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09.08.2015

The History of Shakespeare Machine Stamping

Shakespeare Machine is located in a modern facility that has over 76,000 square feet of manufacturing space and employs over 50 people.

RACINE, WI, August 9, 2015 — Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels. HISTORY OF SHAKESPEARE: Shakespeare Machine Stamping started in business as a one-man operation in 1967. Founded by Rocco Gilio, the owner and at the time, sole employee. He worked out of a rented single storefront with a Browne and Sharpe screw machine that he retrieved from a local junkyard and rebuilt. Rocco landed his first business when he retooled the rebuilt Screw Machine to produce a difficult part that had given a customer trouble for years. His dedication to meeting and exceeding customer's demands has given Shakespeare the ability to expand at a fast pace. Today, Shakespeare Machine manufactures and ships off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of the abrasive industry to country's such as the United States, Mexico, Columbia, Italy, France, Thailand and many more with our ever expanding customer base. In 1990 Bob Folk, an employee of Shakespeare for 22 years purchased the company from his father-in-law Rocco and continued the tradition of supplying parts from stock. Upon Bob's death in January of 1999, Ronald A. Haarsma, a long time family friend and trusted business associate, purchased the company. With the strong foundation in place, Ronald has continued dedicating himself to continuing the business philosophy begun more then 45 years ago. Presently, Shakespeare Machine is located in a modern facility that was built in 2001 creating over 76,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 50 employees. Consistent daily efforts have allowed Shakespeare Machine to continue to build its reputation as a fast, reliable service with high quality parts. With the latest technology applied in the manufacturing of our parts such as Zinc flanges as well as our metal stampings, Shakespeare has become the premiere Abrasive Industry Supplier.

Shakespeare Machine Stamping 2801 S. Memorial Dr. Racine, WI 53403 888.399.7117 | www.smsales.com

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01.05.2015

Introducing Shakespeare’s New HB375 Semi-auto Hubbing Machine

RACINE, WI, May 1, 2015 — Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels. Over the past few years it has become widely popular for abrasive manufacturers to sell their grinding wheels with a Zinc Flange bonded to them so that the end customer can easily setup the grinding wheel to the machines intended to run them. As known by many within the abrasive industry, Shakespeare Machine is a leading global supplier for the Zinc Die Casted Flanges that get bonded to millions of grinding wheels on an annual basis. This past year, Shakespeare Machine has launched two new machines that aid in the manufacturing process of bonding the grinding wheel to the Zinc Flanges. These machines are known as the HB300 Semi-auto Hubbing Machine and the HB150 Manual Hubbing Machine. Within a year of its introduction, the HB300 Semi-auto Hubbing Machine has been upgraded to increase hourly output of finished product. The HB300 had capabilities of up to 500 pieces an hour with just under an eight second cycle time. Although innovative and efficient, Shakespeare has been able to cut the cycle time in half, clocking in at 3.75 seconds per cycle. Although product, operator speed, and the working hour can vary the output, this gives customers the ability to produce up to 1000 pieces per hour! The replacement model for the HB300 Hubbing Machine is known as the HB375 Semi-auto Hubbing Machine and is available to order worldwide as of today. Since every machine is built to order, Shakespeare can customize to your company's needs and deliver within approximately 6-10 weeks. If interested in Shakespeare's new Hubbing Machine, please contact James Haarsma at james@smsales.com today! Shakespeare Machine Stamping 2801 S. Memorial Dr. Racine, WI 53403 888.399.7117 | www.smsales.com

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26.02.2015

Shakespeare Machine Stamping is now ISO 9001 Certified

Shakespeare's ISO 9001 Certificate

RACINE, WI, February 26, 2015 — Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels. After 9 months of hard work, internal audits and external audits, Shakespeare Machine Stamping is now ISO 9001 Certified as of February 24, 2015. As growth continues, Shakespeare's number one goal is to not only meet customer requirements but to exceed them. ISO 9001 plays a huge role in that goal as it has created a system in which will allow continual improvement as a company on a daily basis. Celebrating almost 50 years in business, Shakespeare's founder Rocco Gilio would be very proud of what his company has become from the hard work and foundation in which he created for today's success. Shakespeare Machine thanks its employees, customers, and suppliers for being apart of this huge milestone.

Shakespeare Machine Stamping 2801 S. Memorial Dr. Racine, WI 53403 888.399.7117 | www.smsales.com

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14.02.2015

NEWS: Shakespeare Machine has been recommended for ISO 9001 through NQA

Stringent quality standards are ingrained throughout the life cycle of each part Shakespeare produces. Utilizing state-of-the-art measurement equipment assures part accuracy.

RACINE, WI, February 14, 2015 — Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels. For the past 9 months, Shakespeare Machine and its management team has been in the process of implementing ISO 9001. After many internal audits as well as two external audits done through NQA, Shakespeare Machine Stamping has officially been recommended for ISO 9001. This is a very exciting moment for Shakespeare Machine who has been in business nearly 50 years. As we continue to grow and supply abrasive components worldwide, we feel that ISO will play a huge role in our daily processes. Thus, ensuring we meet and exceed customer requirements on a daily basis. Stay tuned for the official announcement of Shakespeare Machine Stamping receiving its ISO 9001 Certificate!

Shakespeare Machine Stamping 2801 S. Memorial Dr. Racine, WI 53403 888.399.7117 | www.smsales.com

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21.12.2014

COMPANY PROFILE: Shakespeare Machine Stamping

Shakespeare Machine is located in a modern facility that has over 76,000 square feet of manufacturing space and employs over 50 people.

RACINE, WI, December 21, 2014 -- Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, is a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels. ABOUT US: Shakespeare Machine Stamping started in business as a one-man operation in 1967. Founded by Rocco Gilio, the owner and at the time, sole employee. He worked out of a rented single storefront with a Browne and Sharpe screw machine that he retrieved from a local junkyard and rebuilt. In 1990 Bob Folk, an employee of Shakespeare for 22 years purchased the company from his father-in-law Rocco and continued the tradition of supplying parts from stock. Upon Bob's death in January of 1999, Ronald A. Haarsma, a long time family friend and trusted business associate, purchased the company. With the strong foundation in place, Ronald has continued dedicating himself to continuing the business philosophy begun more then 45 years ago. Presently, Shakespeare Machine is located in a modern facility that was built in 2001 creating over 76,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 50 employees. Consistent daily efforts have allowed Shakespeare Machine to continue to build its reputation as a fast, reliable service with high quality parts. With the latest technology applied in the manufacturing of our parts such as Zinc flanges as well as our metal stampings, Shakespeare has become the premiere Abrasive Industry Supplier. CAPABILITIES: Whether it's a Zinc Flange or Custom Stamping for the Abrasive Industry, Shakespeare will treat you like family. Our business has developed by superb quality and great customer service while utilizing the latest technologies. Thus, allowing us to not only save you money but meet the ever growing demands of the abrasive industry. With a full In-House Tool Room, Shakespeare Machine is capable of designing, building and producing any Abrasive Components that come our way. With over 50 years of experience, Shakespeare is able to ensure reliability on delivering parts when you need them the most. Shakespeare Machine offers a wide selection of off-the-shelf abrasive components. Our personnel and modern equipment can design, manufacture and STOCK all of your components so that is ready for final assembly into your products.

Fully Automated Die Casting / Stamping Facility
75,000 sq. ft. of Production Services
Engineering Services
Prototype Development & Production
Fully / Semi Automated Die Casting and Metal Stamping Machines

Shakespeare Machine Stamping 2801 S. Memorial Dr. Racine, WI 53403 888-399-7117 | www.smsales.com

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