Industry professionals know that Roper Whitney is a brand they can trust. Since the company’s founding in 1910, Roper Whitney has been synonymous with quality and outstanding craftsmanship.
Looking to expand, Roper Whitney purchased Peck, Stow and Wilcox “PEXTO” in the 1970s. Pexto’s long and rich history as one of the original American sheet metal tool manufacturers was a great compliment to Roper Whitney’s product line.
In 1985, Roper Whitney made a strategic purchase by adding the “Connecticut” line of manual brakes, known for being among the most accurate and dependable in the industry. The addition of this line made Roper Whitney a leading supplier of high quality sheet metal fabricating equipment.
TennSmith, a market leader in sheet metal fabricating machinery and metal forming equipment, acquired both Roper Whitney in 2011 and Roll Former Corporation in 2021. United under TennSmith’s umbrella, the combined prowess of Roper Whitney, Roll Former, and TennSmith delivers the most comprehensive range of American-made sheet metal machinery available in the market today.
Innovative Partnerships:
- Evobend: A German marvel revolutionizing long folding machines. Their technology promises unparalleled bending quality and flexibility, marking a significant evolution in the metal forming arena.
- Eckold: A Swiss-based titan known for its precision and durability since 1957. With tools like Kraftformers, Flanging, Planishing, and Wheeling, our partnership with Eckold broadens our product depth and introduces advanced tools to the North American market.
- DRÄCO: Since 1951, a leading manufacturer of high-quality power tools and standing seam technology in Germany. DRÄCO specializes in double-sided slitter shear systems and metal roofing tools.
