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Budmat orders UniLines servo press line
Polish roofing manufacturer Budmat has ordered its second press line from Swedish manufacturer AP & T, continuing a longterm partnership focused on production development, innovation and quality. This time, it is a servo press and transfer line from AP & T’ s new UniLines concept, a modular, freely configurable system. The new investment is part of Budmat’ s ongoing expansion and increasing demand for advanced roofing and steel construction solutions. The new press line is due for delivery during 2026.
Budmat is one of Poland’ s leading manufacturers of modular steel roofing products and, more recently, steel support structures for photovoltaic farms. Over recent years, the company has consistently expanded its production capabilities, product portfolio and technological infrastructure to support further growth and respond to changing market needs. With that growth comes new demands – more advanced component designs, more operations per part and a greater need for flexibility in what a single line can produce.
“ The new line will be built around a 400-tonne servo press with a larger press table that allows for a flexible number of stations. That makes room for the kind of complex, multi-operation parts required by Budmat’ s expanding product portfolio. The
L-R: The Budmat team with Polychronis Pavlidis, Project Manager, AP & T.
servo-hydraulic press technology also brings improved energy efficiency and process control compared to conventional solutions, supporting Budmat’ s long-term strategy focused on modern manufacturing standards and sustainable development,” confirmed AP & T.
“ An integrated die-change system enables fast and efficient changeovers between products. The system will allow Budmat to manufacture increasingly complex components while maintaining high production efficiency and consistent product quality,” it added.
For Budmat, the new line will handle current roofing production and serve as a flexible platform for future product development. The UniLines concept features standardised building blocks( such as presses, automation, tooling, die-change systems and control systems) which can be combined freely to match each manufacturer’ s specific needs.
“ As Budmat continues to grow, we are constantly investing in technologies that increase product efficiency, flexibility and product quality. Our long-term cooperation with AP & T gives us confidence that we are building solutions ready not only for today’ s production needs, but also for future development,” said Mateusz Karwowski, Product Innovation Manager, Budmat.
AP & T has been developing production solutions for the sheet metal forming industry for 60 years. Its headquarters, development activities and most of its production are in Sweden, while it has sales and service representation all over the world.
AP & T’ s global portfolio includes complete production lines with presses, linear automation, tools, heat treatment systems and services such as maintenance, spare part provision, optimisation and rebuilds. n
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MEX plans to make its mark in Türkiye
MEX, the Exhibition for Sheet Metal Processing Machines, Metalworking Machine Tools and Automation Technologies, will be held at the Bursa Exhibition Centre, Türkiye, from 25 – 28 November 2026. It is organised by KFA Fairs in collaboration with the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry( BTSO) and the Turkish Machine Manufacturers Association( MİB).
The trade show will feature modern technologies in CNC machinery, sheetmetal processing machines, metalworking solutions, automation and Industry 4.0. MEX 2026 aims to bring together the machinery and metal processing industries.
“ The‘ MEX – Machine Excellence Expo’ will bring together domestic and international industry representatives, creating an important platform for business development, new partnerships and global trade opportunities. The event will also host international buyer delegations, B2B meetings, panels and technology presentations, providing valuable insights into future trends while contributing to the
development of cross-border cooperation,” said KFA Fairs.
Bursa( near Istanbul) is one of Türkiye’ s leading cities in machinery manufacturing and metal processing.
“ With its strategic role in Türkiye’ s export economy, the machinery and metalprocessing industry aims to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen high value-added production and expand its reach in global markets through MEX 2026,” added the show organiser. n
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www. kfa. com. tr / exhibition / bursa-meexx
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