From its Strongsville, Ohio facility, Rafter Equipment Corporation designs and builds tube and pipe mill systems, rollforming machinery, and related equipment for metal producers. Founded in 1917 as the Rafter Machine Company in New Jersey, it has supplied more than 850 machines to over 450 customers worldwide and remains one of the few manufacturers building its equipment entirely in the USA. Rafter also supports mills after installation with alignments, maintenance, training, and finishing systems.
Roll Former, LLCSince 1978, Roll Former has designed and manufactured roll-forming machinery for metal roofing and architectural sheet-metal work, including equipment tailored to unusual applications. The Chalfont, Pennsylvania company was the first to produce and market portable roll-forming machines for standing-seam metal roofs and now offers more than 20 standard machines alongside custom builds. Its equipment is made in the USA and is backed by sales, technical support, and spare-parts service.CHALFONT, PA
FD MachinerySince its founding in Dalian, China, in 1988, FD Machinery has built its identity around engineering tube and pipe mills for manufacturers worldwide. A 570,000-square-foot factory and a 40-engineer team support the company’s patented mill designs, while equipment made by FD has reached customers across several international markets.SOLON, OH
Waldemar Design and Machine L.L.CBorn in a Lancaster County farm shop in the late 1960s, Waldemar Design and Machine now builds American-made plate-bending and angle-rolling machines for metal fabricators. The company has focused on roll-bending equipment since 1989 and has produced well over 1,500 machines, including custom designs for unusual forming challenges. Its family-centered business has been run by three generations, with service, training, and parts support continuing long after delivery.MOOREFIELD, WV