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Tower Intl. COO retires
- Dec 18, 2018
- News Release
Tower Intl., a global manufacturer of engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies based in Livonia, Mich., has announced the retirement of COO Mike Rajkovic. Consistent with a leaner regional business footprint resulting from the pending divestiture of its European operations,...
- From The Welder
Carlisle Companies to acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp.
- Dec 11, 2018
- News Release
Carlisle Companies Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., a provider of commercial and industrial building envelope products through its Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) operating segment, has announced plans to acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill. Petersen’s primary business is the...
- From The Fabricator
Modineer Co. Inc. acquired by private investment entity
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
Modineer Co. Inc., a metal fabricator located in Niles, Mich., has announced the sale of the company to a newly formed entity established by Chicago-based private investment firm Westbourne Capital Partners; Hall Capital, a family-owned investment company located in Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a...
- From The Welder
JW Aluminum receives Industry Innovation & Productivity Award
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
JW Aluminum has received the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Industry Innovation & Productivity Award, which recognizes the company’s current expansion at its Goose Creek, S.C., facility. The $250 million expansion represents the most significant capital investment in domestic...
- From The Fabricator
DAVI to install four-roll plate rolls at European manufacturer
- Nov 29, 2018
- News Release
DAVI currently is constructing two giant four-roll plate rolls for delivery to a European manufacturer for the construction of offshore platforms.
The machines will have capacities of 13.75 ft. by 4 in. and 13.75 ft. by 7.25 in.
- From The Welder
U.S. manufacturers band together to fight steel, aluminum tariffs on Mexico, Canada
- By Gareth Sleger
- Nov 21, 2018
- Blog Post
Dozens of U.S. associations representing automotive, equipment, food and beverage, and metal fabrication manufacturing industries urge lifting tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico.
- From The Welder
Allis Roller hires VP of operations
- Nov 21, 2018
- News Release
Franklin, Wis.-based Allis Roller has hired Russ Dudan as vice president of operations. He has worked both as an engineer and as CEO/president for manufacturing businesses serving global customers. Dudan is credentialed in Lean Six Sigma, kaizen, process auditing, and strategic planning. Allis...
- From The Welder
JW Aluminum names CFO
- Nov 20, 2018
- News Release
JW Aluminum, Goose Creek, S.C., a producer of flat-rolled aluminum products, has appointed Philip J. Cavatoni as CFO. He succeeds Rich Caruso, who has served as CFO since 2017. Caruso will be joining the company’s board of directors. Cavatoni comes to the company from SixAxis LLC, where he has...
- From The Fabricator
Set up for roll forming success
- Sep 11, 2018
- Article
Roll forming is a repeatable, predictable, and reliable process with the help of trained operators, well-maintained tools and equipment, and consistent material.
- From The Fabricator
Spirol manufacturing facilities certified to IATF 16949
- Aug 23, 2018
- News Release
Spirol Intl. Corp., a manufacturer of engineered fasteners, shims, and installation equipment based in Danielson, Conn., has announced that two of its manufacturing facilities have recently been certified to IATF 16949:2016. Spirol Industries in Windsor, Ont., manufactures roll formed tubular...
Racking system manufacturer cuts changeover times, waste on roll forming lines
- Aug 22, 2018
- Article
SituationIn 2007 racking systems manufacturer Micron, Velikiye Luki, Russia, undertook a project to convert all its production processes to systems based on the Toyota production system (TPS) to ensure that products would be manufactured on time and in line with demand while eliminating material...
T&H Lemont hires sales engineer
- Aug 17, 2018
- News Release
T&H Lemont Inc., Countryside, Ill., a provider of roll tooling, tube and pipe mills, roll forming equipment, and mill components, has hired Allison Heuer as sales engineer, providing sales and service support. Heuer has worked in the customer service field since graduating Lindenwood University...
Rafter introduces proactive maintenance service
- Jul 10, 2018
- News Release
Strongsville, Ohio-based Rafter Equipment Corp. has introduced a new, proactive machine maintenance service program for tube mill and roll forming equipment owners. The program provides regularly scheduled service to solve common maintenance problems often found on mill equipment. It establishes an...
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Custom Rollforming appoints general manager
- Jul 6, 2018
- News Release
Custom Rollforming Corp., a member of The Bradbury Group, has promoted Bryan Smith from national sales director to general manager. He succeeds Stan Bruce, who is transitioning toward retirement. Smith is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering....
- From The Fabricator
Welser Profile acquires Superior Roll Forming
- Jun 4, 2018
- News Release
Welser Profile GmbH, a producer of custom cold roll-formed steel sections and tubes in Austria and Germany, has acquired Superior Roll Forming. Bill Johnson, managing director of Welser Inc., the firm’s sales company in Chicago, will serve as president/CEO. Former owners Tim and Kevin Synk...
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