Nichols Portland expands pressing capabilities
November 21, 2019
Nichols Portland LLC, Portland, Maine, USA, a manufacturer of Powder Metallurgy components and assemblies used in fluid transfer and other applications, has expanded its production capabilities with the addition of a 550-ton Rigid Reflex compacting press from Cincinnati Incorporated, Harrison, Ohio, USA.
The Rigid Reflex is said to be suited to long-run, high-speed production of a range of PM components and can produce parts with up to four lower and two upper levels. The company states that the press has been installed at Nichols Portland’s facility in Portland.
“In a time where organisations are pulling back on investments, Nichols Portland is full steam ahead on our growth activities,” stated Stephen Madill, VP Sales & Marketing, Nichols Portland.