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Dedicated Commercial Marine Division Established by AT&F

Cleveland, Ohio – July 17, 2013 –AT&F, an ISO 9001:2008 compliant custom steel fabricator in Cleveland, Ohio, has opened an additional location in Charleston, S.C., specializing in serving the commercial marine industry. For more than 30 years, AT&F has served the naval defense industry through its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Specialty Metal Fabrication Company Rebrands To Reflect Global Strategy

CLEVELAND, Ohio – June 11, 2013 – AT&F began in 1940 as the American Tank and Fabricating Company and through the next seven decades grew in the United States by leading the industry with specialty metal fabrication that pushed the limits of scale and precision. The last decade has seen AT&F transform itself into being recognized globally as a leader in the increasingly important realm of steel and alloy fabrication. Previously doing business as American Tank & Fabricating Company, the company formally announces the name change to AT&F.

Heavy Plate Rolling Fabricator AT&F Announces Equipment Upgrades


CLEVELAND, Ohio – November 12, 2012 – AT&F, a custom
steel fabricator in Cleveland, Ohio announces equipment upgrades to one of its large rolling systems.  Originally installed in 1977, the company has fabricated thousands of cylinders for AT&F customers.  After 35 years of service, the large heavy plate rolling machine has undergone a major upgrade.

ISO 9001:2008 Certification Steel Fabricator

AT&F, a custom steel fabricator in Cleveland, Ohio, has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification.  AT&F received its certificate from Smithers Quality Assessments.  This certification demonstrates AT&F’s commitment to customer-focused processes that help produce quality parts, providing on-time delivery and meeting customer expectations. “ISO 9001:2008 standard is implemented by more than one million ISO certified companies, and AT&F is proud to be one of them.  The new certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to a strong customer focus and continual improvement to our methods to produce a good quality product for our customers. Our certification is a significant achievement for the company,” states Ken Ripich, Executive Vice President.

Large CNC Machining – Horizontal Boring Mill Service

 
CLEVELAND, OHIO – August 21, 2012 - A CNC horizontal boring mill is the newest testament to AT&F’s commitment “We Invest In Customer Success™.”  Performing all functions of machining – milling, boring, drilling, and threading – the boring mill brings turnkey services to AT&F customers.

Steel Plate Blasting System Installed at AT&F

CLEVELAND, Ohio – May 8, 2012 – AT&F, one of the industry’s premier metal fabricators, has installed a new steel plate blasting system as part of its strategy of installing the largest metal forming and processing equipment available. The new blasting machine enables AT&F to blast steel plate up to 12’ wide and 7” thick. Boasting state-of-the-art speeds to remove surface contamination, scale and other impurities from the surface, the new equipment is one of a series of recent investments.

AT&F Launches Large scale Welding & Fabrication Operations in Mumbai

AT&F, a large scale welding and heavy steel fabricating company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, has launched its operation, AT&F India Fabrication Pvt. Ltd., in Mumbai. AT&F India's Mumbai based manufacturing capabilities include 13,000 square meters of fabrication facilities with 50 tonne lifting capacity providing heavy plate cutting, rolling and welding to exacting standards.

AT&F Has the Longest Running ASME U-Stamp

CLEVELAND, OH--(Marketwire - March 28, 2011) - The American Tank & Fabricating Company (AT&F) is a proven leader in the Pressure Vessel Industry. The company has the longest-running "U" Stamp and many years of experience serving the marketplace with reliable quality tanks, vessels and metal components. ASME "U" Stamp Number 14 was awarded to AT&F the first year the ASME began issuing numbered stamp certifications. Stamp numbers 1 through 13 are no longer active. This is quite a distinction as ASME recently issued stamp number 40,494. AT&F Has the Longest-Running ASME "U" Stamp.

AMTANK Armor Highlights Blast-Protection Technology at AUSA 2011

CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 16, 2011 – AMTANK Armor is dedicated to meeting the US Army’s mandate of “Institutional Adaptation” with its protective building systems and will exhibit the technology at AUSA’s ILW Winter Symposium. Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, February 23rd through 25th (Booth #2600).

Largest Steel Plate Rolling Capabilities in the World

CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 15, 2010 – A world-leader in forming and rolling heavy-wall cylinders and rings to long lengths, AT&F Steel can now go further. The Cleveland-based manufacturer, a division of AT&F, is unveiling massive new rolling capabilities to roll plates up to 12” (300MM) thick and 14’ (4.3M) long in single-piece construction.