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60-Ton Molding Press Installed at Washington Street Facility

A 60-ton, multi-action molding press has been installed at the Metal Powder Products (MPP) Washington Street facility. The press will support the expansion of aluminum parts production and be added to the current equipment at the facility.  Nick Gismondi, general manager of the Washington Street facility, said the press is necessary to support additional powder […]

MPP Acquires a Six-Spindle, 8-Station Engis Hone

Metal Powder Products has acquired a six-spindle, 8-station Engis hone to support increased production requirements at the Ridgway facility. The hone will be installed in the secondary department to enable MPP Ridgway to meet exacting customer performance requirements. LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

MPP Installs New Abbot Belt Sintering Furnace

MPP Ridgway recently added a 20” Abbott belt sintering furnace. The furnace will be upgraded with the addition of a vari-cool unit for in-line heat treatment of the sintered parts. The addition of the furnace is part of the plant’s expansion for manufacturing to accommodate the start of production for new, recently awarded business.  LinkedIn […]

MPP Installs Sintering Furnace at Ford Road Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) has installed a new 36-inch sintering furnace at its Ford Road facility in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The facility also recently installed a 750-ton molding press. The new furnace will enable the company to process large parts and be part of automated production lines. “Adding the new 36-inch sintering furnace positions MPP […]

MPP Installs New Molding Press at Washington Street Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) has installed a 200-ton molding press at its Washington Street facility in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The installation follows MPP’s recent addition of a 75-ton press at its Ford Road facility. The new Cincinnati press, which was ordered and built to MPP’s specifications, enables the plant to support additional capacity. The press […]

MPP Adds New Molding Press at Ford Road Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) has installed a 750-ton multilevel molding press at its Ford Road facility in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The addition of this press follows a similar installation that occurred in May of this year. The new press, which was ordered and built to MPP’s specifications, will be used for extra capacity to supply […]

MPP Adds New Molding Press at Ford Road Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) has installed a 750-ton multilevel molding press at its Ford Road facility in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The Gasbarre press provides five-level capability, which was necessary to meet additional customer volume and to extend high tonnage capacity. “The 750-ton press ensures that MPP has elevated capacity to meet customer demand and fulfill […]

MPP Installs Two New Presses at Washington Street Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) has increased its capabilities at the Washington Street facility by installing two Cincinnati molding presses. The 200-ton and 100-ton presses were required to meet new business obligations. “Installation of the new Cincinnati presses was necessary as part of MPP’s growth in high-volume, automated product lines,” said Nick Gismondi, General Manager. The […]

MPP Installs New Furnace at Washington Street Facility

Metal Powder Products (MPP) recently installed a 30” high capacity furnace at its Washington Street facility in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The Abbott furnace is required to increase capacity for contracts received for newly tooled business. “The 30” furnace will enable MPP to increase capacity and fulfill new contracts developed over the last year,” said Nick […]

MPP Parts Components of Ten Best Engines of 2012

Ward’s Automotive has announced the winners of the ten best engines for 2012. Two winners were Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar, which is used in various applications, and Ford’s 5.8L supercharged V-8 powering the Shelby GT500 Mustang. Metal Powder Products (MPP) supplies aluminum powertrain parts for both engines and is proud to be associated with these award […]