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[Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/wounded-warrior-nfl-draft) ## [Premier Metal Fabricator AT&F: What Sets Us Apart](https://blog.atfco.com/premier-metal-fabricator-atf-what-sets-us-apart) [AT&F’s core focus](https://blog.atfco.com/infographic-atf-core-focus) is to Build, Protect, Energize, and Move the world through metal fabrication. The Company knows that customers deserve to interface with a highly responsive, dedicated team. This is why AT&F has devoted its efforts to clearly identifying the Company’s three uniques, running the business on EOS, living their core values, and defining and executing its proven process. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/premier-metal-fabricator-atf-what-sets-us-apart) ## [Metal Fabricator AT&F Selected For Evolution of Manufacturing Award](https://blog.atfco.com/metal-fabricator-evolution-manufacturing-award) AT&F has been selected by *Smart Business Magazine* as one of the 2021 Evolution of Manufacturing honorees. AT&F will be recognized at the Evolution of Manufacturing virtual conference on February 25th and mentioned in a special editorial report in the February 2021 edition of *Smart Business Magazine*. According to the conference website, “Since 2006, the [Evolution of Manufacturing Conference & Awards](http://www.sbnonline.com/events/evolution-of-manufacturing/) honor Northeast Ohio manufacturers for their ability to innovate, create and drive these processes resulting in a positive impact on their bottom line.” The 2021 award is especially honorable because it was given to manufacturing businesses in Northern Ohio that have proven to successfully evolve their manufacturing operations to adapt to the global economy, as well as this past year during COVID-19. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/metal-fabricator-evolution-manufacturing-award) ## [Quality Metal Fabrication Through ISO 9001:2015 Certification](https://blog.atfco.com/quality-metal-fabrication-through-iso-90012015-certification) AT&F is pleased to announce that [AT&F Wisconsin](https://www.atfco.com/locations/wisconsin/) and [AT&F Advanced Metals](https://www.atfco.com/locations/advanced-metals/) in Orrville, Ohio, have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. AT&F is now ISO certified across the entire enterprise which includes [AT&F Cleveland](https://www.atfco.com/locations/cleveland/), AT&F Advanced Metals, and AT&F Wisconsin. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/quality-metal-fabrication-through-iso-90012015-certification) ## [BAE Systems Honors AT&F with a Supplier of the Year Award](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-supplier-of-year-award) *American Tank & Fabricating Co Among More Than 20 Award Recipients Recognized at the Annual ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier Awards Ceremony* [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-supplier-of-year-award) ## [Steel Fabricator AT&F Installs Massive 5-Axis Cutting System](https://blog.atfco.com/steel-fabricator-installs-massive-cutting-system) CLEVELAND, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&F is pleased to announce another major investment in cutting technology. The heavy-duty gantry shape cutting machine includes 5-axis and dual plate capabilities, as well as next-generation software for faster operation and reduced setup time. The newly installed equipment will serve industries including construction, mining, defense, energy, transportation, and any project that requires heavy plate processing. This investment perfectly aligns with [AT&F's core focus](https://blog.atfco.com/infographic-atf-core-focus) to Build, Protect, Energize, and Move the World through metal fabricating. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/steel-fabricator-installs-massive-cutting-system) ## [AT&F Receives Award at Komatsu Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser](https://blog.atfco.com/habitat-humanity-fundraiser) Ken Ripich, EVP of Business Development, recently accepted an award on behalf of AT&F for 10 consecutive years of supporting the [Komatsu Habitat for Humanity](https://mining.komatsu/company/social-responsibility/community-relations/community-development/importance-of-community-partnerships-habitat-for-humanity#:~:text=Komatsu%20employees%20volunteer%20their%20time,8%2C500%20hours%20in%20Milwaukee%20alone.) fundraiser. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/habitat-humanity-fundraiser) ## [AT&F Upgrades Lasers to 10K Fiber Optic](https://blog.atfco.com/press-release-upgrades-lasers-fiber-optic) CLEVELAND, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aligned with their [core focus](https://blog.atfco.com/infographic-atf-core-focus) to Build, Protect, Energize and Move the world through metal fabrication, AT&F has made another major investment in a 5-axis, 10K fiber optic laser machine. This equipment was recently installed and is now actively [cutting](https://www.atfco.com/capabilities/precision-cutting/) parts. The cutting envelope is 10 feet wide by 60 feet long and is equipped with a shuttle table system, allowing for continuous production around the clock. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/press-release-upgrades-lasers-fiber-optic) ## [AT&F Makes Another Game Changing Investment in Laser Welding Equipment](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-makes-another-game-changing-investment-in-laser-welding-equipment) CLEVELAND, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&F is pleased to announce new technology investments for 2020. The first investment is a [laser welding/laser cutting machine](https://www.atfco.com/capabilities/welding/laser-welding/), which supports [AT&F's core focus](https://blog.atfco.com/infographic-atf-core-focus) to Build, Protect, Energize and Move the world through metal fabrication. [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-makes-another-game-changing-investment-in-laser-welding-equipment) ## [Custom Metal Fabricator AT&F Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-iso-90012015-certification) AT&F is pleased to announce they have once again achieved ISO certification. The company is registered with Smithers to the ISO 9001:2015 standard at the Cleveland, Ohio headquarters location. By the end of 2020, the other enterprise locations are expected to also achieve certification, including [AT&F Wisconsin](https://www.atfco.com/locations/wisconsin/) and [AT&F Advanced Metals in Orrville](https://blog.atfco.com/advanced-metals-press-release), Ohio. This certification reflects AT&F’s commitment to customer-focused processes that provide quality products, assure on-time delivery, and reduce waste. According to Ken Ripich, EVP of Sales and Marketing, “Our company has 3 primary differentiators that set us apart from the competition: investment in large and highly diversified equipment, almost 80 years of fabricating experience, and our passion for quality is in our DNA.” [Read More](https://blog.atfco.com/atf-iso-90012015-certification) [1](https://blog.atfco.com/author/madison-ripich/page/1) [2](https://blog.atfco.com/author/madison-ripich/page/2) [3](https://blog.atfco.com/author/madison-ripich/page/3) [Next Page »](https://blog.atfco.com/author/madison-ripich/page/2) Search Google ### Categories - [AT&F (28)](https://blog.atfco.com/topic/atf) - [Press Releases (25)](https://blog.atfco.com/topic/press-release) - [Steel (21)](https://blog.atfco.com/topic/steel) - [Capabilities (15)](https://blog.atfco.com/topic/capabilities) - [Fabricating (14)](https://blog.atfco.com/topic/fabricating) ## SUBSCRIBE ## Don't miss the latest from AT&F © AT&F | **World Headquarters** Cleveland, OH | 216-252-1500 [Privacy](https://www.atfco.com/privacy-policy/) | [Contact Us](https://info.atfco.com/contact_us) - [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/atfco) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/atfco) - [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/at%26f) - [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hz46e_IrLAvhmcHL89UdQ) - [rss](https://blog.atfco.com/rss.xml)