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W.A. Whitney Co. - A Division of MegaFab
The Leader in Plate Technology
Whitney, a Division of MegaFab, manufactures thermal cutting (plasma and laser), punching, and plasma/punch equipment systems and tooling, serving the global transportation, agricultural and construction equipment industries. Whitney also offers one of the most powerful 7KW laser cutting machines available. Other products marketed by both Whitney and Piranha under the "PRO-Series†label, include Whitney's line of Portable Punch Presses, CNC Fabricators and the ADVANTAGE and STORM Plasma Cutting Machines.
Recent Content on The Fabricator for W.A. Whitney Co. - A Division of MegaFab
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2016: Closing the loop
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 21, 2016
- Additive Manufacturing
- Blog Post
When it came to new technology, FABTECH didn't disappoint. But this year, one theme dominated: closing the loop--or improving the entire process, from the initial quote to the final shipment.
- From The Fabricator
Plasma cutting or laser cutting? How about both?
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 22, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Not all parts need the tight-tolernace edge that laser cutting provides; now a fabricator canhave the fine touch of laser cutting and the poweful force of plasma cutting for thicker materials in one machine.
- From The Fabricator
FAB 40: Cupples J&J Co. builds and builds capacity
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 16, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Cupples J & J Co. Inc. has continued to invest in technology to meet existing customer demand.
- From The Fabricator
Misconceptions about plasma cutting aluminum
- By Michael Bishop
- Jan 27, 2009
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
There are five preconceptions that many fabricators have about plasma cutting aluminum, but according to experts cutting aluminum with plasma produces good results.
- From The Fabricator
Making sense of metal cutting technologies
- Jul 15, 2008
- Laser Cutting
- Article
This article was developed from the Comparative Cutting Panel conducted at the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association's Metal Matters conference in Orlando, Fla., March 2008. The participants included Rick Neff (Cincinnati Incorporated), Chris Maier (Flow International), Jeff Hahn (MC Machinery Systems Inc./Mitsubishi Laser), Ron Schneider (Messer MG Systems & Welding Inc.), and Al Julian (W.A. Whitney Co., a division of MegaFab).
- From The Fabricator
W.A. Whitney names distributors
- Sep 11, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
W.A. Whitney, a division of MegaFab, Rockford, Ill., has appointed Weller Machinery Co. as exclusive distributor for its fabricating machines in Wisconsin and named Capital Machine Technologies as its exclusive distributor in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee,...
- From The Fabricator
W.A. Whitney celebrates 100-year anniversary
- Feb 13, 2007
- Plasma Cutting
- News Release
W. A. Whitney is celebrating its centennial anniversary during its 2007 Open House, April 25 and 26, 2007, in the Whitney Technology Center in Rockford, Ill. For the past two years, Whitney has been a member of the MegaFab family, which also includes Piranha and Bertsch products. Equipment from all...
- From The Fabricator
MegaFab names sales manager for Latin America
- Aug 8, 2006
- Plasma Cutting
- News Release
MegaFab, Hutchinson, Kan., has appointed Hugh D. Barron as sales manager for Latin America. Barron is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. He is working to establish additional representation in areas needed within Latin America, enhance sales efforts, and support the sales and service channels for...
- From The Fabricator
Whitney names regional sales manager
- Apr 11, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Whitney, Rockford, Ill., a division of MegaFab, has appointed Cliff Ankersen as regional sales manager representing the Whitney and Bertsch product lines. Ankersen is responsible for the western U.S., including Colorado, Wyoming, western Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California,...
- From The Fabricator
W.A. Whitney schedules open house
- Mar 7, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
W.A. Whitney Co., Rockford, Ill., will host an open house at its facility April 19 and 20 to showcase its equipment and new products from all MegaFab divisions. Educational seminars, equipment demonstrations, and interaction with product development engineers will be offered. Planned demonstrations...
- From The Fabricator
A change by design
- Dec 13, 2005
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
Great Dane Trailers, one of the world's largest trailer manufacturers, wanted to consolidate on one CAD/CAM software system across its nine manufacturing locations. Following a recommendation from one of its machine suppliers, the company adopted SigmaNEST CAD/CAM nesting software, and just in a nick of time.
- From The Fabricator
Ironworker tooling engineered for longer life, improved hole quality
- Oct 11, 2005
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Piranha has introduced a new line of ironworker tooling engineered to provide longer life and improved hole quality for both standard and special shapes, the company reports.
The tooling is suitable for any standard ironworker and is available in inch and metric.
- From The Fabricator
MegaFab announces corporate changes, engineering center
- Oct 11, 2005
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Mega Fabrication Inc., Hutchinson, Kan., has announced several organizational changes within its merged companies of Piranha, Bertsch, and W.A. Whitney. The company also announced the establishment of a corporatewide engineering center. Dave Barber, former president of W.A. Whitney, has been named...
- From The Fabricator
Making the sale
- By Phil Pratt
- Oct 11, 2005
- Shop Management
- Article
Many customers are brand-loyal. How you sell to these individuals, some of whom may have preconceived notions of what they want, will determine your sales success.
- From The Fabricator
Plasma pleases plenty
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 8, 2004
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Technological developments in lasers are positioning them as an attractive alternative to plasma. But fabricators are still sticking with plasma cutting for many applications where speed and cost-effective operation are concerns.
- Contact Information
W.A. Whitney Co. - A Division of MegaFab
650 Race St.
Rockford, IL 61105
Phone: 815-964-6771
Fax: 815-964-3175
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