Hydraulic Steel Processing Equipment Built for Production
Custom shears, presses, power units, testing systems, and material handling equipment built for demanding industrial environments.
Custom Hydraulic Equipment for Steel Mills and Manufacturers
Vale Industries is a U.S. manufacturer of custom hydraulic equipment for the steel processing industry. Founded in 1974 and based in Rochelle, Illinois, Vale builds hydraulic shears, presses, power units, and material handling systems for steel mills, bar and strip processors, cold heading facilities, roll forming operations, and metallurgical testing environments.
Our Equipment
Bar Products
Hydraulic shears and processing equipment designed for steel bar stock. Vale bar product systems deliver consistent cuts, high cycle rates, and reliable uptime in demanding mill environments.
Strip Products
Custom hydraulic equipment for strip steel processing lines. Vale strip systems are engineered for clean, accurate shearing, smooth material feed, and continuous production in coil and strip processing applications.
Power Units
Industrial hydraulic power units built for continuous-duty operation. Vale power units are designed to drive shears, presses, and custom machinery in high-demand steel processing and manufacturing environments.
Testing
Metallurgical and production testing equipment for steel mills and metal processors. Vale testing systems verify sample integrity, material properties, and process consistency in quality control and R&D environments.
Material Handling
Custom material handling systems engineered for steel and metal production lines. Vale builds conveyors, positioning systems, and handling equipment that integrate with shears, presses, and downstream processing machinery.
Custom Machinery
Fully custom hydraulic machinery designed from the ground up for your specific production requirements. Vale engineers work directly with customers to design, fabricate, and commission equipment matched to their workflow, space constraints, and material handling needs.
Built for Steel Processing
Vale Industries manufactures hydraulic steel processing equipment for some of the most demanding production environments in the metals industry. From hydraulic bar shears and strip processing lines to custom presses and power units, every Vale machine is built for long service life, straightforward maintenance, and consistent performance on the plant floor.
Vale supports customers from initial design through fabrication, installation, rebuilding, and ongoing service — making it a single-source partner for hydraulic equipment throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Why Manufacturers choose Vale Industries
80+ Years Experience
Combined expertise in hydraulic and electrical systems.
Family-Owned
Built on reliability, service, and long-term relationships.
Custom Built
Equipment designed specifically for your workflow.
Built to Last
Rugged, serviceable systems for industrial use.