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Shop Management - Page 231
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Coldwater Machine Co. to expand in Ohio
- Sep 6, 2017
- News Release
Coldwater Machine Co., a manufacturer and integrator of assembly automation and special machines, will add 27,500 sq. ft. to its current manufacturing space in Coldwater, Ohio, bringing the facility to 132,500 sq. ft. The addition will double the company’s available assembly areas for turnkey...
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Nonaerosol degreasers offered in industrial-strength formulas
- Sep 6, 2017
- Product Release
WD-40 Co. has added nonaerosol, industrial-strength cleaner and degreaser products to its WD-40® Specialist® line. The products are designed for use in highly regulated environments for cleaning and degreasing work sites, tools, equipment, and machinery. The low-odor degreasers have a water-based...
- From The Fabricator
AME, WiM announce collaboration
- Sep 5, 2017
- News Release
Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based AME has announced that George Saiz, president/CEO, will speak at the 2017 Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit, Sept. 13-15 in Hartford, Conn. Saiz will focus on sticking points for successful lean implementation and the three key elements for becoming an extraordinary...
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Meritor acquires Fabco Holdings product portfolio and technologies
- Sep 5, 2017
- News Release
Troy, Mich.-based Meritor Inc. has acquired the product portfolio and related technologies of Fabco Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. With the addition of Fabco's products, Meritor will have an expanded line, including transfer cases, specialty gear boxes, auxiliary transmissions, and power...
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East Coast Metal Systems opens in West Virginia
- Sep 1, 2017
- News Release
East Coast Metal Systems has opened a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility in Ohio County, W. Va.
The plant, which produces aluminum composite panels, is a consolidation of the company’s previous facilities in Bellaire, Ohio, and South Wheeling, W.Va.
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Want to help manufacturing? Open the door to your fab shop
Laura Elsner, the workforce development manager for DeWys Manufacturing, shares her thoughts on how a metal fabricator can make a difference when it comes to getting the next generation to think about manufacturing as a career.
- From The Fabricator
Denyo Mfg. to expand in Kentucky
- Sep 1, 2017
- News Release
Denyo Mfg. Corp. has announced plans to expand its Danville, Ky., operation. As part of the $8.7 million expansion, the company will build a 63,000-sq.-ft. facility on its current campus for fabrication of sheet metal components used in generator and air compressor assembly. The facility will...
- From The Fabricator
Paper explores how leveling features help ensure balance accuracy
- Sep 1, 2017
- Product Release
Mettler Toledo has published a white paper entitled “Getting Weighing Right: The Importance of Leveling.” The article informs balance operators and quality managers about the difference in accuracy that a level balance can make, especially during high-risk processes with tight tolerances. The...
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Dry-erase boards, overlays help measure performance
- Aug 31, 2017
- Product Release
Visual Workplace Inc. offers dry-erase boards and overlays to support 5S and lean activities. Scoreboards provide a simple way to collect data and share information quickly with team members and show performance against the standard. They are suitable for point-of-use application accountability,...
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Atlas Technologies completes mold and die storage system
- Aug 31, 2017
- News Release
Atlas Technologies, Fenton, Mich., has completed an extensive mold and die storage system for an aerospace manufacturer in the Northwest. Installed in August 2017, the racking system is engineered to customer specifications to assist with the manufacturer’s increasing production demands moving...
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Fiber-lined box furnace heats quickly to 2,200 degrees F
- Aug 31, 2017
- Product Release
Lucifer Furnaces Inc. has developed the model L17-M18 electric ceramic fiber-lined box furnace for a stamping manufacturer of automotive parts. With a chamber size of 12 by 18 by 18 in., the furnace heats quickly to 2,200 degrees F. A hotface of 2-in. ceramic fiber insulation with 3-in. coldface...
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Hardinge Inc. names board chairman
- Aug 30, 2017
- News Release
Hardinge Inc., Elmira, N.Y., a provider of metal cutting systems and accessories, has announced that its board of directors has appointed B. Christopher DiSantis chairman of the board effective Aug, 25, 2017. Mitchell I. Quain, who has served as lead independent director for the past nine months,...
Squeezing more uptime out of a tube or pipe mill
- By Eric Lundin
- Aug 30, 2017
- Article
Tube or pipe producers tired of replacing dozens of tools for every product changeover can save some time and labor by using a cage forming system. It uses a universal set of tools and an automated adjustment system in the forming section, reducing changeover times substantially.
- From The Fabricator
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance to host numerous events in September, October
- Aug 29, 2017
- News Release
The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), based in Atlanta, has released its calendar of events for the next two months. These events help promote the manufacturers, products, and people that support the manufacturing community in Georgia. *2017 Georgia Manufacturing Summit – Oct. 25, Cobb...
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Livin’ la vida paycheck-to-paycheck
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 29, 2017
- Blog Post
Unemployment rates continue to fall, 5.7 million job openings remain unfilled, and nearly twice as many people are quitting jobs as are being laid off or fired. Why, then, are so many workers struggling to make ends meet?
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