About BWD

Engineering the
Future of Metal Blanking

The BWD Technologies team is a group of experts in innovative manufacturing dedicated to transforming the metal blanking process with innovative state-of-the-art laser blanking technology. With a vision to push the boundaries of what’s possible, BWD specializes in high-speed, die-free coil-fed laser metal blanking, bringing unparalleled quality, efficiency, and sustainability to industries like automotive and aerospace.

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Our Mission:

Driving Transformation

To lead the future of laser metal blanking by delivering superior quality and innovative, precision-driven die-free solutions that empower our partners to achieve greater efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability.

Our Values

Customer Focus

Corporate Respect

Passion of Success

Professional Ethics

Innovative & Creative

Environmental Diversity

Community Involvement

BWD vs. Traditional Blanking

Cost Driver

High Speed Digital Laser Blanking is M4.0 enabling

Traditional

Direct Labor

5 - 6 employees / shift

Indirect Labor

2 - 3 maintenance / shift

Direct Overhead

66,000 square feet of line space

Indirect Overhead

20 - 30,000 square feet of die storage

BWD

Direct Labor

3 employees / shift

Indirect Labor

1 maintenance / shift

Direct Overhead

27,000 square feet of line space

Indirect Overhead

No die storage cost, Vertical coil racking

Our Management Team

Cliff Rucker

CEO

Tim Marasco

PRESIDENT

Brian Gelman

CFO

Paul Graf

VP SALES & ACCOUNTS

Sara King

OFFICE MANAGER

Michael Bolger

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ryan Loveday

GM / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Chris Kristock

ENGINEER TEAM LEAD | QUALITY

Rich Nornhold

SENIOR ADVISOR

Sai Teja Bura

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Laser Operations Team

Fred Harris

QUALITY CONTROL

James Eldridge

LASER OPERATIONS

Anthony Charles

INSIDE SALES MANAGER

Aaron Sandlin

LEAD PRESS OPERATOR

Rob Tannous

P&L MANAGER

Ed Robinson

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Jaden Forrest

LB1 MP&L

Zach Griffor

MPL2 OPERATOR

Faradje Wisdom

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
MAINTENANCE

Aaron Koths

LB1 MP&L

Adam Algalham

PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER
AND MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN

Jayden

MP&L OPERATOR

Commitment to Safety

At BWD Technologies, safety is our priority. We equip our machinery with advanced active and passive safety technology and systems that work together to protect our team.

Active safety measures are designed to prevent accidents from happening, while passive safety features are in place to protect operators and minimize injury if an incident does occur. This commitment ensures a safe, reliable workspace for everyone.