ABOUT US 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Absolute Machine Tools, Inc Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. provides advanced metalworking solutions and comprehensive

ABOUT US

25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Absolute Machine Tools, IncAbsolute Machine Tools, Inc

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. provides advanced metalworking solutions and

comprehensive services for Production Machining, Mold/Die machining, and

Multitasking, and High-speed Machining and Turning Centers, and Swiss

Turnings. Absolute has become a leading importer and distributor of high-performance

CNC machine tools, and prides itself on helping machine shops and manufacturing

facilities improve their production processes to be more competitive in a tough global

environment. We have worked with several of our principal machine tool partners for

20+ years to offer some of the most heavy-duty, high-rigid, high-precision, and

productive machines in the industry. We have built our reputation on exemplary

applications engineering, service, customer support, comprehensive training, and

effective preventive-maintenance programs. Absolute now has offices in Lorain, Ohio;

Mason, Ohio; Livonia, Michigan; and Elgin, Illinois.

TIMELINE


1988 Steve Ortner and Hayden Wellman form Absolute Digital for selling and servicing digital readouts & accessories for the machining industry.

1990 Started selling CNC machine tools and accessories. Moved to a 2,000 sq. ft. office/showroom in Elyria, OH.

1991 Began doing business as Absolute Machine Tools to better reflect the company’s emphasis on the machinery industry.

1992Partnered with Roundtop Machinery Industries of Taiwan to supply Johnford machining centers and turning centers to end users in the U.S. and Mexico. Built relationships with several independent distributors to market Absolute Machine Tools product lines.

1993 Corporate name officially changes to Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

1994 Company expansion calls for a move to an 8,500 sq. ft. office / showroom.

1995 Signed agreement with You Ji Machine Industrial of Taiwan to distribute vertical turning centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

1996 Distributor network grows to 18.

1997 Began selling for Roundtop (Johnford) Machinery in Ontario, Canada.

1997

In May, Tongtai offered their new model TMV(milling & tapping center) and TNL model lathes to Absolute for representation throughout the U.S. market. The line was being imported by Gomiya under the brand name Galaxy. Eventually Absolute was honored as the exclusive agent for the entire Tongtai product line and began to import the machines under the brand name Topper.

1998 Built 18,000 sq. ft. headquarters with expanded showroom at 7420 Industrial Parkway, Lorain, OH.

TIMELINE


2000Company sales reach record level, up 60% from 1999. After a strong International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), our products gain wider market acceptance and attract more distributors. Distributor base is expanded and strengthened.

2002Launch of Hi-Net product line by Johnford. These machines were developed to meet the needs of high speed, net shape machining in mold, die and aerospace machining.

2003 Regional Manager appointed to support distribution network in southern and western U.S.

2004

A second Regional Manager is appointed to strengthen the distributor network in the Midwest and Northeast. Exhibited new and improved products at IMTS 2004 trade show, and, as a result, added new distributors. Launched Johnford SL series high speed, high precision CNC turning centers. These machines deliver ultra fast rapid traverse rates, super accurate positioning, and super fine surface finishes.

2005Company sales increase 50% over 2004 and a new sales record is set, beating the previous record by 30%. A Director of Marketing is hired, along with more application engineers to support the increasing demand for turnkey solutions. Year ends with 24 employees.

2006

Launched Johnford BMC-110 horizontal boring mills. The boring mills are the heaviest in their class, weighing in at 55,000 lb of Meehanite cast iron. The 35 HP mill features a moving column Z axis and a moving table X axis, which deliver maximum rigidity, accuracy, and full support of the table over the complete X axis travel. Company sales increase to a record level, shattering the previous year's record. Year ends with 27 employees.

TIMELINE


2007Absolute signed an agreement with ECOCA Industrial Co., Ltd. of Taiwan to distribute SJ and MT series CNC turning centers in the USA. Ecoca lathes provide excellent value for U.S. manufacturers seeking economical and well-built productivity centers.

2008 Company sales soared another 50% from 2007 and sets yet another record.

2009

Absolute acquires exclusive rights to Accutex EDM product line and opens direct sales andservices office in Mason, Ohio.

Tongtai renews its exclusive contract with Absolute Machine Tools.

2010

Participation at International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) increased awareness and sales of our machine tools, helping to stave off the effects of a global recession.

In May, Absolute entered into an exclusive agreement to distribute Quicktech CNCs throughout the U.S. market. Quicktech is known for their super fast, super accurate multi-tasking CNC turning centers. Following a successful showing at IMTS 2010, Tongtai purchased Quicktech, enhancing their product line throughout the world-wide market.

2011

In February, Absolute added a new facility in Livonia, MI to service the state of Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

In June, Absolute added a new facility purchasing a 44,000 sq. ft. facility built in 2007 in Mason, OH. The modern technical center features the latest electronic infrastructure, nicely appointed business offices and engineering departments, ample assembly and inventory areas, two large showrooms, QC laboratory, and training center. Officially opened its doors on October 25, 2011 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Oktoberfest Grand Opening Celebration hosting state and local dignitaries.

In December, Absolute ended the year with the largest sales volume in the company's history at $56 M. $56M

TIMELINE


2012

In March, 40 US distributors of AMT tour the new You Ji factory in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Total sq. ft .of the new modern facility is 188,370. The distributors also toured Johnford, Tong Tai, Quicktech, Ecoca and AccuteX. See picture on the right for You Ji’s new factory.

In December, You Ji had its 35th anniversary year and hosted a grand ceremony hosting dealers worldwide.

In September, Absolute exhibited 29 machines across 2 booths in the South Hall’s metal cutting pavilion and East Hall’s EDM pavilion. Six new models were introduced. 2012 came to close with record sales of $70 M. Employees reached 55.

2013

In February, Absolute was recognized by Fanuc Robotics as an Authorized Integrator of their robotics products.

In April, Absolute signed a multi-year agreement with Precihole Machine Tools, Thane, Maharastra, India to import and distribute deep hole andgun drilling multi-axis machines.

In July, Absolute opened a 28,000 sq. ft. technical center in Elgin, Illinois(Chicagoland) to service the Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin manufacturing base.

$70M


PRODUCT CATEGORY

High Speed MachinesDouble Columns Machining CentersMill / Drill CentersTurning CentersVertical TurningMulti-Axis / Small Parts Turning and MillingBridge Mills5-axis Gantry Type MillsMachining CentersMulti-axis LathesSwiss Turning CenterFanuc Robotics IntegratorWire EDMsDie Sinker EDMsEDM Hole DrillingEDM ConsumablesCNC Deep Hole Drilling

HEADQUARTERS

Lorain, OhioFounded 1988 • President: Steve Ortner • 18,000 sq. ft. headquarters • 58 employees •

Distributors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico


7420 Industrial Parkway, Lorain, Ohio 44053 • (800) 852-7825

1988

MICHIGAN OFFICE & SHOWROOM

Livonia, MichiganOpened 2011 • General Manager: Denis Tapper • 4,700 sq. ft. sales office and showroom •

A full-service Sales and Service office specifically to support customers in Michigan and Ontario, Canada.


38291 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 104, Livonia, Michigan 48150 • (734) 744-4030

2011

MASON TECHNICAL CENTER


Mason, OhioOpened 2011 • President: Steve Ortner • 44,000 sq. ft. Technical Center

Engineering & Applications Departments • 2 Showrooms ( Chip and EDM)EDM Training and Laboratory Department

7944 Innovation Way, Mason, Ohio 45040 • (513) 701-5550Our NEW 40,000+ sq. ft. Technical Center (Off I-71 neighboring Fanuc Robotics)

2011

CHICAGOLAND TECHNICAL CENTER


Elgin, IllinoisOpened 2013 • General Manager: Mike Land • 28,000 sq. ft. Technical Center

Sales, Full-Service, and Applications Department • Showroom

2475 Millennium Drive, Elgin, IL 60124-7827Our new Chicagoland facility is conveniently located off Big Timber and just minutes from Interstate 90.

July, 2013

ABSOLUTE DISTRIBUTOR MEETING


Steve OrtnerPresident

Hayden Wellman

Vice President

David ZunisService Manager

Jason BartoschParts Manager

Courtney Ortner

CMO

John J. SmallCFO

Bruce CatesRegional Manager

Tony WellsRegional Manger

Denis TapperGM (Michigan)

Mike LandGM (Illinois)

Craig Adorni(Applications)

Jack LugasKris Sterk

Parts Specialist

Meng-chi ChouMarketing Director

Lori TomblinAccounting Clerk

George Pratt Dale Farkas Ron Gauthier(Michigan)

Mike Julien(Illinois)

Lee Soukup(Applications)

Ray LawlisTroy Julius

Parts Specialist

Lynn Gorman(Contr.

Copywriter)

Jessica Presutto

Administrative Assistant

(HQ)

Dave Schell Nick Carlozzi Blaine Tigner(Michigan)

Pat Hogan(Illinois)

Rob Eckhardt(Applications)

Nate Walker

Ann GallagherAdministrative

Assistant(Mason)

Nick Sowards Tom Siegel(Mason)

Cameron Perkins(Indiana)

Matt Opoka(Illinois)

Mike Johnston(Applications)

Frank Stanek Jim McGaffin(Precihole)

Jim Fink(Mason)

Bruno Francescon

(Indiana)

Randy Peacock(Illinois)

Jamie Clary(Mason)

Jeff Bonnett Mark Cicchetti(EDM)

Pete Intihar(Mason)

Stan Allen(Indiana)

Mike Barr(Applications, Mason)

Matt Farran

Danny Shirey Ross CraddockMike Kristoff

Network Admin.Carla SimmonsLogistic Director

Lisa McAlexanderHR Manager

Mike Kraft(EDM)

John Green(Livonia)

Pete MorrisShipping & Receiving

Specialist

Joe CorsaroAttorney

Derek Anderson

(EDM)

Richard Marshall jr.

(Livonia)

Joe Dennis(EDM)

Richard Marshall

sr. (Livonia)Ryan Beane

ORGANIZATION CHART


Sale

Service & Applications

Parts

Accounting

HR & Legal

IT

Marketing

EDM division

Logistic

Administration

DEALER NETWORKS

45 Dealers across the USA and Canada


Absolute Machine Tools Locations

Lorain (HQ)

7420 Industrial ParkwayLorain, OH 44053

800-852-7825

Michigan38291 Schoolcraft Rd. Ste 104Livonia, MI 48150

734-744-4030

Mason7944 Innovation WayMason, OH 45040

513-313-4172

Chicago2475 Millennium Drive,Elgin, IL 60124-7827

847-826-5501

PUBLICITY


Absolute Machine Tools has been featured in many magazines for its innovated engineering capabilities.

Modern Machine Shop Magazine Cover Story

January, 2013

Customer: American Vulkan,Winter Heaven, FL

Machine: You Ji VTL-1600

PUBLICITY


Today’s Energy Solutions Magazine Cover Story • March, 2013Customer: Davan Manufacturing, Washington, PA / Machine: You Ji VTL-800

PUBLICITY


Manufacturing Engineering Magazine Cover Story • February, 2013Customer: Rockwell Precision, Houston, TX / Machine: You Ji VTL-1600

PUBLICITY


Gear Technology Magazine • May, 2013Customer: Brevini Wind, Yorktown / Machine: You Ji VTL-1600

APPLICATION & SERVICES

Absolute’s highly trained, applications engineering support and service department has decades of hands-on machining and machine tool

service/repair experience.

Benefit from our highly trained applications engineering support and service department.

· Preventive Maintenance Programs· Comprehensive Training· ISO Certified Inspection Reports· Pitch Error Compensation Reports· Servo Tuning & Backlash Reports· Machine Squaring & Leveling· Accuracy Maps

25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE


PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS


EXCELLENT VALUE!

EXTENDED SERVICE!

PREMIERE PACKAGE!

• Pull back way covers and clean chips

• Check for pneumatic leaks and wear

• Check for proper way lube distribution

• Change way oil & clean tank up to 2 gallons

• Change gearbox cooling oil

• Check and adjust air pressure

• Check way oil lines for leaks; replace or tighten if

necessary

• Check and adjust backlash

• Check levelness with .0005” / 12” levels

• Report of general condition of machine







• Check way oil lines for leaks; replace or tighten if necessary




• Adjust gibs on X,Y, and Z axes

• Check spindle run-out and bearing temperature

• Check machine condition and set backlash with ballbar*

• Level, tram, and square machine

• Laser-calibrate machine*; pitch compensate three axes







• Check way oil lines for leaks; replace or tighten if

necessary




• Adjust gibs on X,Y and Z axes

• Check spindle run-out and bearing temperature

• Check machine condition and set backlash with ballbar

Note: Additional parts or service, if needed, at extra cost. Customer responsible for disposal of way oil.

OUR CUSTOMERS


Absolute Machine Tools serves a variety of industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics,

Energy, Hydraulics / Pneumatics, Construction Equipment, Gun Manufacturing, Marine, Medical, Military

& Defense, Mold & Die, Oil Field, Optics, Plastics, Racing, and Transportation.

www.AbsoluteMachine.com • [email protected] • (800) 852-7825

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