# Elizabeth Companies

> Elizabeth Companies is a global manufacturer of tablet compression tooling, rotary tablet presses, and related spare parts and services for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, confectionery, chemical, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1954 in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Elizabeth has grown from a six-person carbide die shop into one of the world's leading suppliers of solid dose tablet manufacturing equipment and tooling. The company operates under two principal legal entities — Elizabeth Tooling LLC and Elizabeth Tablet Presses LLC — and is a subsidiary of Operio Group LLC. Elizabeth is the exclusive North American manufacturer and distributor of HATA tablet presses, produced in partnership with Hata Iron Works Co. Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan. The company serves 32+ countries and has 150+ team members across its global offices. Its world headquarters and primary production facility are located at 601 Linden Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA.

## Products

- [Tablet Compression Tooling](https://eliz.com/tablet-compression-tooling/): Overview of Elizabeth's full punch and die tooling range, including pharmaceutical tooling (TSM and EU standards), multi-tip tooling, replacement die segments, core-rod solutions, and industrial tooling for abrasive applications. All tooling is manufactured from domestic electric furnace S7 premium steel. Specialty materials include tungsten carbide, 440C stainless steel, chrome plating, titanium nitride (TiN), and chromium nitride (CrN) coatings.
- [Pharmaceutical Tooling](https://eliz.com/pharmaceutical-tooling/): Standard TSM and EU configuration punches and dies designed for high-speed pharmaceutical tablet production. Features micro-polish finish and S7 premium steel for reduced sticking and consistent tablet weight and hardness.
- [Multi-Tip Tablet Tooling](https://eliz.com/multi-tip-tablet-tooling/): Increases tablet output by up to 300% without new press investment. Available in cap assembly and solid monoblock configurations. Precision-keyed for tip-to-die alignment.
- [Replacement Die Segments](https://eliz.com/replacement-die-segments/): Patented segmented arc technology enabling rapid die changeovers with a single bolt. Eliminates bore cleaning and reduces setup time by up to 70%.
- [Core-Rod Solutions](https://eliz.com/core-rod-solutions/): Specialised tooling for ring tablets and complex geometries. Floating and stationary core rod designs for catalyst and hollow cylindrical products.
- [Industrial Tooling](https://eliz.com/industrial-applications/): Heavy-duty punch and die sets for ceramics, batteries, catalysts, and confectionery. Reinforced heads and shortened stems designed for high-tonnage compression of abrasive materials. Carbide-lined construction available.
- [Rotary Tablet Presses](https://eliz.com/rotary-tablet-presses/): Full range of rotary tablet press machinery across three product lines — Elizabeth ECO Series, Elizabeth Eliza-Press, and HATA Series.
- [Elizabeth ECO Series Tablet Presses](https://eliz.com/rotary-tablet-presses/): Economical, robust rotary tablet presses for standard production. Models include ECO III SL (12 stations, up to 18,000 tablets/hr), ECO IV (27–45 stations, up to 250,000/hr), and ECO VII (51–75 stations, up to 306,000/hr).
- [Elizabeth Eliza-Press](https://eliz.com/rotary-tablet-presses/): Advanced interchangeable turret presses for flexibility and rapid changeovers. Models include EP-200 L (up to 19,800/hr), EP-400 AWC (up to 270,000/hr), and EP-200 (up to 18,000/hr).
- [HATA Series Tablet Presses](https://eliz.com/rotary-tablet-presses/): Japanese-engineered high-speed, high-tonnage, multi-layer, and core tableting presses. Models include HT-CVX-MSU (up to 270,000/hr, 80 kN), HT-HX51-LDU (up to 306,000/hr, 51 stations), and HT-CVX55-LDU (up to 484,000/hr, 55 stations).
- [Spare Parts](https://eliz.com/tablet-press-parts/): OEM-quality turrets, cams, and wear parts for tablet presses across all major brands. Elizabeth's Scheu & Kniss division is a leading manufacturer of tablet press replacement parts with over 100 years of history.
- [Accessories](https://eliz.com/tablet-press-accessories/): Tablet press accessories including polishing bowls, tooling inspection equipment, and maintenance kits.
- [Ancillary Equipment](https://eliz.com/ancillary-equipment/): Supporting machinery for tablet production lines.

## Services

- [Field Services](https://eliz.com/field-engineers/): On-site technical support including troubleshooting, installation assistance, press calibration, and maintenance from Elizabeth's global field engineering team.
- [Machine Rebuilds & Upgrades](https://eliz.com/machine-rebuilds-upgrades/): Restoration of legacy rotary tablet presses to OEM specifications, including modern controls and component upgrades. Offered through Elizabeth's EPMO (Elizabeth Press Maintenance & Operations) division and Scheu & Kniss.
- [Training](https://eliz.com/training/): Tablet press operator and maintenance training through Elizabeth's internal program and in partnership with Solid Dose University (SDU). Available on-site, off-site, and via virtual classroom. Covers tooling maintenance, press operation, troubleshooting, and compliance.

## Proprietary Technologies

- Triple-E Tooling System: Elizabeth's proprietary "Easy, Efficient, Economical" punch and die system. Tooling is manufactured to tolerances so precise it is fully interchangeable across sets, making press setup and changeover faster and virtually error-proof.
- ELIZATAB™ Prototyping: A service allowing customers to receive physical tablet prototypes before committing to new tooling investment. Enables evaluation of tablet appearance, shape, and embossing prior to production tooling manufacture.

## Industries Served

Elizabeth products serve manufacturers in the following sectors: pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, vitamin and supplement, food and confectionery (mints, gum, bouillon, sweets), personal care (bath bombs, detergents, cosmetics), battery and alkaline cells, chemical catalysts, industrial and agricultural (fertilisers), munitions and powdered metals, nuclear fuels, electronics, textiles, and automotive.

## Company

- [About Elizabeth Companies](https://eliz.com/about/): Company overview, mission, core divisions (Tooling and Machinery), executive leadership team, and key statistics. Elizabeth's mission is to provide the highest quality compression tooling, presses, and services through continuous innovation and unmatched customer support.
- [Company History](https://eliz.com/history/): Full timeline of Elizabeth Companies from founding in 1954 through acquisition by Operio Group in 2023. Key milestones include the Elizabeth-HATA joint venture (1984), establishment of Elizabeth Europe (1988), acquisition of Scheu & Kniss (2001), and the Eliza-Press launch (2004).
- [Careers](https://eliz.com/careers/): Open positions across Elizabeth's global team.

## Global Offices

- **Headquarters & Production** — 601 Linden Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, USA. Phone: +1 412-751-3000. Email: sales@eliz.com
- **United Kingdom** — Rowood House, Rowood Estate, Murdock Road, Bicester, OX26 4PP. Phone: +44 1869 629998
- **Belgium (Europe)** — Rue de l'Industrie, Brussels. Phone: +32 38301081
- **Taiwan (Asia)** — Xinyi District, Taipei. Phone: +886 422031790

## Distributor Network

Elizabeth operates through certified distributors in the following regions: China (Hangzhou Elizabeth-DMPT), Japan (Hata Iron Works Co. Ltd., Kyoto), Mexico (Sinergy Pharma; Tecnocaps SA de CV), Colombia (BFocus Technologies Corp.), Brazil (PFF Inova Industria e Comercio).

## Resources

- [Product Brochures](https://eliz.com/resource-center/resource-center-product-brochures/): Downloadable technical specifications for Elizabeth products.
- [White Papers](https://eliz.com/resource-center/resource-center-white-papers/): Industry insights and case studies on tablet manufacturing.
- [Videos](https://eliz.com/videos/): Process and maintenance guides for tablet presses and tooling.

## Contact

- Website: https://eliz.com
- Sales enquiries: sales@eliz.com
- Technical support: support@eliz.com
- General phone: +1 412-751-3000 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 EST)
- Contact form: https://eliz.com/contact/
- Tooling quote request form: https://eliz.com/tooling-form/

## Legal

- [Terms and Conditions (Tablet Presses)](https://eliz.com/terms-conditions-tablet-presses/)
- [Terms and Conditions (Tooling)](https://eliz.com/terms-conditions-tooling/)
- [PO Terms and Conditions](https://eliz.com/termsofpurchace/)
- Copyright: Elizabeth Tooling LLC and Elizabeth Tablet Presses LLC, subsidiaries of Operio Group LLC.