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Thursday, December 8th, 2011Energy Industry’s Leading Fabricator AT&F Showcases New Capabilities at Power Gen 2011
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
AT&F (www.atfco.com) will be exhibiting their extensive fabricating capabilities at Power Gen 2011, December 13 – 15 inLas Vegas,Nevada. AT&F Nuclear, AT&F Steel, AT&F Advanced Metals, and AT&F Global, will be present to showcase their individual expertise in Central Hall Booth 2939.
AT&F Nuclear (www.atfnuclear.com) provides a complete range of nuclear fabrications including: metals, reactor internals, containment components, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchanges, piping systems, wet storage racks, spent fuel containers, structural supports and lifting rigs. Nuclear certifications include the following: ASME N, NPT, N3, NS, NA, U, S, and NQA-1, allowing the company to provide both safety related and not related to safety parts, components and fabrications.
AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com) specializes in medium-to-heavy fabrications for the energy, heavy industrial and defense industries. Being a steel and fabricating service center, AT&F provides metals, cut parts, cylinders, shells, cans, formed shapes and structural components to manufacturers, designers, engineering and procurement contractors, and utilities. State-of-the-art fabricating services include: laser, plasma, oxy fuel cutting, heavy, long precision press brake forming, thick plate rolling, welding, NDE, heat treating, blasting and machining.
AT&F Advanced Metals (www.advmetals.com) is dedicated to the design, fabrication, inspection and repair of process equipment for corrosive environments using special metals. Producing lab and commercial scale processing equipment, as well as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and custom fabrications, AT&F Advanced Metals specializes in Titanium, Tantalum, Zirconium, Niobium, 300 Series Stainless, Duplex Stainless and nickel-based alloys fabricating.
AT&F Global (www.atfcoglobal.com) includes AT&F India, who offers the same dedication to quality and service in Asia, as established in theUSA. The company is actively involved in providing quality metal fabrications to the Indian market. AMTANK Armor (USA) and Composhield (Denmark) provide metallic and composite ballistic solutions for the protection of buildings, personnel and valuables throughout the world.
AT&F began operating as a steel fabricating company in 1940. Pride and attention to detail has inspired its growth and helped to define the company today. Throughout its divisions and brands, AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation providing quality manufacturing solutions globally.
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AT&F Launches Large scale Welding and Fabrication Operations in Mumbai, India
Monday, August 15th, 2011Mumbai: AT&F, a large scale welding and fabrication company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, has launched its India operation, AT&F India Fabrication Pvt. Ltd., in Mumbai.
AT&F India’s Mumbai based manufacturing capabilities include 13,000 square metres of fabrication facilities with 50 tonne lifting capacity providing heavy plate cutting, rolling and welding to exacting standards. AT&F India’s waterfront shipyard boasts 3.5 acres with 120 meters of frontage.
“We see energy, defense, and shipbuilding as markets where we can provide the most value in India, just as we have, for decades, in the USA. AT&F’s presence in India is an exciting endeavor for our firm. The greatest things that we have to offer the Indian marketplace are not just the steel fabrications that are in great demand. Rather, it is our knowledge and management discipline that have served us well in the US for more than 70 years that are our most valuable products,” said Michael Ripich, AT&F president.
“Our success in India will be a result of managing the business in ways that are consistent with the foundations of AT&F’s US business model of providing customers with high quality work in a highly ethical and efficient manner,” he added.
“We will provide detailed documentation of work systems and processes. We believe this reflects the discipline of the work environment and is immediately evident in our products and to our customers. AT&F India will replicate our proven methods of documentation and traceability. This differentiates us from other fabricators and gives us a competitive edge in a demanding Indian market. Additionally, our aim is to make optimal use of labour and minimize the turnaround time for projects, thus allowing us to pursue multiple opportunities. This means that we will continue to introduce state of the art technologies, special tools and large capacity equipment that push the limits of size, scope and precision,” he said.
The company has a Shipbuilding division in India consisting of a team with expertise in shipbuilding and also submarine construction. C.K Sreedhar (Ex. Mazagon Docks Ltd) has more than 45 years of vivid experience in shipbuilding viz naval ships, coast guard ships, barges, supply vessels, tugs and other vessels and is a stalwart in the Indian shipbuilding Industry. C.V.H Rao (Ex. Mazagon Docks Ltd) has more than 35 years of experience in the field of shipbuilding. He recently retired from Mazagon Docks Limited as the General Manager, Commercial. Swapan Kumar Bhattacharya has served for Mazagon Docks Limited for more than 35 years in submarine construction. The division can undertake turnkey construction of Barges, Tugs, Oil Tankers, Off shore support vessel’s (OSV’S) and Dredgers.
In the USA, AT&F is a provider of carbon, stainless and alloy steel fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies, with several subsidiaries and brands.
ASME “U” Stamp Number 14, that was awarded to AT&F in 1940 is confirmed by ASME as the oldest active certification, with “U” stamp numbers now exceeding 40,000. AT&F also has the ASME “S” stamp and a full array of nuclear capabilities: “N”, “NA” “NS”, “NPT” and “N3″ stamps. Since operations began in 1940, AT&F has grown to over 60,000 square metres of fabrication facilities. In the US the company has added a dedicated nuclear facility, new equipment, including the largest heavy plate roll in the world, a new beveling robot and the longest single ram press brake in the world.
AT&F Has the Longest-Running ASME “U” Stamp
Monday, March 28th, 2011CLEVELAND, OH–(Marketwire – March 28, 2011) – The American Tank & Fabricating Company (AT&F) is a proven leader in the Pressure Vessel Industry. The company has the longest-running “U” Stamp and many years of experience serving the marketplace with reliable quality tanks, vessels and metal components. ASME “U” Stamp Number 14 was awarded to AT&F the first year the ASME began issuing numbered stamp certifications. Stamp numbers1 through 13 are no longer active. This is quite a distinction as ASME recently issued stamp number 40,494.
AT&F Has the Longest-Running ASME "U" Stamp
AT&F continues a long-running commitment to quality and has added a full complement of nuclear capabilities: ASME “N,” “NA,” “NS,” “NPT,” and “N3″ stamps.
In response to needs for safety and quality standards during the industrial revolution in the United States over a century ago, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was created. ASME developed the Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code, the international gold standard governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components during construction. Since 1941 the certification for pressure vessels is symbolized by the “U” Stamp to indicate that the vessel has been fabricated in accordance with the ASME Section VIII Division 1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. As holder of “U” Stamp Number 14, AT&F has the longest history of certified pressure vessel production of the 5,089 “U” Stamps currently in use.
“Our ‘U’ Stamp Number 14 is not just a certification to us. It’s a symbol of the dedication to excellence from our beginnings, our perseverance, and our ongoing commitment to being the best steel solutions provider in the world,” says Michael Ripich, President. ”Our roots are deep, and from that, our branches are widening.”
“Excellence is not a stopping point,” says Ripich. ”We continuously look to stay at the forefront of service to our customers and the industries they serve.” AT&F Steel now has the largest plate rolling capability (12in x 20ft) (300MM x 6M) and longest single press brake (59ft) (18M), as well as the largest Hybrid Laser welding system (20ft x 60ft) (6M x 18M). Ripich concludes, “We prefer to say ‘longest running,’ because we do not feel at all old and we do not plan on stopping.”
Today, AT&F is a dynamic corporation known as the go-to for metal fabrication services. AT&F is a steel processing service center and provider of materials, fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies. Through its divisions and brands, AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation delivering custom steel manufacturing solutions to a broad range of industries throughout the world.
AMTANK Armor Highlights Blast-Protection Technology at AUSA 2011
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 16, 2011 – AMTANK Armor is dedicated to meeting the US Army’s mandate of “Institutional Adaptation” with its protective building systems and will exhibit the technology at AUSA’s ILW Winter Symposium & Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, February 23rd through 25th (Booth #2600).
Visit AMTANK Armor Booth #2600 at AUSA ILW Winter Symposium and Exposition
In response to the military’s need for versatile and fast response to changing threats, AMTANK Armor adapted its patented Steel Composite Technology (SC) for use in structural panels for semi-mobile protective structures. The panels can be adapted for specific protection requirements and offer superior blast and ballistic defense. The structures provide quick set-up, modular versatility and minimal logistics.
These re-useable structures can be configured as operation and command centers, barracks, storage or perimeter protection, and can be equipped with fully self-contained power, HVAC and water, as needed. They are designed to combat blast and ballistic as well as chemical, fire and environmental threats. To be responsive in a competitive security environment, these adaptive structures will be vital.
“AMTANK Armor was developed to offer both lightweight composite protection for the vehicle market and Steel Composite protection for semi-mobile and non-mobile structures. Our SC product offers occupants a significant level of blast and ballistic protection. This product is manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, and can be easily attached to the interior or exterior of a structure utilizing our patented ballistic bolts,” states Ken Ripich, Executive Vice President.
AMTANK Armor is a joint venture, between AT&F and Composhield A/S, which focuses on the design and manufacture of armor materials for vehicles and structures. Through its divisions and brands, AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation providing custom steel manufacturing solutions to industries throughout the world. AT&F began operating as a steel fabrication company in 1940. Quality and innovation have fueled its growth and helped to define the manufacturing group it is today.
Largest Rolling Capability in the World Now Offered by AT&F Steel
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Largest Roll in North America at AT&F in Cleveland Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 15, 2010 – A world-leader in forming and rolling heavy-wall cylinders and rings to long lengths, AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com) can now go further. The Cleveland-based manufacturer, a division of AT&F, is unveiling massive new rolling capabilities to roll plates up to 12” (300MM) thick and 14’ (4.3M) long in single-piece construction.
AT&F Steel’s multi-million dollar expansion of rolling capabilities is in response to the increased demand for heavy fabricating in the United States. In addition to the greater thickness and length capacity of the machine, the roll will form cylindrical components to diameters as large as required.
“One of the key areas that has remained consistent since our company was founded in 1940 is our commitment to investing in the largest state-of-the-art equipment available in the marketplace. By installing these 14’ heavy capacity rolls, we have the ability to roll thicker, longer sections than previously possible for our customer. This will result in significant life cycle cost savings by eliminating weld seams and other operations. We can also replace large forgings and castings with high quality, tight tolerance fabrications,” states Ken Ripich, Executive Vice President.
Continually developing unique services to assist OEMs and fabricators, AT&F Steel provides component parts and fabrications to a wide range of industries.
Ripich continues, “Many of our clients, including those in the mining, oil and gas, nuclear, and fossil fuel energy sectors, require large scale fabrications. By installing the largest rolls in the world, coupled with our experienced craftsmen and passion for high quality products, we are realizing our goal of being the “go to” fabricator for heavy rolling requirements worldwide.” AT&F Steel’s massive tonnage equipment for custom shaping and fabricating medium to heavy, long parts and components is one facet of its comprehensive manufacturing facility.
AT&F Steel’s service center offers prime materials direct from the mill, and its burning center boasts large tables with full plate capabilities for precision laser, plasma, flame cutting and contour beveling. The forming experts at AT&F Steel specialize in cylinders, rings, cones, segments, angles and custom shapes in medium to heavy walls, long lengths, small and large diameters. A complete range of welding processes, all in accordance with the appropriate industry specifications, meets any customer requirement. In-house non-destructive testing, heat-treating and shot-blasting are a few of the many other services available.
AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating, www.atfco.com) began operating as a steel fabrication company in 1940. Pride and attention to detail have inspired its growth and helped to define the manufacturer it is today – AT&F Steel. Through its divisions and brands AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation providing custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. Today, AT&F celebrates its fourth generation of family leadership and remains a privately held corporation. AT&F is committed to the values behind “green manufacturing.”
CONTACT: Kevin Cantrell
Vice President-Business Development
216-252-1500
cantrellk@atfco.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ATFco
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AT&F Shows Solutions for Energy Industry at Power Gen 2010
Friday, December 10th, 2010
CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 10, 2010 – AT&F (www.atfco.com) will be exhibiting its extensive contributions to the future of the power generation industry at Power Gen 2010, December 14 -16 in Orlando, FL. AT&F’s manufacturing divisions, AT&F Steel, AT&F Nuclear and AT&F Advanced Metals, as well as AMTANK Armor, will be present to highlight their individual expert services at Booth 1765. From reactors for cellulosic ethanol processing to wind turbines, pressure vessels, nuclear fabrications and beyond, AT&F is an integral partner in the energy industry.
AT&F Steel specializes in medium-to-heavy fabrications including power boilers, steam and mud drums, turbines and heat exchangers as well as components for petroleum refineries. Renewable energy is at the forefront of industry technology, and AT&F Steel is there providing wind turbines, wind towers, solar, tides and geothermal components.
AT&F Nuclear provides a complete range of nuclear fabrications. With full nuclear certifications, it manufactures reactor internals, containment and shielding parts, heat exchangers and piping systems, pressure vessels and tanks, structural supports and lifting rigs. From components to complex build-to-print fabrications, AT&F Nuclear has the expertise to meet the industry’s needs.
AT&F Advanced Metals, LLC is dedicated to the design, fabrication, inspection and repair of process equipment using advanced and exotic metals. AT&F Advanced Metals will be displaying its latest innovative achievement – the Bench Scale Reactor System for Cellulosic Ethanol Processing. Developed with AdvanceBio of Cincinnati, this portable unit simplifies the pre-treatment of cellulosic biomass for ethanol and renewable chemicals. AT&F Advanced Metals produces lab and commercial scale processing equipment for biomass processing, as well as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and custom fabrications.
AMTANK Armor will be showcasing its patented Steel Composite Technology in semi-mobile panels. These re-useable structures can be configured to provide security posts or protective storage and transport of valuable equipment with minimum logistics. AMTANK Armor focuses on the design and manufacture of armor materials to protect against blast, ballistic and other hostile actions.
AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating Company) began operating as a steel fabrication company in 1940. Pride and attention to detail have inspired its growth and helped to define the manufacturing group it is today. Through its divisions and brands, AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation providing custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. AT&F is committed to the values behind “green manufacturing.”
New Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) Facility Opened by AT&F Steel
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 9, 2010 – AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com), a recognized world leader in welding and fabrication process integration, has opened the doors of its newest state-of-the-art welding center in Cleveland, Ohio. The multi-million dollar Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) facility is the largest in the United States.
Merging the advantages of conventional MIG welding with the versatility of laser welding, AT&F’s HLAW procedure offers fabrication designers and engineers the most component design flexibility to date. Hybrid laser welds are highly uniform with much less heat input than conventional welds. This, combined with a welding speed of up to 250 inches per minute, greatly reduces the component distortion, producing a highly standardized product. The technology allows lasers to be used to accommodate thick materials, and MIG welding to be applied without material deformation.
The HLAW facility can adapt to large-scale projects, with a working envelop of 20 x 60 feet (6.1 x 18.2 M), as well as highly customized components, as the process allows. From ship and bridge building to nuclear power and commercial construction, AT&F’s HLAW procedure is innovating component manufacturing.
“Hybrid laser welding reliably produces the highest quality welds at amazing speeds; it is a revolution in welding,” says Michael Ripich, President.
AT&F’s commitment to innovation and quality made the investment in this facility an easy decision.
“For critical applications where weight and straightness are key, this is the perfect technology. Hybrid laser welding will reduce production time and costs as well as produce the most consistent components,” says Ripich.
In its 70th year, AT&F has built its business and superior reputation on its large-scale capabilities and outstanding quality. The HLAW facility was a logical addition to the range of welding solutions that AT&F provides.
Ripich looks forward, “We are the leader in our industry, providing our customers with the best solutions to their challenging fabrication needs. That’s how we got here, and we will continue to innovate.”
AT&F Steel, a division of AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating Company, www.atfco.com) of Cleveland, Ohio, has long been an innovator in the steel processing and custom manufacturing industry. Specializing in manufacturing services, AT&F Steel is a steel-processing service center and provider of materials, fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies. Through their divisions and brands they provide custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. Following an increased demand for metal fabricating in the United States, the company has developed unique services while building an outstanding corporate image.
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CONTACT: Kevin Cantrell
Vice President-Business Development
216-252-1500
cantrellk@atfco.com
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AT&F Steel Offers Enhanced Precision Contour Beveling
Friday, December 3rd, 2010CLEVELAND, OH — December 3, 2010 — AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com) announces the addition of a third state-of-the-art robot cutting system to their extensive capabilities. The advanced contour beveling system cuts multiple bevel profiles, straight or shaped, in a single operation. A recognized leader in steel processing, AT&F Steel continuously expands its capabilities to meet the needs of its growing customer base.
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AT&F Advanced Metals Partners with AdvanceBio Systems LLC to Manufacture a Bench Scale System for Cellulosic Ethanol Processing
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010CLEVELAND, OH — December 1, 2010 — AT&F Advanced Metals, LLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Cleveland-based AT&F (American Tank & Fabricating Company), is completing production on the innovative and first of its kind Bench Scale Reactor System developed with AdvanceBio System, LLC of Cincinnati. The system is an advancement in the efforts to make commercial production of ethanol and other biofuels from cellulosic biomass cost-competitive and environmentally sustainable, and supports the advanced biofuels goals of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
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