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Samuel Pressure Vessel Group invests in new capabilities
- Jun 20, 2017
- Plasma Cutting
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Samuel Pressure Vessel Group, a manufacturer and distributor of pressure vessels, has invested in new equipment and plant upgrades as part of an ongoing improvement initiative at its Marinette, Wis., and Lebanon, Va., facilities. The pressure vessel fabricator recently added a new 30- by 8-ft....
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Former owner celebrates 50 years at Eberl Iron Works
- Jun 20, 2017
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Frank Eberl, who became an official full-time employee at Eberl Iron Works in June 1967, recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company, a Buffalo, N.Y.-based manufacturer and distributor that offers custom metal fabrication and Unistrut metal framing products. After graduating with a...
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- By Tim Heston
- Jun 20, 2017
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After several less-than-stellar years, top shops in the FAB 40 are doubling down and preparing for significant growth.
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Press brake bending book released
- Jun 20, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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FMA has published an A-Z reference guide for press brake bending by Steven D. Benson, press brake industry expert and trainer. Bending Basics showcases the information new operators need, but also is appropriate for keeping seasoned operators up-todate. Please visit the FMA Store to purchase this...
Square Deal Machining adds tube laser
- Jun 19, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
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Square Deal Machining Inc., Marathon, N.Y., has installed a tube laser for processing round and square tubes up to 10 in. dia., as well as structural beams and other open profiles. In addition to providing new opportunities for product design and customization, the tube laser has streamlined...
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Catalog highlights power tools and accessories
- Jun 19, 2017
- Power Tools
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Metabo Corp. has released an updated 2017/2018 catalog of power tools and accessories. It features detailed specifications for tools designed for metalworking, woodworking, and concrete/masonry. A reference guide with key safety icons helps the user choose a product based on its safety and...
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C&U Americas receives 2016 Whirlpool Supplier Award for Quality Excellence
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
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Plymouth, Mich.-based C&U Americas LLC, the North American subsidiary of China-based bearing manufacturer C&U Group, has received the 2016 Whirlpool Supplier Award for Quality Excellence from Whirlpool Corp. The award recognizes strategic suppliers that have demonstrated outstanding performance in...
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Dynabrade appoints VP of sales
- Jun 19, 2017
- Power Tools
- News Release
Clarence, N.Y.-based power tool manufacturer Dynabrade Inc. has appointed Steven D. Briggs as vice president of sales. He joined the company 20 years ago as territory manager for Ohio and the mid-Atlantic region. He later served as product manager, international sales director, and global key...
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Caterpillar announces VP retirements, appointments
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
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Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., has announced that three vice presidents have elected to retire. In connection with these retirements and the company's previously announced plan to review and update its strategy, Caterpillar also is announcing organizational changes, appointing two new vice...
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DeWys Mfg. appoints inside sales coordinator
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
DeWys Mfg. Inc., a metal fabrication firm in Marne, Mich., has hired Amy Hatfield as inside sales coordinator. Before joining the company, Hatfield worked in sales, accounting, and as an operations manager for a metal fabrication distributor. In 2009 she started her own metal fabrication equipment...
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Marlin Steel names senior adviser for defense programs
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Baltimore-based Marlin Steel, a custom steel basket and metal form manufacturer, has named retired Rear Adm. Nicholas Kalathas, SC, USN, to its leadership team. In his new role as senior adviser, defense programs, he helps steer the manufacturer’s efforts to serve both the U.S. military and the...
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Sabre Industries to expand in Louisiana
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Texas-based steel manufacturer Sabre Industries has announced plans for a $1.6 million expansion at its Sabre Building Systems by CellXion manufacturing location in Bossier City, La. The expansion is expected to create 50 direct jobs and 13 indirect jobs. The expansion will add a new production...
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Acme Metal Spinning completes 60-in. hemisphere pendants for lighting project
- Jun 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Acme Metal Spinning, Minneapolis, has completed a short-run metal spinning project for six 60-in. aluminum hemispheres to be installed in a commercial building lobby and connecting hallways. Acme produced temporary, low-cost tooling for the small-lot run and completed the entire project from...
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Tool protects material from oxidation during welding
- Jun 19, 2017
- Consumables
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COB Industries offers the Weld Trailing Shield®, which can be added to a GTAW torch before beginning a pipe weld. The lightweight tool is connected to an argon gas source, and when the weld is started, it has extra argon flooding to the sides of the weld and covering the HAZ adjacent to the weld....
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Gain efficiencies making 2-D shapes in stamping applications
- By Jeremy Edson
- Jun 19, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Whoever said “parts is parts” was not only grammatically incorrect, but also technically wrong. Stamping unique 2-D shapes can cause major frustrations and headaches. Here are some tips for making the process simpler and more cost-effective.
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