Our story began during World War II when Pacific Press built the U.S.’ first hydraulic press brake. The industry quickly realized our product was a much safer and more reliable alternative to mechanical brakes. But we weren’t satisfied with just one innovation. We wanted to continue to help America lead the way by improving technology across all our product lines. Along the way we also built:

The first computer-controlled servo-hydraulic press for composite molding

The world’s largest plate shear (G-Series 36’) capable of cutting one and a half inch steel plate

The world’s largest chop shear (G-Series 2′) capable of cutting two inch steel pipe

BUILDING AMERICA, FROM THE HEART OF AMERICA

In 1955, we opened our manufacturing operation in Mt. Carmel, IL (about halfway between St. Louis and Louisville). And we’re still there today, continuing the tradition of innovation and quality:

1955 – Pacific engineers and manufactures it’s first hydraulic shear

1979 – Manufactured a K-1250-40 press brake

1980 – Manufactures a 2000 ton D series straight side press

1981 – Manufactured a K-3000-27 press brake

1981 – Manufactured 1000 ton tandems 25′ and 27′

1985 – Manufactured the first CNC servo hydraulic press brake in the US

1986 – Pacific delivers a 2000 ton press brake to China

1987 – Manufactured the first high speed servo press for composite molding

1989 – Manufactured a 1250 ton CNC brake with graphics, mult axis back gauge, and crowning

1992 – Manufactured a series of up acting compression molding presses for a leading manufacturer of golf balls

1993 – Manufactured a series of 4-post presses for hybrid masonry dewatering process

1998 – Manufactured a 14 press sytem for a leading chain manufacturer

1999 – Manufactured a 4000 ton rubber molding press

2000 – Manufactured a series of CNC wide platen press brakes designed for punching for a leading computer enclosurer manufacturer

2001 – Manufactures a FK-1500-27 set of tandems with plate automation

2002 – Manufactures a 1400-D 10-60 Press

2005 – Manufactures a 500-OBM and 750-OBM

2006 – Manufactures a 2500 ton x 60′ tandem pole system

2007 – Manufactures a 1400 D-10-72 straight side press

2008 – Manufactures 2 – 1000 ton CNC straight side presses for diffusioin bonding titanium jet engine compressor blades

2009 – Manufactures 2 CNC transformer sizing press

2010 – Manufactures a 1350 D-10-72 press for a leading power turbine manufacturer

2011 – Manufactures a FK-1250-22 press brake for large corrugated metal structure company

2012 – Manufactures a FK-1000-21 tandem brakes for barge manufacturer