<p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">Our story began during World War II when Pacific Press built the U.S.’ first hydraulic press brake. The industry quickly realized our product was a much safer and more reliable alternative to mechanical brakes. But we weren’t satisfied with just one innovation. We wanted to continue to help America lead the way by improving technology across all our product lines. Along the way we also built:</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">The first computer-controlled servo-hydraulic press for composite molding</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">The world’s largest plate shear (G-Series 36’) capable of cutting one and a half inch steel plate</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">The world’s largest chop shear (G-Series 2′) capable of cutting two inch steel pipe</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">BUILDING AMERICA, FROM THE HEART OF AMERICA</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">In 1955, we opened our manufacturing operation in Mt. Carmel, IL (about halfway between St. Louis and Louisville). And we’re still there today, continuing the tradition of innovation and quality:</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1955 – Pacific engineers and manufactures it’s first hydraulic shear</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1979 – Manufactured a K-1250-40 press brake</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1980 – Manufactures a 2000 ton D series straight side press</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1981 – Manufactured a K-3000-27 press brake</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1981 – Manufactured 1000 ton tandems 25′ and 27′</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1985 – Manufactured the first CNC servo hydraulic press brake in the US</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1986 – Pacific delivers a 2000 ton press brake to China</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1987 – Manufactured the first high speed servo press for composite molding</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1989 – Manufactured a 1250 ton CNC brake with graphics, mult axis back gauge, and crowning</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1992 – Manufactured a series of up acting compression molding presses for a leading manufacturer of golf balls</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1993 – Manufactured a series of 4-post presses for hybrid masonry dewatering process</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1998 – Manufactured a 14 press sytem for a leading chain manufacturer</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">1999 – Manufactured a 4000 ton rubber molding press</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2000 – Manufactured a series of CNC wide platen press brakes designed for punching for a leading computer enclosurer manufacturer</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2001 – Manufactures a FK-1500-27 set of tandems with plate automation</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2002 – Manufactures a 1400-D 10-60 Press</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2005 – Manufactures a 500-OBM and 750-OBM</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2006 – Manufactures a 2500 ton x 60′ tandem pole system</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2007 – Manufactures a 1400 D-10-72 straight side press</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2008 – Manufactures 2 – 1000 ton CNC straight side presses for diffusioin bonding titanium jet engine compressor blades</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2009 – Manufactures 2 CNC transformer sizing press</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2010 – Manufactures a 1350 D-10-72 press for a leading power turbine manufacturer</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2011 – Manufactures a FK-1250-22 press brake for large corrugated metal structure company</span> </p> <p style="text-indent:2em;"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">2012 – Manufactures a FK-1000-21 tandem brakes for barge manufacturer</span> </p>