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Hastings acquires Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
- Apr 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Hastings Equity Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, has announced its seventh Fund III platform investment in Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC (SWAT). Based in Gonzales, La., SWAT is a provider of specialty welding and other turnaround services to refinery, petrochemical, and...
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Bohler-Uddeholm appoints sales representative
- Apr 19, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Bohler-Uddeholm, Elgin, Ill., a provider of tooling materials for metal forming and stamping dies, die casting, extrusion, forging, and cutting tool applications, has named Steve Zubrzycki as sales representative for Indiana, Missouri, and southwest Michigan. He replaces Al Stark, who has retired...
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Noncontact magnetic switches monitor safety guards, movable barrier guards
- Apr 19, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems LLC has introduced a line of noncontact magnetic switches that help ensure a machine's chip deflection shield is properly positioned between the operator and machine's point-of-operation hazard while running. If a shield is out of position, the switch prevents the machine from...
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Metal fabricating software’s stock management capabilities expanded
- Apr 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
SecturaSOFT LLC has announced the newest release of its quoting and production system SecturaFAB™. Suitable for short-run, high-mix, quick-response fabricators, the software allows companies to quote instantly and manage inventory and production. This latest version includes deeper integration...
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Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool purchases Cellular Concepts
- Apr 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool, Wright City, Mo., has acquired Cellular Concepts (CellCon), a manufacturer of 3-axis horizontal and vertical production modules based in Detroit. CellCon will relocate operations to Wright City and continue operating under the CellCon name. Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool...
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MagneGas announces formation of MagneGas Welding Supply LLC
- Apr 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
MagneGas® Corp., Clearwater, Fla., has created a wholly owned subsidiary called MagneGas Welding Supply LLC. This new entity holds all current and future assets related to the company's gas and welding supply retail business, including Equipment Sales and Services Inc. (E.S.S.I). The company...
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Dana recognized with awards from four vehicle manufacturers
- Apr 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, has earned supplier awards from four vehicle manufacturers in recognition of the company's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Manitou Group has named Dana Inc. the Best Supplier of 2016 out of more than 1,600 companies. The award acknowledges Dana's...
Primetals Technologies supplies billet welding system for Union Iron & Steel
- Apr 18, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Union Iron & Steel Co. LLC has placed an order with Primetals Technologies to supply ERT-EBROS endless rolling technology for the company's existing bar rolling mill in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The system, which welds together billets intended for rolling, is scheduled to commence operation...
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Still Building America—Inspired by a heavy metal-playing welder
- By Josh Welton
- Apr 18, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Continuing his series about young fabricators, Josh Welton introduces us to Steve Habbestad, who owns Habbco Welding, Sacramento, Calif. Steve was inspired to weld by a family member who made it look “cool.”
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Clamp compatible with impact wrenches
- Apr 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Dimide has introduced the Dimide Clamp, which it says is the first impact wrench-compatible clamp. The high-strength steel clamp is lightweight, yet handles the high loads delivered by impact wrenches. Its screw and shoes are copper-coated to prevent weld spatter buildup, while the plates are...
- From The Fabricator
Coe Press Equipment ships press feeding line to Acme Mfg.
- Apr 17, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, Sterling Heights, Mich., has shipped a new coil processing line to Acme Mfg. Co., Denver, a manufacturer of metal products. The line is part of a roll forming operation producing steel structural products for the garage door industry. The line comprises a ServoMaster Series 4,...
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Macy Industries launches spinoff company
- Apr 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Metal fabricator Macy Industries, Hooksett, N.H., has launched Pilot Innovations, which builds and prototypes products, including an expandable ladder, using composites. The new company, housed in the Macy facility, expects to add about 25 manufacturing positions in the next three years. Macy...
- From The Fabricator
Scout Boats to expand manufacturing facility
- Apr 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Scout Boats has announced plans to invest nearly $11 million in its Summerville, S.C., plant, adding a new manufacturing line and creating 370 jobs.
The 120,000-sq.-ft. facility will build a 53-ft. luxury yacht.
- From The Fabricator
Aerojet to close California, Virginia facilities
- Apr 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc. has announced it will close its manufacturing operations in Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Gainesville, Va. Rocket engine manufacturing will be consolidated in a new plant in Huntsville, Ala., where 800 jobs will be added by the end of next year. In addition, defense-related...
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Hand-held beveling tools offer radius bevel edge up to 5/16 in.
- Apr 17, 2017
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Saar-Hartmetall USA has announced that its line of hand-held electric and pneumatic beveling tools can produce a variety of radius bevel edges, including 0.07, 1/8, 0.16, ¼, and 5/16 in. In the electric beveling tool line, the SMA-30E features a milling head design that uses dice-shaped inserts...
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