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Sale of Machine # 200 – A TBE 30 Multibend – EXL

TBE is delighted to announce the sale of Machine Number 200; a TBE 30 Multibend – EXL Machine; from the TBE Multibend Series. This Machine has been sold to PSI Spółdzielczy Producent Sprężyn. Located in Siedlce, Poland – PSI is a long standing customer of TBE.

In order to mark this significant milestone for TBE; a special commissioning event for the delivery of this machine will take place during 2015.

Further details will follow.

Launch of the TBE Multibend ‘E Series’ & Wire Düsseldorf 2014

TBE is delighted to announce the launch of our latest Machine Development – The TBE Multibend ‘E Series’. This development will be on display and officially launched at Wire Düsseldorf 2014 – at the TBE Booth – 16D13.

T Butler Engineering - Rotary Wire Straightening system Building upon our existing Multibend technology platform – which has seen extensive refinement over the past number of years, including the addition of an integrated and exceptionally cost efficient Rotary Wire Straightening system, the TBE Multibend ‘E Series’ represents the next generation development of TBE technology; that facilitates the accurate and exceptionally rapid production of truly complex wire components; particularly in the 2MM – 6MM wire diameter range.

Key Features of this new development include:

  • More compact and flexible Bending Heads
  • Optional Integrated Secondary Operations
  • High Speed Flexible Transfer System
  • Special Secondary Rotary Arm for Multibend Setup

Incorporating all of the benefits of standard TBE Multibend Technology – the TBE Multibend ‘E Series’ offers the potential to meet the challenges of today’s market while generating a rapid return on investment and providing flexibility to respond to changing market demands.

 

TBE – Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation & Expansion To Near East Markets

TBE was delighted to join with Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Ambassador to Germany – Mr. Dan Mulhall and over 60 of our global customers, supply partners and agents in a special celebration at Wire Dusseldorf 2012, to mark 25 years of global operations and to officially launch the TBE Sinubend Series of machinery – our latest highly innovative Machine development for the production of Complex Sinuous Wire Forms and related components at exceptional speeds and accuracy. TBE was also pleased to announce its expansion into Near East Markets in co-operation with CELIKIS – the company’s agent for both Turkey and Southeast Europe.

T Butler Engineering - Sinuous Wire Forms
Enterprise Ireland has worked closely with TBE since the company started 25 years ago to access export markets all over the globe. All of the TBE product development, including machine and software design is undertaken at the company’s manufacturing facility and HQ based in Co. Kilkenny.

Congratulating the TBE team at a 25 Year reception, the Irish Ambassador to Germany, Ambassador Mulhall said: TBE is an example of the top-quality indigenous companies that are to the fore of Ireland’s export-led recovery. It is an Irish manufacturing firm that, being rooted in innovation, continues to outstrip international competition, continues to manufacture in Ireland and continues to provide valuable employment in Co. Kilkenny.

Enterprise Ireland market advisor in Germany Nicol Hoppe added:

“We are delighted to work with companies like TBE, a family run company with traditional values, excellent engineering and a focus of putting the customer first. TBE prove that Irish companies can grow internationally and create export led jobs. If you are a new or early stage exporter we recommend you contact our specialist potential export division. Challenge us, to work with you, to increase your exports”

Launch of the TBE Sinubend Series & Wire Düsseldorf 2012

TBE is delighted to announce the launch of our latest highly innovative Machine Development – The TBE Sinubend Series, for the production of Complex Sinuous Wire Forms and related components at exceptional speeds and accuracy. This development will be on display at Wire Düsseldorf 2012 – at the TBE Booth – 16E16.

low cost tooling Building upon our existing Multiform and Multibend technology platform – which has seen significant enhancement in the past two years, including the addition of an integrated and exceptionally cost efficient Rotary Wire Straightening system, the TBE Sinubend Series represents an industry leading development that facilitates the accurate and exceptionally rapid production of Complex Sinuous Wire Forms and related components.

The TBE Sinubend Series offers prospective customers low cost tooling options and extreme flexibility – all key aspects of the general TBE Multibend series. With an increasing number of components now taking a Sinuous Form – this development is well placed to meet both current and future market demands as well as representing an optimal replacement for older equipment.

Incorporating all of the benefits of standard TBE Multibend Technology – the TBE Sinubend Series provides the potential to meet the challenges of today’s market while generating a rapid return on investment and providing flexibility to respond to changing market demands. More details on this development will follow shortly.

TBE Multibend – High Speed (MB-HS) Series

TBE is pleased to announce the launch of our latest, highly innovate development – The TBE Multibend, High Speed (MB-HS) series.

T Butler Engineering - innovative tooling Representing a further significant refinement of our existing Multibend series technology, the MB-HS series has been developed to facilitate the production of very large volumes – which traditionally has only been feasible through the use of a mechanical machine.

The MB-HS series offers consistent, unparalleled production speeds whilst providing exceptional accuracy and end quality components. It also offers both low cost innovative tooling options and broad flexibility – all key aspects of the general TBE Multibend series.

The TBE Multibend, High Speed series (MB-HS) machinery can produce components from a wire size, beginning at a diameter of 1.5 (MM).

For more information on this latest development, please contact T. Butler Engineering Ltd or our respective global representatives directly to obtain video links of the TBE 30 – (MB-HS) in production. Furthermore, you can obtain further detail on this development, including the standard wire end configuration options available by clicking on the link below:

TBE Multibend (High Speed) series – (MB-HS) – 2011 [ 500KB PDF]

Wire Dusseldorf – 2010

TBE were pleased to meet with many of our existing and new customers alike at the Wire and Tube Exhibition, in Düsseldorf during April, 2010.

T Butler Engineering - Multibend range We are also pleased to announce our expansion into South Africa and Poland, where we have recently sold a number of machines from our Multibend range of machinery.

On display at the exhibition was our very latest range of machinery. Moreover, our revolutionary optional combined rotary wire straightening system – TBE SRWS, was officially launched and on display.

Our range of Global representatives, from North America, South America and several regions across Europe were present during the week.

In addition, we have now updated our Product Range section of the website to include all promotional material that was made available during the exhibition.

Wire Düsseldorf 2008 Update

TBE were delighted to meet all of our customers at Wire Dusseldorf 2008.

On display was our latest development which is typically available from 2mm to 10mm.

This is a unique development which can incorporate multiform And multibend technology, giving low cost tooling, fast set up times, extreme flexibility and high production rates. Also on display was our latest computer and software technology which has been significantly enhanced recently.

Irish PM On Hand For TBE’s New Software Launch

An Taoiseach, (The Irish Prime Minister) Mr. Bertie Ahern, visited T. Butler Engineering Ltd. at Fiddown to launch TBE’s new software product.

The company is owned by Thomas and Joan Butler and was founded in 1988. They manufacture wire forming, spring making and special purpose machinery for the construction industry, computer, automotive, bedding and medical industry.

TBE’s customers are based in Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Holland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, United States, South America, Australia and New Zealand. They are the only Irish company to exhibit bi-annually at the Wire and Tube show in Dusseldorf, Germany.

An Taoiseach (The Irish Prime Minister) visited TBE to launch their new software which they have developed themselves. This is new technology and it will give TBE a major advantage in the market place for special projects.

T Butler Engineering - Special Purpose MachineryIn his address, the Taoiseach said:

The defining feature of T. Butler Engineering is your ability to innovate.

Even in the hard times you were able to identify niches in the market and hone your skills in order to meet demand in the manufacturing industry. And, today that is evident in the launch of your new software that will enable you to write your own machine codes and develop customised software for your clients.

“Small businesses, such as T. Butler Engineering, are of paramount importance to the Irish economy and I wish you all every success with your ongoing development.”