Mike Ryan

Mike ryan
CEO

Our CEO Michael Ryan began his machinery career in 1981 and has since devoted his business life to Mac-Tech’s customers and, employees while personally passionate in his devotion to his wife, Julie, of 43 years and his 9 adored grandchildren.

Zamboni Driver 1979 to 1981
Elmhurst University class of 1981-Economics
Ryerson Steel 1981 to 1983
Swanson machinery 1983 to 1984
Co-founder Mac-Tech since 1984

Contact Mike

Phone

847-293-6218‬‬

email

mryan@mac-tech.com‬

Toll-Free

888-MAC-9555‬

Ramp-Up Training Plan: Pilot Group, Validation Parts, Proven ROI
Kyle Bialozynski shares field-tested, customer-first ramp-up training and validation parts guidance to speed adoption and ROI for fabrication upgrades. Kyle Bialozynski – Sales Executive, Mac-Tech kyle@mac-tech.com | 414-704-8413
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Size Cut-to-Bend Cells to Cut WIP Fast
The article explains how right-sizing cut-to-bend cells can reduce work-in-process quickly by matching laser capacity, press brake speed, and tooling strategy to real part mix and takt time. It advises buyers to prioritize ROI through automation level, nesting and material flow, quick-change tooling, and brake selection that minimizes setups and handling. Integrating software, staging, and part routing is presented as essential to synchronize cutting and bending and prevent downstream bottlenecks. John Perry Regional Sales Executive, Mac-Tech jperry@mac-tech.com
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Fabrication Cell Planning IL IA Cutting Bending Handling Support Flow
Shows IL/IA fabs how integrated cutting, bending, handling, and support cells boost accuracy, cut handling, and lower cost/part. Contact Mac-Tech: 888-MAC-9555
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Capital Equipment Choices in a Labor Shortage: Protect Throughput and ROI
Choose capital equipment that sustains throughput with fewer hands, using disciplined ROI models, modular automation, and lifecycle planning. Joe Ryan President, Mac-Tech joe@mac-tech.com | 414-477-8772 | 888-MAC-9555
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Coil-to-Part Line Planning for Predictable Throughput ROI
Pat O’Neill explains how disciplined coil-to-part line planning turns throughput goals into predictable ROI. By selecting the right forming method and coil-fed system layout, manufacturers can stabilize feed and forming conditions, improve part accuracy, and reduce scrap from camber, twist, and setup variation. Proper matching of decoilers, straighteners, servos, and press or roll-form tooling boosts uptime and repeatability. Reliability improves when capacity, changeover strategy, and maintenance access are engineered in from the start. Pat O’Neill National Product Manager / Regional Sales Executive, Mac-Tech pat@mac-tech.com | 414-232-7929
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Legacy CNC Modernization: Scope, Train, Phase Cutover
Legacy CNC modernization made practical: scope upgrades, train teams, phase cutover to cut risk, boost uptime and ROI in fabrication.
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Material Prep Flow: Hydmech Sawing and Staging Choices for ROI
Kyle Bialozynski shares field-tested, customer-first guidance on Hydmech sawing and staging upgrades that boost fabrication ROI and streamline material prep. Kyle Bialozynski – Sales Executive, Mac-Tech kyle@mac-tech.com | 414-704-8413
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Turnkey Multi-Machine Automation Scoping for Heavy Fabrication ROI
Dave Graf outlines how turnkey, multi-machine automation scoping helps heavy fabricators plan and justify end-to-end upgrades that improve throughput, consistency, and labor efficiency. The approach maps current workflows, selects complementary machines and software, and defines material handling and integration requirements to reduce risk during installation. By modeling payback and total cost of ownership, the process targets measurable ROI for structural steel shops serving oil and gas, shipbuilding, bridge, and tower construction. Dave Graf Regional Sales Executive, Mac-Tech dave@mac-tech.com | 602-510-5552
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Go Live Uptime Readiness for Service and Parts
Nicole Salato guides shops to boost uptime by preventing breakdowns, replacing worn parts proactively, and planning reliable maintenance for go-live readiness. Nicole Salato Service & Parts Lead – Mac-Tech nicole@mac-tech.com
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Ermaksan Tandem Brakes Enhance Shipbuilding Efficiency
Dave Graf, Regional Sales Executive at Mac-Tech, discusses how Ermaksan tandem brakes enhance efficiency in the shipbuilding industry. He highlights their role in providing end-to-end automation solutions for structural steel fabrication across the oil & gas, shipbuilding, bridge, and tower construction sectors. These solutions streamline production processes, reduce labor costs, and improve precision, making them invaluable for industry executives seeking operational improvements. For more information, contact Dave Graf at dave@mac-tech.com or 602-510-5552.
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Hydmech Saws and Lasers: Revolutionizing Illinois Fabrication Shops
Hydmech’s automated saws and lasers enhance Illinois fabrication by solving production issues, boosting accuracy, and cutting costs in multi-process facilities. Contact Mac-Tech: 888-MAC-9555
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Wilson Tool Press Brake Upgrades Cut Defects, Springback and Setup Time
Press brake upgrades boost ROI with fewer defects, less springback and faster changeovers—key to smarter capital planning and competitive agility. Joe Ryan President, Mac-Tech joe@mac-tech.com | 414-477-8772 | 888-MAC-9555
Read More Wilson Tool Press Brake Upgrades Cut Defects, Springback and Setup Time