http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news en ben@paradowski.com Copyright 2011 2011-09-30T23:05:47+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_updates_website/#When:23:05:47Z Beckwood Press Company has announced the updating of their hydraulic press website, located at www.beckwoodpress.com. The homepage has been updated to include customer testimonials, new custom hydraulic press product examples and links to the company's social media, including their new hydraulic press informational blog. Another key feature includes a newly implemented search section which visitors can use to quickly locate custom hydraulic press examples posted on the Beckwood website.   Other new features include: updated information on custom hydraulic presses and benchtop press videos, preventative maintenance updates, YouTube video and a way to connect with Beckwood through Twitter and Facebook. .           2011-09-30T23:05:47+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/enterprise_resource_planning_implmentation/#When:15:09:58Z Beckwood Press Company announces the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system designed to provide benefits to Beckwood and its customers by refining internal operations and procedures. Beckwood customers are granted unprecedented access to manufacturing schedules, approval and system drawings, with the added ability to order spare and replacement components on-demand. In addition to potentially lowering costs to customers, the ERP system provides numerous benefits including the ability to access live Gannt charts which document the manufacturing process in real time. The portal also allows each customer to access manuals, approval drawings, and component documentation. An e-Business database containing actual 3-D CAD drawings of the purchased system is also available to Beckwood customers. Through the web portal, customers can identify and click on individual components related to their machine for general information or to order spare or replacement parts. Historical customer data is stored in a "one stop" location, which increases the responsiveness related to quotation & customer service requests. Internal procedures and operations have also been streamlined, which has decreases project lead times and minimized costs.           2010-01-29T15:09:58+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/sales_engineer_hired/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/sales_engineer_hired/#When:15:09:57Z Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Josh Dixon as Sales Engineer. In this role, Dixon acts as a primary customer contact, applying company technologies and capabilites to each customer's application. Dixon works closely with Beckwood's engineering and manufacturing departments to accurately relay critical project details received from one-on-one interactions with the customer. In addition to completing several hydraulics courses, Dixon attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Business Management.     Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:57+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/technical_support_hired/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/technical_support_hired/#When:15:09:55Z Beckwood Press Company announces the addition of Dan Frederich as Technical Support Engineer & Electrical Controls Specialist. As part of Beckwood's continuing effort to provide industry-leading service & support, Frederich will facilitate the supply of hydraulic press replacement parts, generate proposals for system upgrades and manage the company's field service efforts.  Frederich's 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, along with a degree in Industrial Automation Technologies will aid him in his new roles. In addition to leading Beckwood's Technical Support efforts, Frederich will also assist with robotic system integration, PLC and HMI programming & implementation, control system designs, electrical schematics & control panel layout and commissioning of machines.       Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:55+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_10post1/#When:15:09:46Z Beckwood Press Company recently delivered a unique, 10-post hydraulic heated platen press with 5 zones of force control, each consisting of hydraulic cylinders. The press will be used in the compression molding of honeycomb panels for application in a variety of different industries. The 10-post design significantly cut down on the structural span of the press, allowing the overall height to be minimized while maintaining 'infinite life' structural integrity. Without the additional posts, the height of the weldments would have been increased in order to withstand the deflection associated with the high tonnage press. The multi-post design results in a 1,000 ton, up-acting press that maintains an optimal working height without the need for a pit or working platform. Five (5) zones of force control are also integrated into the design, along with photographic 'eyes' for part presence identification. The required working-surface varies depending on the size of the honeycomb panel being run. The photographic sensors identify the zones required for the loaded part and activate those areas of the press automatically. This, along with a pneumatically actuated quick die change (QDC) roller system, minimizes the manual requirements of the operator to increase overall production.   Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:46+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/operations_manager_promotion/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/operations_manager_promotion/#When:15:09:43Z   Beckwood Press Company announces the promotion of Josh Schroeder to Operations Manager.  In his new position Schroeder will have the primary responsibility of running the day-to-day operations of the company’s engineering and manufacturing departments.  He will be responsible for departmental budgeting, facilitating company-wide programs & logistics, and evaluating process and employee performance. Schroeder joined Beckwood in 2008 as Manufacturing Manager and quickly applied his knowledge and skills stemming from 18 years experience in industrial manufacturing. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Missouri State University and has completed certification programs in Project Management, Industrial Buying, Design of Experiments and Industrial Ergonomics.    2010-01-29T15:09:43+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_gib_guided_press/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_gib_guided_press/#When:15:09:42Z Beckwood Press Company recently manufactured a 230 ton hydraulic gib-guided press for the manufacture of tooling for use in the pharmaceutical industry.  Features of the made-to-order coining press include a custom bed cushion and part ejection system for integration with the customer’s existing tooling.  In addition to the bed cushion & part ejection system, the press features a fully programmable control package providing the ability to input and store cycle parameters for recall via part number (up to 2,500 recipes).  As system pressure and ram speed control are critical to the customer’s application, both variables are programmable through the machine’s 15” color touchscreen HMI.  Several safety systems are integrated into the design, including a pneumatically actuated Plexiglas gate and a SITEMA brand ‘safety catcher’ for redundant load holding of the ram at any position throughout the stroke. To view the full specifications of this press, visit www.beckwoodpress.com and type 479 into the bottom left search engine.     Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:42+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_bulldozer_presses/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/beckwood_manufactures_bulldozer_presses/#When:15:09:40Z Beckwood Press Company offers innovative custom bulldozer 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.  Beckwood recently delivered a 260 ton capacity bulldozer press to a leading rail industry manufacturer. This side acting hydraulic press is used to form, straighten and bend railroad I-beams, and was engineered for the specific requirements of the customer. The customer's specifications include 24" tall ram slide bushings and a 14" stroke. More information about this press example can be found by visiting www.beckwoodpress.com and typing in 484 in the bottom left hand search engine. Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:40+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/production_manager_promotion/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/production_manager_promotion/#When:15:09:30Z   Beckwood Press Company announces the promotion of Dan Steinkamp to Production Manager. In this role, Steinkamp is involved with the planning, coordination and control of the manufacturing process. He will also ensure that the Beckwood team is working efficiently to provide the highest quality equipment to customers. Steinkamp joined Beckwood in 2009 and has over a decade of experience in the hot stamping and heat transfer industries, working his way up as a silicone specialist, making dies and rollers, before being promoted to Production Manager. Steinkamp began his career with Engineered Sales, building hydraulic power units and was involved in inside/outside sales.     Front Page 2010-01-29T15:09:30+00:00 http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/new_hydraulic_press_blog/ http://www.beckwoodpress.com/news/new_hydraulic_press_blog/#When:15:09:24Z Beckwood Press Company has added their expertise to the social media arena by recently launching the first industrial hydraulic press blog, located at http://hydraulicpressblog.com. The new blog focuses on hydraulic presses and machinery, while sharing and debating new ideas for the future. It is being updated each week by hydraulic engineers and press experts with commentary and analysis. The blog is the first ever portal in cyberspace devoted solely to discussion of the hydraulic press industry. The site’s mission is to discuss press and ancillary equipment technology with a study of industry and application specific presses. Further information on the site ranges from plant safety to the economy, with discussion on many other business related issues. Filling an important hole in blogs to date, the Hydraulic Press Blog highlights the ideas and perspectives of hydraulic presses from the viewpoint of the manufacturer. A participatory blog, visitors to the Hydraulic Press Blog are invited to share their ideas for the future. There is an additional section where you can “Ask the Expert” and receive feedback for topic questions on the industry. 2010-01-29T15:09:24+00:00