Founded in 1946, Sutherland Presses has spent 80 years building a reputation for engineering high-performance mechanical, hydraulic, and servo press systems. As the company marks its 80th anniversary in 2026, it continues to expand its footprint across advanced manufacturing sectors, reinforcing its role as a long-term technology partner for global producers.
In response to rising demand for precision forming, Sutherland is executing a strategic expansion into the composites, ceramics, and refractory manufacturing sectors. These industries require tighter control over material behavior, forming profiles, and cycle consistency, all of which align closely with Sutherland’s servo-hydraulic and automation capabilities.
Sutherland’s servo-hydraulic platforms are designed to manage the complex challenges associated with non-metallic materials, delivering benefits that directly impact product quality and throughput, including:
These advantages allow manufacturers to move from pilot programs to full-scale production with greater confidence.
As part of its 80th-anniversary initiatives, Sutherland Presses has launched a new digital platform to better serve customers worldwide. The updated website, www.SutherlandPresses.com, reflects the company’s expanded technology portfolio and provides easier access to product information, automation capabilities, and application-specific solutions.
To further accelerate innovation, Sutherland will open a new Research and Development and Technology Center in Ventura, California, in the third quarter of 2026. The facility is designed to bridge the gap between engineering development and production deployment, allowing customers to validate processes before committing to full production systems.
The Ventura facility will function as a collaborative engineering environment, supporting customers through multiple stages of project development, including:
This investment strengthens Sutherland’s ability to support customers from early concept stages through full production ramp-up.
At the core of Sutherland’s automation strategy is its proprietary I-PRESS® control platform. Designed to operate across press types and tonnage ranges, the system delivers programmable motion control, real-time diagnostics, automation integration, and Industry 4.0 connectivity, supporting both new equipment installations and retrofit modernization programs.
The I-PRESS® & Automation Control Family provides manufacturers with a consistent operational framework across diverse forming processes, offering:
This unified architecture reduces complexity while improving overall equipment effectiveness and long-term reliability.
By combining decades of press engineering expertise with intelligent controls and advanced automation, Sutherland Presses is positioning itself at the center of next-generation manufacturing. Serving industries ranging from metal forming and forging to composites, ceramics, refractory, and advanced materials, the company continues to focus on delivering precision, productivity, and sustainable long-term value for manufacturers worldwide.
📞 Reach out to Team Sutherland to learn more:
Email: Info@SutherlandPresses.com
Phone: +1-310-453-6981
Founded in 1946, Sutherland Presses has spent 80 years building a reputation for engineering high-performance mechanical, hydraulic, and servo press systems. As the company marks its 80th anniversary in 2026, it continues to expand its footprint across advanced manufacturing sectors, reinforcing its role as a long-term technology partner for global producers.
