Sutherland & KC Presses has announced an exciting milestone for the company and the metal forming industry. In Q3 2026, the company will open a new Research & Development Center, Showroom, and Corporate Offices in Ventura, California. This new facility reflects Sutherland’s continued commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and customer collaboration in the field of metal forming equipment.
The new Ventura facility will serve as a central hub where customers, engineers, and partners can explore the latest advancements in press technology. Designed to support product development and real-world applications, the center will allow visitors to see how modern forming equipment and intelligent control systems are shaping the next generation of pressroom productivity.
The Ventura location has been designed with the customer experience in mind. Visitors will be able to see equipment in operation, interact with engineers, and gain a deeper understanding of how Sutherland’s technology integrates into modern manufacturing environments. The facility will create a collaborative environment where customers can evaluate equipment and explore solutions tailored to their production needs.
One of the most exciting features of the new facility will be the ability to demonstrate advanced press technologies in real time. The center will host several interactive demonstrations designed to showcase Sutherland’s capabilities.
Visitors will be able to experience:
These demonstrations will provide manufacturers with valuable insight into how modern press controls and automation can improve efficiency, safety, and precision.
In addition to demonstrations, the Ventura facility will play a key role in expanding Sutherland’s technical training initiatives. The center will provide specialized programs aimed at improving the knowledge and capabilities of technicians, operators, and maintenance personnel working with press equipment.
Training initiatives will include:
These programs are designed to help manufacturers maximize equipment performance while developing the next generation of skilled pressroom professionals.
The Ventura R&D Center will also serve as a platform for advanced research and experimentation. Engineers and industry partners will be able to test new forming processes, automation strategies, and control technologies in a dedicated development environment. This investment reinforces Sutherland’s commitment to driving technological advancement within the metal forming industry.
The opening of the new Ventura facility comes at a particularly meaningful time for the company. In 2026, Sutherland Presses will celebrate its 80th year in business, marking eight decades of innovation, engineering expertise, and partnership with manufacturers around the world. Since its founding, the company has played a key role in advancing press technology and supporting critical manufacturing sectors.
To commemorate this milestone, Sutherland is inviting customers, partners, and industry colleagues to visit the new Ventura facility. The company plans to host events, demonstrations, and technical sessions that will allow visitors to experience the next generation of Sutherland I-PRESS® control and automation technology firsthand.
Attendees will have opportunities to:
As Sutherland Presses prepares for the opening of its Ventura facility, the company is looking forward to welcoming the manufacturing community to celebrate both the new center and its 80-year legacy. More details about the opening events and demonstrations will be announced soon. For updates and information about Sutherland’s press technology, visit www.SutherlandPresses.com.
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Sutherland & KC Presses has announced an exciting milestone for the company and the metal forming industry. In Q3 2026, the company will open a new Research & Development Center, Showroom, and Corporate Offices in Ventura, California. This new facility reflects Sutherland’s continued commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and customer collaboration in the field of metal forming equipment.
The new Ventura facility will serve as a central hub where customers, engineers, and partners can explore the latest advancements in press technology. Designed to support product development and real-world applications, the center will allow visitors to see how modern forming equipment and intelligent control systems are shaping the next generation of pressroom productivity.
