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Shop Management - Page 208
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Steel executive to keynote FMA Annual Meeting
- Jan 26, 2018
- News Release
Ladd Hall, executive vice president of flat-rolled products for Nucor Corp., will give a keynote presentation, "Successfully Navigating an Unpredictable Steel Market," on Thursday, March 8, at the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.’s (FMA’s) 2018 Annual Meeting. His presentation will...
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MDE awards $5 million to districts to expand CTE programs, opportunities
- Jan 25, 2018
- News Release
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Lansing, Mich., has announced it has awarded $5 million in grants to 14 districts and intermediate districts to purchase specialized equipment and expand programs. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Equipment Grants will allow...
FABTECH® exhibitors expand offerings of software, machines, and capabilities
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 24, 2018
- Article
Conversations with exhibitors at the 2017 FABTECH® expo revealed two trends: Big Data (or Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things) is taking a greater role in the metal fabrication industry, and equipment vendors are developing machines that perform several distinct functions.
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Boeing opens training center to support parts fabrication
- Jan 24, 2018
- News Release
Boeing has opened a 71,000-sq.-ft. Workforce Readiness Center in Auburn, Wash., dedicated to training and skills enhancement for Boeing employees working in parts fabrication. The new facility houses educational and training programs on topics from safety and retirement planning to the company’s...
- From The Fabricator
Ideal Industries hires Technology Group president
- Jan 24, 2018
- News Release
Ideal Industries Inc., a Sycamore, Ill., a manufacturer of products and systems for professional tradespeople in the automotive, aerospace, wire processing, electrical, construction, and data communications industries, has hired Jeff Miller as group president, Technology Group. Miller most recently...
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Sandvik included in 2018 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index
- Jan 23, 2018
- News Release
Sandviken, Sweden-based Sandvik has been included in the 2018 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index, ranked No. 65 overall. The ranking analyzed 5,994 publicly listed companies against global industry peers on a suite of 17 quantitative key performance indicators, including...
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Solar Mfg. to relocate headquarters
- Jan 23, 2018
- News Release
Solar Mfg. Inc., a manufacturer of advanced industrial vacuum furnaces, is relocating its headquarters to Sellersville, Pa. The manufacturing area will occupy 40,000 sq. ft. of the facility, with an additional 17,500 sq. ft. of office space. Another 22,500 sq. ft. can be added to the building in...
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SUPERB earns IATF 16949 certification
- Jan 22, 2018
- News Release
SUPERB® Industries, Sugarcreek, Ohio, has become the fourth manufacturer to receive the global automotive industry’s new quality management certification, IATF 16949. The goals of this worldwide set of standards are to prevent defects, provide continuous improvement, and reduce waste and...
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Plasan North America names VP of business development and program management
- Jan 22, 2018
- News Release
Plasan North America, Grand Rapids, Mich., a provider of military armor for tactical and combat vehicles, naval armor, safety components, and metal fabrication capabilities, has hired Colonel John Cavedo Jr. (retired), as vice president of business development and program management. During his...
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Meritor realigns operating segments
- Jan 22, 2018
- News Release
Meritor Inc., a Troy, Mich.-based supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket systems for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has realigned its operating segments to drive its long-term strategic objectives while assigning new staff responsibilities. Joseph Plomin has been...
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ORBIS opens dunnage design, prototyping center in South Carolina
- Jan 22, 2018
- News Release
ORBIS® Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., a provider of reusable packaging, has opened a 7,700-sq.-ft. dunnage design and prototyping center in Spartanburg, S.C. The facility fabricates ORBIShield® protective packaging for automotive parts. The dunnage can be integrated with reusable packaging, such as...
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IVEC Systems announces staff additions
- Jan 22, 2018
- News Release
Muskego, Wis.-based IVEC® Systems LLC, a manufacturer of control systems, dust collection equipment, gates, sensors, and ancillary components for air filtration, has announced the appointment of two new staff members. Zach Kieser, a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, has joined the...
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Big Ass Light Bar withstands tough conditions
- Jan 22, 2018
- Product Release
Big Ass Light, a division of Big Ass Fans, has introduced the battery-powered LED Light Bar work light. It is designed to survive being doused and dropped, making it suitable for use on tough jobs. The work light features six brightness settings, from 80 to 5,000 lumens; 270-degree light angle,...
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Expert in design thinking to keynote FMA Annual Meeting
- Jan 19, 2018
- News Release
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Elgin, Ill., has announced that Tamara Christensen, founder of the Idea Farm and faculty member at Thunderbird School of Global Management, will deliver the keynote presentation, “Transform Tension into Innovation,” on Friday, March 9, at the...
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Guardian Business Solutions appoints solutions consultant
- Jan 19, 2018
- News Release
Guardian Business Solutions, Brookfield, Wis., has hired Karl Metzger as solutions consultant. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in international studies, he has eight years of experience in ERP selection and implementation for manufacturers. The company...
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