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Shop Management - Page 169
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ICC takes over operations of JV Northwest
- Oct 9, 2018
- News Release
ICC Inc., a St. Louis-based industrial engineering consulting firm, has taken over operation of JV Northwest, a manufacturer of customized stainless steel tanks and process systems for the brewing, distilling, wine, and cider industries. The former JV NW facility in Canby, Ore., will continue...
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NAM survey shows 2018 on pace for record-high year of manufacturer optimism
- Oct 9, 2018
- News Release
On the heels of another positive employment report showing 18,000 manufacturing jobs were created in September, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has released the results of the "Manufacturers' Outlook Survey" for Q3 2018. According to the results, optimism among manufacturers remains...
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Union Corrugating named to 2018 Grant Thornton North Carolina 100
- Oct 9, 2018
- News Release
Union Corrugating, Fayetteville, N.C., has been named to the 2018 Grant Thornton North Carolina 100® (NC100), which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The complete list was released in the October issue of Business North Carolina and can be viewed at...
- From The Fabricator
Lucifer Furnaces model HL82-P24 furnace/oven heat treats metal stamped parts
- Oct 9, 2018
- Product Release
Lucifer Furnaces has delivered the model HL82-P24, a large, dual-chamber unit, to a metal stamping manufacturer. The hardening furnace over tempering oven is built to save space while offering multipurpose heat treating. The upper hardening chamber heats to 2,300 degrees F with 6.5-in. multilayer...
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Fabricator jumps into cellular manufacturing
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 9, 2018
- Article
Dowding Industries began to adopt quick-response manufacturing last year, implementing it not only on the shop floor but also in the front office. This year, the Eaton Rapids, Mich., custom metal manufacturer is reaping the benefits.
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Fabricator tackles the focus and flow of continuous improvement
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 9, 2018
- Article
Miller Fabrication Solutions is more than seven years into its lean manufacturing initiative, and it’s now experimenting with new ways to sustain improvement. This includes new positions that focus not on what needs to be produced, but how.
- From The Fabricator
Nesting in sheet metal fabrication, then and now
- By Mike Boggs
- Oct 8, 2018
- Article
A progressive shop in 1990 had already turned to 2-D CAD, adopted nesting software, and invested in laser cutting. On the surface, shop technology looks similar today. But look closer, and you’ll find that the flow of information was entirely different.
- From The Fabricator
Hickey Metal Fabrication expands in Ohio
- Oct 8, 2018
- News Release
Hickey Metal Fabrication is expanding with a sixth building in Salem, Ohio. Operations at the new, 40,000-sq.-ft. building are expected to begin in Q1 2019.
The project is expected to create 25 to 30 jobs.
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Racine Metal-Fab marks 50 years in business
- Oct 8, 2018
- News Release
This year precision metal fabricator Racine Metal-Fab, Racine, Wis., commemorates its 50th anniversary in business. To celebrate the event, the company is hosting an open house for employees and their guests Oct. 11. The company was founded in 1968 by Jim and Marge Madson as a small metal...
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EHRT North America adds service technician
- Oct 8, 2018
- News Release
EHRT North America Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., a bus bar fabrication equipment distributor specializing in copper, aluminum, and steel, has announced the addition of William Laukat to its service team. Laukat is an experienced veteran and CNC machinist who retired from the military in September after 24...
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Zünd America breaks ground on new North American headquarters
- Oct 8, 2018
- News Release
Zünd America Inc., a manufacturer of multifunctional digital cutting systems, has begun construction of its new North American headquarters in Oak Creek, Wis. The 50,000-sq.-ft. building will include offices, product displays, customer and employee training, and warehouse space. The company will...
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Starrett to mark Manufacturing Day on Oct. 12
- Oct 5, 2018
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has announced it will open its doors again this year to welcome students, state representatives, and the community to participate in Manufacturing DaySM on Oct. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its headquarters in Athol, Mass. The company, which manufactures precision...
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FlexArm breaks ground on $4 million facility
- Oct 5, 2018
- News Release
FlexArm Inc. has broken ground on its new, $4 million headquarters in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The 53,000-sq.-ft. facility, slated for completion in spring 2019, will include R&D, engineering, customer testing/runoff, manufacturing, and administration for its FlexArm and FlexCNC product lines. The company...
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The fabricator that doesn’t struggle finding entry-level workers
Pioneer Industries Manufacturing, Seattle, is an affiliate of a social services organization dedicated to giving people a second chance and getting them on their feet. As a contract manufacturer, Pioneer Industries has a constant supply of quality candidates for entry-level jobs that other manufacturers struggle to fill.
- From The Fabricator
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center launches foundational manufacturing course
- Oct 4, 2018
- News Release
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Plymouth, Mich., has developed a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development course designed for those new to the manufacturing industry. Spanning two days with four half-day sessions, the course introduces attendees to such...
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