Abstract: A support assembly for use in a die transfer system for transferring workpieces between successive die stations is movable vertically on a carriage assembly during use of the system. The assembly movably supports an elongate transfer bar having workpiece engaging devices mounted thereon. The assembly comprises a support body adapted for slidably mounting a horizontal support member having a forward end on which the transfer bar is mounted. The support body is constructed substantially of aluminum alloy panels and adhesive which rigidly connects the panels. A drive system is provided for moving the support member relative to the support body. Preferably, the support body has a vertical section and a horizontal section extending rearwardly from the bottom end of the vertical section.