AddisonMckee to Receive Coveted Manufacturing Technologies Association Award


World-leading tube bending and end-forming technology specialists, AddisonMckee, have been recognized by UK-based 'The Manufacturing Technologies Association', for being longstanding members of their organization.

In recognition of AddisonMckee's considerable MTA membership, the trade association plans to honor the tube manipulation technology specialist at a special presentation event that will take place in the UK in July 2008, and will be attended by other longstanding MTA members.

Comments AddisonMckee Director of Global Sales, Peter Chapman, "It is truly an honor to be recognized by the MTA. As the premier UK trade association representing the engineering and allied sectors that lead the world in manufacturing technologies, the Association has been a major proponent of our capabilities and has continually recognized our contributions towards driving manufacturing technology, innovation and quality. The MTA assists technology organizations of all kinds in building trade and industry by association and through association."

Latest accolade
This latest achievement by AddisonMckee follows on from a list of other recent award successes. In March 2008, the company was named as a winner of the Managing Automation 2008 Progressive Manufacturing Awards.

In July 2007, AddisonMckee, received a coveted '2007 Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award (E-Award)' by The Ohio Department of Development - International Trade Division, The Association of Ohio Commodores, LaSalle Bank ABN AMRO and UPS.

And in May 2007, AddisonMckee was presented with the 'World-Class Manufacturing Award' from The Manufacturer magazine. On that occasion, AddisonMckee was recognized for promoting world-class levels of manufacturing excellence in the United States.

About AddisonMckee
2008 winners of Managing Automation magazine's Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards - a prestigious award based on an organization's ability to use information and automation technologies to transform its business and create a sustainable competitive advantage - AddisonMckee is globally renowned for the design, manufacture and supply of some of the world's finest tube bending and end forming technologies - for increasingly complex automotive, aviation, truck and shipbuilding requirements.

In addition, AddisonMckee also offers highly innovative muffler and catalytic converter assembly solutions, hydraulic press machinery, tube inspection systems, plant automation and complete workcell integration.

Along with these capabilities, a whole range of tooling and accessory options are also provided, as are comprehensive maintenance and service contracts, training and education programs and financial services. Where applicable, AddisonMckee is also able to offer customers the opportunity of machine rebuilds, refurbishment, upgrades and
trade-ins.

From its state-of-the-art manufacturing centers in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada and China, AddisonMckee is committed to providing rapid solutions to market and also regularly assists clients in product prototyping, parts development, small production runs and pre-production sample development.

AddisonMckee is principally owned by WHI Capital Partners (WHICP), a Chicago-based private equity group that invests in middle market, industry-leading companies with solid financial fundamentals and proven management teams. WHICP is an affiliate of William Harris Investors, Inc., a family-based asset management firm founded by Irving B. Harris in 1987.

For further information please contact:

Rachel Jones - BHL Marketing
E-mail: rachel@bhlmarketing.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1244 851850
Fax: +44 (0) 1244 851888

Christian Rogiers - AddisonMckee
E-mail: crogiers@addisonmckee.com
Tel: +1 513 228 7076
Fax: +1 513 228 7226

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