THE BRADBURY GROUP
Your Single Source Solution for Roll Forming and Coil Processing Manufacturing Equipment.
WHERE EXPERTISE MEETS INNOVATION.
The Bradbury Co., Inc., founded in 1959, evolved into The Bradbury Group through partnerships and acquistions. We are a global family of manufacturing companies dedicated to producing equipment that provides decades of real-world operation. The Bradbury facility in Moundridge, KS, serves as the world headquarters for the Group. Collectively, we have approximately 700 employees around the world and equipment operating in over 80 countries.
We pride ourselves on designing and manufacturing high-quality, productivity-enhancing metal processing worldwide. With over 65 years of experience, our combined know-how empowers us to create machines
Whether you need a single piece of equipment or an entire manufacturing system, we’re committed
A world-class manufacturer of Roll forming, Coil Processing, Leveling, and Automated Production Systems.
A leading control system provider for the metal forming industries, making production machines more efficient and profitable.
Forms a wide range of roll formed metal products made to customer specifications with ten rollforming lines.
Experts in the field of engraving, pattern development, embossing and calendering machinery.
Manufacturer of roll forming systems for light gauge framing, rainwater goods, and solid core sandwich panels.
Manufactures top-quality metal building and steel framing roll forming lines with equipment in over 80 countries.
State-of-the-art hydraulic punch and cut equipment including the patented Viper® tecnology.
Manufactures continuous and discontinuous equipment lines for producing PUR/PIR insulated sandwich panels.
Designs and manufactures progressive, pierce, emboss, cutoff dies, and more for a wide range of industries.
Manufactures coil processing slitting lines, CTL lines, rotary and flying shears, packaging equipment, and specialty lines.
Facilitates sales, engineering, and service in Europe, Russia, U.A.E., Africa, and India for The Bradbury Group.
Supplies roll forming equipment for a variety of industries including automotive and heavy gauge.
MACHINING
Offers an array of services including sawing, sub-assembly welding, polishing, precision turning, and machining.
Specializes in designing and building customized manufacturing equipment for producing unique metal tile designs.
Leading manufacturer of press feeding and coil handling equipment
e•Drive® Levelers from .010” (.38mm) to 1” (25mm) material capacity
Bradbury Leveling System - Our1, 2, or 3-Drive precision leveling platforms feature increased material stress reduction and make corrections automatically using laser artificial intelligence technology.
FlatTrak® CL Monitoring System - Integrates a laser to detect any irregularities in the strip, using an algorithm to guide necessary adjustments for smoothing out waves and buckles. Operators can see real-time data on a 3D display to make manual adjustments or switch to automatic mode for continuous, system-driven corrections.
Bradbury Leveling Systems
Process Absolute Flat Material
Athader has a strategic agreement with Leveltek International for the worldwide supply of stretch leveling cut-to-length lines.
Bradbury e•Drive® Leveler in Cut-To-Length Line
Thrive e•Drive® System
Flat Trak® CL Monitoring System
e-Drive® - Patent #8893537 Patent #7185519
Rollstack Removal Stretch Levelers
Perforation Levelers
Auto-Selective™ Hydraulic Levelers
Architectural Levelers
Flat Trak® CL Monitoring System Leveler Rolls
Athader Slitting & Blanking Lines
High Speed Slitting and Recoiling Line
Athader CTL Stacker
Athader Heavy Gauge Slitting Line
Athader Light Gauge Cut to Length Line
Slitting Lines: Athader enhanced double eccentric slitting lines include technological advancements that deliver top performance. Features include coil storage, deburring rolls, automatic loop control, double loop system, mobile tension stand, shape enhancement system, off-line strapping system, automatic coil loading, automatic threader, high-precision shears, automatic tooling change, robotic tooling and separator setup, and more!
Cut to Length Lines: Athader light gauge and heavy gauge cut to length lines focus on your production and throughput requirements. Featuring the Bradbury e•Drive® Leveler and Athader’s Flying or Rotary Shears with multiple stacking solutions, our lines will exceed your production needs. Features include automatic banding, de-banding, auto coil loading, threading, and the Bradbury Flat Trak® CL strip monitoring system.
Strapping & Packaging Solutions: Athader will custom engineer automated packaging solutions to suit your line of operation. We have increased line output by up to 30% with features such as pack storage, discharging scrap pieces without manual lifting, pack lifters, wrapping systems, automatic strapping, and more.
Slit Coil Packaging Line
CTL Packaging Line
Athader Cut to Length Line
The Bradbury Group® offers a complete panel line solution for all production and budget requirements.
Metal Building - Panel Equipment
Double High® Panel line with pre-cut flying BOSS® Shear.
We offer Pre-Cut, Post-Cut, Single High, Double High®, and Rafted® rollformers with flying or stop-to-cut shears.
Bradbury Post-Cut Panel Line with Viper® Flying Shear.
Hayes Post-Cut Panel Line with Flying Shear.
Hayes Post-Cut Panel Line with Stop-To-Cut-Shear
Metal Building - Purlin Equipment
The Bradbury Group offers a range of purlin roll forming lines designed to meet various production needs and investment levels. Our custom equipment can be designed for start-up companies, mid-sized production companies, and high-volume level manufacturers that require increased throughput and automation.
Our Most Popular Purlin Line Models
Bradbury QTR™ Purlin Rollformer forms both Cee and Zee sections in a single roll space. You save footprint and setup time with Cee to Zee changes happening in seconds. The QTR™ turns out U-channel, base angles, and integrated eave sections with optional shapes such as sigmas, C+, and downturn lips. Innovative features increase section control and quality, reduce labor, and contribute to operator safety.
Bradbury VTR™+plus features auto gauging, hands free thread-up, 11 gauge maximum material thickness, automatic cee to zee changeover, single and double slope eave capability, touch screen controls allowing set up in seconds, auto flare fixtures to control end flare on the fly, and a flexible press system with servo-controlled punch anywhere cee frames.
Hayes Fast Change™ Cee & Zee Purlin Lines are designed to produce Cee, Zee, Channel, and Eave struts on a single machine. The Hayes Fast Change™ System allows operators to make size, profile, and gauge changes quickly and easily without removing tooling or spacers.
Cee Plus Sigmas
Cee Sigmas
Cee Plus Purlins
Cee Purlins
Hayes Fast Change™System
Auto Camber Corrector
U-Channels
Single Sloped Eaves
Double Sloped Eaves
Auto Anti-Flare Fixture
Bradbury Automated Set-up QTR™ Rollformer
Bradbury HSP™ Flying Press System
Zee Profile exiting VTR™+Plus
Zee Purlins
Folders & Trim Equipment
The Bradbury Group® provides a comprehensive range of durable trim shop equipment specifically designed to produce precise metal building trim components.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE BEND FOLDER OPTIONS
We manufacture single-fold Bradbury hydraulic folders, and we serve as a distributor for Biegemaster XBEND folders. Bradbury offers maintenance and service for both.
Hydraulic Long Folder
Bradbury
Biegemaster XBEND Double Bend Folder
Bradbury 320 Trim Rollformer
Tension Stand and Recoiler
TS12 Coil Car and Uncoiler
Slit Cut-to-Length Panther Cub III™
H2 Hemmer
Sheet Slitter Ridge Cap Bender
Bradbury Group Australia Half Round Gutter Machines & Downspout Machines
Metal Roofing Tile Lines
Bradbury Metal Tile Roofing Solutions LP specializes in designing and building customized manufacturing equipment for unique metal tile design and production requirements. Bradbury’s Metal Tile automated production systems offer ease of operation and shorter production time by allowing you to convert coil into finished products in one continuous operation.
Small factory footprint • Interchangeable Tooling • Fully Enclosed Safety Fencing • Beck Controls
The Bradbury Metal Tile Roofing Solutions team specializes in helping you select the ideal Metal Tile design that aligns with your market needs. Our skilled engineering designers can transform original substrates into environmentally friendly and visually appealing metal tile designs. These designs faithfully replicate various roofing materials, including asphalt shingles, cedar shakes, stone slate, and concrete or clay tiles.
Insulated Panel Equipment
BRADBURY DOUBLE BELT HAS INDUSTRY LEADING TOLERANCES FOR FLATNESS
The Bradbury double belt stands above the competitors with superior structural strength and longevity offering:
• 3mm thicker plates/slats for increased double belt performance.
• Plates can be re-ground in the final location to maintain high quality production.
• Modular construction to allow variable machine length to suit available floor space.
• Modular construction to allow extending in the final location if higher production speeds are required.
Automated Coil Joining Unit
Flying Band Saw Pre-heating Tunnel
Garage Door Equipment
Total solutions for your sectional garage door manufacturing needs.
Alliance Embosser
Stile Hole Mid Punch
Bradbury Right/Left Hand Track Line
Struts formed on Bradbury Line
Bradbury Skin Panel Line
Bradbury Angle Line
• Sectional Door Rollforming Lines
• Slat Rollforming Lines
• Strut Rollforming Lines
• Track Rollforming Lines
• Stile Rollforming Lines
• Angle Rollforming Lines
• Bottom Bar Rollforming Lines
• Stile Hole Mid Punch
• HD Cavity™ Press
• Rotary Embossing Machines
Steel Framing Equipment
AM400™ Structural Steel Line
Rafted® Accessory Line
Bradbury Group is known for pioneering advanced rollforming equipment that sets the standard for structural steel framing products. Our flagship AM400™ rollformer, paired with the Viper® Punch and Cut unit, exemplifies cutting-edge innovation. This powerful combination delivers exceptional performance, handling up to 10-gauge (.135”) material with web widths up to 16 inches, achieving speeds of 300 feet per minute.
We also offer versatile Drywall/Light Structural Lines, engineered to produce sections ranging from 0.018” to 0.035” in material thickness and web widths up to 6 inches at an impressive 500 feet per minute. With easy part size changes at the push of a button, Bradbury lines provide remarkable flexibility.
Our steel framing accessory roll forming lines come in single profile and rafted configurations, accommodating both industry-standard and custom profiles. The Viper® rotary punch and shears, featuring our unique Vertical Approach™ technology and high-speed rotary mechanics, underscore our commitment to innovative solutions.
In addition, we provide comprehensive stacking solutions for structural steel framing lines and light gauge drywall studs. These solutions are tailored to efficiently nest, strap, and assemble master bundles of finished products, optimizing operations and boosting productivity.
Pre-Engineered Steel Framing Systems
Light Gauge Structural Steel Framing Line
Viper® Cut and Punch in a Structural Steel Framing Line
Decking Equipment
Decking manufacturers seeking maximum profile flexibility, superior panel quality, and efficient profile changeovers turn to The Bradbury Group®. With proven and time-tested tooling designs, we consistently deliver maximum results while minimizing maintenance. Whether you need interlocked, nestable, embossed or slot-vented decking, or hanger tabs, Bradbury has field-proven deck roll formers and related equipment to meet your needs.
B Deck
Bradbury Rafted® Deck Line
Bradbury Deck Roll Forming Lines are designed for flexibility and high throughput.
Closed End Bridge Deck
Deep Deck Profile
Rafted™ Deck Tooling
Embossed Deck Line
Metform Deck Curving Unit
Roof Line Barrel Rotator to Orient Blanks
Sidewall Line
Grain Bin Floor Line
Access Hole Punch
Grain Bin Stiffener Line
Grain Bin Equipment
WE PROVIDE A SINGLE SOURCE, COMPLETE TURN KEY, INTEGRATED ROLL FORMING SOLUTION TO GRAIN BIN COMPONENT PRODUCTION.
Bradbury engineers and manufactures a premier line of reliable and accurate roll forming machines and related equipment that form all major grain bin components.
Grain Bin Roofing Rollforming Lines
Grain Bin Sidewall Rollforming Lines
Grain Bin Floor Rollforming Lines
Grain Bin Stiffener Rollforming Lines
Roof Support & Purlin Rollforming Lines
Ladder Rail & Rung Rollforming Lines
Grain Bin Sidewall Line
Heavy Gauge Equipment
Heavy Gauge Industry - Bradbury Group’s heavy-gauge equipment is engineered to handle maximum material thickness daily, ensuring longevity and reliability throughout the life of the rollforming line. Our machines handle material thicknesses up to 0.750” (19mm), accommodating a diverse range of profiles for applications in rail car manufacturing, sheet piling, road and bridge construction, ship and barge building, and various construction materials.
Heavy Gauge Guardrail Line with Torque Vectoring™ Drive System
Heavy Gauge Tank Line
Heavy Gauge shell Panel for a Safe
Heavy Gauge Tapered Beam Line
Heavy Gauge Straight Beam Line
Railroad
Industry - The Bradbury Group® brings proven expertise in heavy-gauge manufacturing tailored to the railroad industry. Whether you produce railcar components like roofs and sidewalls or the main framework of the car, we are ready to develop high-performance manufacturing solutions to meet your needs.
Flying Robotic Plasma Cut-off
Railcar Roof Section Line
Railcar Center Sill
Railcar Heavy Gauge Structural Section
Truck Bed Rollformer
Typical Roll Formed Automotive Components
• Bumpers
• Rocker Panels
• Roof Bows
• Structural Sections
• Welded Sections
• Seat Tracks
• Truck Beds
• Frame Rails
Automotive Component Equipment
Metform specializes in innovative, industry-leading automotive solutions. Our engineering team collaborates with clients to create custom profiles that reduce costs and enhance productivity, all while meeting strict industry tolerances. With expertise in ultra-high-strength steels, we help customers achieve weight reduction goals amidst rising fuel costs.
Metform recognizes the stringent tolerances required for automotive components. Our experienced tooling engineers leverage advanced tools to design roll tooling that sets the standard for high-quality parts.
Utilizing Copra FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and our proprietary tooling software, we create highly optimized designs, making us uniquely capable in the industry.
Rocker Panel
Swept Bumper
Lighting
The Bradbury Group offers rollformers and advanced production equipment capable of manufacturing fluorescent channels, troffers, reflectors, louvers, blades, and covers using gloss-painted steel and polished aluminum. Our machines are designed to handle materials with demanding cosmetic finishes, ensuring precision in every detail. With in-line punching and notching, your designs are ready for seamless assembly. Partner with us for manufacturing solutions that produce a wide range of components, from under-counter lighting to commercial and industrial fluorescent fixtures.
Automated Production Systems
HVAC
Bradbury Group’s Automated Production Systems (APS) seamlessly integrate rollforming, cut-to-length, and slitting with additional processes like punching, feeding, bending, welding, and robotics, creating a fully automated production line. These solutions deliver high efficiency in producing a family of related products with minimal tooling changes. We offer a range of options, including coil-fed and blank-fed lines, as well as sub-assembly capabilities, tailored to meet the needs of your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
Specialty
The Bradbury Group® specializes in designing and building customized manufacturing equipment for your unique product, production requirements, and structure configurations. Some examples of Bradbury Group’s specialty lines include fence rail, razor wire, shelving and racking, hot water heater components, and vending machine cabinets.
Bradbury APS Lines offer ease of operation and shorter production time by allowing you to convert coil or sheet metal into finished products in one continuous operation. Our automated lines can produce appliance components, shelving & racking, hot water heater components, steel furniture, vending machine cabinets, and more!
Customized Controls
Customized Controls for your
Production Equipment
The Beck Phoenix Control sets a new standard in roll forming technology, outclassing every other controller on the market today. Its expansive 20.5” touch-screen display offers seamless interaction with an array of cutting-edge features that come standard. Designed to excel in both straightforward lines and the most complex production systems, the Phoenix delivers unmatched performance and versatility.
The Beck Automation SII controller offers a versatile and user-friendly solution with its large color touch-screen display, designed for easy navigation. Whether you’re operating panel lines with stop-to-cut or flying shears, or managing more complex setups with dual-axis dynamic punching and gagged dies, the SII controller is an excellent choice. It’s ideal for both new installations and retrofitting existing controllers, providing a reliable and efficient upgrade to your system.
The Bradbury TSC® platform is designed to control the most complex lines such as garage door systems, leveling lines, cut-to-length lines, and automated production systems. The Bradbury TSC® Productivity Suite makes it easy to connect your plant floor to the office, giving you the insights you need to improve your manufacturing processes. With options like the Import Module and the patented Press Optimization tool, you can boost the efficiency of your production line. If you’re looking to streamline operations or make better decisions on the fly, the TSC® Suite is a valuable tool for getting more out of your manufacturing setup.
CONTROLS
We are a premier provider of control systems for the metal forming industry. Our advanced solutions enhance the efficiency and profitability of production machinery. We specialize in designing controls and related products tailored for rollforming, cut-to-length lines, tube mills, portable rollformers, and folding machines. While our controls are recognized as industry leaders, our true value lies in the exceptional service and support that accompany our solutions.
The Beck Automation Cobalt® control is an affordable and efficient solution for simple shear-only lines. Available in both panel mount and weather-resistant portable models, the Cobalt® features a bright 6.5” color LED display, making it an excellent choice for use on the plant floor or in the field.
The Intellifold Controller is specifically designed for folding machines. It features graphic part editing, stepby-step part creation, and a full-color touchscreen display. Installation and retrofit kits are available for a wide variety of long hydraulic and electric folders from numerous brands.
INTELLI-FOLD
Connex is a powerful multi-user solution connecting your office to the plant floor. It offers job scheduling, coil tracking, customizable reports, and ERP integration. Connex streamlines operations from order entry to machine control, reducing errors and eliminating programming time by importing cut lists and punch programs. It makes your production process seamless and paperless.
Control Modernizations and Retrofits
Enhancing productivity and minimizing scrap on existing machinery can be achieved cost-effectively by modernizing controls and electrical systems. The Bradbury Group offers a comprehensive range of turnkey solutions for control upgrades across most equipment brands. Our experienced engineers and technicians provide a complete service package, including engineering, installation, and training.
Robotics & Automation
Innovative Solutions to Transform your Manufacturing Operation
We are committed to driving innovation in manufacturing through advanced robotics and automation solutions. Our cutting-edge technology is designed to streamline production processes, boost efficiency, and elevate product quality by offering seamless integration, precision and consistency, increased throughput, improved safey, and cost efficiency. Discover how our production lines can transform your manufacturing operations.
Stacking & Material Handling
Customizable Solutions for Seamless Production Flow
Coil Handling Equipment
Our entry equipment is designed to optimize the efficiency and safety of your material handling process. Our reliable machines ensure smooth and precise positioning of coils, reducing downtime and streamlining operations.
Coil Car Upender & Decoiler
Coil Tipper
8-Arm Coil Loading Turnstile
Double Ended Decoiler in a Purlin Line
12K Coil Car and Single Mandrel Decoiler
Coil Storage & Auto Loading System
Press Feed Systems
Press Room Equipment Co.’s product line includes a diverse range of high-quality equipment designed for the metal stamping and fabrication industries. Offerings include stock reels, pallet decoilers, straighteners, coil upenders, press feed systems, high-speed precision servo feeds, and automated processing lines.
Norwalk Uncoiler
PRE Single Arbor Payoff Reel
Waddington Precision Servo Feed
P20 Series Servo Feed
Embossers & Calenders
EXPERTS IN PATTERN DEVELOPMENT, ENGRAVING, EMBOSSING, AND CALENDERING MACHINERY
Alliance Machine and Engraving are renowned experts in the engraving and embossing industry, both domestically and internationally. We value customers as esteemed collaborators, ensuring mutual success through close partnership and unwavering commitment to excellence. Out cutting-edge manufacturing processes feature a skilled team of technicians who levereage the latest technologies to deliver unparalleled quality at competitive rates.
Metal Rotary Embosser
Services We Offer:
• On-site engraving technicians
• Machinery installations or installation supervision
• Pattern and product development
• Mechanical evaluations and engineering review
• Used equipment rebuilding
• Motor, drive, and control updates
• Pilot Line and Lab Calendering
• Texture Analysis
• Hydraulic component upgrade and refurbishment
• Roll grinding, turning and chrome plating
• Release coatings
Micro Perf and Embossing Line
Composite Decking & Siding Embosser
Geotextile Calender
Embossed Patterns
Custom Rollforming Services
CRC operates ten Bradbury roll forming lines within its 51,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, serving diverse industries such as agriculture, transportation, solar, and construction. From simple to complex, CRC efficiently and economically produces a wide range of roll form shapes.
Tool & Die Solutions
Marion Die & Fixture offers component modeling, hydraulic press systems, custom shears and benders, custom dies, inspection / assembly fixtures, and die servicing. Customers trust MDF to create solutions that meet tight tolerances and high production rates in multiple industries.
Customer Service
Your Success is Our Commitment: Exceptional Support, Every Step of the Way.
The Bradbury Group® is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service through our expert Technical Service Departments. With extensive experience in the metal processing industry, our knowledgeable team is ready to assist you with your spare parts needs, service contracts, and technical inquiries. We leverage the latest advancements in remote diagnostics to provide prompt support, minimizing downtime and ensuring your operations run smoothly.
Training Available at Your Facility
Customer Service orders have priority on any of our 60 CNC Machines.
