CoilMate-Dickerman

What CoilMate-Dickerman does

CoilMate-Dickerman is a US-based manufacturer of small gauge, narrow width coil handling and material processing equipment for the metal stamping and rollforming industries. Founded in 1987 by Joe Julian in Southington, Connecticut as the originator of pallet decoiling technology, the company was acquired by diversified industrial parent Mestek Corporation in 1998 and now operates as a subsidiary of Formtek, Inc. within the Formtek Group consortium. Manufacturing, engineering, and assembly are conducted at an 80,000 square foot facility in Clinton, Maine, with products backed by an industry-leading two-year warranty and labeled as assembled in the USA with American labor.

The product line comprises more than 42 solutions spanning pallet decoilers (Models EZ, CM, HS, PressPal, DualMate, WireMate), traverse decoilers, stock reels, coil straighteners, servo roll feeds (ServoMatic and ServoMax families), scrap choppers (SC-1, SC-2, SC-3), combination reel-straightener systems, and custom specialty equipment. Differentiated technical features include patented pallet decoiler and hold arm designs, DC regenerative drive controls for smooth deceleration, brushless servo motor-driven roll feeds, and an orbital-action scrap chopper with re-grindable blades. The company claims its pallet decoilers reduce coil-changing downtime by up to 90%, enable 24/7 operation, and deliver servo feed accuracy of +/- 0.002 inch at speeds exceeding 1,400 strokes per minute.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of industrial capital equipment using a hybrid model that combines company sales engineers, independent sales representatives covering US territories, and a small channel partner network (Production Machine, Stamping Concepts, WENCO Machinery, Crane Production Systems). Pricing is quote-based and application-specific, with no public price list. Primary end markets are metal stamping press rooms, rollforming operations, job shops and contract stampers, and small gauge specialists processing narrow width and light gauge coiled materials. The company leverages its Formtek Group affiliation to cross-sell complementary offerings from sister companies (Cooper-Weymouth Peterson, Rowe Machinery, B&K Levelers) and offers buyer financing through Popular Equipment Finance to lower the capex barrier for smaller customers.

Name

CoilMate-Dickerman

Legal name

Formtek, Inc.

Website

https://coilmate-dickerman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CoilMate-Dickerman manufactures small gauge coil handling equipment—pallet decoilers, straighteners, servo feeds, scrap choppers, and stock reels—for metal stamping and rollforming operations in the United States, operating from an 80,000 square foot facility in Clinton, Maine as part of the Formtek Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coil Handling Equipment

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519), Forging and Stamping (3321)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Coil handling equipment
• Pallet decoilers
• Metal stamping machinery
• Servo roll feeds
• Scrap choppers

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of coil handling and material processing equipment including pallet decoilers, traverse decoilers, stock reels, straighteners, servo feeds, scrap choppers, and combination systems. Equipment is sold as complete units with various models and configurations. The company also offers custom design and specialty equipment solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CoilMate-Dickerman manufactures and sells small gauge, narrow width coil handling and material processing equipment for the metal stamping and rollforming industries. The product portfolio includes pallet decoilers, traverse decoilers, stock reels, coil straighteners, servo roll feeds, scrap choppers, combination reel-straightener-feed systems, and custom specialty equipment, all designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA at the Clinton, Maine facility.

Product overview

CoilMate®/Dickerman® is a manufacturer of small gauge coil handling equipment for the metal stamping and rollforming industries, founded in 1987 and now part of the Formtek Group. The company offers over 42 product solutions for decoiling and recoiling strip and wire, including pallet decoilers (Model EZ, CM, HS, WireMate, PressPal, DualMate, LDTR traverse decoilers), stock reels (2R, 2.5R, 4R-18, 4R-24, 4R-30 series), coil straighteners (Economy Flip-Top EFT series and B-Series models 6B through 30B, plus Small Parts Straighteners), servo roll feeds (ServoMatic IV/VI/LT II/LT III and ServoMax SE II/IV lines), scrap choppers (SC-1, SC-2, SC-3), combination equipment (Model 12CRS, Econo-Pak), and custom specialty equipment. Products are backed by a two-year warranty and are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at their Clinton, Maine facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CoilMate Pallet Decoilers Horizontal pallet decoilers that uncoil strip metal and feed it to presses at proper speed and alignment. Available in multiple models including EZ, CM, HS, PressPal, WireMate, and DualMate for varied press room and rollforming applications.
• CoilMate Traverse Decoilers Traverse decoilers designed for spooled materials, featuring smooth payoff for strip and wire with a compact design that saves floor space. Includes models such as the LDTR with 3,000 lb traverse capacity and line speeds of 125 FPM.
• CoilMate/Dickerman Stock Reels Coil stock reels (uncoilers) available in plain or motorized, single or double spindle configurations. Capacities range from 1,600 lbs to 8,000 lbs with widths from 18 inches to 30 inches. Includes 2R, 2.5R, and 4R-18/24/30 series models.
• CoilMate/Dickerman Straighteners High performance coil straighteners engineered to maximize productivity by removing coil set and providing smooth payout of coiled material. Includes Economy Flip-Top (EFT) and B-Series models from 6 to 30 inches width, plus precision small parts straighteners achieving flatness within .001 to .002 inches.
• CoilMate Scrap Choppers Power-driven scrap choppers that minimize skeleton strip from punch presses and transform scrap into premium-priced recyclable material. Features orbital cutting action with only one moving part and blades that can be re-ground. Includes SC-1, SC-2, and SC-3 models with throat widths from 6 to 12 inches.
• CoilMate/Dickerman Servo Feeds Servo roll feeds with brushless motor technology and precision gear drive for fast set-up and accuracy within +/- .002 inch at speeds exceeding 1400 strokes per minute. Includes ServoMatic IV/VI/LT II/LT III and ServoMax SE II/IV lines covering 4 to 30 inch widths.
• CoilMate/Dickerman Combination Equipment Integrated systems combining stock reels and power straighteners for space-saving solutions. Includes the Model 12CRS Combination Straightener/Reel built to ANSI B11.18 standards and the Econo-Pak integrated coil feeding system.
• CoilMate Specialty Equipment Special purpose equipment built to customer specifications, including servo feed/pull-through straightener configurations, zig-zag servo feeds, and push/pull systems designed for unique customer applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in coil-changing downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson (CWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Formtek Group providing large capacity coil processing equipment, cut-to-length systems, and integrated system solutions. Both located at Formtek-Maine facility. Cooper-Weymouth Peterson has over 50 years of experience providing the metal stamping industry with high performance coil processing equipment.
• Rowe Machinery and ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing coiled metal press feeding equipment, cut-to-length sheeting and blanking lines. Supports customers with parts and service for older ROWE equipment. Over 50 years of continuous operation.
• Formtek GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - a consortium of best-in-class manufacturers in metal forming and processing equipment. Includes Formtek-Maine (Clinton, ME), Formtek-Cleveland, and Formtek Europe SARL. Provides world-class engineering redesign and manufacturing prowess.
• Production MachineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative covering assigned territory for CoilMate/Dickerman products. Phone: 863-699-4090.
• Stamping ConceptsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative covering assigned territory for CoilMate/Dickerman products. Phone: 864-292-8607.
• WENCO MachineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative covering assigned territory for CoilMate/Dickerman products. Phone: 888-439-3626.
• Crane Production SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative covering assigned territory for CoilMate/Dickerman products. Phone: 888-779-1020.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson (CWP): Sister company within the Formtek Group providing large capacity coil processing equipment, cut-to-length systems, and integrated press feeding solutions from the same Clinton, Maine facility. Most directly comparable as it manufactures complementary coil handling equipment for the metal stamping industry.
• Lockformer (Formtek): Sister company within the Formtek Group manufacturing roll forming equipment and HVAC duct fabrication machinery. Comparable ecosystem participant serving overlapping sheet metal processing customers who also purchase coil handling equipment.
• Rowe Machinery and Manufacturing: Sister company within the Formtek Group providing coiled metal press feeding equipment, cut-to-length sheeting, and blanking lines with over 50 years of continuous operation. Directly comparable product overlap in press feeding and coil processing equipment.
• Perfecto Industries: Manufacturer of press feed lines, servo feeds, and coil handling equipment for metal stamping operations. Directly comparable product offerings and customer base; notably referenced as a prior employer of CoilMate's National Sales Manager, indicating overlapping sales channels.
• Yoder (Formtek): Sister company within the Formtek Group producing roll forming equipment and systems. Comparable as it supplies the rollforming customer segment that also relies on CoilMate's coil feeding equipment.
• B&K Levelers: Sister company within the Formtek Group providing precision levelers and the B&K Supermill System for wider and thicker materials. Closely comparable as it addresses adjacent coil processing needs within the same metal stamping customer base.
• Atlas Technologies: Manufacturer of coil handling and press room equipment including straighteners, reels, and feeds for metal stamping operations. Comparable specialty focus and product categories serving similar small-to-mid market stamping customers.

Broad incumbents

• COE Press Equipment Corporation: Established supplier of coil handling and press room equipment including straighteners, reels, feeders, and complete press lines serving stamping operations comparable to CoilMate's end customers, but at significantly larger scale across more product categories.
• Braner USA: Supplier of coil processing equipment, slitting lines, and cut-to-length lines serving metal stamping and rollforming customers. Comparable coil handling focus, but at significantly larger scale and with heavier gauge orientation.
• Red Bud Industries: Manufacturer of coil processing equipment including cut-to-length lines, slitting lines, and press feeding systems. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving metal forming customers with coil handling solutions, though Red Bud is larger and focuses on heavier gauge material.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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