SafanDarley North America Appoints Matt Garbarino as President

WAUKESHA, WI; FEBRUARY, 2026 – SafanDarley North America, the exclusive sales, service, and support organization for SafanDarley in North America, announces the appointment of Matt Garbarino as President. Under Garbarino’s leadership, the company will intensify its focus on expanding access to advanced fabrication technologies while strengthening relationships with customers and strategic industry partners.

“SafanDarley is recognized globally for engineering excellence in servo-electronic press brakes, hydraulic press brakes, shears, and automated bending solutions,” said Garbarino. “Our responsibility is to ensure that current and future customers experience that excellence every day, from the first conversation through installation, training, and long-term support. And I’m thrilled to play a role in that.”

Industry Leadership and Operational Insight

With more than 30 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry, Garbarino brings deep, hands-on expertise spanning machine tools, automation systems, nesting software, and digital production technologies. Throughout his career, Matt has advanced through leadership roles in sales, marketing, management, product development, and business ownership, giving him a well-rounded perspective on fabrication operations, capital investment decisions, and shop-floor realities.

“As manufacturers work to become more productive and efficient, they need partners who understand their operational challenges,” Garbarino added. “Our role is to support their success with the right solutions, unparalleled responsiveness, and dependable service behind every machine.”

The SafanDarley Advantage

SafanDarley offers a full portfolio of servo-electronic and hydraulic press brakes, precision shears, and automated bending solutions engineered for speed, accuracy, and repeatability. Rigid machine construction, proprietary controls, and advanced drive systems deliver tight tolerances, fast cycle times, and consistent part quality in demanding production environments.

• Servo-electric systems reduce energy consumption and maintenance requirements, lowering total cost of ownership while supporting sustainability goals. 
• Hydraulic and hybrid platforms provide the tonnage and forming stability required for thick and complex materials. 
• Integrated automation, intelligent backgages, and advanced programming software shorten setup times, reduce scrap, and accelerate changeovers.

The result is higher throughput, improved labor efficiency, and measurable return on investment, enabling reliable, first-part-right production and sustained operational performance.

About SafanDarley North America

SafanDarley North America is the exclusive sales and service organization for SafanDarley press brakes and shears in the United States and Canada, supporting a global leader in sheet metal forming equipment, including servo-electronic and hydraulic press brakes, shears, and automated bending solutions. Serving manufacturers across general fabrication, heavy equipment, transportation, and industrial machinery, the organization delivers equipment sales, applications support, turnkey installation, operator training, preventive maintenance, field service, and parts support helping customers maximize uptime, productivity, and long-term system performance.