopen their Corporation and home to us,” statedW.H. (Bill) Pruden or Steel Technology, Inc. ofRocky Mount, North Carolina. “Everyone wasexceedingly friendly and welcoming. All werewilling to answer our many questions abouttheir products and services. From sales to pro-duction, customer support to technical serviceand in-between, every aspect was impressive.”

We are proud to say that FABTECH 2011 wasa great success and we hope to see you next yearin Las Vegas!


2011HUGE SUCCESS! The Peddinghaus booth attracted visitors from all over the world during FABTECH.

Drilling, Milling, Tapping, Countersinking, Scribing, and PlasmaCutting were all on display during FABTECH.

Peddinghaus’ open house during FABTECH was complemented withfirst class evening entertainment.

Peddinghaus guests received 5 star accommodations during eachnight of the show.

20 different machines were on display during the PeddinghausFABTECH Fest in Bradley.


EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

BRYAN MARTINBand Saw Product Specialist – North and South America

Peddinghaus’ cutting edge technology requires

a keen understanding of the nuances associated with

the industries we serve. Bryan Martin ensures that

Band Saw customers in North and South America

receive nothing but the very best in support as he

assumes his new role as Band Saw Product Manager.

Based within Peddinghaus’ corporate headquarters in Bradley, Illinois - USA,Bryan is by no means a “new addition” to the Peddinghaus family ofemployees. His skills are derived from several different positions he has heldwithin the organization. Having spent the last 7 years of his career atPeddinghaus, Bryan has advanced from the shop floor building machines, to within Peddinghaus’ head office designing world class fabrication facilitiesin Peddinghaus’ very own system engineering department.

“My goal is simply to be the best,” Bryan states when asked about his newendeavor. “Peddinghaus is known for being a first class organization and theindustry leader in steel fabricating equipment. That being said, I believe thatit is my responsibility to give each of our customers the type of first classtreatment that they have come to expect from Peddinghaus.”

When not at Peddinghaus Bryan continues his education as he obtains abachelors degree in engineering. “I like anything that is challenging and amalways trying to learn something new,”states Bryan. “Engineering fascinatesme, and the education I am obtainingwhile working at Peddinghaus is willhelp me better serve customers nowand into the future.”

To contact Bryan Martin:E-mail: [email protected]: +1.815.937.3800

Bryan’s background working with Peddinghaus machines of all shapes and sizes will help him in his newrole as Band Saw Product Manager.

Bryan demonstrates the 410 DGA band sawduring FABTECH.

KAMIL ROMANOWSKISales & Service – Poland

At Peddinghaus, a familiar theme states that

“sales sells the first machine, but service sells

the second and third.” Kamil Romanowski is the

epitome of this mantra, as he not only provides

knowledgeable sales support, but field service

expertise as well!

Kamil joined Peddinghaus three years ago as a service technician to providelocal assistance to customers within the country of Poland. Fluent in Polish,German, and English, Kamil has seen many different types of customers inan array of industries. His hands on occupation at Peddinghaus Corporationprovides him an unparalleled knowledge of Peddinghaus machines, which henow utilizes in his dual role as salesman.

Before joining thePeddinghaus team, Kamil wasemployed by steel fabricatorRolstal Pawlowski as a key component of their maintenance department. Thiscompany which specialized in steel structures for the agri-cultural and related industriesgave Kamil the foundationupon which he has grown as a machine tool expert.

When asked about his new role, Kamil states, “I am excited about my newopportunity. Each and every client is a unique with different needs and dif-ferent goals. My goal is to show my clients just how much more competitivea Peddinghaus machine can make them, and how it will benefit them overall. I believe this is easy to do with the levels of advanced technologythat we as an organization provides. “

To contact Kamil Romanowski,E-mail: [email protected]: +49.1511.737.0974

Kamil is seen here during the installation of a High SpeedFDB in Lezajsk, Poland.

Kamil explains the new equipment to operators,and maintenance personnel for seamless startup.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

SEE WHAT YOU MISSEDat the Design Data Interoperability Network Conference

Peddinghaus, among many others, was in attendance at the SDS/2

Interoperability Network Conference on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

held at The Cornhusker in Lincoln, NE. Peddinghaus was a proud

platinum sponsor at this year’s conference, and is an active member in

the structural steel industry.

The conference, hosted byDesign Data, strives to bringtogether major players in thestructural steel softwareindustry. The objective was to discuss interoperability andnew ideas between software developers. SDS/2 Software Solutions offers products that provide the structural steel and construction industry with smarter ways to increase efficiency.

“In the 5 years that I had been attending Design Data shows such as the‘Are you IN?’ meeting this year, the 2011 meeting seemed to have facilitat-ed most collaboration among customers and partners alike,” Istok Budic,Advanced Software Engineering Manager said. “If Design Data’s goal forthe show was to improve communication and awareness of partners’, andalso improve customers’ priorities and interests, they have succeeded onevery level. I appreciate the opportunity to have represented Peddinghausduring this crucial meeting.”

During the conference, Peddinghaus gave a brief presentation on our seamless compatibility with other modern software. Attendees got thechance meet the highly skilled Peddinghaus Advanced SoftwareEngineering team, and picked the brains behind Peddinghaus’ leading software!

This offered a great opportunity to view partner presentations and takepart in roundtable discussions. Registration was free and all detailers, fabricators, engineers, erectors and general contractors, were welcome toattend.


Michelle McCarthy, Strategic Sales Manager for Design Data reaches out to industry partners at thisyears' conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Attendees received the very latest information on building design technology.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

SANDRO PATRICK PEREIRASales & Service – South Africa

Peddinghaus’ dedication to the South AFrican steel

construction market has bee proven yet again with the

addtion of not ony a local spare parts and support office,

but also with the hiring of Patrick Pereira – Peddinghaus’

National Sales Manager stationed localy within South Africa.

Having experienced many facets of the steel construction industry over thelast 20 years, Patrick is very familiar with the needs of his customersthroughout the continent of Africa. Since completing his education, Patrickhas been involved with steel construction in many different roles. Mostrecently Patrick worked under one of South Africa’s largest privately ownedconstruction companies, Tubular Technical Construction. In 2009 Patrickreceived factory direct certified training both at the Peddinghaus corporateheadquarters in Bradley, Illinois - USA, and in the field with Peddinghaus’senior field service technicians.

When asked about his new role within the organization Patrick promptlyresponded “The part that excites me the most about my new position is thatI truly feel a part of the Peddinghaus family of employees. It’s a family thatspans the world, from customers to colleges. It’s an awesome opportunitybeing able to meet clients and build relationships. The task of expanding thePeddinghaus brand in South Africa and our neighboring countries is a dutythat I am thrilled to perform.”

Patrick’s philosophy for customer satisfaction extends beyond the moderntechnology Peddinghaus offers, and builds upon Peddinghaus’ reputation forcustomer service. “I believe one thing that sets Peddinghaus apart from othermanufacturers is the fact that we go the extra mile to provide unsurpassedservice,” stated Patrick. “I am happy to say that my past experience workingin all aspects of the industry provides me with the knowledge to continuethis tradition.”

To contact Patrick Pereira, E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +27.82.821.697



Photo Caption Here


At Peddinghaus, the installation

of equipment is priority number 1.

We believe customer satisfaction

begins at the install, and this

is the moment where our new

customers get to see what

Peddinghaus is truly made of as an

organization. In some scenarios a

big project may be on the line, or production may be waiting for that new

machine to be placed into action. This is why startup must be fast, efficient,

and flawless.

Duane Bates, Pre-Installation Manager at Peddinghaus Corporation oversees

all CNC equipment installations throughout the world. His valuable expertise,

and understanding of the clients’ needs are the tools used by Peddinghaus

to ensure our customers receive nothing short of top level service from start

to finish.

Duane, how long have you worked in the realm of automation? What prior work experience did you bring to Peddinghaus when youjoined the team?

I have been working in the machine tool industry since 1987. The majorityof that time has been spent as either a service technician or sales engineer. Istarted my career working for a major manufacturer of metal cutting bandsaws as a service technician. As a service technician I was required to travelinternationally to places including Japan, Italy, and more. I learned abouthow steel fabrication is done throughout the world, and advanced myknowledge of CNC mechanics along the way. After several years of workingwith tools in a service capacity, my talents were transferred into the salesrealm as an engineer providing knowledge on cutting tooling. Before long Ibegan working for a close friend of mine, and Peddinghaus distributorAtlantic Machinery. From Atlantic, I worked for Ocean, and finallyPeddinghaus. I have been involved with Peddinghaus machines since 1994so there isn't a lot that I haven’t seen before! I was a service technician, thenservice manager, and now pre-installation manager! I’ve seen and done it all.

How would you best describe your role at Peddinghaus as “Pre-Installation Manager”?

It all boils down to getting the machine installed as fast and flawless as pos-sible. As Pre-Installation Manager, I communicate directly with customers toanswer any technical questions they might have from the time a machineorder is placed, until the machine is physically installed within their shop.During these conversations, we discuss all the necessary installation require-ments to make sure they are ready for their investment to arrive. If a ques-tion comes up that I can’t answer, I simply work directly with Engineering,Sales, Service, Assembly, or Check-Out to get the answer and relay it backto the customer. We make sure that we save our customers the headache,cost, and grief associated with typical machine downtime. I use my experi-ences with customers to record and capture feedback so Peddinghaus as anorganization can continually improve our installation processes into thefuture.

What is the most important thing customers need to do when experiencing their first machine installation?

I would say that the most important thing is to follow installation directionsas best they can, and most importantly ask lots of questions! We don’t expect anyone to be an expert, and there is no question too small. The moreprepared they are, and more educated they are, the better the installation will go. This means they will have additional time to get their machine upand running, and reap the rewards of their investment!

How different is the installation of the newer machines than machines of days past?

Even though today’s machines are far more elaborate and technicallyadvanced than those of the past, they are actually designed to be far easier toinstall. In the past each individual component had to be wired in separatelywasting valuable install time. Now, these items are all pre-wired and can beconnected within a matter of minutes.

More importantly than what has changed, I feel is what hasn’t changed.Peddinghaus machines are just as strong and long lasting as ever before. This is evidenced every time I enter a customer, and the machines I first installedwhen I started with Peddinghaus are still running daily production!

Continued on page 26

GETTING TO KNOW…

Duane BatesPre-Installation Manager

Duane’s experience installing equipment helps him today in his role as Pre-Installation manager.


DUANE BATESContinued from page 24

Are there any specific machine projects since your tenure at Peddinghausthat you are proud of in particular?

Although no particular installation comes to mind, there are many peoplethat I have built strong bonds with, and I believe that is by far the mostimportant, and unique thing about the industry that we work within. I trulybelieve that business is about building relationships and over the years I havebeen able to build long-term relationships with people all over the world.

How do you work with production, customer service, and the systemsengineering team to better serve the customer?

I personally go through each individual order to see if there is anything outof the ordinary that requires special attention. This encompasses everythingfrom the layout to the tooling and more.

When does your interaction with the customer begin?

My interaction with the customer begins after the sale has been completedand the order is entered into our system. At that time, I become the point ofcontact for any question the customer might have until the installation isready to begin. I then follow along as the installation is being completed tosee that everything continues to go smoothly.

After the installation has been completed, I contact the customer to get their input about how they feel the installation went. That is the end of theformal interaction but I generally check in with customers after a few moremonths to see how they are doing.

When do you think the Cubs will have their best chance at winning theworld series?

On the 12th… the 12th of never!Although I am a lifelong Cubs fan, I am also a realist. Thankfully I liveclose enough to go to a couple ofgames a year and enjoy Wrigley Fieldto the fullest extent, unfortunately I don’t think I will be watching themin a World Series anytime soon!!!

Rick Pollock, Peddinghaus Checkout Technician (left), and Duane discuss the shipment of a new High SpeedFDB plate processor on the shop floor at Peddinghaus.

DID YOU ‘GET CONNECTED’at the 2011 Fabtrol Customer Event?

Peddinghaus attended the 2011 FabTrol Customer Event on October 19-21, 2011

in Eugene, OR. The event was truly a unique training experience built around

both the existing FabTrol MRP software and the new re-engineered software,

McKenzie, released in October.

“We were really excited about opportunity to participate in the unveiling of FabTrol’s McKenzie software and the promise it holds for the future of the industry,” Istok Budic, Advance Software Engineering Managersaid. “This proverbial ‘from scratch’ software shows dedication to latesttechnology and innovation from Dowco. We are thrilled by Dowco’s dedication to the latest software development technologies for effortlessinteroperability by using .NET 4.0. Since both PeddiTrack (Peddinghaus’part tracking software) and McKenzie are developed using the latest .NET technologies I foresee our partnership becoming stronger in the future.”

Attendees were able tonetwork with industrypartners and leaders, seereal-world applicationexamples, and learnabout the advanced fea-tures of the McKenziesoftware. Guests enjoyeda mix of training, social events, industry speakers, feedback sessions and much more!

FabTrol Systems, Inc. is the leading supplier of steel fabrication management software. FabTrol is dedicated to product development and ensures their software is serving customers well. Peddinghaus engineeringrepresentatives attended the meeting to provide attendees with newinformation on how Peddinghaus supports the FabTrol software viamodern file standards.

FabTrol event attendees listen as industry leaders discuss the latest in FabTrol software.

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