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Telos Global: Home to World’s Largest
Hot-Stamping Line
A 1500-metric-ton hydraulic hot-stamping press provides the speed and programmability necessary for this triple- purpose project.
BY JOE JANCSURAK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Newly formed Telos Global is making a name for itself with the world’s largest hot-stamp- ing production line at its $35-million, 200,000-sq.-ft. plant, located on 13.5 acres in Caryville, TN. A subsidiary of Germany-based Eisenmann, provider of thermal-process technol- ogy, Telos focuses on testing, produc- tion and training associated with hot- formed (aka press-hardened) steels used in structural automotive parts such as B-pillars, rocker panels and door rings.
With more than a quarter of a vehi- cle’s body shell consisting of hot- formed steels, the need for production equipment and training shows no signs of letting up. That’s where Telos comes in, says Rick Teague, CEO of the auto- motive and Tier One/Two supplier.
Launched in January 2016, Telos moved quickly to make changes to the building it acquired in March 2016 to accommodate the line, which became fully operational in September 2017. The building previously housed the roll mills
Installation of the hydraulic hot-stamping press was no small task. At 13 m high and 5.5-m wide, the 1500-metric-ton customized offering required raising the building’s roof by 20 ft.
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