May 2024 Volume 6

INDUSTRY NEWS

PRATO PRATO delivers mechanical forging presses and other forging machinery that has under gone complete overhauling and deep modernization, manufactures spare parts for forging

Rose Metal Industries Rose Metal Industries (RMI) is an over 110-year-old, third-generation family-held metal working business. It operates three facilities throughout Northeast Ohio and manufactures a diverse range of industrial products. Based on a solid heritage of skilled blacksmith forging, their forge shop provides steel mills and other metal processors with high-quality tongs, special tools, and test specimen blanks. RMI's fabrication facilities produce both build-to-print and custom-engineered products. The design and fabrication of heat—and corro sion-resistant items are a specialty. RMI furnishes robotic production welding and contract manufacturing services for many customers. RMI end markets include primary and secondary metals, stamping, heavy trucks, aircraft, solar energy, healthcare products, and various general industries. RMI also produces a line of standard ladles and skimmers used by foundries, smelters, and die casters. 1536 E. 43rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44103 Phone: 216-881-3355 Email: info@rosemetal.com Website: https://rosemetalindustries.com machinery, and provides design and turn-key delivery of fully automated forging lines. Over the last three decades, PRATO has developed its unique approach to overhauling and modernizing forging machinery. This approach ascertains that the working characteristics of the rebuilt and modernized machines are comparable to those of newly manufactured ones at a significantly lower cost and with shorter delivery times. PRATO, strategically located in the heart of Europe (Prague, Czech Republic), operates precision machining, heavy assembly shops, and an in-house engineering department. Currently, it boasts a workforce of more than 70 highly skilled employees. 29100 Marshall Street, Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: 248-224-4756 Email: mpslavin@gmail.com Website: http://www.prato.cz/en

Shot Blasting Equipment Inc. Shot Blasting Equipment Inc. represents decades of expertise in rebuilding shot blasters of all makes and models. The tremendous heavy “workhorse” machines of the past are not being duplicated today. Completely rebuilt machines, properly remanufactured, have an unequaled

life expectancy. They bring decades of experience to this task and produce machines that will provide years of excellent service to the end user. The capital expenditure required for new equipment these days should entice the purchaser of equipment to look at fully rebuilt machinery. All new replacement parts and a standard one-year full warranty offer the buyer everything a new machine has to offer at far less than the cost of a new machine. They can also customize any machine during rebuilding to adapt its usage to a particular customer’s needs. Whether you need a machine rebuilt or are looking for one that fits your requirements, Shot Blasting Equipment Inc. can help. They maintain an inventory of all types of machines and have an extensive database of available machines across the country, which can speed up acquiring a machine that meets your needs. 801 Industrial Blvd., New Kensington, PA 15068 Phone: 724-335-6713 Email: andys@shotbe.com Website: https://www.shotbe.com

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