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K&S celebrates 50 years in business
- Mar 22, 2024
- News Release
Ixonia, Wis.-based K&S Manufacturing, a certified woman-owned business offering metal fabricating capabilities such as welding, bending, laser cutting, and assembly, is marking its 50th anniversary.
- From The Fabricator
Economist: Slowdown across U.S. economy inevitable
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Mar 19, 2024
- Blog Post
Economist Dan North says, while some sweet spots remain in the U.S. economy, nearly every indicator points to a slowdown in 2024.
- From The Fabricator
The metal fabrication business, accelerated with tech
- By Caleb Chamberlain
- Mar 19, 2024
- Blog Post
Columnist Caleb Chamberlain recalls the days of the IBM-compatible computer, massive calculators, and a starkly different time in U.S. manufacturing. Things have changed—and mostly for the better.
- From The Fabricator
Quantum Fuel Systems to build Michigan facility
- Mar 18, 2024
- News Release
Quantum Fuel Systems LLC, a manufacturer of alternative fuel storage systems based in California, is establishing a manufacturing facility in Wixom, Mich. The plant will produce lightweight compressed natural gas storage tanks. The $22.5 million project, which is expected to create 87 jobs,...
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NIST to launch competition for AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute
- Mar 18, 2024
- News Release
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using AI to improve the resilience of U.S. manufacturing. NIST anticipates that $70 million in federal funds will be...
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication surveys show higher wages, company profits
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 18, 2024
- Blog Post
Benefiting from reshoring and resurging demand, metal fabricators have enjoyed greater profits and, just as critical, employees have enjoyed higher pay. That's according to two recent industry surveys.
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The quality benefits of quick response in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 16, 2024
- Article
For the past decade, Caster Concepts has reaped various benefits from quick response manufacturing, or QRM. This includes quality in manufacturing heavy-duty parts and automating material handling. Today, issues are caught well before they snowball into larger problems.
- From The Fabricator
ArmorWorks Enterprises acquires Fox Valley Metal-Tech
- Mar 14, 2024
- News Release
ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC, Chandler, Ariz., has acquired Fox Valley Metal-Tech Inc., a Green Bay, Wis.-based provider of complex precision metal fabrications for the defense and commercial industries.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Magnetics appoints regional manager
- Mar 14, 2024
- News Release
Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI), a manufacturer of magnetic products and systems for industrial applications, has appointed Bill Dunlap as regional manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Lexicon hires chief HR officer
- Mar 14, 2024
- News Release
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lexicon Inc. has appointed Janell Schmidt as chief HR officer.
- From The Fabricator
A glimpse into the future
Metal fabricators who had the opportunity to attend the FMA Annual Meeting understand that the challenges that await are also opportunities for growth.
- From The Fabricator
TMF Metal Solutions named as marketing partner for IHRA, No Prep Warz
- Mar 13, 2024
- News Release
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and No Prep Warz have named TMF Metal Solutions, a Native American-owned and -operated international metal fabrication contractor in Hamilton, Ohio, as a major marketing partner for the 2024 season.
- From The Fabricator
Orbus Visual Communications relocates and expands two brands
- Mar 12, 2024
- News Release
Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Ill., a producer of visual communication items for tradeshows, events, and retail and workplace environments, has announced the relocation of its SEG Systems and Fabric Images brands to a new, expanded manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C.
- From The Fabricator
AISC releases new version of certification standard
- Mar 12, 2024
- News Release
The latest version of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 207-23, Standard for Certification Programs, is now available for free download on AISC’s website at aisc.org/cert-updates.
- From The Fabricator
TAB Industries opens quality control laboratory
- Mar 8, 2024
- News Release
Metalworking manufacturer TAB Industries LLC, Reading, Pa., has opened a dedicated quality control laboratory.
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