--- title: Why KRB and MEP Partnered description: MEP and KRB have partnered to offer modular automated solutions to rebar fabricators and precasters. image: https://blog.krbmachinery.com/hubfs/social%20images/unite.png --- ## KRB REBAR EQUIPMENT - - - - - [![KRB REBAR EQUIPMENT](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KRB_August2020/images/logo.png?width=200&height=135&name=logo.png "KRB REBAR EQUIPMENT")](https://www.krbmachinery.com/) - [HOME](https://www.krbmachinery.com) - COMPANY - [MISSION AND VALUES](https://www.krbmachinery.com/mission.html) - [ABOUT US](https://www.krbmachinery.com/about.html) - [EMPLOYMENT AT KRB](https://www.krbmachinery.com/apply.html) - [EVENTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/events.html) - [KRB FANS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/fans.html) - PRODUCTS - [STIRRUP BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/autoStirrupBenders.html) - [AUTO BAR BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/autoTableBenders.html) - [BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/standAloneTableBenders.html) - [CUTTING SYSTEMS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/shearlineEquipment.html) - [SHEARS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/shears.html) - [MATERIAL HANDLING](https://www.krbmachinery.com/material_handling.html) - [MACHINE SAFETY](https://www.krbmachinery.com/machine_safety.html) - [PRODUCT BROCHURE](https://www.krbmachinery.com/pdfs/2025_brochure_8x11.pdf) - RESOURCES - [REBAR SHOP OPTIMIZATION](https://www.krbmachinery.com/ShopOptimization.html) - [FINANCING](https://www.krbmachinery.com/financing.html) - [REBAR RESOURCES](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog) - SERVICES - [ON-LINE SERVICE CENTER](https://krbmachinery-live.epicorcommerce.com/b2b/portal) - [SERVICE CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/service_contacts.html) - [KRB PARTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/parts.html) - CONTACTS - [SALES CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/contact.html) - [SERVICE CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/service_contacts.html) - [CUSTOMER FEEDBACK](https://www.krbmachinery.com/feedback.html) - [GET A QUOTE](https://www.krbmachinery.com/rfq.html) [![KRB REBAR EQUIPMENT](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KRB_August2020/images/logo.png?width=200&height=135&name=logo.png "KRB REBAR EQUIPMENT")](https://www.krbmachinery.com/) - [HOME](https://www.krbmachinery.com) - COMPANY - [MISSION AND VALUES](https://www.krbmachinery.com/mission.html) - [ABOUT US](https://www.krbmachinery.com/about.html) - [EMPLOYMENT AT KRB](https://www.krbmachinery.com/apply.html) - [EVENTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/events.html) - [KRB FANS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/fans.html) - PRODUCTS - [STIRRUP BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/autoStirrupBenders.html) - [AUTO BAR BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/autoTableBenders.html) - [BENDERS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/standAloneTableBenders.html) - [CUTTING SYSTEMS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/shearlineEquipment.html) - [SHEARS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/shears.html) - [MATERIAL HANDLING](https://www.krbmachinery.com/material_handling.html) - [MACHINE SAFETY](https://www.krbmachinery.com/machine_safety.html) - [PRODUCT BROCHURE](https://www.krbmachinery.com/pdfs/2025_brochure_8x11.pdf) - RESOURCES - [REBAR SHOP OPTIMIZATION](https://www.krbmachinery.com/ShopOptimization.html) - [FINANCING](https://www.krbmachinery.com/financing.html) - [REBAR RESOURCES](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog) - SERVICES - [ON-LINE SERVICE CENTER](https://krbmachinery-live.epicorcommerce.com/b2b/portal) - [SERVICE CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/service_contacts.html) - [KRB PARTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/parts.html) - CONTACTS - [SALES CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/contact.html) - [SERVICE CONTACTS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/service_contacts.html) - [CUSTOMER FEEDBACK](https://www.krbmachinery.com/feedback.html) - [GET A QUOTE](https://www.krbmachinery.com/rfq.html) ## REBAR FABRICATION RESOURCES #### Rebar Fabrication Resources for rebar bending, rebar cutting, shearlines and automatic stirrup benders # Why KRB and MEP Partnered [Todd Falk](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/author/todd-falk) Nov 5, 2025 8:56:58 AM ## ![unite](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20images/unite.png?width=1080&height=608&name=unite.png)Forging a New Definition of Rebar Capacity **KRB** and **MEP** have formed a strategic partnership. We recognized that the industry needed a unified, end-to-end automated solution that takes up less footprint and can be added in stages as your automation needs grow. ### KRB: The Domestic Leader in Bar Machines As the leading US-based supplier, KRB provides heavy duty reliable Shearlines and Auto Bar benders. Our strong bar lineup and established domestic presence ensure reliable support and proven throughput. ### MEP: Italian Precision in Coil Products Complementing our bar strength is MEP, which brings decades of expertise in coil product solutions. Featuring the industry-leading AFS system, MEP is renowned for providing the best straightening in the market. MEP is also a leader in automated hands free systems allowing our high-density cells to be flawlessly integrated into your operations and scaled incrementally. ## What This Means for Fabricators Together, our partnership delivers immediate, measurable ROI by addressing the three core constraints facing your business: 1. **Maximize Density:** We compress the entire fabrication line into a fraction of the space required by linear layouts, turning costly staging areas into productive zones with shorter crane travel 2. **Predictable Scalability:** Our joint HDF solution is modular, allowing you to add capacity in increments, matching your capital expenditure precisely to proven business growth, not speculative real estate projects. 3. **Guaranteed Flow:** We ensure material flows efficiently from one automated process to the next without the need for manual handling or crane lifts, maximizing throughput per shift in a compact space. ## See the Future at the World of Concrete We invite you to see the combined power of **KRB** and **MEP** firsthand. Join us in January at the **World of Concrete in Las Vegas**. Visit the **North Hall, Stand N2805**.     [rebar fabrication](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/tag/rebar-fabrication), [KRB](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/tag/krb), [MEP](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/tag/mep) ## Read On ### [How to Calculate Bend Deductions There is a formula you can use to calculate the bend deductions needed when bending rebar. Scott...](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/how-to-calculate-bend-deductions) ### [KRB Online Service Center Content Library KRB has long had our Online Service Center. A customer portal that allows KRB owners to login and...](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/krb-online-service-center-content-library) ### [UPGRADE YOU BENDER CONTROL KRB continues its webinar series on Tuesday, February 16 with a demonstration of the BCD control....](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/blog/upgrade-you-bender-control) [SUBSCRIBE TO EMAILS](https://www.krbmachinery.com/signUpForm.html) | KRB | [INFO@KRBMACHINERY.COM](mailto:info@krbmachinery.com) | [+1.717.252.3667](tel:17172523667) | USA ![Top bar image](https://blog.krbmachinery.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KRB_August2020/images/bar.jpg "Top bar image")