What Pacific Press Technologies does

Pacific Press Technologies is a U.S.-based OEM of custom hydraulic metalworking equipment, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Mount Carmel, Illinois, where it operates a ~130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The company designs and builds hydraulic presses (C-Frame, Horizontal, Straight Side up to 3,500 tons, and 4-Post) and hydraulic press brakes (Low Tonnage, Large/Fabri-K Series, Tandem 175-3,000 tons, and Electric servo-driven), plus automation integration add-ons such as robotic material handling and adjustable channel dies. Pacific's core technical differentiation rests on proprietary hydraulic valves engineered in-house rather than purchased from third parties, ram-positioning precision to 0.0004 inches, and safety features (pilot valves, anti-whip circuits, gibbing systems). Pacific merged with sister company MULTIPRESS in September 2019 under Pacific Press Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Right Lane Industries, combining engineering, sales, parts, and back-office functions while maintaining both brand identities.

The business model is straightforward capital-equipment OEM economics: approximately 65% of revenue comes from new machine sales (custom-configured, quote-based pricing with third-party financing through Complete Capital Services) and roughly 35% comes from aftermarket parts, technical service, retrofits, and operator training sold into the installed base of 15,000+ machines. Go-to-market combines direct field sales (Regional Sales Manager Matthew Crosby plus field reps requiring up to 30% travel) with authorized distribution partners (Akhurst Machinery in Canada and West Coast, Norcal Machinery in Western US, SMF & Machine Tools in the Midwest), supported by active participation in FABTECH, PMA, SHOT Show, NASCC, and Houstex trade shows. The customer base is enterprise industrial buyers across automotive Tier 1 suppliers, metal fabrication, structural steel, and utility/infrastructure manufacturing, with case-study wins including $1M ROI in 12 weeks for a North American automotive supplier and 97% setup-time reduction for a utility pole manufacturer. Disclosed revenue is approximately $12M with 11-50 employees.

Name

Pacific Press Technologies

Legal name

Pacific Press Holdings, LLC

Website

https://pacific-press.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Press Technologies is a 1945-founded U.S. OEM in Mount Carmel, Illinois, that designs and manufactures custom hydraulic presses (up to 3,500 tons), press brakes, and automation solutions for enterprise manufacturers in automotive, metal fabrication, structural steel, and utility/infrastructure markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Press Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic press brakes
• Metal forming equipment
• Hydraulic press manufacturing
• Industrial automation integration
• Press retrofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of new hydraulic press brakes, hydraulic presses, and related capital equipment. Custom-designed machines ranging from 100-ton to 3,500-ton capacity. Accounts for approximately 65% of total revenue.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Services: Sale of spare parts, technical services, preventive maintenance, and machine upgrades/retrofits sold to the installed base of machines. Accounts for approximately 35% of total revenue, providing recurring revenue from the existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific Press Technologies designs and manufactures custom hydraulic presses and press brakes ranging from 100 to 3,500 tons for industrial metal forming applications, including C-Frame, Straight Side, Horizontal, 4-Post presses and Tandem, Large, Low Tonnage, and Electric press brakes. The company also sells OEM spare parts, provides OEM-certified field service and technical support, and offers machine upgrades, retrofits, and press operator training to its installed base. Sister brand MULTIPRESS supplies bench, C-frame, and 4-post hydraulic press equipment.

Product overview

Pacific Press Technologies is a manufacturer of hydraulic metalworking equipment offering a portfolio of custom hydraulic presses and press brakes. The core product lineup includes C-Frame presses (Press Former and Eco-Former series), Straight Side presses (up to 3,500 tons), Horizontal presses, and 4-Post presses. Press brake offerings comprise Low Tonnage, Large (Fabri-K series), Tandem (175-3,000 tons, 8-30 ft beds), and Electric servo-driven models. The company also offers Automation Integration add-ons (robotic systems, material handlers), plus comprehensive aftermarket support including OEM spare parts, field service, retrofits, and operator training. Sister brand MULTIPRESS provides bench, C-frame, and 4-post presses. Products are engineered and manufactured in a 130,000-square-foot facility in Mount Carmel, Illinois, with over 15,000 machines installed across North America since 1945.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C-Frame Hydraulic Presses Gap-frame or C-frame hydraulic presses in Press Former and economical Eco-Former series with 7-inch display for tonnage, speed, and stroke control. Compact footprint of 80 x 40 x 120 inches, available in 100, 200, and 300-ton models, for manufacturers needing custom metal forming.
• Horizontal Hydraulic Presses Hydraulic horizontal presses designed for unique or unusual forming, stamping, drawing, and punching operations with high-quality commercial hydraulic valving and cylinders. Intended for industrial manufacturers with specialty metal forming needs.
• Straight Side Hydraulic Presses Heavy-duty straight side and column hydraulic presses with models up to 3,500 tons engineered and manufactured in the USA for demanding production requirements in metal forming.
• 4-Post Hydraulic Presses Four-post hydraulic press frames providing maximum stability and rigidity for high-tonnage forming operations. Designed for industrial manufacturers requiring robust metal forming equipment.
• Low Tonnage Press Brakes Press brakes designed for lower force metal forming applications to meet varied precision bending needs.
• Large Press Brakes (Fabri-K / FK Series) High-quality American-made press brakes for heavy metal forming, including Fabri-K (FK) series models such as the 1250-ton 16ft press brake, built for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Tandem Press Brakes Twin press brake systems working together to bend significantly longer parts, in standard sizes from 175-3,000 tons and bed lengths of 8-30 feet. Features full synchronization, independent operation capability, and continuous die effect, with custom configurations available for extra-long forming.
• Electric Press Brakes Next-generation servo-driven press brakes using off-the-shelf electrical and motion control components to improve efficiency, precision, and serviceability for industrial metal forming.
• Blaise Press Brake 175-ton hydraulically-actuated press brake with heavy-duty welded frame, Hoerbiger hydraulics, trunnion-mounted pistons, pivoting cylinders, and Delem Controller for user-friendly programming in metal forming operations.
• MULTIPRESS Hydraulic Presses Sister company brand offering bench, C-frame, and 4-post hydraulic press equipment for production of various products and applications. Formerly known as Denison, MULTIPRESS has more than 70 years of history serving thousands of businesses across North America and abroad.
• OEM Spare Parts Original equipment manufacturer spare parts for hydraulic presses and press brakes, including Pacific-manufactured parts with a 2-year warranty and frame parts with a 5-year warranty, supplied to industrial customers.
• Technical Support and Field Services OEM certified service technicians with decades of experience providing installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and on-site service support for hydraulic machinery, including Pacific, Niagara, Verson, and Cincinnati equipment.
• Machine Upgrades and Retrofits Rebuilding and retrofitting services for hydraulic machinery, including CNC control upgrades, HMI configuration, predictive maintenance additions, and modernization of older equipment across multiple equipment brands.
• Press Operator Training Training services for press operators covering machine operation, safety procedures, and best practices for hydraulic press and press brake equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million ROI achieved in 12 weeks for automotive supplier using high tonnage press
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Akhurst Machinery LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2022Pacific Press announced new distribution partnership with Akhurst Machinery Limited. Akhurst is a fourth-generation family-owned business and leading distributor of industrial equipment since 1938. Now authorized as Pacific Press Technologies and MULTIPRESS distributor serving Canada (offices in Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Mississauga ON, Longueuil QC, Dieppe NB) and West Coast USA (Anaheim CA, Blaine WA).
• SMF & Machine Tools, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 May 2021MULTIPRESS announced distribution partnership with SMF & Machine Tools. Founded in 1971, SMF serves Midwest United States region. Also provides vibratory finishing services from their 48,000 sq ft warehouse. President Roger Huntsman leads the company.
• Norcal MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2021MULTIPRESS announced distribution partnership with Norcal Machinery. Established in 1993, Norcal serves Western USA region (Washington to Arizona). Headquartered in Oakland, California. Represents MULTIPRESS custom hydraulic press machinery.
• MULTIPRESSflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2019Pacific Press merged with sister company MULTIPRESS, combining all business operations at Pacific's Mt. Carmel, Illinois headquarters. Both brands maintain individual identities while joining internally to combine engineering, sales, parts, marketing, accounting, HR and all other departments. MULTIPRESS, formerly Denison, has over 70 years of history providing bench, C-frame and 4-post hydraulic press equipment.
• University of Southern IndianaminorOthers · 1 April 2017USI's Center for Applied Research collaborated with Pacific Press to develop a mobile application for calculating tensile strength for various metals. Students from USI's Romain College of Business developed the app under faculty leadership.
• Complete Capital ServicesminorOthersThird-party financing partner offering payment calculator and financing application services for Pacific Press customers purchasing new machines. Financing available for all new equipment purchases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Incorporated:
• Beckwood Corporation: US-based custom hydraulic press manufacturer offering custom-engineered hydraulic presses (C-frame, four-post, straight side) with tonnage ranges and applications similar to Pacific Press. Closely comparable as a smaller American specialty hydraulic press OEM serving industrial and aerospace customers.
• Macrodyne Technologies: Manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses and automation systems including presses for automotive, aerospace, and general industrial forming. Direct peer in custom-engineered high-tonnage hydraulic press solutions with comparable custom tooling and automation offerings.
• Greenerd Press & Machine Company: US manufacturer of hydraulic presses (C-frame, four-post, straight side, and custom configurations) targeting similar industrial metal forming applications. Comparable mid-sized American hydraulic press specialist with custom engineering focus.
• Dake (Grand Rapids)': US manufacturer of hydraulic and arbor presses serving industrial and educational markets. Comparable as a long-established American hydraulic press specialist with overlapping C-frame and bench press product categories against Pacific's MULTIPRESS sub-brand.

Broad incumbents

• Amada: Global press brake and sheet metal machinery leader offering hydraulic and servo-electric press brakes across a full tonnage and bed-length range. Directly comparable product category with far broader scale, R&D resources, and global service footprint.
• Bystronic: Swiss-based global manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and automation for sheet metal processing. Direct competitor in press brakes with comparable automation integration offerings and a strong electric/servo-electric product portfolio.
• Schuler Group: German global leader in metal forming equipment including hydraulic presses, press brakes, and automation for automotive and industrial customers. Highly comparable in high-tonnage hydraulic press product lines serving similar automotive Tier 1 customers.
• Komatsu Industries: Japanese manufacturer of large hydraulic and mechanical presses for automotive stamping and industrial forming. Comparable in high-tonnage straight-side hydraulic press category with greater scale and broader automotive OEM customer base.

Others

• MetalForming magazine / Precision Metalforming Association peers (e.g., Laffitte, Scantool): Industry association and adjacent press/automation specialists serving the North American metal forming market. Comparable ecosystem players participating in the same trade shows (FABTECH) and serving overlapping metal fabrication and stamping customers as Pacific Press.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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