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Koenig Iron Works - New York, New York, USA:Big Production in the Big Apple

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Big Production in the Big AppleThere are many ways to describe New York City - The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The City So Nice They Named It Twice. New York is also a city filled with internationally recognized civic icons — Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Wall Street to name a few. Over eight million people call New York City home, and are proud of the heritage which this international city boasts. Part of this heritage, is a long history of iconic skyscrapers and architecture. From 1908-1974 New York City held the world record for the tallest buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. These towering titans are only one chapter in New York’s history of architecture; a prologue to deeper seated architectural development that starts on the inside.

This city with such rich history in steel construction continues to reinvent itself. Many structures for commercial or real estate continue to receive internal refurbishments that maintain the legacy of the structure, while modernizing aesthetics and functionality. Located in the heart of Queens, just across the East River from Manhattan, Koenig Iron Works has played a critical role in New York fabrication since 1907. Koenig’s design, fabrication (miscellaneous as well as structural), and erection team are tasked with projects that provide challenges from both a technical, and production standpoint.

CUSTOMER NAME: Koenig Iron Works

INDUSTRY: Miscellaneous and Structural Fabrication and Erection

LOCATION: New York, NY, USA

PEDDINGHAUS EQUIPMENT: BDL-760 drill line, Advantage-2 drill line, Ironworker, sawing system, Anglemaster

CHALLENGE: Finding machinery that would fit in the small footprint of New York, New York

SOLUTION: Automate fabrication by purchasing Peddinghaus machinery with roller conveyors

L to R: Pete Demarco (Shop Foreman), Barry Leistner (President and CEO), Nick Morisset (Executive Vice President) of Koenig Iron Works.

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Taking a Bite out of the Big AppleBarry Leistner, President and CEO, is the third generation of family management at Koenig Iron Works. Koenig was originally founded by Barry’s grandfather in the city over a century earlier with a staff of only seven. Today the firm employs over twenty office workers and fifty shop floor employees. Due to the unique nature of many refurbishments or structural remodels, Koenig even employs a full time black smith for ornamental iron and miscellaneous fabrication applications.

Koenig’s history with CNC automation began in 2004 with the installation of a BDL-760 three spindle drill line in tandem with band saw, however their relationship with Peddinghaus started much earlier. “Our first machine was an old mechanical 210 ironworker. We purchased this machine over thirty years ago and it still runs to this day. It is a perfect example of the quality and strength of the Peddinghaus machines,” states Barry.

As business has evolved at Koenig, the desire to revolutionize production was apparent, and the need to increase productivity, and versatility continued to grow. It was time to write the next chapter in production for the firm, and the Advantage-2 drill line from Peddinghaus was the perfect solution for Koenig.

Accelerating Production with New Technology With no space to spare, the shop at Koenig is the perfect example of a fabricator located in an urban jungle. Although the facility in Queens allows for greater flexibility than Koenig’s previous multi-story Manhattan production complex, floor space stays at a premium. The smaller footprint of the Advantage-2, paired with the production capabilities of the machine have proven to be a perfect fit for the team at Koenig. Installed in place of the previous BDL-760 drill and sawing system, the Advantage-2’s conveyor spans three production bays, and passes through an interior wall of the building.

The change in technology from the previous BDL-760 drill line allows for bigger beams than ever before. Nick Morisset, Executive Vice President of the firm describes the change in production as a result of their latest investment, “we need to have steel moving through our shop, otherwise the whole facility gets bogged down. The faster drill allows us to tackle larger sections than the older one due to its speed, and bigger operating envelope. We are processing beams that before would have been outsourced.”

Barry further elaborates by stating, “we can bid bigger jobs with

The small workspace of Koenig’s facility makes the Peddinghaus equipment a perfect fit for their production needs.

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confidence using our new machine. When you sub-out work you lose control of the project. Now we stay in control of quality, and delivery times.”

The Advantage-2 drill line at Koenig is equipped with 4-axis scribing, powered by Raptor software. This powerful combination allows Tekla information to be imported directly into Peddinghaus software and processed on the machine. Layout marks for copes and welds are automatically generated as a result, further expediting production at Koenig. This technology combined with high speed carbide drilling means faster production than ever before. “Sections that used to take 20 minutes are now taking 6 to 7 to drill on the new machine because of the technology. The new machine is like night and day compared to the older one,” states Nick.

Investing in the FutureBarry and his team see no signs of slowing down. The firm continues to capture momentum by investing in technology that improves the firm.Barry attests to this as he describes recent acquisitions that benefit the company, “we just placed an order for a new Anglemaster that allows us to punch and shear flat bar so we can make connections faster. Speed allows us to better serve the customer.” By reinventing production, Koenig secures their place as one of the most modern fabricators in an iconic city.

The Advantage-2 drill line and material handling spans several small production bays, and passes through multiple openings to accommodate the tight space at koenig.

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PRODUCT LIST: ▪ Beam Drill Lines ▪ Anglemasters ▪ Plate Processing ▪ Coping Machines ▪ Thermal Cutting ▪ Automated Layout Marking ▪ Structural Band Saws ▪ Ironworkers ▪ Material Handling

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