Posts by FOMMCO
Vacuum Dispersion Kneader Mixer
Vacuum Dispersion Kneader Mixer: Removes Moisture While Mixing Technical Machine Products has introduced a proprietary vacuum mixer that removes moisture from resins while mixing in one fast mixing cycle. Combining heat and the proprietary TMP vacuum system, the new VMX mixer is ideal for use with both hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic resins. During the batch mixing…
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FOM (Shanghai) Company, Ltd., a wholly foreign-owned enterprise of The French Oil Mill Machinery Company, opened in Shanghai, China. The facility allows French to provide the Chinese oilseed and polymer processing markets with Chinese-manufactured machinery or imported machinery, as desired by the customers.
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French acquired Technical Machine Products, Inc., a hydraulic press and rubber mixer manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. The products were later rebranded as TMP, A Division of French and the operation moved to FOMMCO’s Piqua headquarters in 2012.
Read MoreAutomatic Hydraulic Rubber Transfer Molding Platen Press Increases Production Efficiency
Technical Machine Products (TMP) introduced a fully automatic hydraulic press system that is designed to increase efficiency. Although available in any size, the Model T770 rubber transfer molding press produces a rapid shot size of 20 pounds or higher. This 770-ton platen press utilizes servo hydraulics to control the size and velocity of the shot…
Read MoreCustom Hydraulic Press for Specialty Molding Increases Production
TMP designed a system of automated mechanical stops to replace the manually inserted stops to decrease cycle time and increase product capacity. A leading manufacturer of foam-filled panels approached TMP about developing a new, specialty hydraulic press. The client was attempting to fabricate sandwiches of sheet metal that contained an inner core made from foam.…
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The oilseed solvent extraction technologies were sold and licensed to the DeSmet Group of Belgium. The Company refocused on the rubber business.
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FOMMCO earned ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing our exceptional quality standards.
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Daniel P. French, the son of AWF Jr., ascended to the position of President, eventually assuming the role of CEO in 1985. DPF’s journey with the company began in 1971, initially serving as a machinist. Through hard work and dedication, he steadily climbed the ranks, securing several promotions including roles as assistant foreman, cost accountant,…
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Alfred Willard French Jr. became President; Grace French, Honorary Chairman of the Board. AWF Jr. was later elected Chairman of the Board in 1979 after the death of C. B. Upton.
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French’s first mechanical screw press for dewatering synthetic rubber was designed and sold to Firestone Synthetic Rubber Co. in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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