CLEVELAND, Ohio – May 8, 2012 – AT&F (www.atfco.com), one of the industry’s premier metal fabricators, has installed a new steel plate blasting system as part of its strategy of installing the largest metal forming and processing equipment available.

The new blasting machine enables AT&F to blast steel plate up to 12’ wide and 7” thick. Boasting state-of-the-art speeds to remove surface contamination, scale and other impurities from the surface, the new equipment is one of a series of recent investments. AT&F continually expands the company’s capabilities to serve customer needs.

This new blasting machine follows the recent addition of massive new rolling capabilities, a third robotic contour beveling system, 59’ single ram press brake, a new 115,000-square-foot facility, and an additional 32,000-square-foot facility dedicated to nuclear fabrication.   All of the investment has taken place in the company’sCleveland,OHlocation.

“AT&F continues to invest in technology that will have an immediate impact for our customers.   AT&F has prided itself on pushing the limits of precision, scope, and size for steel fabrications. Our customers demand and deserve the highest quality products available.  AT&F has again answered the call by investing in one of the largest high-tech blasting systems available today and aligns perfectly with our company mission,” states Ken Ripich, AT&F executive vice president.

AT&F’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 and rolling experts at the company’s AT&F Steel unit 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.

Ripich continues, “Expanding our in-house service center capabilities to serve our customers in various industries including mining, oil and gas, defense, nuclear, and construction, will help our customers achieve bottom line savings by reducing their internal costs associated with cleaning parts prior to assembly.  The descaling system is but one component to reduce lead times and improve efficiencies to better serve our customers.”

“By adding this large scale blasting equipment, we demonstrate our commitment to continually re-invest in our customer’s success,” he added.  AT&F’s mission, “We Invest In Customer Success” and its continuous dedication to push the limits of precision, size and scope is evident with the capital investments made to service its customers.

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. 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 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.

AT&F Invests in Customer Success

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.

Our extensive heavy fabricating capabilities, including long forming, laser and plasma cutting, robotic contour beveling, heavy rolling and welding capabilities are all an answer to our customer’s needs and influence industry.  Coupled with a continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment and increasing capabilities to serve industry needs, AT&F is renowned for providing high quality, tight tolerance fabrications and materials.  Our specialized divisions, AT&F Steel, AT&F Nuclear, AT&F Advanced Metals, AMTANK Armor, and AT&F Global were developed to provide our customers specialized and concentrated knowledge resources to design and fabricate components in a way for our customers to be successful.  In striving to set the standard for Operational Excellence in the markets we serve, we invest in customer success.

Features:

Largest Press Brake in North America is at AT&F

• Hydraulic single ram press
• Up to 60 feet in length and 2800 metric tons
• Dimensions:
  •  60 ft (18 m) long
  • Generous throat depth
  • Large daylight opening
  • Wide housings space
• 16 CNC axis
• Front and rear CNC gauging

Benefit:

• Long-forming structural components
• Very tight tolerances across very long lengths
• Consistent, repeatable process allowing for streamlined component designs
• Programmable system allows adjustable stroke and ram speed for process optimization
• Single ram press eliminates multiple housings and maximizes extensive throat depth

AT&F has a long history of unsurpassed capacity, proven quality and vast experience in steel plate processing and fabrication.

The power to press is yours. Call 1-800-544-5316 or visit us at www.atfco.com.

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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.

CLEVELAND, 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.

Enhanced Contour Beveling - AT&F Steel

CLEVELAND, Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — 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.

The programmable robotic torch and hi-tech laser guided camera system allow extensive geometries to be cut including X, Y, V and K bevel profiles from 0 to 60 degrees while boasting finished tolerances of +/- ½ degree and +/- 1/32” (1 mm) on the final dimensions. Combining those quality benefits with blistering cutting speeds up to 300 inches (762 cm) per minute provides significant cost-saving opportunities for customers. The 13 feet x 50 feet (4 M x 15.2 M) cutting table can handle non-ferrous metals up to three inches (80 mm) thick and can be configured to use plasma and oxy-fuel.

“The equipment is state-of-the-art,” says Michael Ripich, AT&F President. “The laser guided eye ensures great bevel quality every time. Moreover, this technology is a great deal faster and more accurate than traditional beveling methods, as well as safer.”

Most importantly, however, the process has broad benefits for customers. The system eliminates down-stream operations like grinding, machining, and handling. Using precisely cut beveled parts minimizes fit-up and reduces welding time, lowering over-all manufacturing costs.

“At the end of the day, our decision to invest in new equipment capabilities is fueled by our desire to provide products and services to our customers,” says Ken Ripich, AT&F Executive Vice President.  ”Our ability to provide weld-ready contoured bevels without having to machine or grind them saves both time and money throughout the manufacturing process, a savings we pass through to our customers.”

AT&F Steel, a division of AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating, Co.) 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 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.  For more details, visit www.atfco.com or read our AT&F capabilities ebook.

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
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