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How Riley Hopkins Presses Are Made: Built in the USA, Engineered for Print Shops

How Riley Hopkins Presses Are Made: Built in the USA, Engineered for Print Shops  | Screenprinting.com

Robb Cummings |

At Ryonet, we hear it all the time: “Wait... you really make the presses here?”

A person surrounded by Riley 360 Presses

Yes, we do. Every Riley Hopkins press is handcrafted in Vancouver, Washington. From raw aluminum to a fully assembled machine, each press is built by a team that takes pride in quality and understands the demands of real print shops.

High-Grade Materials for High-Performance Presses

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It all starts with strong, reliable materials. We use high-quality American steel and aluminum for long-term durability, tight tolerances, and clean finishes. Your press should perform flawlessly and look sharp in your shop.

Precision Laser Cutting and Press Brake Bending

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Parts are cut on our 4kW fiber optic laser, giving them smooth edges and perfect dimensions. From there, components like gussets move to the press brake. Each bend is calibrated for consistency so everything fits and functions as designed.

CNC Machined Parts for Perfect Registration

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Critical components like the Riley Hopkins registration plates are CNC machined from solid aluminum blocks. These parts meet tight tolerances to ensure alignment across every print head and station.

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Print Consistency Engineered Into Every Press

Raw Steel into Rotary Wheel for press

The 8-color print wheel on the Riley Hopkins 360 is designed to maintain precise spacing from hinge pocket to center. That symmetry delivers smooth, accurate prints across the entire wheel, every time.

Built by People Who Take Pride in Every Detail

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Behind every press is a crew that cares about their craft. From assembly to testing, every step is handled with precision and purpose. These presses are not mass produced—they’re built one at a time by real people who take pride in the work.

Shipped Ready to Work

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Each press is crated with care to arrive safe, organized, and ready to install. No guesswork. Just unwrap, bolt down, and start printing.

Designed From Printer Feedback

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Every Riley Hopkins press is shaped by feedback from real screen printers. We listened to what shops needed and built features around stability, ease of use, and long-term performance.

Why Riley Hopkins Presses Stand Out

  • Made in the USA with quality materials
  • Precision built for accuracy and repeatability
  • Built to scale with your shop as you grow
  • Backed by real support from people who care

And it doesn’t stop with presses. The same commitment to quality goes into every piece of equipment we build. Riley Flash Dryers, RileyCure Conveyors, Baselayr Darkroom Equipment, Sgreen Washout solutionsRevolvInk mixers, and more are all proudly made in the USA. Each one is built to perform, built to last, and built to help your shop grow.

When you choose American Made, you're choosing gear that’s crafted with purpose and backed by people who care. You’re investing in tools you can count on, day in and day out.

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