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Peterson Spring Plant – Queretaro, Mexico

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Watch our newly updated video showcasing Peterson Spring’s Queretaro, Mexico plant. This 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility continues to add value to our capabilities in engineered metal products, and value to our customers.

Peterson Spring Queretaro, also known as Resortes y Productos Metalicos S. de R. L. de C.V., will further our mission as a leading global supplier to the industrial, automotive, and motorsports markets, with half of operations focused on expanding our footprint in metal forming, and the other half of operations focused on new, innovative product solutions utilizing over a century of engineering and manufacturing expertise.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB1VWHaNXLY0RYqYdC9SyQ

 

PAC Racing Springs, A Division of Peterson Spring Acquires Schroeder Torsion Bar Manufacturing

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PAC Racing Springs, a division of Peterson Spring- Detroit Michigan, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Schroeder Torsion Bar manufacturing.

Schroeder Torsion Bar Manufacturing has a proud, 50+ year heritage of industry leading manufacturing and technology for torsion bar and sway bar manufacturing. The company, founded by Gordon Schroeder in Burbank California, has deep roots in circle track racing history. In an effort to expand its market presence through advanced technology, PAC Racing Springs, added Schroeder Torsion Bar Manufacturing to its existing portfolio, to combine a cumulative 150 yrs of experience in high performance spring products.

PAC Racing believes a total system approach brings the best value and performance to its customers. Coupling expertise in engine valve train component design, materials and processing, PAC Racing will now use this expertise in expanding into this new torsion bar product manufacturing, which will allow sharing of technology, design, and innovation to products that exceed high performance customer expectations.

“We are extremely proud to be a part of such deep rooted heritage and bring the quality of Schroeder Product lines and Manufacturing into our company” stated Jason Youd, PAC RACING Springs’ Manager of Business Development.

“I’m Excited for PAC Racing Springs to carry on the tradition of Schroeder Torsion Bar Manufacturing and technology. The legacy of our championship winning products will be carried on by the long standing quality and performance of PAC Racing Products.”     -Gary Schroeder

PAC Racing Springs is the aftermarket and racing manufacturer division of the Peterson Spring Company, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.   Peterson Spring manufactures springs, wire forms, spring stampings and coiled retaining rings for automotive, industrial, recreational, appliance, agriculture and lawn/garden markets. Peterson Spring has 12 locations located in USA, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. PAC Racing Springs specializes in engine valve springs, suspension springs and recently expanded into sway bar and chassis suspension systems. PAC Racing Springs applies its knowledge and experience to constantly improve on materials and high performance processing, drawing on the support of over 100 years of manufacturing experience from the Peterson Spring Group of companies.

 

Peterson Spring Europe Ltd. Places Second In Midlands International Trade Awards 2015

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Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the Midlands International Trade Awards (MITA) took place. A black tie event recognizing the success of Britian’s exporting powerhouses including Medium & Large Exporter (over ₤20m turnover), and SME Exporter (up to ₤20m turnover) in which Peterson Spring Europe Ltd. placed second. A noteworthy triumph during a time of slow growth for Western Europe. “Our UK manufacturing facility currently exports between 65-70%, and we intend to grow that number” says Dan Sceli, president and CEO of Peterson American Corporation. Peterson Spring’s UK plant located in Redditch serves the automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets and is currently undergoing expansion.

“We prepare to take the trophy next year” says Nick Scroggs, European Sales Director. Present from Peterson Spring to accept the award were David Jones, John Iliffe, Jonathan Heath, Nick Scroggs, and Sharon Hall.

Click below to read the Insider who was present to cover the 2015 awards:

http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/ultraseal-and-portmeirion-scoop-top-export-prizes

Peterson Spring Selected to Attend MEDC’s Trade Mission to Germany and London in Sept. 2015

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This year Peterson Spring, a newly appointed member of the British-American Business Council, is one of eight Michigan companies who have been selected to attend the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Trade Mission to Germany and London from Sept. 14 – 24, 2015. Representing Peterson Spring on the mission is Don Lowe, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Nick Scroggs, European Sales Director.

“We are excited and thankful to the MEDC and to the State of Michigan for the opportunity to represent Michigan manufacturing. We’re looking forward to the Trade Mission,” Lowe said. The MEDC in conjunction with its international trade office assists companies in further developing global partnership opportunities to support Michigan export sales. Gov. Rick Snyder and officials from the MEDC and local economic development agencies will also be on the trip. For more information click on link below:

http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/09/michigan_gov_rick_snyder_heade.html

 

PAC Racing’s New Project Condor Unveiled at PRI

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Peterson Spring’s corporate office in Southfield, Michigan serves as the company’s technical and developmental hub. Included at this hub are product design, product development, metallurgical analysis, engine/applications testing and fatigue testing. The Southfield location is also home to PAC Racing.

PAC Racing is a complete racing and aftermarket design, development and manufacturing facility. PAC Racing’s products include engine valve springs, valve train components, suspension springs, and more. Peterson Spring is widely recognized as an innovator and industry leader in motorsports. PAC Racing’s products can be found in circle track, drag, street, off road, marine, and motorcycle.

PAC Racing’s new Project Condor was released to the public at the PRI Show in December and was recently featured in Rod Authority’s PRI news coverage. Click on the link below to see what they say about PAC Racing’s latest in innovation and technology:

http://www.rodauthority.com/news/pri-2013-pac-racing-springs-pro-streetbruiser-project-condor/

Thank You To Everyone Who Visited Peterson Spring at Fabtech in Chicago!

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Many thanks to all who visited our exhibit at this year’s Fabtech show.

I’m sure that you would agree it was a great show, not to mention that it was the largest Fabtech event to date, with a total of 40,667 attendees visiting 1,573 exhibitors (650,000 sq. ft.of exhibitors!)

We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and we look forward to helping you with your spring needs or concerns.

If you would like to contact any of us who were at the show:

Peterson Spring Recovers Century Old Springs

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Peterson Spring learns of connection to the springs that were at the base of the huge smoke stacks of Detroit Edison’s “Seven Sisters” power generating plant across from Belle Isle on the Detroit River.
The Seven Sisters was a landmark for generations until it was imploded in the summer of 1996 after 81 years. Salvaged from the rubble were five mighty, hand-forged, hot-coiled springs made by August Peterson. Bob Umpfenbach, at one time an employee of Peterson Spring on Telegraph Road in Southfield, Michigan, made contact with the demolition crew and asked them to save some of Peterson’s springs. According to Bob, there were three sizes of springs, and he was promised samples of each size. Unfortunately, someone scrapped the others by mistake, leaving Peterson Spring only the smaller ones. At present, these are on display at the Peterson Spring Home Office in Southfield.
Bud Peterson recalled that as a child, his father would tell him and his sister, Thelma, that the springs at the base of the giant stacks of the power plant were handmade by their Grandfather, August. The compression springs August made were necessary in order to compensate for the expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes in the stacks. There were actually two or three compression springs in each unit, one nestled inside the other, for a combined weight of 51.25 pounds. “To make these springs,” explains Bud, “August took a bar of steel and got the ends red hot in a forge (which is a charcoal fire with bellows underneath), and then tapered the ends with hammer blows. After this was done, he heated the whole bar red hot in a furnace, took it out, and coiled it over an arbor on a big, heavy coiler he built himself. He was making these springs for the Seven Sisters Plant in 1914 when his first granddaughter, my sister Thelma, was born.”
The Detroit landmark was dubbed “Seven Sisters” because of its seven 325-foot-high stacks. It was officially retired in 1983 and imploded shortly after 9 o’clock in the morning on August 10th, 1996. When it was built, the plant required: 9,000 piles, 23,000 yards of concrete, and nearly 1,300 tons of reinforcing. The initial boiler was so large the Detroit Edison Chairman Alex Dow hosted a luncheon inside it in 1914. Each stack weighed about 1,286,000 pounds, and each was wide enough to allow two lanes of traffic. The DTE power plant was not completely demolished, the two other stacks, named Two Brothers, of the Conners Creek Power Plant are still operational, sitting on the Detroit River near Chrysler’s Jefferson North Plant.
Today, Peterson Spring carries on the family tradition of spring manufacturing through the precision coiling of compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs and die springs. The company offers a technical array of services from grinding to prototyping to sub-assemblies. This global supplier presents expertise in many industries including agriculture, industrial, automotive and motorsport.

PAC Racing Springs 2010 Catalog Launch

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Newly launched PAC Racing Springs 2010 Catalog took center stage at the December 2009 Performance Racing Industry(PRI) Show in Orlando, FL.

Click here to view the PDF where you can find more information on our services and to view the latest products!

For 2010, we will have a new and expanded racing products listing. Be sure to pick a copy during your visits to our booth at the industry trade shows, from one of our racing team members, or call us for details at (866) 799-9417.

2009 Christmas Toy Drive

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The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is next week and who can walk into a store without seeing the decorated trees, twinkling lights and shiny Christmas wrapping paper.  This year Peterson Spring has partnered with Lighthouse of Oakland County to bring a smile to a child at Christmastime by hosting a toy drive.

This has been a rough year as we all know economy wise. Many middle class families who have always had a roof over their heads, food on their tables and presents under their trees are facing a bleak Christmas this year.  Indeed having a home is essential and food as well but don’t underestimate the joy and smiles a simple toy can bring to a child on Christmas morning.  The toys do not have to be expensive…a coloring book, a box of crayons, a board game. Any and all will bring happiness to a child this year at Christmas.
All donations should be in by December 18, 2009.  If you would like to know more about Lighthouse of Oakland County please visit their website at: www.lighthouseoakland.org

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Established in 1914, Peterson Spring is the largest privately held spring manufacturer in North America. Through designing, manufacturing and supplying springs, snap-rings, wire forms, clips, clamps, stampings, and a variety of sub-assemblies, Peterson Spring has expanded to 12 worldwide locations.
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