TUBE NEWS TN May 2018 | Page 4

Addition Manufacturing Technologies Expands Capabilities in Preston, UK World-leading tube bending and end forming technology specialist Addition Manufacturing Technologies has expanded production capabilities by adding a manufacturing cell for consumable bending tools. 4 Addition Manufacturing Technologies recognizes that the integrated world demands that companies operate seamlessly on a global scale while delivering locally in customers’ markets. costs and time in transit for our European customers. Expanding our manufacturing capabilities and local availability for tool stocking agreements within closer proximity to this valued customer base is a key part of our strategic plan for growth globally.” Nicolas Dunand, General Manager of European Sales and Service, states “It is important that we grow with the constantly evolving needs of our customers. They have requested local manufacturing and stocking of consumable tooling used in the bending process, and we have delivered on our commitment to meet their needs. By installing a tooling production cell in our Preston, UK location, we will reduce logistics Addition’s investment includes Haas and Mazak machines that are manufacturing these consumable tooling components, such as wiper inserts and mandrel balls and noses that are more rapidly consumed during the bending process than hard tools. This production cell is capable of machining parts of both common materials for these tools, aluminum bronze and tool steel with chrome. TUBE NEWS May 2018