April 1, 2025, AIDA-America, the industry leader in mechanical and servo press and systems technology in Dayton, OH, USA, is pleased to welcome HMS Products Co., an industry leader in press automation, to the AIDA Family. AIDA and HMS have a long history of working together on turn-key solutions for their customers. AIDA’s acquisition of HMS will act to further strengthen this partnership and benefit their mutual customers with the resulting integrated stamping press system solutions tailored to North American customers’ requirements. Kland Aida, President, states, “Both companies are excited about the added value, as well as the additional expertise and collaboration opportunities this new alliance brings to our customers.”
HMS will continue to operate from its Troy, Michigan headquarters, with its 60 associate-strong Team remaining in place. Kevin VanDenBrouck has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of HMS and will lead the company into this exciting new chapter. Under his leadership, HMS will continue to build on its 47-year history of excellence in providing technologically advanced press automation equipment. This includes through the window and front and rear mounted transfer systems, blank destackers, custom front- and end-of-line solutions, and transfer tooling. Learn more about HMS at www.hmsproducts.com.
AIDA is a leading supplier of metal stamping presses and metalforming equipment. Through engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and support, AIDA provides essential partnerships to numerous industries worldwide. AIDA servo and mechanical stamping presses are available in capacities from 35 to 4,000 tons and 1 to 800 strokes per minute. Single press, tandem line, high speed, lamination, and cold forging models for single stroke, transfer, and progressive die applications provide a full range of production capabilities. Additionally, AIDA offers robust material handling and automation systems for complete turn-key solutions produced by a single manufacturer. Sales, service, engineering, and manufacturing locations in more than 40 cities across 20 countries support press installations exceeding 80,000 units in over 60 countries. These systems stamp products for the automotive, appliance, electronics, electrical, and consumer goods sectors. Learn more about AIDA at www.aida-global.com.