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Shop Management - Page 295
- From The Fabricator
Got to pay your dues in modern-day fabricating
As the metal fabricating business gets more complex, shops have to be smart about investing in technology, developing robust information technology systems, and investing in employee training.
- From The Fabricator
Competitive analysis software application helps manufacturers benchmark quotes
- Sep 28, 2016
- Product Release
MFG.com has announced the availability of ShopIQ, a competitive analysis software application that helps suppliers and manufacturers benchmark their bids against quotes from competitors. The tool, which is available to all paid subscribers of MFG.com, eliminates manual data reviews and delivers...
- From The Fabricator
Cast-Fab to close Cincinnati plant
- Sep 28, 2016
- News Release
Cast-Fab Technologies Inc. has announced it will close its Cincinnati plant in November, eliminating 97 jobs.
The company manufactures gray and ductile iron castings, patterns, steel welded fabrications, and precision sheet metal components.
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres Southeast gains Nadcap approval for low-pressure vacuum carburizing
- Sep 28, 2016
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Southeast, Greenville, S.C., has completed its first round of surveillance audits for maintaining its AS9100 and Nadcap accreditations. The company also expanded its scope of Nadcap approval to include low-pressure vacuum carburizing. The company offers thermal processing in...
- From The Fabricator
Drew Industries announces executive change
- Sep 27, 2016
- News Release
Drew Industries Inc., Elkhart, Ind., has announced that David M. Smith, CFO, will leave the company at the end of 2016 to pursue other opportunities. He has been with the company since September 2015. Brian Hall has been named interim CFO. He will serve in this role until the board elects Smith’s...
- From The Fabricator
Vertical-acting toggle clamps offered
- Sep 27, 2016
- Product Release
J.W. Winco Inc. offers the GN 810.1 universal-fit, steel, vertical-acting toggle clamp with vertical mounting base. The toggle clamp is case-hardened sheet metal, zinc-plated, with a blue passivated finish. The bearing pins are tempered, and the hand grip is oil-resistant red plastic. The clamp...
- From The Fabricator
Survey predicts solid revenues for midsized U.S. manufacturers through 2016
- Sep 27, 2016
- News Release
Prime Advantage, a Chicago-based buying consortium for midsized manufacturers, has announced the findings of its 15th annual “Purchasing and Manufacturing Survey,” revealing financial projections and top procurement insights of more than 750 U.S. manufacturing companies. The results show...
- From The Fabricator
Product helps manufacturer establish mobile-ready websites
- Sep 27, 2016
- Product Release
Global Shop Solutions has released Websites PLUS for Manufacturers. The product provides manufacturers with a modern website that is integrated with Global Shop Solutions ERP software, mobile-ready, customized to their business, and managed for them. Through a strong website and extensive...
- From The Fabricator
Growing the business within the confines of a small shop
- By Nick Martin
- Sep 26, 2016
- Blog Post
There’s nothing quite as gratifying to a small-shop owner as seeing healthy capacity levels. However, when limited workspace becomes an impediment to growth, it’s time to think about expanding. Wilson, N.C.-based Barnes MetalCrafters has reached this point.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Leadership Council names six issues that will disrupt the industry
- Sep 26, 2016
- News Release
Frost & Sullivan's Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC), Mountain View, Calif., an executive-level leadership organization dedicated to achieving transformational growth for the manufacturing industry, has identified six critical issues facing the manufacturing industry as it undertakes its...
- From The Fabricator
Capital Machine Technologies appoints president
- Sep 26, 2016
- News Release
Tampa, Fla.-based metal fabrication machine distributor Capital Machine Technologies has promoted William (Bill) Citron to the position of president.
Citron joined the company in 2013 as COO. He succeeds Dan Pentaudi, who is transitioning to CEO and remains active with the company.
- From The Fabricator
GE to close Texas turbine manufacturing operations
- Sep 26, 2016
- News Release
General Electric has announced plans to close its turbine manufacturing operations in East Houston, Texas. The Channelview facility’s turbine servicing, engineering, and project operations functions will remain open. According to the company, the extended downturn in the energy industry has...
- From The Fabricator
Tuning in on the job: A wireless earbud review
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 26, 2016
- Blog Post
Who doesn’t like music? It has charms to soothe the savage breast and also can make a workday more tolerable. Thanks to modern technology, listening to your personal favorites in the shop is getting safer and more comfortable. Here are some options.
- From The Fabricator
AM General selected to build postal delivery vehicle prototypes
- Sep 23, 2016
- News Release
AM General, South Bend, Ind., a manufacturer of vehicles for military and commercial customers worldwide, has announced that its designs for advanced postal vehicles have been selected by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Prototype Awards, in...
- From The Fabricator
Intimidator Inc. to expand operations in Arkansas
- Sep 22, 2016
- News Release
Batesville, Ark.-based Intimidator Inc., a manufacturer of utility vehicles and lawn mowers, will invest $12 million to expand its existing facility in Batesville, Ark., and build a new one in Independence County Industrial Park. The expansion is expected to create 400 full-time jobs over the next...
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