New Korean Machines Debut Here.

Dynamic Injection Molding Machine (DIMA) Inc., a South Korean maker of injection presses, is raising its profile in the U.S. with a new office here and new models. Owned by Don Shin Hydraulics, DIMA opened its first sales and service office in Paramount, Calif., about a year ago. Previously, DIMA was represented by Tromax in Compton, Calif. DIMA president Phillip Kim says its machines are priced 20% below competitive models. Controls are either DIMA's Pro-8000 or Barber-Colman's MACO system.

DIMAs' standard line includes the DMH series of two-platen hydromechanical machines in 11 models from 270 to 5500 tons (expanded last year from a top size of 4400 tons). DIMA also offer the DME line of all-electric machines from 80 to 180 tons. The company's DMT line of five-point toggle presses runs from 35 to 990 tons. DMHT "hydraulic-toggle" machines-two-platen models with toggle clamp and hydraulic lock-up-range from 350 to 990 tons. DIMA also builds the DMV line of vertical C-clamp machines of 35 to 120 tons, shuttle-table models of 35 to 300 tons, and rotary-table presses from 35 to 220 tons.