In 2012 both Otto Fuchs and Weber Metals looked at the opportunity to follow the growth in the aerospace industry and made our biggest investment yet: the 60,000K.
The new die forging press opens up completely new perspectives to designers and manufacturers in the aerospace industry for larger, weight- and structure-optimized components that offer increased safety at reduced weight.
On Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Weber Metals and OTTO FUCHS KG unveiled our 60,ooo-TON forging press. An over $180 million investment, the 60,000-TON press is the world’s largest private investment in aerospace metal forging. As a result, Weber will double it’s employment to 800 jobs. For further insights about the press event, check out the coverage on NBC 4 Los Angeles.
September 1, 2017 — Weber is awarded Strategic Partner of the Year by Spirit Aerosystems. The Company is one of fourteen suppliers recognized by Spirit Aerosystems for its superior supplier performance.
In 2017, Weber was awarded the designation of Gold Anvil Society Members thanks to our continued support of the Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation (FIERF).