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Redefining the Possible

Forming seemingly impossible shapes with the utmost part consistency.

Interlaken Technology Company has been an integral player in the metal forming and testing arena since 1980. We’re in it for the long haul and we take pride in cultivating partnerships that last. ITC is a group of talented individuals working with one goal in mind; to help bring your vision to reality. Click around this page to learn what defines our culture, where we’ve been and where we’re going.

We Make It...
You Make It

What does that really mean? It means that ITC is committed to your success. The best solution may be that we use our hydroforming systems to create the parts for you. It may be that we design and build a system for your facility, allowing you to create the parts. Or maybe we make the parts until you’re ready for a system and full production. The number of options is what makes ITC unique.

Core Values

Interlaken Technology Company provides advanced metal forming and testing solutions and engineering services to our customers. We are committed to excellence in meeting or exceeding our customers’ requirements and continually improving all aspects of our business.

Solutioning

We are creative problem solvers. We are continually learning and improving ourselves and the business. We are detail oriented with a depth and quest for knowledge.

We are accountable and reliable. We’ll do whatever is necessary to get the job done, with a “can do” attitude. We honor our personal and professional commitments.

We embrace and expect the following characteristics in ourselves and all stakeholders: a self-starter, enthusiastic and energetic, tenacious and competitive, driven to succeed. We are team players who understand and embrace shared success.

Working together with internal and external customers. Be it employees and suppliers of ITC, a first-time, or long-time customer… we make the spirit of cooperation a priority.

We create a positive consumer experience from inquiry to post-sale. We are committed to customer success, encourage customer innovation, exceed (internal/external) customer expectations in anticipating their needs, and empathize with the customer’s point of view.

The ITC Timeline

1980

Interlaken Technology Is Born

Interlaken Technology was created in 1980. ITC began by building transducers, load cells and controls. The company also did custom engineering. Within the first decade, ITC developed its first PC based control system and began to create its own system designs.

1980

1990s

Testing Systems Expand

By the end of the 1990’s, Interlaken was in full production of metal formability, friction, fatigue, and tensile testing systems. Its servo presses were used in university, bio-medical, automotive, and aeronautical laboratories.

1990s

2000

First Hydroforming System

In 2000, Interlaken designs and builds its first research hydroforming system. Production hydroformers quickly follow.

2000

2003

Water Works Manufacturing

In 2003, Robb Bass leaves a humidifier company in Eden Prairie, MN to pursue hydroforming. His first major purchase for his new company, Water Works Manufacturing, is a 500 Ton hydroformer from Interlaken. As Robb’s business grew, Water Works acquired Cambridge Metals & Plastics in Cambridge, MN and this is now the company headquarters. CMP is heavy into making parts for the power sports industry, with customers such as Polaris and Arctic Cat.

2003

2008

Hydroforming Expansion

In 2008, Interlaken introduces its first fully automated, high-rate production hydroforming system. Can you see where this is leading?

2008

2012

Water Works Acquires ITC

In 2012, Water Works acquires ITC. Parts manufacturer and systems manufacturer become one. This combined company was acquired by Nelson Global Products of Stoughton, WI in 2013, but Robb still had a vision.

2012

2015

Vision Realized

Robb acquired Interlaken from Nelson Global in 2015, then the original Water Works assets in 2017. It had come full circle.

2015

2020

Design, Build, Produce

20 years after Robb purchased a hydroforming press from Interlaken, ITC and Water Works are now one, in Chaska, MN. Hydroforming parts production, system design and assembly, and elevated temperature forming all reside under one roof.

2020

Industries Served

ITC proudly serves and wide range of industries seeking to leverage our expertise in advanced metal forming and system design. Our business partners include some of the top companies in the world, in their field. To discuss an opportunity, contact us.

  • Aerospace
  • Medical Device
  • Automotive
  • Plumbing & HVAC
  • Off-Road/Power Sports
  • OEM
  • Steel & Aluminum
  • Oil & Gas
  • Universities
  • Research Organizations

Let’s Make Something
Great Together.

We create seemingly impossible shapes and achieve extreme part consistency using advanced forming technology, in partnerships and long-term relationships with those who share our passion and commitment to excellence.

We’ll make it, or we’ll help you make it.

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