August 2024 Volume 6

EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY

BEYOND THE PRESS How Macrodyne is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing By Katrina Geenevasen

From its early days, the company’s ethos — “If you’re going to do it, do it better than anyone else” — has fostered growth, innovation, and repeat business from satis fied customers, including companies with 100-plus years of history. These include GE, Caterpillar, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Apple, Eaton and Textron, just to name a few. Under the guidance of Kevin Fernandes, who took over leadership in 2018, Macro dyne has embraced a new energy and strategic vision, expanding its facilities, workforce and market reach. "Right from the start, we've always believed that being excellent at what we do isn't just something we aim for, it's essential," he says. “It's this non-stop drive for top-notch quality and taking care of our customers that make us stand out. When we talk about wanting to be the best, we're not just saying it. We live it. Our history with big names shows that we're not just capable, but we're also all about going above and beyond what's expected every single time." Today, the company boasts an impressively significant global footprint, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Macrodyne continues to set new standards for innovation, efficiency and customer satis faction in the global arena. Groundbreaking Technologies and Services At the heart of Macrodyne's success are its custom heavy-duty hydraulic presses capable of handling up to 30,000-ton capacities, and its advanced material handling systems for dies and molds weighing up to 100 tons. The company's expertise is not just in the sheer scale of its equipment but in the preci sion, reliability and innovation embedded in every project.

A Macrodyne Deep Draw Press Line for Air Conditioner Panels. This press line is comprised of a 550/150 Ton Draw Press, a 200 Ton Press, two 150 Ton Presses, a Custom Transfer system, a Destacker, 5 Feeders, an Exit Conveyor and a Die Storage and Retrieval System.

I n an era where automation and material handling have become the backbone of modern industry, one name stands prominently at the forefront of innovation and efficiency: Macrodyne. With a history spanning over three decades, Macrodyne has established itself as a leader in the design, manufacture and integration of custom heavy-duty hydraulic presses and ancillary press line and die-handling equip ment. Today, the company stands as a globally renowned entity and proudly holds the title of North America’s largest and premier hydraulic press manufacturer. Spanning North America and Europe with facilities in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Germany, Macrodyne's team consistently

outperforms larger European suppliers, who may overlook client needs, and off shore newcomers willing to compromise on quality for cost advantages. Indeed, Macrodyne does things differently. And because of the company’s strategy, its momentum is only accelerating, promising a future as dynamic and relentless as its past. A Legacy of Innovation Founded in the late 1980s by Andrew Kirk, Wes Blazejewski and Gary Johnson, Macro dyne emerged from decades of hydraulic press experience, blended with a passion for engineering. This foundation set the stage for a company that would not only compete with but often surpass, its well-established competitors.

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