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News - Industry news releases on thefabricator.com detail the economic trends affecting metal-consuming manufacturers, important mergers and acquisitions in the metal fabricating industry, the latest hires and promotions of industry leaders, and general items which interest metal fabricators. Anyone interested in sending an industry news release to thefabricator.com should send it to pressreleases@fmamfg.org
- From The Fabricator
The season for NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps nears
- May 9, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Thanks to grants made possible by Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), Elgin, Ill., more than 300 summer camps will be held in 30 different states, reaching more than 5,000 students.
- From The Fabricator
Quaker Houghton announces CFO transition
- May 9, 2024
- Consumables
- News Release
Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, Pa., has appointed Tom Coler, CPA, as executive vice president and CFO effective June 10.
- From The Fabricator
Majestic Steel Arkansas fully operational
- May 9, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Majestic Steel USA has announced the completion of its Blytheville, Ark., service center and mass distribution facility.
- From The Fabricator
WiM to host Moms in MFG virtual conference June 13
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Women in Manufacturing Association will host the 2024 Moms in MFG virtual conference on June 13, 2024.
- From The Fabricator
Prince Manufacturing appoints CFO
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Asheville, N.C., contract manufacturer Prince Manufacturing Corp. has appointed Jonathan Moore as CFO.
- From The Fabricator
Rohde Brothers adds 11,000 sq. ft., 40-ton crane to Wisconsin shop
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mechanical contractor Rohde Brothers Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive expansion of its fabrication shop in Plymouth, Wis.
- From The Fabricator
Tighitco, DCM Group Aerospace join forces on Airbus A220 program
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Tighitco Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products, has announced a new platform statement of work with Montreal-based DCM Group Aerospace to manufacture and deliver a multipart number program for the Airbus A220.
- From The Fabricator
LIFT, BBTC partner to provide advanced manufacturing training to veterans
- May 8, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
LIFT and Big Bend Technical College have announced a partnership to provide free advanced manufacturing training to transitioning service members and their families.
- From The Fabricator
Rivian to expand Illinois facility to manufacture midsized SUV
- May 8, 2024
- Electric Vehicles
- News Release
Rivian Automotive Inc. will expand operations at its plant in Normal, Ill., for production of its R2 midsized SUV.
- From The Fabricator
Vorteq acquires California Division of Material Sciences Corp.
- May 6, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Vorteq Coil Finishers, a provider of coil coating services for steel and aluminum products, has acquired the California coil coating assets of Material Sciences Corp. Located near Los Angeles, MSC-LA manufactures specialty coated metals and offers slitting, embossing, and packaging services....
- From The Fabricator
3M expands personal safety products factory in Nebraska
- May 6, 2024
- Safety
- News Release
St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M has expanded its Valley, Neb., facility by 90,000 sq. ft., adding 40 jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Tecoi USA, Gladwin Machinery announce strategic distributor partnership
- May 3, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Tecoi USA, a Longview, Texas-based provider of plate processing equipment, has established a strategic distributor partnership with Gladwin Machinery Solutions.
- From The Fabricator
BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
BZI celebrated the grand opening of its welding materials and industrial supply store, Iron Depot, in Cedar City, Utah, with a symbolic metal ribbon cutting ceremony on April 26.
- From The Welder
Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
More than 100 Connecticut and Rhode Island students got an up-close look at careers in manufacturing and defense at the recent Maritime Welding Competition and Career Exploration Event in Groton, Conn.
- From The Welder
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
- May 3, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) held the 2024 Illinois High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on April 20, with more than 50 students participating.
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