http://www.tornos.us The latest news from Tornos. en-us Copyright 2008 Tornos. http://www.tornos.us/rss/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:12:40 EST http://www.tornos.us/images/logo.gif http://www.tornos.us Designed from the Ground Up with All High-End Components in a Totally New Package http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=148 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=148 Tornos US Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST A major technological evolution of the DECO line, capable of meeting tomorrow’s challenges http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=147 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=147 Tornos US Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=146 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=146 Tornos US Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST For medical, dental and connector industries; optical instruments; jewelry-making; or fine electronics; the Almac FB-1005 Machines High Precision Parts from Barstock http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=145 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=145 Tornos US Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=144 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=144 Tornos US Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST excerpted from Decomagazine 61 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=140 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=140 Tornos US Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST Article From: Products Finishing, Tim Pennington, Editor, Posted on: 5/1/2012 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=139 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=139 Tornos US Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST Excerpted from Decomagazine 61 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=141 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=141 Tornos US Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST Article from Cutting Tool Engineering, February 2012. By Alan Richter, Editor http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=136 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=136 Tornos US Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST The Tornos Group posted consolidated gross sales revenue of CHF 271.1 million in 2011, a 69.3% rise on the previous year (CHF 160.1 million). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=135 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=135 Tornos US Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Reprinted from Production Machining, October 2011. By Chris Koepfer, Editor http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=133 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=133 Tornos US Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Reprinted from The Last Word, Production Machining January 2012 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=132 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=132 Tornos US Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST In the third quarter of 2011, the Tornos Group received orders worth CHF 59.2 m, an increase of 17.7% year-on-year (2010: CHF 50.4 million). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=129 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=129 Tornos US Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Tornos US announced today that it has accepted the resignation of President Tornos US Scott Kowalski, effective immediately. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=128 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=128 Tornos US Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST Tornos US today announces that it has teamed up with J.M. Grisley Machine Tools, Inc. for the sale of Tornos Swiss turning centers, barfeeders, Almac milling machines, and ESCO by Tornos coil-fed turning centers to Utah, Idaho and Montana customers. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=127 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=127 Tornos US Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST In sunny southern California, USA, a successful medical and dental parts machine shop is run by a fellow named Grimm. But there's nothing grim about the work they do at California Wire EDM. Excerpted from decomagazine 59 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=142 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=142 Tornos US Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST Tornos US and Meagley Machinery, Inc. (of Manlius, New York) today announced a new partnership for the sale of Tornos Swiss turning centers, barfeeders, Almac milling machines, and ESCO by Tornos coil-fed turning centers to the New York market. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=124 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=124 Tornos US Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST Last Word from Scott Kowalski. As published in Production Machining. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=122 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=122 Tornos US Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST New Product Announcement From: Production Machining http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=134 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=134 Tornos US Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Tornos US and Holco Sales today announced a new partnership for the sale of Tornos Swiss turning centers, barfeeders, Almac milling machines, and ESCO by Tornos coil-fed turning centers to the eastern states of Maryland, Delaware, Pennslyvania, and West Virginia. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=121 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=121 Tornos US Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Excerpted from decomagazine 56 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=143 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=143 Tornos US Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST Visit Tornos at IMTS, Booth #S-8666 to see the new EvoDECO, Almac CU 1007 with Robot, and more! http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=119 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=119 Tornos US Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST EvoDECO single spindle turning center is a major technological development of the Deco platform http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=118 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=118 Tornos US Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Requiring just 27 square feet of floorspace, the Almac CU 1007 machining center from Tornos packs a lot of swiss precision and power into a small area - see it in action in the Tornos booth # S-8666 at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, September 13-18. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=117 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=117 Tornos US Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST When you don't quite need the speed of a Deco or the power of a Sigma, the new Gamma line of single spindle turning centers from Tornos may be the perfect option. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=116 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=116 Tornos US Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Requiring just 27 square feet of floorspace, the Almac CU 1007 machining center from Tornos packs a lot of swiss precision and power into a small area - see it in action in the Tornos booth # S-8666 at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, September 13-18. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=1 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=1 Tornos US Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Tornos Announces New Partnership with High Performance Machinery LLC of Massachusetts. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=114 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=114 Tornos US Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 EST From the desk of Scott Kowalski, President Tornos US. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=115 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=115 Tornos US Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 EST Tornos will be showcasing its new type of machine tool, a milling machine, at MDM West 2010, February 8-11 in Anaheim, CA, booth 2924. The Tornos Almac FB 1005 is designed for medical and dental applications. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=113 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=113 Tornos US Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Tornos customers are the best of the best. Hence it is no surprise to me that so many Tornos shops are thriving even in this bad economy. We have customers buying machines this year to keep up with the healthy demand they are seeing. And wherever demand has softened, our customers are fearlessly taking the plunge into new fields of expertise. Many of our customers are also branching out from a local focus to form global businesses with worldwide distribution. But why are Tornos shops buying machines and investing in the future when other shops are hunkering down or worse yet closing their doors. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=112 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=112 Tornos US Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to introduce a brand new type of machine tool to its line up this year: a milling machine. The Tornos Almac FB 1005, designed for medical and dental applications, will be the first Tornos Almac machine offered to the U.S. market and it will be demonstrated in the Tornos booth 2619 at the MDM East show in New York in June. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=111 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=111 Tornos US Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST As part of its partnership with ESCO S.A., Tornos US is offering the D2 automatic Escomatic lathe - part of a line of Esco by Tornos machines sold, serviced and supported by Tornos here in the U.S. The Esco by Tornos D2 CNC accepts coil stock, eliminating the need for a space-consuming bar feeder and the downtime caused by bar stock changeover. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=109 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=109 Tornos US Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST The Sigma 20, a high-speed, precise, and efficient sliding headstock turning center provides customers with the necessary tools to not only survive in this global market, but thrive! http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=108 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=108 Tornos US Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Tornos US and Elliott Matsuura Canada, Inc. (EMCI) today announced a new partnership for the sale of Tornos Swiss turning centers to the Canadian market. Working together, Tornos US and Elliott Matsuura Canada are committed to providing the best solutions to their customers in every respect - high quality machines backed by responsive, experienced customer support and individualized financing plans. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=100 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=100 Tornos US Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Tornos offers unparalleled expertise in medical applications. In fact, 70% of Tornos' business is in the medical parts sector - the company serves the world's top medical parts manufacturers. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=99 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=99 Tornos US Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos will be exhibiting in two locations at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Expo February 10-12, 2009. Demonstrations of the Tornos Delta and Tornos Sigma 20 BioPak single spindle Swiss turning machines will take place in the North South Machinery booth number 3435. And visitors can see 3D virtual tour movies of the Tornos machines in the Swiss Medtech Pavilion in Hall C. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=98 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=98 Tornos US Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos is adapting its production to the current economic situation by cutting working hours at its Moutier site. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=101 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=101 Tornos US Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Volatile order flow Although order flow in July and August had reached a level comparable to that of the corresponding period of the previous year and ahead of the second quarter of 2008, September and October saw a further slowdown in the wake of the latest developments in the financial crisis. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=102 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=102 Tornos US Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos is known for building high-quality CNC lathes, machines where all the components run in perfect harmony. Some members of Tornos US generated that same continuity by taking on one of the most grueling challenges in the sporting world - a triathlon - and completing every leg as a single, cohesive unit. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=97 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=97 Tornos US Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Space, the final frontier. Unfortunately, that's apropos of nothing, as this is not the story of the starship Enterprise, but rather of Petron Automation, Inc., a company whose very name was derived from the iconic television show Star Trek. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=96 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=96 Tornos US Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST It takes but a single walk through Swiss Automation's facility in Barrington, Illinois, before one thing is abundantly clear: Ken Malo has a taste for the finer things. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=95 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=95 Tornos US Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Over the last year, Tornos US has been placing great emphasis on developing necessary systems, networks, and tools to allow us to provide better service and support to our valued customers. One important change that was finalized late last year was the move of our main spare parts operation from Connecticut to Illinois. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=94 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=94 Tornos US Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Four years ago Tornos set up management mechanisms to ensure that the company was able to respond quickly to changes in the economy. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=103 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=103 Tornos US Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST NM 64X will be on display at the Tornos booth at IMTS: booth #A-8358. As part of its partnership with ESCO S.A. that was formed in 2007, Tornos US offers the New Mach 64X/Plus, part of a line of Esco by Tornos machines sold, serviced, and supported by Tornos in the U.S. The Esco by Tornos NM 64X accepts coil stock, eliminating the need for a space-consuming bar feeder and eliminating downtime caused by bar stock changeover. It also produces less scrap than bar stock for parts in the ESCO range, up to 0.47 inches (12 mm) in diameter (for the whole Esco by Tornos line). Additionally, the coil stock does not rotate, but is turned using a rotating toolhead that moves around the material removing shavings. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=93 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=93 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Chicago, IL, September 8-13, 2008 - As part of its partnership with ESCO S.A. that was formed in 2007, Tornos US is now offering two additional automatic Escomatic lathes - forming a line of Esco by Tornos machines sold, serviced and supported by Tornos here in the U.S. The Esco by Tornos EC 08 and the D2 CNC both accept coil stock, eliminating the need for a space-consuming bar feeder and eliminating downtime caused by bar stock changeover. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=92 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=92 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST This IMTS, Tornos is introducing the new Deco Sigma 32, a large diameter turning center that brings to market the ultimate combination of simplicity and performance. It has two fully independent tool systems, with 22 tool positions. All tool holders and accessories can be interchanged between the two tool systems, which can cut simultaneously to greatly improve cycle times by allowing for an even split between front- and back-working operations. The two spindles have identical power and capacity, and all operations that can be performed on the main spindle can also be executed on the counter-spindle. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=91 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=91 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Chicago, IL, September 8-13, 2008 - Tornos has always tried to connect with its customers, and believes in listening to what they are saying about their day-to-day business and their plans for the future. Customers are competing on a global scale; changes are happening rapidly and they are causing margins to shrink. To help alleviate these concerns, in the last year Tornos has introduced 11 new machines: four Deltas, four 'e' line machines, two Micros, and the Sigma 32. These machines have been designed to meet the very specific new needs of customers competing in this global market. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=89 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=89 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Chicago, IL, September 8-13, 2008 - See Tornos' new Deco 'e' line at IMTS booth #A-8358. With the Deco 'a' line one of Tornos' most overwhelming successes, the company is excited to debute the Deco 'e' line at IMTS 2008, four machines that provide a cost-effective alternative for the production of parts that don't require an end unit. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=88 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=88 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST A Micro 8 demonstration will be shown at the Tornos booth at IMTS: booth #A-8358 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=84 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=84 Tornos US Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Downturn in business Although the financial crisis is a source of increasing concern in the markets, economic conditions remained reasonably positive in the first quarter. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=104 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=104 Tornos US Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST New Micro 7 machine to be exhibited in the Tornos booth at IMTS: booth #A-8358 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=82 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=82 Tornos US Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Introducing the Delta, Deco e range, and Esco by Tornos. Fast cycle times with Swiss precision and reliability are key to the success of the Tornos line of turning centers. If you're cutting, drilling, milling, boring, tapping, blanking, or turning parts that can be made from bar stock, think Tornos. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=81 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=81 Tornos US Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Presented as an extra for the Deco 'a' line and Sigma range, does the Tornos Deco 'e' line have some compelling sales arguments? Carlos Cancer, director of the single spindle business unit at Tornos, gives some reasons why a company should choose the 'e'. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=86 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=86 Tornos US Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST For the last 10 years, the Tornos Deco line has stood for the ultimate in automatic turning machines. With high levels of precision, unrivaled productivity, and up to 11 axes (plus C axes) depending on the model, they enable numerous users (over 6000 machines sold) to do 'the impossible' day after day. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=85 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=85 Tornos US Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST At the main European and American trade fairs this past summer, Tornos took the opportunity to unveil its new Delta range. This series of machines was born of the agreement reached with Tsugami, comprising six models from 12 to 20mm with 4 and 5 axes with the Swiss manufacturer now delivering an altogether simpler range of machining solutions. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=87 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=87 Tornos US Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Learn more about Tornos' acquisitions, order flow, and sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2008, and the outlook for the rest of the year. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=80 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=80 Tornos US Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos recently added an RSS feed to its US website, www.tornos.us. The feed will provide customers with easy, direct access to all the latest Tornos products, services and company news. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=77 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=77 Tornos US Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Long Beach, Calif.: The #5 VICI Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR finished the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach Race this afternoon in a pleasing 8th place, the team delighted to see the chequered flag again after the issues encountered last time out at St. Petersburg. After 1 hour 40 minutes and 57.061 seconds of hard racing on the famous 1.968-mile temporary road course circuit Nathan Swartzbaugh crossed the finish line in the #5 VICI Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, after 64 incident-free laps. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=76 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=76 Tornos US Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST VICI Racing and development partner Kumho Tire are looking forward to bouncing back in the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach Race this week, after the bitter disappointment of St. Petersburg less than a fortnight ago. A free practice incident at the Florida street course that put the #5 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR out of action for the weekend was an even more bitter pill to swallow for everyone as it came straight after the team's successful ALMS debut in the opening round of the series, the 12 Hours of Sebring last month. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=75 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=75 Tornos US Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Miami, Florida - From the longest race of the season to the shortest -- the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg on Saturday (April 5), the second round of the 2008 American Le Mans Series (ALMS), presents another immediate, and very different, challenge for VICI Racing and its tire development partner, Kumho Tire. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=74 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=74 Tornos US Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos will host its annual Tech Days open house on May 8 -9, 2008 at its new Center of Excellence located in Bethel, Connecticut. This exciting event will feature a variety of new product demonstrations, technical seminars and training modules, as well a special appearance by Nathan Swartzbaugh, driver of the Tornos #5 ALMS Porsche. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=73 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=73 Tornos US Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Los Angeles, CA, March 31-April 3, 2008 -- Booth 2550 at Westec 2008 is the place to see some of Tornos' top performing machines: the Sigma 20 Pursuit, the Sigma 8, and the NM 64X Esco by Tornos. It's also the place to see the latest release of Tornos' acclaimed 'virtual' show. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=63 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=63 Tornos US Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos' headquarters in Switzerland released an announcement on February 15, 2008 stating that Tornos and Tsugami have forged an alliance. Scott Kowalski, President of Tornos US, clarified that announcement today. The recent partnership agreements do not apply to the US markets for Tornos or Tsugami. But the contracts do bring the entry- and mid-level positioned Tsugami together with the mid-level and higher end positioned Tornos machines overseas in a relationship that will strengthen both companies globally. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=61 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=61 Tornos US Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST For 2007, Tornos was aiming for sales growth of around 10% accompanied by an expected improvement in the EBIT margin of between 7.5% and 8.5%. These targets have been exceeded. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=62 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=62 Tornos US Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST After 12 hours 3 minutes and 46 seconds the #5 VICI Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR crossed the finish line of the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday night, having overcome all the dramas that were thrown at it during the closing hours of the race. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=57 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=57 Tornos US Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST The Tornos Group has just signed an agreement, enabling it to acquire 95% of the share capital of Almac SA and 100% of Almatronic SA. These two companies are based in La Chaux-de-Fonds with some 40 employees. Their combined turnover for 2007 was in the region of CHF 17 million. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=58 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=58 Tornos US Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST As a company priding itself on high-precision, extreme accuracy, and above all else, speed and efficiency, the alignment of Tornos USA with the American LeMans Series, the most technologically advanced racing series in the world, seems an obvious fit. As if involvement weren't enough, partnering with one of the series most historic teams, Vici Racing, only enhances the project. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=55 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=55 Tornos US Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Precision Technology Drives the Evolution of Orthopedic Devices. When size, time, and quality matter, orthopedics manufacturers choose precision technology. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=64 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=64 Tornos US Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST In the right application, a sliding-headstock machine without a guide bushing offers advantages compared to one with a bushing. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=60 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=60 Tornos US Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST The decision was made and business plans were put into action - Mendell Machine and Manufacturing Inc. (www.mendell.com) in Lakeville, Minn., was switching from servicing technology industries to the more stable medical market. But as the shop, whose forte was mostly milling, migrated into medical work, it realized that to be anybody of value in that market required Swiss turning capabilities. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=59 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=59 Tornos US Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST Tornos and Tsugami are two firms of similar size in the machine tool sector. Today they are signing a framework partnership agreement. The underlying logic of the agreement is that the two groups are complementary in terms of their product range and geographical markets, in which each of them holds a leadership position. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=66 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=66 Tornos US Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST The Tornos Group posted consolidated gross sales of CHF 287.4 mn in 2007 - a 14.7% improvement on the previous year (CHF 250.5 mn). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=65 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=65 Tornos US Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST Good News from a Swiss Machine Builder Doing Business in the US: East Asia Not A Threat For Turned Medical Parts. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=71 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=71 Tornos US Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST No guide bushing? No problem with the Micro 8. U.S. shops need to upgrade technology in order to stay competitive http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=72 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=72 Tornos US Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST With the Tornos logo on its door, car No. 72 of the Tafel Racing team crosses the finish line at a Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series event. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=70 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=70 Tornos US Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST In the third quarter or 2007 Tornos booked CHF 60.8 million in new orders, compared with CHF 51.0 million a year earlier. This brings this year's order intake to CHF 212.9 mn, up 10.3% on the previous year (CHF 193.0 mn). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=38 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=38 Tornos US Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with ESCO S.A., specialists in the production of high quality, Swiss-made automatic lathes, and is now representing the sales, service, and support of ESCO machines in the U.S. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=54 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=54 Tornos US Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Born and raised in Illinois, Stephan Swanson brings 20 years of experience and knowledge to Tornos US. Stephan holds two Associate Degrees from the University of Chicago and a Tool and Die apprenticeship certificate from the TMA and the state of Illinois. Beginning his career in a family-owned Tool and Die shop, Stephan started out sweeping up chips on weekends. In high school, after gradually gaining more experience, he learned how to operate the machines in the shop. Stephan continued to work part-time while pursuing a college degree. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=35 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=35 Tornos US Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to announce a new way to serve their customers better with the grand opening of a new Center of Excellence in Lombard, IL. This new location is conveniently situated 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 25 miles from Midway International Airport. The grand opening of the new facility coincided with Tornos Tech Days on October 18-19, 2007. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=34 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=34 Tornos US Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with ESCO S.A., specialists in the production of high quality, Swiss-made automatic lathes, and is now representing the sales, service and support of ESCO machines in the U.S. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=39 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=39 Tornos US Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST For several years, Tornos has reiterated its aim of achieving turnover of CHF 300 million and an EBIT margin of 10% by the 2008 financial year. A press conference will be held today in Zurich at which the company will give details of its strategic plan for the period 2007 to 2012. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=68 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=68 Tornos US Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Mendell Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to perfection. With residual evidence of the machining process non-existent, a shop tour at Mendell is memorable for its clean room conditions. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=37 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=37 Tornos US Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Following a career spent working in machine shops, Sal Kielbus founded Aerospace Contacts, LLC in 1999. As Kielbus, who emigrated from Poland in the mid-eighties, set off on his own, he searched for a way to differentiate his company from his competitors. Kielbus ultimately discovered Tornos, and as an engineer, was immediately drawn to the company's finely-crafted Swiss turning machines. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=36 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=36 Tornos US Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Winning Energy. The slogan used in Tornos' foray into racing sponsorship reflects a company-wide commitment to winning. Tornos wants its customers to triumph over their competitors and win their markets. And just as a victorious driver has a solid team supporting him every second of the way, Tornos stands firmly behind its customers to ensure their success. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=50 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=50 Tornos US Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Born in Ecuador, South America and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Robert Serrano brings over 17 years of experience to Tornos US. After completing his Bachelor of Electronics degree in 1990 from Devry University, Rob began his career as a service engineer with Agie, (now Agie Charmilles), a manufacturer of EDM equipment based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He was immediately relocated to California where he was responsible for servicing, installation and testing of Agie machines. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=47 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=47 Tornos US Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST With over 30 years dedicated to Tornos, Paul Cassella brings expertise and knowledge to his work. Originally from Naples, Italy and growing up in Switzerland, Paul has been exposed to this industry from a young age. He began his career with a four-year apprenticeship program where he was instantly interested in making parts faster and better. After four years, Paul received his certificate finishing at the top of his class with the highest average in the area. He then accepted a position with Bechler Services (now Tornos US). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=45 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=45 Tornos US Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Business in the first half of the year took place against the backdrop of an excellent economic climate. The first six months of 2007 saw CHF 152.1 million of new orders, up 7.1% on the same period a year earlier. All geographical markets experienced high levels of activity and all Tornos's key market segments - automotive, medical, electronics and microtechnology - have posted positive growth over the past few months. Worthy of note is the particularly strong growth of the Swiss watch-making market, which has boosted demand for movement parts and casings. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=31 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=31 Tornos US Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Start your engines! Tornos is pleased to announce the sponsorship of two new cars in the American Le Mans racing series. With their proven success over the last six months, Tornos and Tafel Racing are once again teaming up and ready to win. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=49 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=49 Tornos US Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to introduce the Sigma 20 Pursuit, a sliding headstock turning center specifically designed to meet the demands of the North American general engineering industry. This high-speed, precise and efficient turning center provides customers with the necessary tools to not only survive global competition, but thrive! http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=33 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=33 Tornos US Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos is proud to introduce the Sigma 20 BioPak, a sliding headstock turning center with high-speed thread whirling capabilities specifically designed to meet the demands of the North American medical industry. This high-speed, precise and efficient turning center is Tornos' answer to the continually increasing demand for turned medical parts. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=32 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=32 Tornos US Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST You may have noticed a change in the way Tornos U.S. is operating. Since becoming president of Tornos U.S. in June 2006, I have implemented sweeping changes that are at the heart of our drive for original thinking. This new strategy is aimed at doing things differently so that a greater emphasis can be placed on developing necessary systems, networks and tools that will allow us to provide better service to our customers, enhance our market position and attract new customers. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=30 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=30 Tornos US Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST During the first three months of 2007, the Tornos Group reported new orders totalling CHF 77.3 million, the highest quarterly figure in the past six years. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=29 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=29 Tornos US Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 EST Tafel Racing is proud to announce that Tornos, a worldwide manufacturer of Swiss precision turning machines, has partnered with them as a corporate sponsor for the 2007 season. Tornos, which has its U.S. operations based in Brookfield, CT and Chicago, IL serves the small parts turning industry in many areas including automotive, medical, watch, electronic and micro electronic parts. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=28 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=28 Tornos US Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EST Tornos has unveiled the next big innovation to revolutionize the industry. At the Westec Advanced Productivity Exposition in Los Angelos, California, Tornos debuted a virtual exhibition of the DECO Sigma 20 with a three-minute presentation on the Swiss turning process. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=42 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=42 Tornos US Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Scott Kowalski, President of Tornos Technologies U.S. Corp., says that talk leading up to PMTS indicates that it is the 'granddaddy of shows for screw machines.' He continues, 'Because of the show's significance, we intend to provide attendees with an innovative approach to seeing our machines.' http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=27 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=27 Tornos US Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Some good news for U.S. manufacturers: not all work is moving overseas. This article tells how one manufacturer is achieving financial health and helping its customers do the same in a niche that will have potential in the US for years to come. What's their formula for success? http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=25 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=25 Tornos US Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST The Tornos Group posted consolidated gross sales revenue worth CHF 250.5 mn in 2006 - a 12.5% improvement on the previous year (CHF 222.6 mn). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=16 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=16 Tornos US Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST GA Tafel Racing is proud to announce that Tornos, a worldwide manufacturer of Swiss precision turning machines, has partnered with them as a corporate sponsor for the 2007 season. Tornos, which has its U.S. operations based in Brookfield, CT and Chicago, IL serves the small parts turning industry in many areas including automotive, medical, watch, electronic and micro electronic parts. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=24 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=24 Tornos US Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST In the third quarter of 2006, Tornos Group booked CHF 51.0 million in new orders (2005: CHF 49.2 million). This brings this year's order intake to CHF 193.0 million, up 14.6% on the previous year (CHF 168.4 million). http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=10 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=10 Tornos US Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST IMCS Inc. and Tornos have collaborated to integrate PartMaker SwissCAM and TB-DECO software in a truly robust and seamless manner. By working in partnership with Tornos, PartMaker SwissCAM became the first CAM system on the market that allows Tornos Deco users to program their machines directly from an off-line CAM system. PartMaker SwissCAM also supports the full line of older Tornos ENC model CNC Swiss-type lathes. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=9 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=9 Tornos US Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST Welcome to the 21st century Tornos. At the Tornos press conference, I was impressed with Scott Kowalski, who has taken the reins at Tornos in America. Tom Dierks, who led Tornos for many years, was a fine person, but the business in America deteriorated under his watch. Market share slipped to also-ran status, despite having a superior piece of hardware to sell. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=4 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=4 Tornos US Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST Tornos introduced the 'DECO 8sp' single-spindle Swiss-type multi-axis, multi-function machine at IMTS 2006. It made disk drive parts in booth A-8140 during the September 6 - 13 show in Chicago. This machine accommodates moderately complex parts up to 8mm. This 'extreme' precision machine boasts accuracies of +-1m. This machine was initially developed for new markets in the electronics sector, particularly for mini disk parts for mobile IT units, however this machine is being applied for many other types of short parts requiring high precision in the watch, medical, automotive industries also. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=17 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=17 Tornos US Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST Tornos Technologies' new DECO Sigma 20 Swiss-type machine is targeted to medical, automotive, electronics, connector, and general manufacturing companies producing precision parts that are moderately complex and up to 20 mm in diameter. The DECO Sigma 20 addresses a need in the marketplace for a versatile Swiss-type machine that sets up and produces parts quickly, and priced at under $200,000, it also won't break the bank. This machine made parts at IMTS 2006 in Chicago, September 6 - 13. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=20 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=20 Tornos US Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST Tornos highlighted an ESCO coil fed machine, representing the company's recent addition of the ESCO product line, at the IMTS show, September 6 - 13, 2006 in Chicago. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=19 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=19 Tornos US Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST Some of the newer orthopedic screw designs feature single and/or double lead threads with high pitch angles of up to 24 degrees. These high helix threads have considerably steeper pitch angles than in the past. Typically these high pitch threads had to be manufactured as a secondary operation after blanking on a 'Swiss' style machine. This was due to a limitation in the pitch angle adjustment on the thread whirling attachment. To meet this new market demand, Tornos is offering a new thread whirling device on its DECO series machines to produce these high angle bone screws efficiently, accurately, and in one setup. The company demonstrated the new thread whirling device on a DECO 20a, 10-axis multi-function turning center at IMTS 2006, September 6 - 13 in Chicago. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=18 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=18 Tornos US Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST In multispindle machining, the longest operation at a given position dictates a complex part's overall cycle time. Generally, the position dedicated to working on a part's back end takes the longest time because there is just one spindle performing different operations. To overcome this productivity drain, Tornos has developed an eight-spindle machine with two independent, 3-axis back working stations. In essence, it's a ten-position machine. http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=22 http://www.tornos.us/newsroom/press/press_release.cfm?prID=22 Tornos US Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST