28 Feb 2007
AddisonMckee Extends Product Range to Include Sanderson Tube Perforating Technologies

Global tube bending and end-forming technology providers, AddisonMckee, have extended their product range to include the renowned Sanderson series of Tube Perforators. The models will be branded as AddisonMckee TubePerforators™ machines.

Commented AddisonMckee Director of Global Marketing, Christian Rogiers, "The result of some six years' intensive research and development, Sanderson Tube Perforators provide a significant leap forward in technology and represent the next generation in tube perforating procedures. They provide a perfect fit alongside our considerable range of high quality tube manipulation solutions and we are delighted to market, sell and support them."
As part of the development process of AddisonMckee Sanderson Tube Perforating Machines, special focus was placed on tool change efficiency, with complete tool change available in less than 15 minutes. Meeting or exceeding exceptionally stringent industry standards, all models feature easy set-up and programming.

Available in 75mm (3") and 150mm (6") solutions, the TubePerforator™ models available from AddisonMckee offer the following features:

• Axes servo-controlled for simple prototype design and quantity production
• Parts easily designed via user-friendly HMI system
• Simple commands for custom design and placement of perforations
• On-screen status bar showing amount of material removed, percentage flow and percentage of cross section removed
• Unique, fast-cycle rolling action for effortlessly punching 64 holes per revolution
• Readily available consumable punches

About AddisonMckee

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