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This section provides an overview for hot presses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 hot presse manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hot presse companies as of March, 2026: 1.ACB, 2.Billco, 3.Advanced Machine Design Company.
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A hot press is a device that performs processing by applying high pressure to a material heated to a high temperature. It is widely used for metals, making them soft under high temperatures and enabling plastic processing into desired shapes. Pressing can be uniaxial, applying pressure in one direction, or multiaxial, applying pressure from various directions. Hot presses are used for processing ceramics at temperatures ranging from several hundred to more than 2,000 degrees Celsius.
Hot presses are used in two main ways: as a joining hot press for metals and composite materials at relatively low temperatures and as a sintering hot press for ceramics and metal oxide film substrates. The latter type requires high temperatures to process materials like aluminum oxide.
Hot presses use hydraulic pressure, ranging from 1 MPa to 70 MPa, depending on the equipment. Single-axis presses apply pressure in one direction, but multiaxial types can apply pressure from several directions. Heaters in these presses can reach up to about 2,500°C, often using resistance heating with graphite heaters.
Simple hot presses operate by heating two flat plates, placing material between them, and pressing, and are used for producing resin sheets and other materials. Due to the high temperatures involved, the finished products often need to cool down before they can be handled.
High-tensile strength materials, used in automobile frames, are lighter and thinner than traditional materials but difficult to form. Hot presses heat these materials, making them softer and easier to shape while reducing springback issues. This process results in accurate dimensional accuracy and less burden on the die.
Hot presses facilitate the forming process and increase product strength through a quenching effect. They make products soft during formation and hard afterward. However, they are costly, require a furnace, and have longer production times due to cooling requirements. Additionally, there are limitations in post-processing steps, such as changing the product's shape or adding features.
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Billco Manufacturing, established in 1948 and headquartered in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer specializing in producing equipment tailored for the flat glass industry. Its machinery serves diverse sectors, including architectural, automotive, photovoltaic, and specialty applications. The company assists enterprises in discovering glass processing solutions, offering customized options such as washers, cutters, and various equipment for glass handling, insulating, laminating, loading, and storage. Typical products processed with its machinery encompass windows, doors, and touchscreens.
Advanced Machine Design Company was established in 1972 and started out as a manufacturer of hydraulic bar-billet shearing machinery. Tday, the company manufactures and supplies hydraulic barns, shears, presses, and material handling machines to support automotive, aerospace, agriculture, defense, and construction industries, among others. The company operates in a 100,000 + sq ft manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York with capabilities such as boring mills, milling machines, saws, lathes and roll grinders.
Savage Engineering was founded in 1963 in Ohio as a hydraulic press manufacturer. Some of the custom presses manufactured by the company include Cold Header Die Repair Presses that have applications in the bolt-making industry, along with Compression Presses that has uses in the aerospace, automotive and consumer products market as it is used to mold fiberglass and composite parts. There are also Die Spotting Press, Hydraulic Hot Press for manufacture of aircraft components from titanium or stainless steel alloys and Metalworking Hydraulic Press which has extensive applications.
The Japan Steel Works, LTD., founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1907 is a manufacturer of plastic machinery products and plastic molding machines, as well as IT and defense products. The company's product portfolio includes Spinning Extruders, Film and Sheet Manufacturing Equipment, Polyolefin Pelletizers, Magnesium Injection Molding Machines and hot presses. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
IHI Machinery and Furnace Co. Ltd, founded in the year 1937, based in Kotoku, Tokyo, is a manufacturer of industrial machinery. Their product portfolio includes carbon solutions, gas turbines, diesel and gas engines, storage tanks, process plants, plant components, nuclear energy, bridge, water-gate, shield, concrete building materials, transportation systems, urban development, security, environmental measurement, compressor, separator, vehicle supercharger, industrial furnace, marine machinery, paper and pulp machinery, agriculture machinery, lifestyle equipment, aviation machinery, defense equipment, aero-engine, and logistics. The products are used in multiple industries which include natural resources, energy and environment, social infrastructure, industrial machinery, aviation, and defense.
Qingdao Zhongding Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 2010 in China, is a manufacturer of woodworking machinery and parts. The company's products include table panel saw machines, panel edge banding machines, multi-head horizontal CNC routers, side hole drilling machines, and brush sanding machines. These products are used by both consumers and commercial operators. The company also supplies spare parts as well as technical advice to clients and offers after-sales services that include onsite maintenance, machinery servicing, and repairs.
Shiv Industries, founded in 2006 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a global manufacturer and supplier of plate rolling machines, plate bending machines, press brake tools, and hydraulic press and recycling machines among others. The company also offers tooling, software, and technical support like after-sales service to customers in industries such as construction, metal stamping, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, and many others. It operates globally, and its major markets include countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Sharp Engineering Company, established in 2003, is a manufacturer based in Haryana, India, specializing in plywood hydraulic press machines. The company’s products include lamination machines for plywood, flush doors, and high-pressure decorative laminates (HPDL/HPL). These machines find wide applications in industries such as wood manufacturing, furniture production, and building construction. The company integrates Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) into its manufacturing processes and has a monthly production capacity of approximately 100 machine sets. Sharp Engineering Company provides customized and turnkey (end-to-end) services to customers globally.
Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses and Automation is based in Ontario, Canada. The company is a manufacturer of hydraulic presses, press lines, and die-handling equipment. Macrodyne designs and manufactures hydraulic presses of up to 30,000 tons, fully automated hydraulic press lines, and die-handling equipment for dies and molds weighing in excess of 100 tons. Their products are used for general metal forming, forging, die spotting, and rubber transfer molding among others, and can be customized to specification.
Easty Limited is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in heat press machines for dye sublimation transfers on fabrics and other surfaces. The company’s product range includes textile pre-coating machines and laser engraving machines, as well as related tools and equipment like heat presses and textile laser cutters. Additionally, EASTY offers a selection of materials, including sublimation, vinyl, flexible, rigid, and panel substrates. To meet advertising needs, EASTY provides signage, including fabric displays, banners, and promotion counter tables. With headquarters in Hong Kong and production facilities in mainland China, EASTY serves customers in over 80 countries.
Weihai Hanvy Plywood Machinery Manufacture Co.,Ltd, founded in 2007 in Weihai, Shandong, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of plywood, veneer, and general woodworking machinery. The company offers various machines for panel trimming, plywood pressing, plywood gluing, plywood sanding and veneer drying. Its plywood machines and tools include log debarkers, log chargers, veneer dryers, veneer clippers, veneer peeling lathes, and plywood hot pressing machines. This ISO:9001 certified company also provides technical support for machine installation, repair, and meantanance.
SHENGHUA SUBLIMATION PRINTING MACHINE EQUIPMENT CO.LTD, founded in 1997 and based in Dongguan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of heat transfer printing machines. The company provides all types of heat transfer printing machines and consumer products such as coating mugs, plates and sublimation inks under the brand name ChengYi. Its other products include automatic sublimation heat transfer machines, semi-automatic and automatic transfer machines, 4 in 1 heat press machines, cap transfer printing machines, and horizontal-style heat pressing machines for mugs, among others. All these products have got certification from CE, TUV and SGS.
Geelong (Shandong Geelong Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd), established in 1990, is a manufacturer and global supplier of all kinds of plywood machines and woodworking machinery. The company's product line includes plywood cold and hot press machines, sanders, veneer composers, and glue spreaders. It also provides after-sale services, such as operator training, machinery service, and ongoing service. The company's products are exported to over 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
Iwaki Industry Co. Ltd., founded in 1980 and headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic press machines and related equipment. The company's products include vacuum press molding machines, metal press molding machines, and resin press molding machines. It also manufactures custom machines as well as offering used and reconditioned machines. Its products are used in various manufacturing applications to deform workpieces under high pressure. It serves industries that include consumer product manufacturing, marine, and automotive.
Quintus Technologies, founded in 2010 with headquarters in Sweden, is a manufacturer of pressing machinery, equipment, and spare parts. The company's product portfolio covers three main areas: densification of advanced materials, sheet metal forming, and pressure forming for food and beverages. Its products include hot isostatic presses, warm isostatic presses, high pressure processing presses, isostatic laminators, and large HIP systems. The company's services include preventative maintenance, training, upgrades, retrofits, and the provision of spare parts.
Abbeon Cal Inc. is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of plastic working tools, based in California, USA, since 1995. They offer a wide range of products, including handheld tools for cutting, punching, and bending plastic, as well as machine tools for cutting, drilling, and milling plastic. Accessories like dies, punches, and cutting blades are also available. The company provides plastic working services, including custom tool design, manufacturing, and repair. Some of their featured products include Handheld Thermoplastic Shears, Pneumatic Hot Hole Punch, Automatic Tubing and Cable Cutting Machine, Temperature and Humidity Analog Dials, and Dataloggers.
Flowmech Engineers Private Ltd., headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializes in custom hydraulic press machines for sheet metal and molding, along with hydraulic powder compacting machines, since its establishment in 1987. The machines produced offer a capacity of up to 1,500 tons, catering to various materials like wood, rubber, and metal. Flowmech Engineers serves a global clientele, including renowned companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), RV-TIFAC Composites Design Centre, as well as Sri Lankan companies Universal Labels Pvt. Ltd. and Trelleborg Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (Trelleborg Wheel Systems).
ACB, France, an arm of ARIES ALLIANCE Group is a supplier of metal forming products to aerospace and aeronautical clients across the globe. The company provides a complete line of products and services, including design, construction, installation, and maintenance of machines for profile stretch forming, sheet stretch forming, hot forming, elastoforming, linear friction welding and superplastic forming. The company constructs and installs these machines for its aerospace, aeronautical, military, and industrial clients in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and EN 9100 industry standards.
AVS, founded by brothers Bill and George DiPietro in 1969, is a supplier of furnace systems and support equipment. The company’s product portfolio has grown over the years and include top-loading vertical furnaces, front-loading horizontal furnaces, hot press furnaces, and vacuum furnaces, among others. The company also offers support equipment for various furnace systems, including but not limited to work racks, load cart systems, retorts, scrubber systems, gas controls and control cabinets. These furnaces are used in many markets and industries, including the production or processing of ceramics, graphite, carbon, metal matrix, quartz, and many more.
Ranking as of March 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACB |
15.9%
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| 2 | Billco |
11.4%
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| 3 | Advanced Machine Design Company |
9.1%
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| 4 | Savage Hydraulic Presses |
9.1%
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| 5 | Iwaki Kogyo |
9.1%
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| 6 | SHARP ENGINEERING COMPANY |
6.8%
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| 7 | Macrodyne Technologies Inc. |
6.8%
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| 8 | Quintus Technologies |
4.5%
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| 9 | Jai Industries |
4.5%
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| 10 | Ttarp Co. |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hot presse page as of March 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
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5 | 31.3% |
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India
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4 | 25.0% |
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United States of America
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3 | 18.8% |
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Japan
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2 | 12.5% |
|
Canada
|
1 | 6.3% |
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France
|
1 | 6.3% |
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Kobayashi Machine Industry Co., Ltd.
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Excellent standard equipment of this machine ■Digital pressure setting device Pressure can be set with a digital switch, and a digital display is d...
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Ceramic molding machine. For new material heating molding. 4 pillar manual press. ■ Features ･ Very convenient for desktop -The manual hydraulic p...
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Asianeotech
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■Summary After pressing the film, a secondary hot press is used to strengthen the adhesion of the dry film and reduce the occurrence of bubbles.
Komatsubara Co., Ltd.
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This is a device that presses workpieces in a vacuum and high temperature environment. ■Features A servo jack type press machine allows pressing a...
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MSA Factory Co., Ltd.
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With our know-how in ultra-high temperature hot presses and hot plates, we offer a lineup with temperatures up to 600℃. ■High thrust by hydraulic ...
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Kitagawa Seiki Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Vacuum press equipment for manufacturing CCL (copper clad laminates). - Pursue the flatness of the hot plate and improve the thickness ...
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■Features ・Vacuum press equipment for manufacturing printed wiring boards such as PCBs and FPCs. ・A fully automatic loader is adopted to improve ...
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With our know-how in ultra-high temperature hot presses and hot plates, we offer a lineup with temperatures up to 800℃. ■Small thrust and high pre...
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MSA Factory Co., Ltd.
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Hand press type with low load, ideal for processes with short press times. ■High temperature compatible High temperature compatible: You can choos...
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Kitagawa Seiki Co., Ltd.
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Using our unique technology, we are able to mold thermosetting resin intermittently and continuously produce products.
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Our unique technology enables fully automated mass production of IC cards.
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■Features 1. Heat press machine (model PVC180) for covering diamond wire with rubber. transfer type injection 2. Wire tensioning device (model WTE...
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High-performance test press equipment ideal for research and development ■This is our unique hot-cold press that is packed with features that are ...
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■Features This vacuum press machine improves work efficiency by eliminating unevenness when bonding samples and non-uniformity such as uneven tight...
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■Features ・Not only the press mechanism, but also the preheating heater and conveyance mechanism are compactly stored in the vacuum chamber [Paten...
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■Freely operate the upper trowel ・The biggest feature of touch press is that the upper trowel is operated by hand. ・Press, steam, vacuum, and hot...
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■Freely operate the upper trowel ・The biggest feature of the touch press is that the upper trowel is operated by hand. ・Press, steam, vacuum, and...
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■Maximize the features of fastback - The upper trowel has been moved to the rear, far away from the worker, creating a comfortable work space witho...
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■Cover tension device prevents shrinkage and fine wrinkles - By applying constant tension to the cover, the cover does not sag. ・The cover tension...
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■“Save” operating costs - Reduced energy consumption by making the cylinder size more compact (compared to our company). -Achieved a compact design...
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■Back stroke provides finishing support for the back of the shirt - Supports the set of your back by pinching the back hem and pulling it down. - A...
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