31 January 2008
AddisonMckee to Present Widest Range of Tube Forming Technologies at Tube 2008 Düsseldorf

Hall 8A, Stand No. D48, Düsseldorf, 31st March - 4th April 2008

AddisonMckee, the world-leading tube bending and end-forming technology specialists, will be attending Tube 2008 at the International Tube & Pipe Trade Fair.

Renowned for the design, manufacture and supply of precision tube manipulation machinery, AddisonMckee provides innovative solutions for increasingly complex automotive, aviation, furniture and shipbuilding tube bending requirements.

Industry-leading DataBend

Of particular interest to visitors to Stand D48 at Tube 2008 will be the opportunity to see AddisonMckee’s state-of-the-art DataBend™ DB89ESRB (E = all-electric, S = stack, R = multi-radius, B = boost) precision tube bender – a model widely regarded by many organizations across the automotive sector as the premier tube bending solution.

PowerBend precision and value

In addition to the DB89ESRB, AddisonMckee will also present the PB42ST two-stack draw or push bending model from its PowerBend™ series of affordable, high-performance, CNC tube bending machinery. Thanks to the new PowerBend™ range, manufacturers requiring standard three axis solutions can now benefit from AddisonMckee's world-leading reputation for quality, precision and reliability at an exceptionally competitive price.

A high-performance draw bending range, designed for the accurate and repeatable production of tubular components, PowerBend™ models provide levels of accuracy, repeatability, quick tool change and ease of operation as required by today's manufacturing industries.

TubePerforator series

Having recently applied its considerable expertise to muffler assembly – with the launch of a range of highly cost-effective work cell and individual product solutions designed to bring the highest possible standards to muffler manufacture – AddisonMckee will also exhibit its TubePerforator series.

Taking six years of intensive research and development to perfect, these tube perforating machines provide a significant leap forward in technology. Representing the next generation in tube perforating procedures, TPM models meet or exceed exacting industry standards. As part of the development process, special focus was placed on tool changing efficiency, with complete tool change achievable in less than 15 minutes.

High-performance 25mm bending

Finally the AddisonMckee DataBend™ DB24ESR (E = all-electric, S = multi-stack, R = multi radius) tube bender will also be displayed and brings high performance 25mm draw bending for the creation of small diameter tubular components as typically used across the automotive and aerospace industries.

About Tube 2008 Düsseldorf

As the world's Premier Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, Tube 2008 Düsseldorf provides a showcase for all the latest technologies and current industry trends. The biggest, most important event forum for tube and pipe industry experts, the event attracts in excess of 800 international exhibitors and, when last taking place in 2006, attracted approximately 65,000 professional visitors from around the world.

About AddisonMckee

2007 winners of The Manufacturer magazine’s World-Class Manufacturing Award – a prestigious award based on an organization’s ability to benchmark, examine and make continuous improvements in all aspects of its operations – AddisonMckee is globally renowned for the design, manufacture and supply of some of the world’s finest tube bending and end forming technologies – for increasingly complex automotive, aviation, truck and shipbuilding requirements.

AddisonMckee also offers highly innovative tube measuring solutions, tube perforation, piercing and louvring technologies, hydraulic press machinery, muffler assembly solutions, plant automation and complete workcell integration.

In addition to these capabilities, a whole range of tooling and accessory options are also provided, as are comprehensive maintenance and service contracts, training and education programs and financial services. Where applicable, AddisonMckee is also able to offer customers the opportunity of machine rebuilds, refurbishment, upgrades and trade-ins.

From its state-of-the-art manufacturing centers in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada and China, AddisonMckee is committed to providing rapid solutions to market and also regularly assists clients in product prototyping, parts development, small production runs and pre-production sample development.

AddisonMckee is principally owned by WHI Capital Partners (WHICP), a Chicago-based private equity group that invests in middle market, industry-leading companies with solid financial fundamentals and proven management teams. WHICP is an affiliate of William Harris Investors, Inc., a family-based asset management firm founded by Irving B. Harris in 1987.

For further information please contact:

Rachel Thomas – BHL Marketing
E-mail: rachel@bhlmarketing.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1244 851850
Fax: +44 (0) 1244 851888

Christian Rogiers – AddisonMckee
E-mail: crogiers@addisonmckee.com
Tel: +1 513 228 7076
Fax: +1 513 228 7226