Why I Advise Year-End Sec. 179 for Indiana CNC Control Retrofits
With year-end in sight, Pat O’Neill, National Sales Executive at Mac-Tech, makes the case for Indiana shops to modernize existing iron with CNC control retrofits—and use Section 179 to capture the savings now. Upgrading controls on press brakes, folders, shears, and roll formers can speed changeovers for panel and trim profiles, tighten bend accuracy for standing-seam systems, cut scrap and rework, improve safety, and extend machine life—often with minimal downtime and a faster ROI than a new purchase. Drawing on hands-on work with metal roofing manufacturers, Pat outlines clear decision criteria, real-world payback benchmarks, and turnkey support—assessment, installation, training, and timing to meet in-service deadlines—tailored to each operation. Consider how these insights could eliminate bottlenecks, standardize quality, and strengthen cash flow heading into next year.