About Erie Press
Recent ERIE installations include China, Japan, Italy, Germany and Mexico. From simple, stand alone presses to highly complex and integrated press systems, ERIE typically assembles and tests at our facility. Projects frequently include installation and start-up supervision, operator and maintenance training as well as post start up Services support.
Mission
To build world class forging, metalforming, composite forming, and stretch forming presses and provide superior technical, operating, and maintenance support services which exceed customer expectations.
Vision
Building superior forging, metalforming, composite forming, and stretch forming presses through continuous improvement of technical, manufacturing, and Services capabilities by reinvestment in employees, equipment, and facilities to enhance long term customer partnerships.
History
Timeline
1895 – Incorporated as Erie Foundry Company
1904 – Introduced ERIE Drop Forging Hammers
1908 – Introduced ERIE Trimming Presses
1927 –Introduced ERIE Custom Hydraulic Presses
1951 – Introduced Scotch Yoke Mechanical Forging Press
1953 – Large Hydraulic Presses
1976 – Name changed to Erie Press Systems
1990 – Implemented Kaizen Continuous Improvement
1993 – ISO 9002 Certified
1998 – Acquired MHF (Francey/Bliss) Open Die Forging Press Line
2000 – QS 9000 T/E Certified; ISO 9001:1998 Certified
2001 – Acquired L&F Industries Stretch Forming & SPF/Hot Presses
2005 – Opened China Sales Office
2006 – ISO 9001: 2000 Certified
Beginning in 1895 as a small gray iron casting plant named Erie Foundry Company, our journey from that day has taken us to the early application and manufacture of over 8,000 forging hammers to today’s state of the art hydraulic and mechanical presses and integrated systems for forging and forming.
These products enable Erie to provide turn-key solutions for press structure, hydraulic and electrical controls, as well as part handling and tooling system integration.
In 2001, ERIE acquired L&F including Hufford and Sheridan Gray special application Stretch Formers and Hot Presses for aerospace, automotive, passenger rail, recreational vehicles, elevator and escalator, decorative metal, and other industries.
Continuing our evolution, we have implemented Continuous Improvement and achieved ISO-9002, QS-9000 T/E, and ISO 9001:2000 certification. Progress over the last 110 years is testimony to the hard work and determination of the ERIE Team.
