NILES, Ohio – Niles Expanded Metals, a leader in the expanded metals industry, has announced the installation of a state-of-the-art Brück Expanded Metal Press machine at its facility.
The new Brück STM 350-3700 features a maximum pressing force of 350 metric tons with a working width of 3,700 millimeters (145 inches), allowing for the manufacture of wide-format expanded metal sheets. Its design enables the machine to process a range of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other alloys, with precision and consistency.
This versatility makes it ideal for producing everything from lightweight decorative meshes to heavy-duty industrial grating. Additionally, customizable feed systems and adjustable tooling options allow users to optimize metal strand widths, bond sizes, and overall mesh patterns.
Equipped with a modern control panel and user-friendly software, the Brück STM 350-3700 ensures enhanced operator functionality and reduces setup time. Its construction and high-capacity output are designed for heavy workloads, offering improved production efficiency while minimizing waste.
“Our customers rely on us for exceptional expanded metal quality and dependability,” said Bill Phillips Jr., president and chief executive officer of Niles Expanded Metals. “With the Brück press machine on our production line, we’ve further strengthened our ability to deliver on this promise. This is an exciting step forward for our company and the industries we serve.”
Founded in 1959, Niles Expanded Metals has grown into a premier manufacturer of expanded metal products. The company’s expanded metal product lines include flattened and standard expanded metal, Experf®, architectural and decorative options, micromesh, security fencing, grating, stair treads and composites. These products are available in carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, cupro-nickel, titanium, nickel and most other ductile materials.
Niles Expanded Metals specializes in providing customized solutions to meet the needs of various industries, including architectural, industrial, medical, power and energy and filtration sectors. Operating under ISO 9001 standards and certified to AS9100 for aerospace applications, Niles Expanded Metals is committed to delivering high-quality expanded metal mesh materials in the United States and worldwide.
For more information, visit nilesexpandedmetals.com.