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GSM Industrial announces staff addition, promotions
- Nov 27, 2017
- News Release
Lancaster, Pa.-based GSM Industrial Inc., a custom metal fabricator and mechanical contractor, has announced an addition to its leadership team, as well as two staff promotions. Robert Blauser has been hired as vice president of operations. He has more than 27 years of experience in fabrication,...
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Software guides sheet metal on best path through production process
- Nov 22, 2017
- Product Release
Bystronic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software is a navigation system for production management. Users manage individual manufacturing steps according to defined timelines and realize potential process improvement possibilities, the company states. The software interlinks all the...
- From The Fabricator
Proto Labs reaches agreement to acquire Rapid Mfg. Group
- Nov 22, 2017
- News Release
Maple Plain, Minn.-based Proto Labs, a provider of rapid prototyping and on-demand production of custom parts and assemblies using 3-D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held company Rapid...
- From The Fabricator
3-D printing system increases production volume capabilities
- Nov 21, 2017
- Product Release
HP Inc. has introduced the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4210 printing system designed for industrial-scale 3-D manufacturing environments. According to the manufacturer, the system lowers overall operating costs while increasing production volume capabilities, raising the break-even point for large-scale 3-D...
- From The Fabricator
Nett Technologies expands in Ontario
- Nov 21, 2017
- News Release
Emission control manufacturer Nett Technologies Inc. will move to new, larger facilities in Mississauga, Ont., on Dec. 15. The 87,000-sq.-ft. facility, more than double the size of the current building, will accommodate the growing business and provide needed additional manufacturing space for the...
Taking a bird’s-eye view of the global steel pipe and tube market
- Nov 20, 2017
- Article
Worldwide production of steel pipe has been on an upward trend for much of the last decade, with the exceptions of 2009 and 2016. Overall production in 2016 was dragged down by the big decrease in large-diameter pipe, 16 in. and larger, but for the most part, production in sizes less than 16 in. OD was stable. For a variety of reasons, 2018 is expected to be a year of improvement.
- From The Fabricator
New Flyer to open bus and coach parts fabrication facility in Kentucky
- Nov 20, 2017
- News Release
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor New Flyer Industries Inc., has announced plans to build a $28 million part fabrication facility in Shepherdsville, Ky. The 300,000-sq.-ft. facility will fabricate parts for the manufacture of...
U.S. Venture shows that fabrication and philanthropy go hand-in-hand
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 16, 2017
- Article
U.S. Venture started small in 1951, a home heating oil distribution company founded by three brothers. It has grown to become a nationwide distributor of fuels, compressed natural gas, lubricants, and aftermarket under-car items, such as tires, suspension systems, and exhaust components. It has grown and adapted over the years, as has its pipe bending shop, and it has become an inspiring philanthropic force along the way.
- From The Fabricator
Will the party continue?
This economic expansion, as dull as it has been at times, is nearing an historic length—and it might just might have some more life in it.
- From The Fabricator
Porter’s Group closes North Carolina facility
- Nov 16, 2017
- News Release
Porter’s Group, a manufacturer of metal parts for the automotive, energy, and construction industries, has announced the closing of its 100,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Kings Mountain, N.C. The closure eliminates 133 jobs. The company was purchased in September by Cleveland-based...
- From The Fabricator
Hamilton Caster adds powder coating system
- Nov 16, 2017
- News Release
Hamilton Caster, a manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of an automatic powder application system at its 100,000-sq.-ft. facility in Hamilton, Ohio. The new system features the automatic application of the company’s two...
- From The Fabricator
Staub Mfg. Solutions announces expansion plans in Ohio
- Nov 15, 2017
- News Release
Staub Mfg. Solutions, a provider of metal fabrication and laser cutting services in Dayton, Ohio, has announced plans to buy adjacent property in a $1.5 million expansion. The expansion is expected to create six jobs, adding to the company’s 28 current employees. Harrison Township, Ohio, has...
- From The Fabricator
Marco Industries leases 30,000-sq.-ft. facility in Washington
- Nov 15, 2017
- News Release
Oklahoma-based Marco Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of accessories for the metal roofing and cladding industry, has signed a lease for 30,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space at the Port of Kalama in Washington. The location is expected to open in summer 2018. The company expects...
- From The Fabricator
Ansys acquires 3DSIM
- Nov 15, 2017
- News Release
Ansys Inc., a provider of engineering simulation software based in Pittsburgh, has acquired 3DSIM, a Park City, Utah-based developer of additive manufacturing (AM) simulation technology. According to Ansys, the acquisition gives the company the industry's only complete AM simulation workflow. The...
- From The Welder
Paley and James co-created sculptures to be sold at auction Nov. 17
- Nov 15, 2017
- News Release
At FABTECH® 2017 in Chicago, sculpture artist Albert Paley and Jesse James of “Monster Garage” fame unveiled two sculptures, each started by one of them and finished by the other. The project was sponsored by ESAB and the five FABTECH co-sponsors: AWS, FMA, SME, PMA, and CCAI. Those sculptures...
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