Sutherland News

October 20, 2025
FORGING & HOT HEADING | THE NEW FRONTIER IN PRECISION AND POWER

For nearly 80 years, Sutherland Presses has delivered world-class metal forming solutions. From servo-hydraulic to mechanical and forge presses (100–6000 T), our I-PRESSĀ® controls set the industry standard for precision, durability, and Industry 4.0-ready performance.

October 16, 2025
KC PRESS INTRODUCES NEXT-GEN SERVO-HYDRAULIC GAP-FRAME PRESSES — CPS-30 & CPS-60 POWERED BY I-PRESSĀ® ECO CONTROLS

KC Press debuts the CPS-30 and CPS-60 servo-hydraulic gap-frame presses, merging power, precision, and energy efficiency. Equipped with I-PRESSĀ® ECO controls, these compact machines deliver faster setups, consistent results, and smart connectivity for modern forming and assembly applications.

October 10, 2025
EMS MANUFACTURERS RELY ON SUTHERLAND PRESSES FOR PRECISION, UPTIME, AND LOWER COST

EMS manufacturers boost precision, uptime, and yield with Sutherland & KC Presses. From servo-hydraulic NPI cells to mechanical lines for volume production, the I-PRESSĀ® control unifies motion, pressure, and data, enabling faster changeovers, lower energy costs, and reliable Industry 4.0 performance.

October 1, 2025
COMPACT POWER: ENTRY-LEVEL 60-TON HYDRAULIC GAP-FRAME PRESSES READY TO SHIP

Sutherland offers two 60-ton hydraulic gap-frame presses ready to ship. The CP-60 delivers versatile, cost-effective forming, while the CPS-60-ECO adds servo efficiency, smoother motion, and energy savings—all built on Tier-1 components with I-PRESS ECO controls.

September 24, 2025
I-PRESS & AUTOMATION: FROM 60 TO 6000 TONS UNIFIED CONTROL SYSTEM, UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

I-PRESS & Automation unifies servo-hydraulic and mechanical presses under one smart control—delivering precision motion, energy savings, and advanced safety. From 60 to 6000 tons, it integrates seamlessly with automation to maximize accuracy, uptime, and performance.

September 19, 2025
COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING: INTELLIGENT MOTION AND PRECISION LEVELING

By pairing proven press structures with I-PRESSĀ® & Automation and four-corner level monitoring, teams gain predictable process windows across jobs and shifts. The results are measurable: better laminate thickness control, cleaner fiber architecture, and repeatable consolidation,even when tools run hot and loads.

August 25, 2025
FITTING 400 TONS OF PRECISION INTO 14 FEET: HOW OUR CUSTOM SOLUTIONS TEAM DELIVERED A SERVO HYDRAULIC PRESS FOR WHIRLPOOL’S R&D CENTER

Whirlpool’s Michigan R&D Center needed a full capability, 400-ton servo hydraulic press to support rapid prototyping, tooling trials, and material development—inside a lab bay capped at just 14 feet of ceiling height.

August 19, 2025
TEAM SUTHERLAND ON THE MOVE: INSTALLATIONS COAST TO COAST

Our service technicians are also keeping existing lines performing at their best with preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and rapid-response repairs. Customers are seeing faster ramp-ups, reduced unplanned downtime, and smoother changeovers thanks to job memory, programmable motion profiles, and on-screen fault guidance.

August 18, 2025
FROM HAND HAMMERS TO INTELLIGENT PRESSES

The story of presses begins with the most fundamental manufacturing act: shaping material by force. For thousands of years that force was delivered by muscle—smiths hot-forged iron with hand hammers and simple tools. As communities organized around waterpower in the late Middle Ages, cam-driven helve hammers and trip hammers...

July 14, 2025
FROM COMPLEXITY TO SIMPLICITY: THE INVENTION OF I-PRESS AND THE FUTURE OF PRESS CONTROLS

Mark Sutherland, an experienced press man with decades in the metal forming industry, was visiting the Euro Blech show in Hannover, Germany. Surrounded by giant machines from industry leaders in Germany, Japan, and Italy, Mark noticed something troubling: the control panels for these high-powered presses were intimidating...

July 2, 2025
SERVO-HYDRAULIC SHOCKWAVE: KC PRESSES SET NEW BENCHMARK FOR 24/7 PRODUCTIVITY

Backed by more than seventy-five years of metal-forming pedigree, the new CPS, DPS, and HPS Series promise to compress lead-times, operating costs, and maintenance headaches all at once. Early adopters report double-digit throughput gains and near-instant ROI, confirming that the servo-hydraulic era has officially arrived.

June 27, 2025
MEET THE DATA-DRIVEN GIANT: HOW THE HD2-500 SERVO HYDRAULIC PRESS TRANSFORMS EVERY STROKE INTO SMART MANUFACTURING MAGIC

Sutherland Presses is turning heads across the forming industry with the arrival of its newest showpiece, the HD2-500 Ton Servo-Hydraulic Press. Installed earlier this week at a leading manufacturer, the powerhouse machine instantly elevated shop-floor capabilities, bringing monumental force, extreme accuracy...

June 26, 2025
COMMAND, CONNECT, CONTROL: HOW I-PRESSĀ® IS RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF PRESS AUTOMATION

🧠 Upgrading to I-PRESS Controls gives traditional presses a new brain—transforming them into adaptive, intelligent systems. Through real-time feedback and smart machine integration, manufacturers gain control over performance variables like never before šŸ“ˆ.

May 2, 2025
FABRICATION SHOPS OPTIMIZE EFFICIENCY

For steel fabrication shops looking to optimize efficiency and reduce costs, investing in a KC Servo Hydraulic Press represents a strategic upgrade. This advanced piece of machinery combines precision, versatility, and power, enabling shops to drastically reduce reliance on costly traditional equipment such as shears, press brakes.

April 23, 2025
PRECISION BOLT MANUFACTURING FOR AEROSPACE & SUPER ALLOYS

The future of hot heading technology is here—and it’s built to perform. At Sutherland, we’ve redefined traditional bolt manufacturing with our Front-Loading Sliding Table (FLST) system. Designed to maximize operator safety, minimize heat loss, and increase production output, FLST has become a critical innovation for manufacturers.

April 16, 2025
65 YEARS OF DESIGNING & INSTALLING PRESS SYSTEMS

With 65 years of experience in designing and installing press systems, Team Sutherland has perfected the process from application review to installation, training, and service.

March 28, 2025
SUTHERLAND PRESSES PARTNERS WITH GUARDIAN BIKES TO DRIVE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION

Sutherland Presses is proud to announce the successful installation of our advanced metal forming equipment at Guardian Bikes in Seymour, Indiana. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in helping Guardian expand its in-house manufacturing capabilities.

March 10, 2025
HUX SERIES INNOVATION: FAST AND PRECISE TWO-POINT PRESSES

Key advantages of this press include a right to left drive that reduces overall height, a 10mm full tonnage rating point ABDC, a 10ā€ stroke, operating at 25-60 SPM, large side windows designed for a coil feed system, and an 8 Point Slide Guidance system among other features.

March 5, 2025
GLOBAL MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE MEETS LATEST CONTROL TECH IN SUTHERLAND'S PRESS LINES

Our revolutionary I-PRESS & Automation controls redefine standards, aligning with Industry 4.0 and 5.0 while surpassing safety benchmarks like Category 3 and Performance Level D. Kickstarting with I-PRESS, experience seamless remote access and data retrieval for comprehensive press line monitoring and enhanced uptime.

February 21, 2025
LINK MOTION 550 TON RUNNING UP TO 75 SPM

Link Motion, originally conceptualized by William Howe in the mid-1800s for the locomotive industry, has evolved to enhance metal stamping processes, gaining popularity in the early 1980s.

February 20, 2025
NOT YOUR AVERAGE PRESS & AUTOMATION COMPANY - DESIGNED FOR THE BIG LEADS

At Sutherland Presses, we cater to the best and strive to be the best. Our presses are especially well-suited for clients currently equipped with machinery from other leading providers such as Schuler, Aida, or Komatsu.

February 13, 2025
NAVIGATING 2025: GROWTH IN METAL STAMPING AND COMPOSITE FORMING WITH SUTHERLAND PRESSES

By focusing on precision, reliability, and customer-driven innovation, we help businesses enhance their production capabilities and maintain a competitive edge. As we approach 2025, Sutherland Presses is dedicated to aligning technological advancements with our customers' requirements.

February 10, 2025
INTRODUCING THE I-PRESS & AUTOMATION CONTROLS FOR INDUSTRY 5.0

Sutherland Presses has unveiled the I-PRESS & Automation Controls, marking a significant advancement in the realm of press control technology. This innovative solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with mechanical, servo hydraulic, and forge presses, providing a comprehensive approach to pressing operations.

February 7, 2025
ADVANTAGES OF KC PRESSES DPS SERIES FOUR POST PRESSES BY SUTHERLAND PRESSES

Sutherland Presses continues to lead the industry with its KC PRESSES DPS Series Four Post Presses, renowned for their cutting-edge features and advanced technologies. A standout attribute of these presses is the I-PRESSĀ® & Automation Control system.

January 30, 2025
EXCITING NEWS: 176 TO 2000-TON PRESS INSTALLATIONS IN MEXICO, ASIA, AND OKLAHOMA

We recently completed the installation of a CRS-176-ton press in Mexico, an ideal choice for progressive dies in the low-tonnage range. Meanwhile, in Asia, the EHW-4-2000-ton four-point eccentric press.