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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
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Quantum Fuel Systems to build Michigan facility
- Mar 18, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Quantum Fuel Systems LLC, a manufacturer of alternative fuel storage systems based in California, is establishing a manufacturing facility in Wixom, Mich. The plant will produce lightweight compressed natural gas storage tanks. The $22.5 million project, which is expected to create 87 jobs,...
- From The Fabricator
NIST to launch competition for AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute
- Mar 18, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using AI to improve the resilience of U.S. manufacturing. NIST anticipates that $70 million in federal funds will be...
- From The Fabricator
ABB opens refitted U.S. robotics facility
- Mar 18, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
ABB has opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich., with a 30% increase in space.
- From The Fabricator
Paslin to expand in Michigan
- Mar 18, 2024
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
The Paslin Co., a designer and builder of complex automated assembly and welding systems serving the global automotive industry, has announced plans to accommodate growth with a $12.3 million expansion in Michigan.
T&H Lemont expands sales team
- Mar 14, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
T&H Lemont, a custom manufacturer of mills, components, tooling, and consumables for producing tube, pipe, and profile, has hired Terry Steigmeier as sales manager and Latoya Hill as sales engineer.
- From The Fabricator
ArmorWorks Enterprises acquires Fox Valley Metal-Tech
- Mar 14, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC, Chandler, Ariz., has acquired Fox Valley Metal-Tech Inc., a Green Bay, Wis.-based provider of complex precision metal fabrications for the defense and commercial industries.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Magnetics appoints regional manager
- Mar 14, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI), a manufacturer of magnetic products and systems for industrial applications, has appointed Bill Dunlap as regional manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
- From The Fabricator
Lexicon hires chief HR officer
- Mar 14, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lexicon Inc. has appointed Janell Schmidt as chief HR officer.
- From The Welder
Urban Steel Rockstars festival will highlight welding and steel industry
- Mar 14, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
MingleMakers UG will host Urban Steel Rockstars, a festival for the welding and steel industry, Sept 5-6, 2024, at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin.
- From The Fabricator
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. appoints COO
- Mar 13, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., a provider of automation technology for resistance welding, metal forming, and cold spray applications, has named Darryl Beneteau as COO. Beneteau rejoined the company in 2009 after earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering...
- From The Fabricator
Precision Cut Industries appoints president
- Mar 13, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Contract metal manufacturer Precision Cut Industries, Hanover, Pa., has appointed Shonna Sites as its new president.
- From The Fabricator
TMF Metal Solutions named as marketing partner for IHRA, No Prep Warz
- Mar 13, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and No Prep Warz have named TMF Metal Solutions, a Native American-owned and -operated international metal fabrication contractor in Hamilton, Ohio, as a major marketing partner for the 2024 season.
- From The Fabricator
Orbus Visual Communications relocates and expands two brands
- Mar 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Ill., a producer of visual communication items for tradeshows, events, and retail and workplace environments, has announced the relocation of its SEG Systems and Fabric Images brands to a new, expanded manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C.
- From The Welder
A-Ox Welding Supply and A&B Welding Supply join Meritus Gas Partners
- Mar 12, 2024
- Consumables
- News Release
Meritus Gas Partners has entered into a partnership with A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and A&B Welding Supply Co. Inc., Rapid City, S.D.
- From The Fabricator
Beckhoff USA expands California operations with new office
- Mar 12, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Savage, Minn.-based Beckhoff Automation has opened an office in El Segundo, Calif.
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