Most current cell layout methods do not take into account the product demand and operating se- quences, and may be too sophisticated for facilities with a relatively small number of products. A specific method for designing small manufacturing cells was developed especially for the press production lines, which is computationally simple, and yet considers product demand and the operating sequences. A simu- lated application illustrates the robustness of the layouts to demand changes. The method uses simple rules and database tools, so it is accessible to a wide range of facilities. Most current cell layout methods do not take into account the product demand and operating se- quences, and may be too sophisticated for facilities with a relatively small number of products. A specific method for designing small manufacturing cells was developed especially for the press production lines , which is computationally simple, and yet considers product demand and the operating sequences. A simu- lated application illustrates the robustness of the layouts to demand changes. The method uses simple rules and database tools, so it is accessible to a wide range of facilities .