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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association establishes online resource for manufacturers
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), Washington, D.C., has launched a new resource to help equipment manufacturers and vendors...
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Online data exchange designed for used equipment trade
AuctionPriceResults, Akron, Ohio, has established a searchable database at www.auctionpriceresults.com that provides real-time, actual auction...
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U.S. durable goods orders decreased 4.2 percent in March
New orders for manufactured durable goods in March decreased $8.8 billion or 4.2 percent to $2.2.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced April...
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Small and midsized manufacturers plan for continued growth
Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for midsized manufacturers, has announced the findings of its ninth semi-annual Group Outlook Survey to...
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Manufacturers urge approval of Keystone XL pipeline legislation
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse issued the following statement...
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Tube 2012 presents record number of exhibitors
The recent staging of Tube 2012 International Tube Trade Fair, in Düsseldorf, Germany, closed with record exhibitor numbers and increased visitor...
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U.S. shipyards receive $9.98 million in grants to strengthen competitiveness
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $9.98 million in grants will be awarded to 15 small shipyards throughout the U.S. to pay...
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Strong start for manufacturing technology orders in 2012
January U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $401.69 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total,...
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PwC survey: Nearly four-fifths of industrial manufacturing CEOs are confident of revenue growth over next 12 months
PwC has released Its Global CEO Survey. Key findings in the industrial manufacturing sector include:
Nearly four-fifths of industrial...
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Leadership Summit keynote speakers to discuss how to navigate the changing market
Compelling and educational keynote addresses covering the vital role of manufacturing in the economy, new technology, and tactics to identify and...
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Roundtable topics chosen, networking event planned for Pipe & Tube Nashville technology conference
The Pipe & Tube Nashville organizing committee has scheduled a networking event and decided the specific topics for the roundtable events....
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Manufacturing technology orders maintained strength in November
November U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $430.17 million according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association...
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U.S. economy can grow 3 percent in 2012 if key issues addressed 'coherently'
If the U.S. addresses "in a coherent manner" four key issues that impact the economy — employment, consumer behavior, global economic strain,...
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Survey: 85 percent of manufacturing executives see manufacturing returning to U.S.
According to a survey conducted by Cook Associates Executive Search (www.cookassociates.com/executive-search), 85 percent of manufacturing...
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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Offers 2012 Capital Spending Forecast
A comprehensive analysis that projects planned 2012 capital expenditures on machinery and equipment ranging from cutting machines and ironworkers...
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FMA Precision Sheet Metal Operator certification program added to NAM-endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with The Manufacturing Institute...
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Renaissance for Mexican manufacturing?
Guest editorial by Dr. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for FMA
The dominant story from Mexico today is one of violence and corruption. The drug...
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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association board of directors elects new members, officers
George Bogan, president & COO of Main Steel Polishing, Tinton Falls, N.J.; Rob Clark, vice president-operations, Clark Metal Products,...
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ISM ROB: U.S. manufacturing growth slows in October
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 27th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 28th...
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Industry economist says nearshoring strategy will boost U.S. manufacturing jobs
The phenomenon of nearshoring — the relocation of manufacturing production to countries that provide less expensive production processes and are...
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NAM document outlines plan for U.S. economic growth
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C., has published a plan to revive the economy and put Americans back to work....
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"Fabricating industry continues to show its mettle," says association president
The current decade promises to be one of the most exciting periods in recent memory for the metal fabricating and forming industry, according to...
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FMA Communications names group publisher
David Brambert has been named group publisher for FMA Communications, Inc., the publishing affiliate of the Fabricators & Manufacturers...
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Contest spotlights hometown industry
OEM manufacturer Tap Associates, Mariposa, Calif., has announced the establishment of the Machined in America contest. This national effort is...
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Survey reveals manufacturers' top economic concerns
Chicago-based Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for midsized manufacturers, has released the findings from its latest semiannual Group Outlook...
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PMA to host inaugural Women in Manufacturing Symposium
More than 150 women executives, managers, and supervisors will gather in Cleveland Oct. 25-26, 2011, for the first Women in Manufacturing...
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Canada to get its own FABTECH show in 2012
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), and American Welding Society (AWS)...
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FABTECH speaker supports job creation through reshoring
At FABTECH® 2011, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing exposition and conference, Harry Moser, founder of...
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CCAT forms alliance with AME
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT), East Hartford, Conn., has established an alliance with the Association for Manufacturing...
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Shankel to retire as president, CEO of Fabricators & Manufacturers Association; Youdell named successor
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA) announces the retirement of Gerald M. Shankel as president & CEO, effective...
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China to lose edge over U.S. by 2016 says manufacturing group economist
Based on recent analyses and reports, a leading manufacturing sector economist asserts the Chinese will stand to lose significant market share in...
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Mitsubishi Power Systems, Governor Rick Scott discuss how to attract business investment to Florida
Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. (MPSA) executives joined Florida Governor Rick Scott May 16 in a round table discussion that focused on how...
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thefabricator.com adds comprehensive glossary to site
FMA Communications Inc. has announced the addition of a comprehensive industry glossary to its Web site, www.thefabricator.com .
The glossary,...
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NAM urges Administration and Congress to move forward with pending trade agreements
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Vice President for International Economic Affairs Frank Vargo released this statement May 4 regarding...
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DGI Supply to acquire Midwest Industrial Tools
DGI Supply, Wheeling, Ill., a DoALL Company, has signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of Midwest Industrial Tools Inc. The...
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NAM calls for swift passage of Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement today on the announced deal between the White...
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Inaugural Manufacturing for Growth meeting draws hundreds
More than 650 manufacturing executives attended the inaugural Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) meeting, held March 3-6 in Chandler, Ariz. The event...
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Reps. Manzullo, Ryan launch 2011 Manufacturing Caucus
U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo, R-Ill., and Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, have re-established the bipartisan House Manufacturing Caucus for the 112th Congress....
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Outside Processors Council merges with Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.
The Outside Processors Council (OPC) has merged with the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) in an effort to further...
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MCA announces plans for semiannual meeting
The Metal Construction Association (MCA), Glenview, Ill., will hold its 2011 semiannual meeting Aug. 1-3 at The Umstead in Raleigh, N.C. The...
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Keynote speakers at FMA annual conferences say U.S. manufacturing can return to global leadership
Two spirited keynote speeches that offered bullish perspectives on the future of U.S. manufacturing — with specific caveats — highlighted The...
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Mazak Optonics announces Automated Recovery Seminar for Western region
Increasing laser-cutting capacity without the burden of added manpower is the driving theme behind the Automated Recovery Seminars presented by...
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FMA seeks participants for 2011 Financial Ratios & Operational Benchmarking Survey
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA) encourages industry executives to participate in the 2011 Financial Ratios &...
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First Aluminum Industry Summit coming to NYC in June
The inaugural Aluminum Industry Summit is scheduled to take place June 7 and 8 in New York City. The two-day program, supported by industry...
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Mid Atlantic Machinery promotes regional managers
Mid Atlantic Machinery Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., has promoted David Wetzel and David Fridey to regional managerial positions.
Wetzel has been with...
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Bipartisan House caucus to focus on strengthening mfg, helping put Americans back to work
U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo (R-Ill.) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) have renewed their mission to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and help employers put...
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Illinois Reshoring Initiative launches response to President Obama's call to create jobs
In his Jan 25, 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama focused on the need to create jobs, especially manufacturing and technical jobs,...
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FABTECH shifts show dates to November 14-17
FABTECH show management announced a shift in dates for FABTECH 2011. North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing...
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NAM: President's review of regulations a positive step for job growth
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Aric Newhouse issued the following statement...
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NAM announces change of president, CEO
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C., has announced that John Engler has left his position as president and CEO to...
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