Company moves to new corporate headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin; signs distribution agreement with CNC Machine Tools Ltd. in the UK.

Tormach Inc., a supplier of and compact CNC machines, has expanded its domestic and international operations by moving to a new corporate headquarters facility in Madison, Wisconsin, and entering into a distribution agreement with CNC Machine Tools Ltd. of Snetterton, Norfolk, England.

In Wisconsin, Tormach has moved from its previous location in Waunakee to a new building in Madison. The new address is:

4009 Felland Road Ste. 120 Madison, WI  53718 USA Tel. (608) 849-8381 (the phone number remains the same)

“We are excited with our move to this new facility,” said Tormach’s CEO Daniel Rogge. “We needed less office space, but more warehouse space to expand our machine assembly services and better serve our customers, and this new building is perfect for that.” Less office space was needed due to most company employees continuing to work remotely, Rogge said.

Eight Tormach machines will be housed in the new demonstration area in the building, as the company continues to increase its remote machine demonstrations via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms.

CNC Machine Tools Ltd. will be Tormach’s exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe and will offer machine assembly services, training, and leasing and financing options. CNC Machine Tools Ltd is one of the largest and longest established companies specializing in the servicing, repair, and maintenance of all types of machines including CNC.

In addition, a UK demo showroom will soon be available. It will feature Tormach’s PCNC 440, 770M, and 1100MX CNC milling machines for in-person machine demonstrations. Meanwhile, virtual demonstrations will also be available.

“We are excited to be partnering with CNC Machine Tools,” said Lori Morrison Bufalo, Tormach’s Marketing Director. “We have received numerous requests for our products in the UK, and our customers will now have the service and support they need from a company that is a specialist in the CNC machining field.”

Acquisition further strengthens GWS’ capability and capacity in custom carbide round tooling.

Tavares, Florida-based GWS Tool Group has acquired Carbide Tools Mfg. Inc. (CTMI). The acquisition adds capability and capacity in custom round tools for GWS and further expands the GWS manufacturing footprint in the upper-Midwest region of the United States.

Located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, CTMI provides high-quality special carbide round tools – from porting tools and reamers to complex form tools and custom end mills – supported by state-of-the-art grinding equipment, in-house PVD coating technology, a long-tenured team committed to excellence, and exceptional customer service.

Started in 1992 by President Wayne Riekkoff, Carbide Tools began servicing the greater Milwaukee area manufacturing industries with special carbide round tooling. With a loyal customer following and a consistent commitment to new equipment and technology, CTMI soon expanded their products and services nationwide.

“CTMI has a tremendous reputation for service and ingenuity,” said Rick McIntyre, GWS’ CEO. “Their experience with round tools and commitment to quality perfectly mirrors that of the GWS organization and will further enhance our capacity to support the round tool segment of our business,” McIntyre continued.

“I am very excited for Carbide Tools Manufacturing Inc. to be joining GWS Tool Group,” Riekkoff said. “The skill sets of our business could not align more closely with that of GWS. Being able to plug our facility into the GWS engine will undoubtedly increase customer exposure and fuel future growth for years to come.”

GWS Tool Group has acquired multiple businesses during its growth that now serve as the respective manufacturing divisions for the company.

Sale adds to record-breaking year for Boeing freighter family.

Cargo delivery giant United Parcel Service (UPS) ordered 19 Boeing 767 Freighters just before the holidays to serve its customers at a time of robust air cargo demand.

"The Boeing 767 is the most versatile aircraft we operate," said UPS U.S. Operations President Nando Cesarone. "Our plan to purchase 19 aircraft and take delivery between 2023 and 2025 aligns with the strategy and capital expenditure forecast shared during our June 2021 Investor and Analyst Day. It also supports our sustainability efforts by making our fleet more efficient and improving reliability," he said.

The deal adds to a record-breaking year for Boeing freighter sales, including 80 firm orders for new widebody freighters and more than 80 orders for Boeing Converted Freighters. In 2021 air cargo demand surged due to an expansion of e-commerce and express cargo markets.

"This latest order for 19 jets bookends an incredible year for the Boeing Freighter family," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "Since the program was launched, UPS has recognized the value of the 767 Freighter and utilized the airplane's outstanding cargo capabilities throughout its network. These new jets will enable UPS to meet expected near-term and long-term cargo demand with the proven economics, reliability, and flexibility."

Based on the 767-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jet, the 767 Freighter carries up to 52.4 tons of revenue cargo with intercontinental range, serving as a flexible platform for long-haul, regional, and feeder markets. UPS was the launch customer for the 767 Freighter in 1995, and since then has ordered a total of 91 of the aircraft. The carrier currently operates 236 Boeing freighters including the 747, 757, 767, and MD-11.

Boeing's 2021 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts an annual increase of 4% in air cargo demand (Freight Tonne Kilometers) throughout the next 20 years. With more than 270 orders since program launch, the 767 freighter continues to play a key role in supporting this demand, together with a global freighter fleet predicted to grow by 70% by 2040.

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