In this era of technological advances, the success of any new development for industry hinges on its contribution to operating efficiency. Since 1962 Shaw-Almex has continually made this type of contribution to the world of industrial presses.

History of Almex

Product History

2007	SmartPin SYSTEM
	1st fully automated thermolaminator

2002	THERMOFORMER
	1st Vacuum Former for 3D laminating

1994	THERMOLAMINATOR
	1st 3D Membrane Press introduced at IWF '94

1990	AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
	1st Membrane Press for the cmoposite industry at the SAMPE fair

1978	TEXTILE RUBBER PRESSES
	1st RCTD Membrane Press for rubber mats

1968	RUBBER PRODUCTION PRESSES
	1st BMS System

1962	SHAW ALMEX FOUNDED
	1st conveory belt Vulcanizer

International Growth

2006	CHILE: Santiago
	Chilean sales and service center

2005	NETHERLANDS: Leeewarden
	European sales office

2000	AUSTRALIA: Willawong
	Australian sales and service center

1990	INDIA: New Delhi
	Sales office & manufacturing plant

1997	CHINA: Tianjin
	Sales office & manufacturing plant

1989	GERMANY: Bad Harzburg
	Shaw Almex establishes a joint venture

1985	BRASIL: Sao Paul
	Shaw Almex establishes a joint venture

1983	UNITED STATES: Atlanta, Georgia
	Shaw Almex opens U.S. manufacturing and service center

1962	CANADA: Parry Sound, Ontario
	Shaw Almex headquarters

Company Profile...

From its beginning in 1962, Shaw-Almex has been at the leading edge of custom engineering and manufacture of unique and innovative presses.

The key to our innovation is the ALMEX pressure bag principle. As this patented system of utilizing an inflatable rubber pressure member to develop perfectly uniform pressure was proven, it revolutionized the design of flat presses.

Traditional presses which utilize large, high pressure, hydraulic rams to generate platen pressure, had many drawbacks compared to the pressure bag which can apply the uniform pressure required to cure, laminate, vulcanize or mold the end product.

The benefits of this uniformity of pressure were quickly accepted by press users around the world. Soon Shaw-Almex was shipping its unique presses to more than 90 countries worldwide. Today, offices and plants in Canada, Germany, Brazil, England, India, and the United States complement a network of exclusive Distributors in 25 countries. This group enables Shaw-Almex to offer a comprehensive support system to press users around the world.

Shaw-Almex began as a custom manufacturer of specialty equipment and the quality tradition of tailoring each press to suit our customers' specific requirements continues today.

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