Consolidated Engineering Company

COMPANY PROFILE

For 50 years CEC has been building its reputation as a world leader in quality heat processing technology. Over the years CEC has experienced phenomenal growth with over 3,400 installations worldwide, of which 75% are from repeat customers. With a comprehensive background in innovative heat processing technologies, and 110 U.S. and foreign patents, CEC can help turn any heat processing challenge around by lowering labor costs through increased automation, efficient process control and reduced energy consumption, while maintaining consistent product quality. CEC specializes in Aluminum Heat Treatment Systems. CEC equipment encompasses the very latest in heat processing technology to help our customers compete more effectively and efficiently. CEC Aluminum Roller Hearth Furnaces, Aluminum Solution Heat Treatment Furnaces and Aluminum Thermal Systems can be configured for batch or continuous turnkey operation-as standalone systems or add-on modules to existing processing lines. Each project is built per the customer''s specification with a complete and thorough understanding of the process needs. CEC''s worldwide experience is turning problem processes into profitable ones with both standard and innovative custom solutions to improve the bottom line of our customers.

ABOUT THE OWNER

Scott Crafton has held the position of Chairman, President, or CEO of CEC for 16 years and has more than 28 years of service at CEC. Mr. Crafton has previously held the positions of Vice President, General Manager and Engineering Manager at CEC prior to his acceptance of the post of President and CEO in 1991. Mr. Crafton is considered one of the worlds leading experts in automated aluminum casting processing and is listed as an inventor on 75 of the 84 U.S. and foreign patents held by CEC. He is also listed as an inventor on numerous pending patent applications. His manufacturing process patents and machinery designs have allowed casting manufacturers to save significant energy and costs.

TESTING FACILITIES

In order to sustain profitable growth and continue to bring the newest innovations to customers, CEC supports a $1.6 million dollar in-house research & development department that provides direction and allocates resources toward the research, design and development of new and improved product lines for all CEC product divisions and their customers. CEC'S R&D group also provides value added support in confirming customer requirements for the thermal processing of their products.

QUALITY POLICY / PROCESSES

CEC offers a substantial advantage to its customers with in-plant pre-testing to ensure proper operation of its equipment. CEC fully assembles, wires, pipes and pre-tests equipment, which physically allows for pre-testing in our manufacturing area. This confirms proper operation and quality, minimizes any field start-up problems that may arise. Larger systems or equipment requiring product testing prior to shipment can usually be pre-tested for a small additional fee.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

CEC has experience in designing and installing equipment in many different types of industries and is knowledgeable in the unique specifications of these industries. For a quote on an industry solution for your company, please call 1-800-486-6836 or 770-422-5100. You can also email us at sales@cec-intl.com. Aerospace Automotive Forging Military Foundry Energy Wind Turbines

INFRASTRUCTURE

All heat processing equipment is manufactured at CEC's new 135,000 square-foot, ultra-modern manufacturing facility located north of Atlanta, GA. This world-class facility is fully equipped with 10-ton bridge cranes, high bay fabrication areas and CAD/CAM metal fabricating machinery. At CEC, manufacturing represents our highest commitment to fabricate only quality heat processing equipment.

EVENTS PARTICIPATION

May 17-20 Cast Expo - Booth 2459 Atlanta, GA May 23-25 Japan Foundry Show Nagoya, Japan May 28-30 Aluminium China - Booth 1C07 Guangzhou, China June 3-6 Metal China Shanghai, China

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