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Wilson Tool ’ s stand at Blechexpo in Stuttgart , Germany .
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ISMR met Wilson Tool ’ s CEO , Paul Johnson , and its Global Vice President of Sales , Ron Palick , at Blechexpo to discuss the company ’ s latest innovations and market views .
“ The company showcased a range of sheet metal tooling innovations ( including bending and punching tools and electric clamps plus accessories ) at this November ’ s Blechexpo / Schweisstec exhibition .”
Wilson Tool International is the largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses , press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping and tableting industries . Since 1966 , it has been a leading provider of tooling solutions designed to enhance the performance of sheet-metal fabricating machinery worldwide . The company celebrated 55 years in business in 2021 .
Products are manufactured at Wilson Tool ’ s global headquarters in White Bear Lake , Minn ., USA , as well as at manufacturing facilities in England ; Canada ; Brazil and Italy . Wilson Tool ’ s network of sales engineers and international distributors operate in most industrialised countries .
The company showcased a range of sheetmetal tooling innovations ( including bending and punching tools , plus accessories ) on its stand at this November ’ s Blechexpo / Schweisstec exhibition in Stuttgart , Germany . ISMR caught up with Wilson Tool ’ s CEO , Paul Johnson , and its Global Vice President of Sales , Ron Palick , at the exhibition to discuss the company ’ s latest innovations and market views .
New product launches
Innovative tooling solutions exhibited on Wilson Tool ’ s stand at Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2023 included EXP ® Punch technology for a longer-lasting tool , reducing the frequency of sharpening and machine downtime . Clamping systems for new and old press brakes , designed to speed up tool changeovers and reduce downtime , as well as custom press brake tooling designed to reduce the number of set-ups and improve part quality were also on display . Visitors to the exhibition could also see in-machine tapping tools that eliminate the need for hand tapping threads and reduce part handling for operators .
L-R : Wilson Tool ’ s Global Vice President of Sales , Ron Palick , and its CEO , Paul Johnson , at the exhibition .
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