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ZCG-backed Techniks Tool Group to acquire Eppinger Group

Techniks Tool Group (TTG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eppinger Group, a Germany-based designer and manufacturer of sophisticated, high-precision static and live tools, complete computerized numerical control (CNC) tooling systems, rotary tables for CNC machines, and gears and gearboxes for robotics applications. TTG is a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners LLC, the private equity fund management arm of Z Capital Group LLC, a leading privately held merchant bank.

Eppinger has three manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Germany, India, and the U.S., and holds extensive direct relationships with machine shops, machine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and robot manufacturers in Europe and Asia.

The combined business will be named Eppinger Technologies and will expand its broad product offering of highly engineered solutions to cover both milling and lathe CNC machines.

https://eppinger.de; https://www.technikstoolgroup.com

PCD tool reconditioning services

Star Cutter has added a Lasertec precision laser cutting machine to its other machining equipment at its Tool Reconditioning Center. This machine enhances its ability to quickly restore PCD tools to their original condition, helping lower the cost of ownership throughout the life of the tool for its customers.

The Lasertec can handle highly complex tools, offering very fine cutting and the ability to address a smaller inside radius and sharper cutting edge on the PCD than EDM technology. The laser machine also offers high repeatability and reproducibility with a positioning accuracy of ≤0.2032μm. Additionally, there’s less tool handling, as the lasered chip breakers can be machined in the same step and position as when the cutting edge is made, eliminating the need for a second clamping operation.

Star Cutter provides reconditioning for its own PCD products – 3D printed tools, circular mills, interpolating tools, facemills, combination tools, reamers, and drills, as well as other manufacturer’s tools.

https://www.star-su.com

Mazak’s new distribution partners

Effective April 1, 2023, Pioneer Machine Sales is providing sales and service support for Mazak customers in Arkansas and Oklahoma, while long time Mazak distributor A.W. Miller Technical Sales Inc. will expand its territory to serve customers in Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey.

A.W. Miller is adding new service technicians, and bringing onboard several former Mazak employees. Former Northeast Territory Direct Sales Manager Bill Talley will join A.W. Miller to provide continuity in the transition. Jeremy Trout will assume the role of district sales manager, and Nate Howell will become sales manager.

As Mazak’s newest distributor partner, Pioneer Machine Sales will work with Mazak customers to deliver reliable, high-performance manufacturing solutions.

“We are excited to be part of the Mazak team,” says Chancy Cockrum, president and owner of Pioneer Machine Sales. “We look forward to offering their advanced technology that will help our customers improve machining operations while also reducing manufacturing costs. Together with industry-leading Mazak technology, Pioneer also brings to the table upwards of 75 years of manufacturing applications experience to further support customers.”

https://awmiller.com; https://www.mazakusa.com; https://pioneermachinesales.com