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Shop Management - Page 3
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General Stamping & Metalworks appoints president
- Mar 26, 2024
- News Release
General Stamping & Metalworks, South Bend, Ind., has announced the appointment of John M. Marshall as its new president, effective April 8, 2024.
- From The Fabricator
Alinabal Group acquires ERW Inc.
- Mar 26, 2024
- News Release
Alinabal Group, a company of precision manufacturers producing specialized components, assemblies, and subassemblies, has announced the acquisition of ERW Inc.
- From The Fabricator
Increasing revenue by applying production concepts to sales and marketing
To maximize revenue growth and profitability, metal fabricators need to apply the shop floor mindset of continuous improvement to marketing and sales.
- From The Fabricator
Alinabal Group names president/CEO
- Mar 25, 2024
- News Release
Milford, Conn.-based Alinabal Group has appointed Steven Gore as president/CEO.
- From The Fabricator
Unifab Corp. receives Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award
- Mar 22, 2024
- News Release
Precision metal fabricator Unifab Corp., Portage, Mich., has been recognized as one of the 2024 recipients of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. The 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch have made a substantial collective economic impact,...
- From The Fabricator
K&S celebrates 50 years in business
- Mar 22, 2024
- News Release
Ixonia, Wis.-based K&S Manufacturing, a certified woman-owned business offering metal fabricating capabilities such as welding, bending, laser cutting, and assembly, is marking its 50th anniversary.
- From The Fabricator
Economist: Slowdown across U.S. economy inevitable
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Mar 19, 2024
- Blog Post
Economist Dan North says, while some sweet spots remain in the U.S. economy, nearly every indicator points to a slowdown in 2024.
- From The Fabricator
The metal fabrication business, accelerated with tech
- By Caleb Chamberlain
- Mar 19, 2024
- Blog Post
Columnist Caleb Chamberlain recalls the days of the IBM-compatible computer, massive calculators, and a starkly different time in U.S. manufacturing. Things have changed—and mostly for the better.
- From The Fabricator
Quantum Fuel Systems to build Michigan facility
- Mar 18, 2024
- 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
- 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
Metal fabrication surveys show higher wages, company profits
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 18, 2024
- Blog Post
Benefiting from reshoring and resurging demand, metal fabricators have enjoyed greater profits and, just as critical, employees have enjoyed higher pay. That's according to two recent industry surveys.
- From The Fabricator
The quality benefits of quick response in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 16, 2024
- Article
For the past decade, Caster Concepts has reaped various benefits from quick response manufacturing, or QRM. This includes quality in manufacturing heavy-duty parts and automating material handling. Today, issues are caught well before they snowball into larger problems.
- From The Fabricator
ArmorWorks Enterprises acquires Fox Valley Metal-Tech
- Mar 14, 2024
- 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
- 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
- News Release
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lexicon Inc. has appointed Janell Schmidt as chief HR officer.
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