Palmer, MA.- March 21, 2016-  Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. of Palmer, MA announced today that it has begun post production work on a new series of educational videos geared toward the cosmetic, medical, gun care and general cleaning markets.  The custom vignettes were filmed on location at Sanderson’s Massachusetts manufacturing plant and focus heavily on prototype development processes, LEAN manufacturing fundamentals, consumer testing programs and much more.

Additionally, Sanderson’s recently opened Brush Innovation Center (BIC) is spotlighted for the first time. A key feature of the BIC segment will include an up close look at the proprietary equipment, software and innovation processes utilized by the world’s leading companies when designing their products.

“We’ve utilized video as a market communication tool for more than five years,” said Jim Deforest, Sanderson MacLeod’s Sales and Marketing Engineer. “Almost without fail, when clients come and work with us for the first time, they’re blown away with how we help solve problems, reduce costs and innovate like never before. Short of being here personally, the new videos are the best way to see how Sanderson’s dedicated team can help reach an organization’s goals…whatever they may be”.

Sanderson MacLeod’s new video series will be launched sequentially beginning in mid-April.

Palmer, MA, February 2016.  Sanderson MacLeod recently announced the purchase and integration of their new Haas TM1 Tool Room Mill. The company, a world leader in the development and production of cosmetic, medical, firearm and general cleaning twisted wire brushes, said the investment is consistent with their innovation and production business model.

“The Haas investment was made after a well developed feasibility presentation was made to management by our Tool Room Team,” said President Mark N. Borsari.

“We pride ourselves on being able to make and innovate new machines and components on site,” said Borsari. “Our ability to be responsive to customers’ needs and develop proprietary manufacturing tooling makes us special. I’m very proud of our talented team of toolmakers and machinists so ensuring Sanderson’s equipment keeps pace with their ever increasing capabilities will continue to be a priority.”

The Haas TM1 Tool Room Mill is a huge leap in machining capabilities over current systems. It is a “bed” mill, as opposed to “knee and column” mills currently in use at the company.  This essentially describes the foundation or construction of the machine…the bed mill being much more rigid and robust.  This rigidity lends itself to faster, more accurate machining with  improved finishes and greater longevity.

The TM1 is a full three axis machining center that is fourth axis-ready. To further improve productivity, it is equipped with a ten station automatic tool changer, which allows for nearly hands-free machining. The 6000 rpm motor and X, Y and Z travels of 30″, 12″ and 16″ respectively, far exceed present work centers. The .0001″ positional accuracy and repeatability minimizes the need for secondary, precision operations. In addition the entire work area is housed in a three-hundred-sixty-degree protective housing, both protecting the operator from chips and coolant while also making clean-up quick and easy.

“It may take some time to realize the potential of this machine, but will no doubt be a useful tool to help keep Sanderson Macleod on the forefront of brush making and development,” said John Dube, Master Toolmaker and manager of the Tool Room Team.

“I’ve expressed my gratitude to our executive team for not only acknowledging my request to have one of our mills either refurbished or replaced, but for having the vision to see the benefits of this and other capital purchases,” continued Dube. “Our ability to compete hinges on how aggressively we tool up for rapidly changing market demands. This latest purchase goes a long toward that end.”

For more information on this and other exciting projects happening at Sanderson MacLeod, visit www.sandersonmacleod.com.

Palmer, MA, February 2016. Sanderson MacLeod, Inc. announced today it has formed a manufacturing agreement and begun production of Diablo Vape Wire. The wire is expected to be sold in “The Enthusiast” retail outlets, various wholesale channels and via e-commerce channels. Sanderson MacLeod’s nearly 60 years experience twisting various brush and medical stylet products using proprietary production machinery made partnering with the Diablo product a natural partnership.

“This was a unique need that was brought to the Sanderson MacLeod team by The Enthusiast. Having Sanderson MacLeod’s years of twisted wire expertise, coupled with The Enthusiast’s marketing and sales reach in the vaping industry, this was a perfect synergy between the two companies,” said Mark Borsari, President, Sanderson MacLeod.

Months of engineering, research, and design, has gone into this project with an anticipated launch in December, 2015. Currently, five different gauges of Diablo Vape Wire are available in pre-packaged, 7ft lengths of wire.  Produced according to the same tight tolerances as FDA approved stylets,  Diablo vaping wires promise to heighten the vaping experience while offering one of the most competitively priced products on the market.

Proudly made in the USA, the highly engineered Diablo Vape Wire features various cloud enhancing blends of material, precise over twist dimensions, and various lengths sure to please even the most demanding vaping enthusiast. Sanderson MacLeod’s global production expertise, high volume manufacturing equipment and state of the art facility will permit the Diablo brand to expand as necessary. In addition, Sanderson’s Brush Innovation Center will be utilized in order to keep developing new and proprietary vape wire products.

About Sanderson MacLeod, Inc.
Sanderson MacLeod’s 100+ employees come to work every day committed to being the best twisted wire brush company in the world. That’s why so many major corporations have classified Sanderson MacLeod as “dock to stock” and named the company “supplier of the year.” Sanderson MacLeod works diligently to be not just a supplier, but also a trusted partner in the development and sale of twisted wire brush products, saving customers money through customized inventory management and large volume discounts. Sanderson MacLeod makes customers more competitive with design assistance for innovative new product development.

For additional information, contact:
Sanderson MacLeod
Jim DeForest
Sales and Marketing Representative
413-283-3481