Beckwood Press
Fenton, MO 63026
Ducommun Incorporated Relies on Beckwood for Hot Forming Press Technology
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of sheet hydroforming equipment, has partnered with aerospace industry leader Ducommun Incorporated to design and manufacture two new hot forming presses for Ducommun’s Parsons, Kansas facility. Since 2006, Ducommun has relied on Beckwood to provide innovative...
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Beckwood Press Company Supplies 3-Press Package to Railroad Industry Leader
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company recently manufactured three bulldozer presses for one of the world’s largest suppliers of railroad and transit system products. The new 3-press package will be used to form, straighten and bend I-beams to support the improvement of railway infrastructure. In total, this railroad industry leader now relies on seven Beckwood presses in their daily forming...
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Beckwood Press Company Supplies Custom Bulge Forming Press to Fike Corporation
St. Louis, MO – Fike Corporation, a globally recognized leader in engineered solutions for process safety and facilities protection recently installed another Beckwood Press Company hydraulic press. When Fike needed a new press to accommodate their expanding product line, they again turned to Beckwood Corporation, their trusted solutions provider. Fike’s previous success with Beckwood and...
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Sheet Hydroforming Presses feature integrated tool change.
In addition to optimized pressure containment system that improves cycle times, Triform Deep Draw BD Series is equipped with ergonomic tool change system that minimizes changeover times. Cartridge-style chamber is conveyed through rear opening of press, presenting blank holder and punch to operator. Presses can convert from Deep Draw configuration to Fluid Cell configuration, for shallow forming...
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Beckwood Press Company Develops Innovative Precision Dispensing System
12/17/2007 ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company worked in partnership for more than a year to develop an innovative precision dispensing system for ultra-high viscosity polymers. This system was designed for precision volume metric control on applications that need a larger PSI dispensing force. The concept originated from the patent pending servo motion control technology used in Beckwood's...
Read More »Orange Country Choppers Reaches Agreement with the Beckwood Press Company to Build Advanced Press in New Production Bike Line
ST. LOUIS, MO - Orange County Choppers (OCC) has reached an agreement with the Beckwood Press Company to build a technologically advanced deep draw hydraulic press to be used in their new facility, opening in February 2008. The Beckwood Hydraulic Press will allow OCC to have the in house capability to form tanks, fenders and other drawn parts for their production line of motorcycles. Paul Teutul,...
Read More »Regional Metalform 2008 Preview
Beckwood Press Company 194 1-9-2008 Beckwood Press Company, St. Louis, MO, has added to its line of hydraulic presses (from 2-2000+ tons) and automated systems to include expanded technology and increased energy efficiency with a wider range of presses, features, options and integration offerings. Beckwood manufactures 4-Post, 2-Post, SSE (Straight Side Endframe) and C-Frame hydraulic presses...
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Beckwood Press Company Goes Green
ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company has recently delivered a 1,000 ton Straight Side Endframe (SSE) hydraulic press to a Tier 1 heavy truck parts supplier. The press is powered by a 150 Horse Power motor equipped with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) for significantly increased energy efficiency over traditional hydraulic & mechanical presses. By controlling the frequency of electrical power...
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Beckwood Press Company Designs Innovative New Automated Assembly System
ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company has recently designed an innovative new automated assembly system for a leading heavy machinery manufacturer. The system, which has been integrated with multiple robots for loading and unloading of part components, assembles and tests bushings to be used in tracked vehicles. Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders harmonize to achieve a high level of efficiency....
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Beckwood Now Offers Bulldozer Swage Presses
5-14-2007, -- Beckwood Press Company offers an innovative new bulldozer swage hydraulic press with the ability to stand in close proximity to the bed. These machines are horizontal acting and designed for any size, stroke or configuration. Each press is equipped with bolster supports and elongated ram slide bushings for stability and can be integrated with a wide array of features and options....
Read More »Triform to Manufacture Fluid Cell Sheet Hydroforming Press for Aerospace Supplier H&R Parts Company
St. Louis, MO- Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has been awarded a contract by H&R Parts Company to manufacture a Triform model 24-5BD fluid cell sheet hydroforming press. With a 24 -diameter forming area and 5,000 PSI, the new Triform will support H&R's aluminum aerospace part...
Read More »Beckwood Press Company Expands Engineering Department by 40 Percent
St. Louis, MO - Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has recently expanded their Engineering Department to meet the exceedingly sophisticated demands of their evolving customer base. Since June 2017, they have added one structural/hydraulic engineer, four electrical/controls engineers,...
Read More »Beckwood Press Company Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation
St. Louis, MO - Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has announced that they will transition their corporate headquarters to a 55,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in the newly-constructed Fenton Logistics Park, also in Fenton Missouri. Scheduled for completion in June 2018,...
Read More »Beckwood Recognized by Bechtel for Contributions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has been recognized by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit for outstanding work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The Supply Chain Recognition Awards honor subcontractors and...
Read More »Beckwood Press Company Achieves UL Listing for Electrical Panels
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, proudly announces their inhouse electrical panel assembly shop has earned the distinguished Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification in accordance with UL Standard 508A. To receive the UL Listing, Beckwood’s electrical panel...
Read More »Beckwood Press Company Launches New, Interactive Website
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of specialty forming equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Designed with manufacturers in mind, the new beckwoodpress.com features a simplified menu structure, streamlined paths of discovery, and a responsive layout for all...
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Ducommun Incorporated Relies on Beckwood for Hot Forming Press Technology
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems and the Triform line of sheet hydroforming equipment, has partnered with aerospace industry leader Ducommun Incorporated to design and manufacture two new hot forming presses for Ducommun’s Parsons, Kansas facility. Since 2006, Ducommun has relied on Beckwood to provide innovative...
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Beckwood Press Company Supplies 3-Press Package to Railroad Industry Leader
St. Louis, MO – Beckwood Press Company recently manufactured three bulldozer presses for one of the world’s largest suppliers of railroad and transit system products. The new 3-press package will be used to form, straighten and bend I-beams to support the improvement of railway infrastructure. In total, this railroad industry leader now relies on seven Beckwood presses in their daily forming...
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Beckwood Press Company Supplies Custom Bulge Forming Press to Fike Corporation
St. Louis, MO – Fike Corporation, a globally recognized leader in engineered solutions for process safety and facilities protection recently installed another Beckwood Press Company hydraulic press. When Fike needed a new press to accommodate their expanding product line, they again turned to Beckwood Corporation, their trusted solutions provider. Fike’s previous success with Beckwood and...
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Sheet Hydroforming Presses feature integrated tool change.
In addition to optimized pressure containment system that improves cycle times, Triform Deep Draw BD Series is equipped with ergonomic tool change system that minimizes changeover times. Cartridge-style chamber is conveyed through rear opening of press, presenting blank holder and punch to operator. Presses can convert from Deep Draw configuration to Fluid Cell configuration, for shallow forming...
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