In January 2017 the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) formally requested consultations with China through the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s illegal aluminum subsidies. The Wauconda, Ill.-based International Fair Trade Alliance (IFTA) commends and congratulates the USTR on this...

MIG Steel Fabrication, a subsidiary of Manufacturers Industrial Group, has announced plans to invest $1.5 million to expand its manufacturing complex in Lexington, Tenn. The firm will add new equipment to meet growing demand and plans to hire welders, pipe fitters, and salaried support staff. The...

Greenheck, a manufacturer of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment with corporate headquarters and several manufacturing facilities in Schofield, Wis., has been selected as the 2016 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year by an independent panel of judges representing industry, education,...

Chicago Tube and Iron Co., Romeoville, Ill., has announced the promotion of Jim Farnan to director of procurement and Sean Vietti to general manager. Farnan, a 22-year industry veteran, succeeds Larry Soehrman, who will retire at the end of May. Farnan has 17 years of experience at the company in...

Hexagon Mfg. Intelligence, North Kingstown, R.I., has announced it is seeking industry experts to speak at HxGN LIVE 2017, the company’s international conference, to be held June 13-16, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event highlights developments in data-driven technologies enabled by Hexagon's newest...

Grapevine, Texas-based Concept Laser, a provider of machine and plant technology for 3-D printing of metal components, has announced the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, D.C., has selected Concept Laser’s 3-D metal printing technology for rapid prototyping and materials research....

Chicago-based W.W. Grainger Inc., a broad line supplier of MRO products serving businesses and institutions, has launched the Knowledge Center by Grainger, an online resource center at www.grainger.com/knowledge designed to provide insights and information to customers. The site offers articles and...

Sidney, Ohio-based Shaffer Metal Fab, a contract manufacturer providing sheet metal fabrications, machined components, and powder coating, has added new equipment. This increased capacity is in response to growth from the core industries the company serves, including lighting, recreational...

The Coordinate Metrology Society, Weatherford, Texas, has issued a call for papers for the 33rd annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference, July 17-21, 2017, in Snowbird, Utah. The society is seeking original, expert-level contributions from portable metrology practitioners on such topics as...

Deere & Co., Moline, Ill., has announced the opening of a strategic technology office in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, Ames, Iowa. Teams working at the Deere ISU location will focus on developing integrated systems for the company’s Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry...

Bulldog Steel Fabrication LLC, a supplier of steel fabricated parts and components, has begun work on a 15,000-sq.-ft. building expansion in Madison, Ga. The expansion, to be located at the north end of the firm’s existing 50,000-sq.-ft. facility, will house welding and painting operations. The...