Enerpac
Encyclopedia
The Enerpac business is a division of Actuant
, a $1.5 billion diversified global manufacturing company, and is headquarted in Menomonee Falls
, Wisconsin
. Enerpac is an international market leader in high-pressure hydraulics with locations in North
and South America
, Europe
, Africa
, Russia
, the Middle East
, Asia
, Australia
, and New Zealand
. The business has 28 offices in 22 different countries and over 1,000 employees. Enerpac produces thousands of high-pressure hydraulic products that are distributed worldwide. The business focuses on the design of products, from small cylinders to computer-operated lifting & positioning systems.
recently authored “The Drive To Lead,” a history of Actuant
, that highlights significant events in Enerpac's history.
Actuant
Actuant Corporation , headquarted in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a $1.5 billion multinational company with operations in more than 30 countries. Founded in 1910, the company was an integral part of the early industrialization period in the United States. In its early years, the company produced...
, a $1.5 billion diversified global manufacturing company, and is headquarted in Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, and is part of the Greater Milwaukee area. The population was 35,626 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous village in Wisconsin. It is the fourth largest community in Waukesha County...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. Enerpac is an international market leader in high-pressure hydraulics with locations in North
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The business has 28 offices in 22 different countries and over 1,000 employees. Enerpac produces thousands of high-pressure hydraulic products that are distributed worldwide. The business focuses on the design of products, from small cylinders to computer-operated lifting & positioning systems.
Timeline
Historian John GurdaJohn Gurda
John Gurda is an American writer and historian.Gurda's book, The Making of Milwaukee, was turned into an Emmy Award-winning documentary series by Milwaukee Public Television. He is an eight-time winner of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Award of Merit. He is also a local history columnist for...
recently authored “The Drive To Lead,” a history of Actuant
Actuant
Actuant Corporation , headquarted in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a $1.5 billion multinational company with operations in more than 30 countries. Founded in 1910, the company was an integral part of the early industrialization period in the United States. In its early years, the company produced...
, that highlights significant events in Enerpac's history.
- 1910: American Grinder Manufacturing Co. incorporates
- 1918: American Grinder Manufacturing Co. produces water pumps for Ford’sFord Motor CompanyFord Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
legendary ‘Model T’Ford Model TThe Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from September 1908 to May 1927...
motor car - 1925: American Grinder’s name is changed to Blackhawk Manufacturing
- 1927: Blackhawk buys Hydraulic Tool Co. of Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
- 1937: Blackhawk declares itself “the world’s largest manufacturer of hydraulic equipment”
- 1951: First "Idea Book” of product applications is published
- 1959: Enerpac is founded with brand name formally adopted for hydraulic tools and systems
- 1961: Blackhawk Manufacturing becomes Applied Power Industries
- 1980s: Enerpac convertible top actuation system is perfected
- 1985: Applied Power has 10 plants on 5 continents
- 2000: APW Electronics spins off from Applied Power; Enerpac business becomes part of ActuantActuantActuant Corporation , headquarted in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a $1.5 billion multinational company with operations in more than 30 countries. Founded in 1910, the company was an integral part of the early industrialization period in the United States. In its early years, the company produced...
Corporation
- 2000: Enerpac system raises Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to...
- 2004: Athens Olympic Stadium'sOlympic Stadium (Athens)The Olympic Stadium "Spiros Louis" , is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It is named after the first modern Olympic marathon race winner in 1896, Spiros Louis.-History:...
suspended arched roof constructed with Enerpac assistance - 2005: Highest Bridge in the World—Millau ViaductMillau ViaductThe Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. Designed by the British architect Norman Foster and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux, it is the tallest bridge in the world, with one mast's summit at . It is the...
—in FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
is supported with Enerpac hydraulic lifting systems - 2006: Enerpac:
- -Lifts and moves the 74-year-old Shanghai Concert HallShanghai Concert HallShanghai Concert Hall is located on the intersection of Yan'an Rd and South Tibet Rd of Huangpu District, Shanghai. It was founded in 1930, originally named Nanjing Drama Hall. In 1949, it adopted the name Beijing Cinema. In 1959, it was named Shanghai Concert Hall till today.The hall can...
- -Places the roof on the "Bird’s Nest" or the Beijing National StadiumBeijing National StadiumBeijing National Stadium, also known officially as the National Stadium, or colloquially as the Bird's Nest , is a stadium in Beijing, China. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.-History:...
where the 2008 Olympics were located. The construction of this stadium in BeijingBeijingBeijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
generated press coverage around the globe - -Repairs Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
stadium’s famous moveable roof at Miller Park - 2009: Stage for the “U2 360° TourU2 360° TourThe U2 360° Tour was a worldwide concert tour by rock band U2. Launched in support of the group's 2009 album No Line on the Horizon, the tour visited stadiums from 2009 through 2011. It was named for a stage configuration that allowed the audience to almost completely surround the stage...
” is constructed using Enerpac’s Synchronous Lift System - 2010: Enerpac hydraulics play a key role in erecting the new San Francisco Bay Bridge
Products and Services
Enerpac is the leading manufacturer of high-force tools and components for a variety of markets and applications. Enerpac has six key product focuses which include:- Industrial Tools: Hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves and system components
- Bolting: Hydraulic torque wrenchHydraulic torque wrenchA hydraulic torque wrench is a tool designed to exert torque on a fastener to achieve proper tightening or loosening of a connection through the use of hydraulics. A torque wrench is applied to the nut either directly or in conjunction with an impact socket. Hydraulic torque wrenches apply a...
es, tensioners and multipliers - Workholding: Hydraulic clamping and fixture components for the machine tool industry
- Unilift: Mechanical ActuatorsLinear actuatorA linear actuator is an actuator that creates linear motion .Mechanical and hydraulic actuation are the most common methods of achieving the linear motion...
and system components - Concrete Stressing: Anchors, wedges, stressing jacks, and pumps
- Integrated Solutions: Custom solutions tailored for specific heavy lifting applications
Integrated Solutions
Enerpac's Integrated Solutions business provides hydraulic solutions for the controlled movement and positioning of structures. In addition to providing the most comprehensive line of globally-supplied, locally-supported products, Enerpac combines hydraulics, steel fabrication and electronic control with engineering and application knowledge, to design and manufacture solutions that ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.- Hydraulic GantriesGantry craneGantry cranes, bridge cranes, and overhead cranes, are all types of cranes which lift objects by a hoist which is fitted in a hoist trolley and can move horizontally on a rail or pair of rails fitted under a beam...
- Strand JacksStrand jackStrand jacks are jacks used to lift very heavy loads for construction and engineering purposes...
- Skidding Systems
- Self Propelled Modular TrailerSelf Propelled Modular TransporterA Self Propelled Modular Transporter is a platform vehicle with a large array of wheels on the bottom. They are used for transporting massive objects such as bridges, oil refining equipment, huge motors, large bridge sections, and other objects that are too big or heavy for trucks but trucks can...
- Synchronous Lifting System
- Custom Solutions
Markets Served
- InfrastructureInfrastructureInfrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function...
and BridgeBridgeA bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle...
s - Power GenerationElectricity generationElectricity generation is the process of generating electric energy from other forms of energy.The fundamental principles of electricity generation were discovered during the 1820s and early 1830s by the British scientist Michael Faraday...
- Oil and GasPetroleum industryThe petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting , and marketing petroleum products. The largest volume products of the industry are fuel oil and gasoline...
- MiningMiningMining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
- ShipbuildingShipbuildingShipbuilding is the construction of ships and floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history.Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both...
- BuildingBuildingIn architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...
s and StadiumStadiumA modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
s - PetrochemicalPetrochemicalPetrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane....
- ManufacturingManufacturingManufacturing is the use of machines, tools and labor to produce goods for use or sale. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale...
- Steel ProductionSteelSteel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
and Metal ProductionMetalworkingMetalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...