Originally Published as: Forge Machines
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 4
WEBSITE: www.forgemachines.com
PHONE: 217-234-4700
Formerly known as Hershey’s Metal Meister, Forge Machines is a U.S.-based company that brings decades of experience in roll forming and machinery manufacturing. That experience gives Forge a clear understanding of what metal shops value most: reliable equipment, ease of operation, and dependable support, especially when downtime threatens productivity.
At the heart of Forge Machines is a strong company culture rooted in Biblical principles. This culture drives our commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and serving others with excellence. Forge’s deeper purpose is to impact lives for the Kingdom of God—beginning with our own team through a faith-centered environment that fosters growth and purpose, and extending that impact to our customers, suppliers, and the broader community.
This purpose fuels our vision: to become the industry leader in metal trim solutions by delivering innovative, high-performance equipment and unmatched service that empowers shops to thrive.
That commitment is clearly seen in our flagship product—the Variobend folding machine. Designed to solve real-world challenges, Variobend long folders combine advanced engineering, modern software, and enhanced safety features to eliminate many of the common weaknesses found in traditional folding machines—resulting in performance, durability, and operator confidence.
By manufacturing critical components in-house and assembling every Variobend in central Illinois, we ensure fast, reliable access to parts and service. All our service technicians are right here in the United States, so there is no waiting for overseas tech support.
At Forge, we believe business is about more than profit—people matter most, and authentic relationships build lasting legacies.
