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Manufacturing Mini-camp for kids offered at SkillsUSA TECHSPO on June 20
- May 24, 2017
- News Release
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.® (FMA), Elgin, Ill., is offering a Manufacturing Mini-camp for students ages 12 to 16 on June 20, 2017, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The camp is being held as part of the...
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Another job skill employers are desperately seeking
- By Vicki Bell
- May 24, 2017
- Blog Post
“Where oh where are the skilled workers?” employers ask. “Where are those who can read a ruler and blueprints and do the math? Where are those who understand metals properties and physics?” Some also are asking, “Where are those who can write in complete sentences?”
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Trump's "Buy American" campaign extends to defense
- By Stephen Barlas
- May 24, 2017
- Blog Post
After a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation is concluded, could tariffs be levied against imported steel?
- From The Fabricator
Dana Inc. receives Ford World Excellence Award
- May 23, 2017
- News Release
Maumee, Ohio-based Dana Inc. has been named by Ford Motor Co. as a top-performing supplier, receiving a Ford World Excellence Award. The awards honor the automaker’s outstanding suppliers worldwide. Dana was recognized in the category of Aligned Business Framework for exemplifying Ford's...
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Americans believe manufacturing industry critical to country’s prosperity, says survey
- May 23, 2017
- News Release
A new survey from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute reports that 76 percent of Americans surveyed believe the U.S. should invest further in the manufacturing industry. "Modern manufacturing has captured the imagination of the American public and our elected leaders,” said Jay Timmons, CEO...
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Ford replaces CEO
- May 23, 2017
- News Release
Ford has announced it has replaced CEO Mark Fields after less than three years in that position and nearly 28 years with the company. Jim Hackett, who previously ran Ford’s efforts to develop self-driving vehicles, has been named as successor. Hackett, the former CEO of Steelcase, has served on...
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Prime Controls president named as Forty Under 40 winner
- May 23, 2017
- News Release
Prime Controls, Dayton, Ohio, a manufacturer of double-metal sheet sensors and controls for the can-making, automotive, and appliance industries, has announced that its president, Beth Graves, has been named a 2017 Forty Under 40 winner by the Dayton Business Journal. The 2017 class of winners...
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Victaulic helps American Red Cross and United Way prepare youth for emergencies
- May 22, 2017
- News Release
Easton, Pa.-based Victaulic, a producer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has partnered with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and American Red Cross Lehigh Valley–Bucks to bring an emergency training program to students at Cheston Elementary, a United Way Community School in the Easton...
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American Metal Bearing president recognized as Pinnacle Professional
- May 22, 2017
- News Release
Garden Grove, Calif.-based American Metal Bearing, manufacturer of plain bearings for industrial applications, has announced that John L. Henderson, president, has been recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of engineering. Henderson also is the recipient of the...
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LCI Industries acquires Lexington LLC’s marine and RV seating business
- May 22, 2017
- News Release
LCI Industries, an Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier of components for OEMs of RVs and related aftermarkets, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (LCI®), has acquired the business and certain assets of Lexington LLC. Also based in Elkhart, Lexington manufactures...
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MES enables real-time collection of manufacturing data
- May 22, 2017
- Product Release
IMCO Associates Inc. has partnered with Alpha 3i to introduce Alpha’s Cimag manufacturing execution system (MES) in the U.S. Cimag-MES enables manufacturing companies to collect data automatically in real time. The modular, flexible system seamlessly interfaces with a variety of ERP and other...
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AKS Cutting Systems president to retire; successor named
- May 22, 2017
- News Release
Cleveland-based AKS Cutting Systems, a subsidiary of Kiffer Industries and provider of CNC plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting, waterjet cutting, and fiber laser cutting equipment, has announced the retirement of Dale Phillip, president/CEO, effective May 31. He will remain chairman of the board until...
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American Cladding Technologies hosts grand opening
- May 22, 2017
- News Release
American Cladding Technologies hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 17 at its new facility in East Granby, Conn. The 20,000-sq.-ft. plant enables the company to expand its laser cladding services and increase capacity and staff. The firm previously was a division of Joining Technologies...
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Meritor employees recognized as Women Worth Watching in STEM
- May 19, 2017
- News Release
Meritor Inc., Troy, Mich., a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket products for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has announced that employees Linda Taliaferro and Lucille Gartman are among 45 individuals recognized as Women Worth Watching in STEM (science,...
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Hudson Products to move manufacturing operations to Texas
- May 19, 2017
- News Release
Hudson Holdings Inc. has announced plans to move its manufacturing operations from Tulsa, Okla., to its headquarters in Beasley, Texas. The relocation is expected to create 150 jobs in the next three years. Hudson Products will build a 51,600-sq.-ft. facility at its existing campus, which currently...
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