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Jan 2012

REIKA announces the addition of RingSaw™ cut-off technology to their high speed Compact Series machines.

REIKA compact series machines enjoy great demand.

Small but powerful!

REIKA compact series machines enjoy great demand.

REIKA GmbH & Co. KG is currently experiencing high demand for compact series machines from value added processors, particularly in the automotive sector.

“The compact machine series celebrates great success” underscored Hans-Joerg Braun, Managing Director.

For Reika, success is no reason to rest. Instead, the company has advanced the compact series machines by incorporating ID RingSaw™ cutoff technology.

Compact series machines are still available with traditional disk or rotary head cutoff systems. The addition of ID RingSaw™ cutoff technology improves machine performance in heavy wall applications and expands the product range to solid bars and ultra high strength materials.

For example, the compact series machines for short lengths and precision cuts are highly preferred by companies producing fittings. “ it’s mainly low maintenance and low operational costs the customers appreciate,” said Hans-Joerg Braun. The compact series machines offer long tool life, no surface damage and no sticky saw chips. “In addition, they guarantee extremely good tolerances”.

Reliability of REIKA machines is well known in the market place. Modern, high quality components are combined with time-tested Reika-standard modules. A central machine bed, integrated end working, a fully encapsulated production cell and the absence of a hydraulic system are other notable features of the compact series machines.

Customers will benefit from the rigorous and practical implementation of Reika’s experience and knowhow as well as ‘process safe’ control of user needs. The output of the compact series machines is up to 1900 pcs/hr depending on material and application. This performance is achieved by fast machine cycles, low changeover times, high reliability and optimized cutting technologies. Last but not least, customers enjoy improved accuracy and process stability through robust material handling built into every compact series machine.

“By incorporating RingSaw™ cutting technique into the compact series machines, our engineers achieved another milestone in Reikas’ long history of innovation” said Hans-Joerg Braun. Now, “in addition to chipless disk cutting & rotary head chip-forming cutoff, we offer the revolutionary RingSaw™ cutoff technique in compact series machines”. According to Braun, “this is another tremendous step forward in the compact series machines and another priceless advantage for our customers”.

See the new “COMPACT RingSaw™” on Tube Dusseldorf 2012 – March 26 to 30, 2012 Hall 06, Stand D30!

Jan 2012

Graebener Group Technologies renamed Graebener-Reika Inc

Graebener Group Technologies renamed Graebener-Reika Inc

Graebener Group Technologies has reorganized under the name Graebener-Reika Inc. The group was originally formed in 2006 by Theodor Gräbener GmbH & Co. KG, together with AFCO and President Rich Marando. Graebener-Reika Inc will continue to distribute and service Reiker and Graebener Maschinentechnik products and services in the USA and Canada. The primary business office is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Dec 2011

Hot Stamping / Press Hardening workshop held for US Delegation

Sep 2011

New Unscrambler technology for tube, pipe, & bar

REIKA machine to separate tubes and rods prior to straightening

REIKA has developed a machine to separate tubes and rods prior to straightening.   The task of separating unstraightened tubes and rods is very complicated.   REIKA has developed an automated machine that robustly separates tubes and rods, and it can be tailored for any material and customer need. The system is virtually maintence free, and it is easy to operate.

Sep 2011

Graebener-Reika establishes new facility in Reading Pennsylvania.

A new facility located in Berks County, Pennsylvania opened in September 2011. Key personnel have been relocated to the new facility. The facility's address is 20 Oestersling Dr, Reading, PA 19605

Aug 2011

Digital Marketing Initiative Launched

www.BizWebSites.us creates new web site

Mark Kiehl of www.BizWebSites.us has been contracted to assist with the evolution of a new web site.   The objective of the new web site is to make it easier for potential clients in North America to find Graebener-Reika.   The new web site will initially feature extensive information about the broad scope of products (machines) and services offered by Graebener-Reika.

Dec 2010

Work begins on refurbishment of 2 Reika shock tube cutting & forming lines for Magnetti Marelli Corp - Pulaski TN

Dec 2010

NEW Flying ID RINGSAW™ for Tube, pipe, and profiles

Sep 2010

TPJ publishes article on ID RINGSAW™

The Tube & pipe journal published an article by Rich Marando on the ID RINGSAW™. Click the link below to see the article. TPJ article

May 2010

Contract secured for Saudi Pipe Mill

Graebener Maschinentechnik secures order for nine machines supporting a new long seam welded line pipe mill with client located in Saudi Arabia.   The client intends to utilize the machines in one of the most modern pipe mills world-wide.   The new pipe mill will produce LSAW pipes with diameters of 16" to 62" and wall thicknesses of 8 to 51 mm for the oil and gas sector, as well as on and offshore industries.

Apr 2010

NEW Cutoff Technology introduced at Tube Dusseldorf

Jul 2009

Controls Upgrade completed for Timken

The Graebener Group Technologies (GGT) completed a project consisting of installation, refurbishment, and complete control replacement on a Reika Model 243 finishing line for Timken Corporation.   The line had operated for nearly two decades at Timken's Desford, England facility. The line was relocated to Timken's main plan in Canton, Ohio USA and GGT was contracted to support decommissioning, reinstallation, and refurbishment. The system is fully commissioned and is currently running a three shift production operation.

Oct 2007

Retrofit and Upgrade completed for Arcellor Mittal

Exit conveyor for Arcellor Mittal

Feb 2006

Graebener Group Technologies Inc formed

In 2006, Theodor Gräbener GmbH & Co. KG, together with AFCO and today's President Rich Marando, founded the company Graebener Group Technologies Inc. (GGT). Today, this company successfully markets the products of the Graebener Group and provides services in the U.S.