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.
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

Management Team

Cliff Rucker
CEO
Tim Marasco
PRESIDENT
Paul Graf
VP Sales
Aaron Jaeger
VP Finance
Ryan Loveday
General Manager
Oakley Kowalski
Office Manager
Michael J Bolger
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Goran Vojvodic
VP ENGINEERING
Bill King
Plant Manager
Thom Pilkington
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager

Administration Team

Chris Kristock
Technology Manager
Gabi Harvat
Production Systems Manager
Vanetia Singleton
ACCOUNTANT
Lennart Zorn
Sales Account Manager
Sai Teja Burra
Laser Cutting Strategy Engineer
Neal Jayaraman
Database Engineer
Rich Nornhold
SENIOR ADVISOR
Cody Clifton
Senior Controls Engineer
Chris Conroy
Purchasing Manager
Wendy Jakubec
Account Manager Ford
Shayne Behm
Quality Tech
Destinee Francis
ERP Admin Coordinator
Chad Bauschat
Purchasing Coordinator
Jared Smith
Senior Financial Analyst
Marvin Haydaw
Accountant
Bill Hutchinson
Quality Manager
Chris Holtz
MPL Coordinator
Brian King
Maint. & Project Planner

Production Team

Ed Robinson
Production Manager
Adam Al Galham
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS ENGINEER
Aliyah Castaneda
Supply Chain Admin
Anthony Charles
INSIDE SALES MANAGER
James Eldridge
LBL Operator
Faradje Wisdom
Maintenance Technician
Jaden Forrest
MP&L Laborer
Bailey Griffor
MP&L Laborer
Zach Griffior
Line Lead
Eric Heggs
MP&L Laborer
Scott Highers
Maintenance Technician
Scott Highers Jr
MP&L Laborer
Aaron Koths
MP&L Laborer
Jacob Manor
MP&L Laborer
Jessie Nagle
MP&L Laborer
Aaron Sandlin
Utility
Caleb Tannous
MP&L Laborer
Emaleigh Tannous
Supply Chain Admin
Autumn Toporek
Warehouse Laborer, Packaging
Tyler Wolfenbarger
Line Lead
Rob Allen Tannous
MP&L Manager
Austin Lyles
MP&L Laborer
Jorden Beekman
MP&L Laborer
Jonathon Mattinson
Maintenance Technician
Richard Smith
Supervisor
Christopher Ball
MP&L Laborer
Zachary Galbreath
LBL Operator
Chris Kreger
LBL Operator
Alex Mcallister
MP&L Laborer
Courtney Post
Access Control
Derek McKay
Crane Operator
Brandon Dusseau
MP&L Laborer
Donald Wideman
MP&L Laborer
Eric Valastek
MP&L Laborer
Corey Love
MP&L Laborer
Rey Stewart
MP&L Laborer
Eric Goleniak
MP&L Laborer
Derrick Trailor
MP&L Laborer

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.
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QMS is in conformance to the requirements of IATF 16949: 2016
Quality Management System registration to ISO 9001: 2015
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