Leadership in Coil Processing & Roll Forming Systems through Innovation and ServiceThe companies of the Bradbury Group are known for the cutting-edge technology and the reliability we build into every product – and for the exceptional service that underpins our customer relationships worldwide. We strive to set the standard for automated production and systems integration in the metal processing industry. We believe our leveling, cutoff, punch, folding, and roll forming machines and automated systems set the highest benchmarks for productivity, reliability, and safety in coil processing. The founding member of our Group, the Bradbury Co., Inc., headquartered in Moundridge, KS, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2009. Today, Bradbury's product lines include complete roll forming lines, sheet steel levelers, cut-to-length machines, building trim equipment, coil processing production lines, and automated production systems. All are engineered to be best and most durable performers among competing machines. Through acquisition and partnerships, Bradbury has brought together manufacturers of related product lines that also employ the latest technology and are built to provide unsurpassed value in their respective machine categories. As Bradbury became focused on manufacturing coil processing and roll forming equipment, our roll formed products division was given its own identity and incorporated as Custom Rollforming Corporation in 1991. CRC currently operates 10 production lines that turn out a wide range of roll formed components to customer specifications from its separate, dedicated plant near the Bradbury facilities. These include simple and complex parts, rings, and structural components for solar power installations. In 1996, Bradbury acquired American Machine & Rollform Tech. American has been manufacturing state-of-the-art roll forming, hydraulic punch, and cutoff machines since 1989. The company’s product line is currently manufactured at our Bradbury facilities. Businesses served by American include steel framing manufacturers, furniture, appliance, automotive, and RV manufacturers and companies requiring smaller roll formed sections. Marion Die & Fixture was acquired in January 1999. Marion designs and manufactures equipment for the tool and die industry, including progressive dies, punch and notch dies, garage door emboss dies, and cutoff dies. Marion also manufactures precision tooling for our roll forming equipment. In July 1999, Bradbury executives ventured into the Southern Hemisphere to make the next acquisition – Hayes International, headquartered in Rotorua, New Zealand. This world-renowned company does business in 65 countries and makes top-quality metal building products and metal-forming components. For more than 35 years, Hayes has supplied extensive lines of roll forming, slitting, folding, and related equipment for manufacturing roofing, wall profiles, structural sections, and other metal building products. Bradbury’s next Group member, Beck Automation LLC, located in St. Louis, MO, began building our specialized control modules in 2001. Beck Automation's focus is designing system controls for the rollforming industry, for both new and retrofit equipment – and for Bradbury Group equipment. In 2010, The Bradbury Co., Inc., acting through its subsidiary, Bradbury Group Australia, Pty Ltd, entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Hilleng International and Die-Craft Engineering, both headquartered in Kingston, Qld, Australia. Hilleng International is the leading manufacturer of sandwich panel laminating machinery and systems. The business has been established for more than 35 years, successfully installing over 250 panel manufacturing systems worldwide. Die-Craft has been established for more than 25 years and is the leading supplier of rollforming equipment to the rainwater goods market. We Build Machines…We Sell Solutions |
VideoBradbury DW Drywall Viper Rollforming MachineNews ArchivesNewsBrad Foster Joins The Bradbury Co., Inc.July 29, 2011 - Moundridge, KS MOUNDRIDGE, KS – The Bradbury Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of rollforming and coil processing equipment, has appointed Brad Foster to its Automated Production Systems Sales/ Applications team. Foster’s responsibilities include promoting sales for automated production systems with a special emphasis on sectional steel garage door manufacturers and steel foam panel producers. Foster has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, with expertise in technical sales and marketing, flat rolled metal processing, and capital equipment management, as background for his new position with Bradbury. Rogers Named Operations Manager for Bradbury Machinery (Shanghai)July 29, 2011 - Moundridge, KS MOUNDRIDGE, KS – The Bradbury Group, leading manufacturers of metal processing equipment, has appointed Neil Rogers as Operations Manager at Bradbury Machinery Shanghai (BMS). Rogers brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to his new position. He has been with the Group for 12 years and has served in many capacities, including European Sales Manager with responsibilities in India and Middle East Sales Manager. His responsibilities in his new appointment will include all facets of the business, with special focus on ensuring that the finished machines and automated lines produced by BMS fulfill customer production objectives and standards. The Bradbury Co., Inc. Hires Rick McVeyJuly 29, 2011 - Moundridge, KS MOUNDRIDGE, KS – Rick McVey recently joined The Bradbury Group as the North American Product Manager of Rainwater Goods for Bradbury Group Australia. McVey, a 36-year industry veteran, has extensive experience within the metal-forming, rainwater goods industry. Previously employed with Grover Machine Company in St. Louis, MO, he served six years as Sales Manager and five years as General Manager. His expertise with rainwater goods will support his new role at Bradbury as he assists customers with their production goals, product selections, and service-related needs. The Bradbury Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Alliance Machine and Engraving, LLCJuly 27, 2011 - Moundridge, KS 
MOUNDRIDGE, KANSAS and ASHLAND, VIRGINIA – The Bradbury Group is pleased to announce the finalized strategic partnership with Alliance Machine and Engraving, LLC Bradbury Adds Plant SpaceMay 6, 2011 - Moundridge, KS 
Bradbury has announced that work is in progress to expand its factory in Moundridge, Kansas. Along with an increase in floor space, the company will also increase its lifting capacity by adding new 20-ton and 30-ton cranes. A spokesperson noted, “The expansion is designed to give us room and lifting capacity to keep pace with continued growth as we expand our heavy-gauge roll forming and coil processing equipment lines. The building project will also allow us to improve the flow of work in Plant 3 at our Moundridge facility and will add one-third more assembly space and double the weld bay.” Construction is expected to be completed during summer 2011. Roll Tooling Output IncreasedMay 3, 2011 - Moundridge, KS To meet increased production demands, the Bradbury Co., Inc. has added machining capacity at its factory in Moundridge, Kansas. The company recently purchased three new CNC lathes. Ryan Durst, Director of Sales and Marketing, explained that the new lathes will add to Bradbury’s capacity for machining the sets of tooling it produces for use in its extensive lines of roll forming equipment. Plasma Torch Boosts Weld CapacityMay 2, 2011 - Moundridge, KS 
Bradbury has installed a new four-head CNC plasma torch at its manufacturing facility in Moundridge, Kansas. A company spokesperson announced, “Three years ago, we internalized all welding operations in Moundridge. Adding this new four-head plasma torch gives us added welding capacity so that we can continue to meet the growing demand for our product lines. The Bradbury Group Announces the Acquisition of the Intellectual Property and Assets of Hilleng International and Die-CraftNovember 12, 2010 - Moundridge, KS MOUNDRIDGE, KANSAS, USA and BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – The Bradbury Co., Inc., acting through its subsidiary, Bradbury Group Australia, Pty Ltd, is pleased to announce its further expansion into the southern hemisphere. The new company has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Hilleng International and Die-Craft. The deal is expected to close in the near future. |
