ABLE Machine Tools to Represent DiPaolo CNC Retrofit in New England
In a small garage in Cedar Park, Texas outside of Austin, there is the start of a new company that reflects an emerging trend in small business. Russell Andersen is using the post-industrial refuse of America’s computer-aided manufacturing revolution to create a new type of microenterprise–one that is built around aging high-tech tools and very niche markets enabled by Internet-based social networks and GAAP accounting.
He is using a fully-depreciated, 20-plus-year-old CNC (computer-numeric-controlled) milling machine he sourced from Craigslist for less than one-tenth of its cost new, and he’s running it with equally antiquated computer hardware and software. With that minimalist equipment, he builds very specific custom bike components that he sells around the world to a very unique customer.
An emerging trend in mountain biking is to build bikes with 29-inch wheels (called 29ers) instead of the more prevalent 26-inch wheels. Riders began to discover that the front gears (chain rings) designed for the smaller wheels were not as suitable on the bigger wheels. They needed smaller chain rings which were hard to fit on the crank sets designed for 26 bikes. But this market is so small most manufacturers simply do not make them, so passionate riders got together in bike shops and social networks to discuss this dilemma, creating a convergence of need, demand, and opportunity.
DiPaolo CNC Retrofit Limited (DiPaolo), the pre-eminent resource for North American manufacturers seeking precision machinery rebuilding and retrofitting services, announced today that ABLE Machine Tools Incorporated (ABLE) will be their representative in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine. The premier machinery dealer in New England, ABLE’s expert field service technicians will provide after sales service and support while a team of outside sales engineers will traverse and tend to this territory.
“Manufacturers have a laser-like focus on the bottom line so when scouring the market for machining solutions that’ll meet the business need without bruising the budget, they’re often frustrated. But we know how to solve their problems. With ABLE representing us in New England, we’ll continue to revitalize and build machines for countless businesses across North America,” points out Nelson Martins, DiPaolo’s GM.
DiPaolo provides a one-stop shop for the entire machine user cycle – whether sourcing, buying or selling new or used, repairing and maintaining machinery. Many rebuilt or retrofitted machines are running accurately and productively after many years of constant use. Their finished machines equate new ones in performance, appearance and reliability with the only difference being a significantly reduced price.
Experience with almost every machine part, piece and problem out there has meant a loyal, diverse customer base for both of these economically stable companies – companies who share a long term view to business relationships. Significant, ongoing investment in research and development keeps these companies abreast of emerging technologies. An important addition to the marketplace, ABLE will bring DiPaolo to those manufacturers in New England requiring improved equipment performance, technically superior products and an increased market position.
“We’re pleased that ABLE has been selected as DiPaolo’s New England representative. We’ll help companies choose machines and incorporate processes that’ll satisfy their manufacturing requirements now and for years to come. Our technical staff will get things into production quickly by providing the employees with the support and training they’ll need in order to easily, and successfully, install and operate their equipment,” explains Alan Lockery, ABLE’s President.
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