Press Release:

Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., a leading laboratory equipment manufacturer in Cornelius, Oregon, Invests in two new Trumpf Press Brakes, continuing their growth as  a premier international OEM manufacturer.

With centralized programming of CAD Software, the Trubend 3120 press brake from Trumpf allows for automated fabrication of raw metal into component parts by providing exacting tolerances and a comprehensive database of shortening values, depth values, and bending programs. Such characteristics promote consistent, top of the line, machine-quality manufacturing, ultimately improving run time, flexibility and output.  In addition to automating most of the set up process,  the press brakes offer state of the art safety features that are extremely important with such powerful machinery.

By investing in the press brakes and large scale automation, Sheldon shows its dedication towards being a world-class original equipment manufacturer and partner. Having in-house equipment of this quality means there is no outsourcing of key manufacturing steps.  Everything is handled at Sheldon in the US. “Our ability to automate so much of our metal production is key to staying competitive with the global marketplace,” according to Dan Sheldon, President of Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc..

With 40 years in the business of manufacturing top of the line equipment, low volume high mix production is a big key for Sheldon’s future success as a world class OEM.

The New Trumpf Press Brake

We are committed to keeping everyone healthy and in tip top shape to keep production running at full steam and customer support at the high level our customers have come to expect. Therefore, as advised by our Center for Disease Control (CDC) friends,  the Sheldon Manufacturing family is taking pre-emptive action against any potential H1N1 flu outbreak this Fall.  The CDC recommends to have contingency plans for such an outbreak as ideal conditions resurface with the Fall season.  As it never hurts to share, we wanted to let you know what we are doing here at Sheldon to help prevent this from affecting our work place.

Employee Education Campaign:

• Letters home for the families
• Weekly newsletters
• PA updates and announcements
• Weekly meetings amongst supervisors

Preparation Steps and Action:

Flu prevention kit for each employee to take home that included:

• Hand sanitizer for whole family

• Digital thermometer

• Brochures and pamphlets

• Antiviral spray & Alcohol wipes

• Tissues for the family

• Hand sanitizer stations all through the shop

• Tool and surface disinfecting protocol for all tools daily

In addition to these important steps, tools, and procedures, we are also monitoring websites and staying up on the latest news.  For the benefit of all employees, all information and everything sent out has been bi-lingual in Spanish and English.  In case you missed it, check out how SHEL LAB  incubators are helping fight the H1N1 Flu on the scientific and medical level.