Mark Sutherland

About Mark Sutherland

I-PRESS CONTROLS FIRST TECHNOLOGY, SERVO HYDRAULIC, MECHANICAL & FORGE PRESS LINESInventor of the patented I-PRESS & Automation Controller & The original importer of Aida Stamping Presses from Japan to North America in 1960.The second generation, 40+ years of experience supporting \"Generation Three\" in company management, boots on the ground in the Pacific Rim & Turkey, sourcing equipment building suppliers, application review, design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, QC, import-export logistics, foundations, installation, and training. We have installed thousands of press lines in NA, SA, and Asia with a very high satisfaction rate, ask our SUTHERLAND and our Alliance Partners offer a deep bench of knowledge with modern manufacturing capability. We are the Pioneer of Pacific Rim Presses dating back to 1960 and are proud of our accomplishments, companies we have introduced, and current manufacturing partners, distribution teams, and certified service providers.SWEET SPOT:I-PRESS & Automation Controls, Servo Hydraulic Presses, Mechanical Straight Sides, Forge Presses. Visit our I-KNOW & I-BUILD knowledge base web site > Remain Nimble, Strive to Improve, Educate and Train newcomers to our industry. Ensure end-users know the CVP / Cost Value Proposition in presses today; Design & Develop the I-PRESS family of press and automation controls to raise the standard in industry expectations. Make the process transparent and educational for our customers. Provide Great Machines & Superior Service and Customer Retention. Raise the Bar for what end users can expect from metal stamping, forging & composite forming equipment providers.

Experience

1. CEO

   SUTHERLAND & KC PRESSES

   Dec 2019 — Present · Ojai, CA, US

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, International Business, Metal Forming

  1970 — 1974

Skills

• Metalworking
• Manufacturing
• International Trade
• Navigation
• Stamping
• Applications Engineer
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Manufacturing Engineering
• New Manufacturing Plants for Metal Forming
• Team Leadership
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Operations
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Welding
• Factory
• Product Development
• Machinery
• Citrus Farming
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Metal Fabrication
• Continuous Improvement
• Citrus
• International Project Management
• Quality Control
• Marine Navigation
• Product Design
• Kaizen
• Assembly Processes
• Components
• Cnc
• Machine Tools
• Construction
• Toyota Production System
• Materials