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- Bonal International, Inc. (OTC: BONL) manufactures and markets proprietary sub-harmonic vibratory stress relief equipment and weld conditioning technology designed to mitigate residual stresses in metal components, serving as an alternative to traditional thermal stress relief processes. The company offers its flagship Meta-Lax vibratory stress relief systems, including a range of models for tabletop, portable, and large-scale applications; Black Magic distortion control equipment for weld preparation and conditioning; pulse puddle arc welding solutions; and related accessories such as transducers and power supplies. In addition, Bonal provides comprehensive consulting, training, program design, and on-site metal stress relief services tailored to industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, die casting, EDM, machining, mining, machine tools, mold making, shipbuilding, petroleum, and plastic molding.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, Bonal operates primarily in the United States with global distribution channels targeting metalworking sectors worldwide. The company maintains a focus on North American manufacturing and service delivery while expanding international reach through strategic agent networks in regions such as Europe.
In recent developments, Bonal signed a distributorship agreement with DME Company LLC, a leading global supplier of mold bases and part of the Hillenbrand Group, to distribute Meta-Lax equipment internationally to mold manufacturers, tool and die makers, and die casters, enhancing accessibility in key markets. Under President and CEO Torsten Warnatsch, appointed in recent years, the company has expanded its sales representation with new domestic and international agents, including its first agent in England, and reported profitable quarters for fiscal year 2025, including first, second, and third quarters, alongside its twenty-third dividend declaration in the last 15 years.