About FENN

FENN is a global supplier of rugged state-of-the-art metal forming machinery, custom engineered and precisely manufactured for your unique application. With over 120 years of experience, our experts can help make your complex metal forming processes a reality. With decades of proven results and thousands of installations, you can trust FENN to have the process knowledge necessary to help you reach your production goals and meet critical tolerances.

FENN Product Lines

FENN History

Since the beginning, our goal has remained the same. We are committed to developing enduring partnerships with clients to increase their production quality, quantity, and profitability by providing metal forming solutions by expertly applying the latest method technologies and precision-engineered machinery.

Founded in 1900

In 1900, Wilson Fenn founded FENN Machinery Co., a small machine shop in Hartford, Connecticut. In addition to metal forming machinery, FENN produced flight-critical assemblies for airplanes in World War II.

2001

In 2001, FENN was acquired by the SPX Corporation.

2003, BHS-Torin

In 2003, FENN acquired BHS-Torin of Farmington, Connecticut. Also a supplier of rolling mills, wire flattening & shaping equipment, and the well-known Torin® brand of Spring Coilers. Additionally, FENN was able to add experienced staff to its team and more product offerings to its line.

2017

In 2017, FENN was acquired by Right Lane Industries, a division of Right Lane Capital. Right Lane Industries (RLI) is an American-based holding company with a portfolio of like-minded American manufacturing companies.

Other RLI business units include:

  • MULTIPRESS
  • PACIFIC PRESS TECHNOLOGIES
  • BOLD RENEWABLES
  • THE KIRBY COMPANY
  • BELT CONCEPTS
  • TERRASOURCE GLOBAL
  • ELGIN POWER SOLUTIONS

2022, MacBee Engineering

In 2022, FENN acquired the intellectual property of Engineered Machinery Group Inc., including the rights to MacBee Engineering Group. FENN will continue to build and support its product lines, which include draw machines, drawbenches, payoffs, take-ups, and various ancillary equipment. 

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