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Consulting & Publications for Aluminum Extruders

We offer consulting services to aluminum extruders, and publications including the Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual

The Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual is the one essential reference for engineers, managers, and technicians who are concerned with extrusion press maintenance and engineering. It includes 560 pages with hundreds of color illustrations. It is available in book form (hard copy) with USB flash drive copy included; as flash drive only; or in pdf format via email download. For more info click on the STORE page link above. Order the Manual in any format by credit card: select the STORE above and enter your card information and mailing address. This is a secure transaction from any location worldwide. Item(s) will be shipped within 24 hours.

Expertise

  • Equipment and plant evaluation including due diligence
  • Project management and supervision
  • Equipment specification and purchase assistance
  • Extrusion plant upgrading & modernization
  • Energy efficiency and cost reduction
  • Expert witness services

01

Experience

45 years in the extrusion industry and visits to over 150 extrusion plants worldwide; former Chief Engineer for major extruder; former agent for various international equipment suppliers and trade publications.

02

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University. Experience in operations, maintenance, and engineering for chemical and extrusion companies.

03

Instruction

Organized and conducted multiple workshops for Press Maintenance for the AEC (Aluminum Extruders Council). For 36 years, member of ET Steering Committee. More than 93 publications, presentations and patents.

Some representative projects

- Assised with green field plant layout; purchase of auxiliary equipment; installation and start-up of aluminum extrusion line, finishing systems, and foundry. - Advised owner of new extrusion plant on selection of equipment, bid proposals and evaluation of offers. - Performed due diligence inspections of multiple plants ultimately acquired by client. - Provided plant evaluations for client prior to disposition of multiple extrusion plants. - Served as expert witness in litigation related to faulty extrusion plant auxiliary equipment. - Designed multiple homogenizing furnaces and assisted with start-up in Mexico and Chile. - Assisted in acquisition of used billet casting system and relocation to client's plant.

Let's discuss your needs

Call us at +1 770 304 1000

or write to alkennedy@usa.net

Kennedy Eurotech Inc.
4 Oak Point, Newnan GA 30263 USA
tel +1 770.304.1000
alkennedyo@usa.net
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