Harrison, Ohio – Cincinnati Incorporated, an Ohio-based company, has just announced their new PRO Suite of software: BendSim PRO and Nesting PRO.

Cincinnati Incorporated has partnered with ThorSport Racing to serve as the primary partner on the No. 66 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for multiple NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races in 2022.

RC Industries located in Elkhart, Ind., is a full-service fabricator and leading supplier of complex metal parts to the North American transportation industries. In addition to storage systems, toolboxes and bumpers, the company offers advanced custom fabrication and engineering services.

The past year was a wild ride for Cincinnati Inc. Before we bid a final farewell to 2021, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of the past 365 days.

When Etobicoke, Ont.-based high-voltage switchgear and protection manufacturer S&C Electric Canada wanted to upgrade its press brake department, it was considering replacing two machines. After review, the team determined that it could actually refurbish one of them, saving money while improving the efficiency, productivity, and safety of its equipment.

Cincinnati Inc. has always had an excellent reputation for being a great place to work. Some of the people in our facility are multi-generation CI employees. What creates that kind of loyalty and, at the same time, brings new applicants to our door? We asked Donna Szarwark, Vice President of Human Resources, what it takes to build a culture of engagement that makes CI an employer of choice.

For many manufacturers, cell manufacturing— also referred to as micro-cells— is one of the best ways to increase the velocity and flexibility of their production lines. “It’s literally a micro assembly line within a company’s particular product that increases their efficiency,” explained Troy Wilson, Product Manager of Table Products at Cincinnati Incorporated.

I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Pribula, Director of Operations at Sunrise Machine & Tool and he shared with me his thoughts on their recent purchase of the CL-955c Fiber Laser Cutting System and its integration into their operations.

You have to admit, as far as the manufacturing industry goes, there are plenty of challenges. Demand for finished parts is high, but raw materials are hard to find as supply chain issues continue. Lead times for sheet metal parts are officially next-to-impossible to deal with. Manufacturing companies feel like their businesses are being held hostage by things beyond their control. In short, that’s a huge issue. It’s no wonder that machine shops all across the country are looking for any way possible to get some of that control back.

When we met with RC Industries in July 2019, the company had 160 employees working three shifts. They’ve overcome plenty of adversity in that time—much like all of us have—and managed to keep headcount the same while increasing revenue 24%. What are the reasons for that success? We caught up with Chris Curtis, Owner of RC Industries, to talk about it.

In this article, we revisit the Holland, Michigan-based metal fab job shop to focus in on the Bend Sim and Unfolder apps, and the effect they have had in streamlining operations.

Harrison, Ohio – Cincinnati Incorporated (CI), an American-owned and American-built machine tool manufacturer since the 19th century, unveiled its paint scheme for Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE driven by Kyle Larson. The design pays homage to the company’s history while also incorporating elements from the American flag.

Henny Penny, based in Eaton, Ohio, designs, develops and manufactures premium food service equipment such as fryers, rotisseries and holding cabinets that keep hot foods fresh. They have proudly served the world’s most demanding kitchens for over 60 years, and to safeguard their reputation for quality products, the manufacturer depends on CI press brakes. “We are big fans of their durability, repeatability and ease of use,” said Jeremy Horn, Manufacturing Technician and a 21-year company veteran who oversees forming operations at Henny Penny.

In 1999, United Alloy (UA) was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin. That same year, the company welcomed its first Cincinnati Incorporated machine, a 135-ton press brake.

This season, machine tool maker Cincinnati Inc. and heavy-duty truck manufacturer Freightliner will expand their NASCAR programs to become primary sponsors of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for two races each and be featured as full-time associate sponsors of the team.

HEC Manufacturing enjoyed a massive productivity leap after installing a Hyform press brake from Cincinnati Incorporated.

Step foot in the Cincinnati Incorporated facility in Harrison, Ohio and you’ll see a whole lot of manufacturing goodness. A multitude of machines out on the floor, plenty of hard-working people doing what they do best and lots of showroom, office and classroom space.

Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy L. Warning as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 30, 2020. Tim has also been elected to the Board of Directors at CI.

More than any other fiber laser cutter on the market, the CL-900 brings a better cutting speed and lower operating cost. And when you add our High Performance Package (HPP) to the machine, the gap between you and your competitors will widen even further.

Opening for business in 1962, Spradlin Brothers Welding has grown from humble beginnings in a two-car garage to a 25,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Based in Springfield, Ohio, the shop handles a wide variety of work ranging from prototypes to production runs for industries including crane manufacturing, foundry equipment, oil and natural gas, and even a super store chain (manufacturing components for their buildings). “Our biggest goal is to keep satisfying customers with our work,” said President Jeff Spradlin. The success of this philosophy can be seen in the fact that the company has maintained relationships with some customers for over four decades.