http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_TechCell.cfm The Materials Handling tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. en-us http://www.thefabricator.com/RSS/images/thefabricator_rss.gif http://www.thefabricator.com Copyright 2008 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. official publication date Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:36:08 AM CST Vicki Bell Laurie Harshbarger http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1999 The 2007 FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago hosted more exhibiting companies and covered more exhibit space than any previous FABTECH. Filling 461,627 sq. ft. of booth space, the show attracted nearly 31,000 visitors from more than 75 countries, a 27 percent increase over the 2005 show, also held in Chicago. The annual event showcases metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology. The show is cospons... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1996 Hennig Inc. has opened a facility in Rockford, Ill., for the design, engineering, and fabrication of enclosures and fuel tanks for power generators and other heavy-duty OEM markets. The new Hennig Enclosure Systems building is a supplementary site to Hennig's main facility in Machesney Park, Ill., where the company produces the enclosure sections using laser cutting, waterjet cutting, powder coating/painting, metal bending, and other primary manufacturing. The enclosure and fuel tank com... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1982 Motoman Inc., West Carrollton, Ohio, recently named Trevor Jones as senior general manager of Yaskawa Motoman Canada, Mississauga, Ont. Jones has more than 23 years of experience in the robotics industry. He was a founding member of CRS Robotics, which later was acquired by Thermo CRS Ltd., a Thermo Fisher Scientific subsidiary. His positions at CRS included vice president/manager of R&D, vice president/manager of product development, chief technical officer, and vice president and busine... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1960 Trucktruth.com, sponsored by Hyster Co., Greenville, N.C., launched as an online resource for lift truck manufacturers, buyers, operators, and dealers. The site integrates lift truck news, tips, and in-depth comparison data to help visitors make informed purchasing decisions and learn about lift truck safety, operation, and maintenance. Featuring articles, white papers, and extensive data, trucktruth.com is designed to help optimize lift truck investment. Visitors get information on serviceab... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1941 The Orbitform Group, Jackson, Mich., has named Sanson Northwest, Lynnwood, Wash., as sales representative for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. The company represents Orbitform's line of forming, fastening, joining, and assembly systems. The Orbitform Group includes Orbitform, Milford, Adtech, Marathon Weld, Arbor Automation, Rollerform, and Watchdawg process monitoring. Sanson Northwest has more than 25 years of related industry experience.... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1933 The 2007 FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, the largest North American showcase of metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology, will return to McCormick Place in Chicago Nov. 11 to Nov. 14. Cosponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), Miami; the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Rockford, Ill.; and Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Dearborn, Mich.; and supported by industry partner the Nati... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1911 Bystronic has appointed Ferdinand Reyes as managing director of Bystronic Mexico, S.A. DE C.V., effective August 1, 2007. Reyes, who joined Bystronic in April 2005 as sales manager for the Mexico market, has extensive experience in manufacturing and in the management of sheet metal manufacturing operations. Working out of the new Bystronic Technical and Training Center in Guadalarjara, Mexico, he reports directly to Michael Zakrzewski, head of market region North America.... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1860 De-Sta-Co, Auburn Hills, Mich., has promoted Aaron Henry to director of product management for electric and conveyor products. Henry is responsible for rationalizing the company's electric and conveyor product lines globally. He joined the company in April 2006 as regional sales manager for the southeast region. Previously he served as product manager for electric products and in outside sales for TSI Solutions. De-Sta-Co designs and manufactures clamping, gripping, transfer, and robot... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1859 Bosch Rexroth Corp., Hoffman Estates, Ill., has begun consolidation of its Detroit branch offices, moving employees from the Intelligent Hydraulic Drives™ (IHD) unit to a 57,000-sq.-ft. facility in Rochester Hills, Mich. The company plans to relocate employees from its Auburn Hills, Mich., office at the end of the year. Acquired last year from the Dana Corp., IHD develops, engineers, and integrates hybrid hydraulic components for motor vehicles. The Auburn Hills facility houses compe... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/MaterialsHandling/MaterialsHandling_News.cfm?NewsID=1824 North American robotics companies posted gains of 24 percent in new orders in the first quarter, according to new statistics released by Robotic Industries Association (RIA). A total of 4,603 robots valued at $274.5 million were sold to North American manufacturing firms through March. When sales to companies outside North America are included, the totals are 5,027 robots valued at $293.9 million, a gain of 26 percent in units and three percent in revenue. "It's encouraging to see... Read more