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Shop Management - Page 214
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Capital spending in metal fabrication scales up in 2018
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 30, 2017
- Article
The results of the “2018 Capital Spending Forecast,” published by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, predicts an extremely healthy capital equipment market next year. It’s one of the most positive spending reports metal fabrication has seen in years.
- From The Fabricator
Optomec hosts 9th annual International Aerosol Jet User Group Meeting
- Nov 30, 2017
- News Release
Optomec, a supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3-D printed electronics and 3-D printed metals in Albuquerque, N.M., recently hosted the 9th annual International Aerosol Jet User Group Meeting in Santa Clara, Calif. More than 20 users from 15 companies attended the...
- From The Fabricator
Dana named Blue Bird Supplier of the Year
- Nov 30, 2017
- News Release
Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, has been named Supplier of the Year by Blue Bird Corp., Fort Valley, Ga., a designer and manufacturer of school buses. As one of 450 production suppliers that work with Blue Bird, Dana earned this recognition by introducing new products that align with the bus...
- From The Fabricator
Mac-Tech appoints sales manager for Minnesota, Dakotas
- Nov 30, 2017
- News Release
Milwaukee-based metal fabrication equipment distributor Mac-Tech has appointed Curtis Corners to manage the company’s Minnesota and North and South Dakota sales territory. Corners has more than 40 years of experience in capital equipment sales in the steel industry. As a field service engineer,...
- From The Fabricator
Assuming responsibility for the family business—It’s not that simple
- By Nick Martin
- Nov 30, 2017
- Blog Post
When unexpected events forced Nick Martin to take over managing his family-owned shop for a few weeks, he learned much about running the business. He also learned how much he doesn’t know, and what it will take to prepare himself to take the helm one day.
- From The Fabricator
Shaping a metal fabricator to attract the best
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 30, 2017
- Article
To attract the right talent, a Wisconsin custom fabricator works with a foundation of modern technology and revenue diversification.
- From The Fabricator
ET Foundation, Bonnell Aluminum invite entries for 2018 design competition
- Nov 29, 2017
- News Release
The ET Foundation, a Wauconda, Ill.-based educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies, has issued a call for entries for the 2018 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. The competition is divided into two...
- From The Fabricator
ASTM Intl. releases schedule of additive manufacturing webinars
- Nov 29, 2017
- News Release
ASTM Intl., W. Conshohocken, Pa., has announced plans to offer a series of webinars on additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing. Upcoming courses include:Design for AM Processing (Dec. 5)Metal AM Processing, including Implementation of Powder Bed Fusion (Jan. 9) and Large Scale Metal AM...
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Tenere appoints CEO
- Nov 28, 2017
- News Release
Dresser, Wis.-based Tenere Inc., a provider of complex metal and plastic components and assemblies for Fortune 500 companies, has promoted Brian Steel to CEO. He most recently served as vice president of global sales and marketing for the company. Before joining the company, Steel was vice...
- From The Fabricator
Marines provide manufacturing capabilities to 3rd MLG
- Nov 28, 2017
- News Release
At Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan, Marines with General Support Maintenance Company (GSM), 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), provide machining, manufacturing, and welding support to units on Hawaii, Okinawa, and mainland Japan to keep them combat-ready. “What we do is...
- From The Fabricator
Airgas to build air separation unit production facility in North Carolina
- Nov 27, 2017
- News Release
Radnor, Pa.-based Airgas USA LLC, an Air Liquide company, has announced plans to build an air separation unit in Mebane, N.C. The company reports that the facility will increase the company’s production capabilities while strengthening its East Coast merchant gases network. Expected to open in...
- From The Fabricator
BCS ProSoft names VP of sales and marketing
- Nov 27, 2017
- News Release
BCS ProSoft, San Antonio, has hired Sally Craig as vice president of sales and marketing. She has more than 30 years of experience with ERP software, having served most recently as senior director of channel sales for Epicor. BCS ProSoft is a provider of ERP, CRM, HRMS, and document management...
- From The Fabricator
MicroCare names West Coast regional manager
- Nov 27, 2017
- News Release
MicroCare Corp., New Britain, Conn., a manufacturer of fluids and tools used for critical cleaning in the metal finishing, electronics, medical device, and aerospace industries, has appointed Don Phifer as West Coast regional manager for precision cleaning products. Phifer has 28 years of...
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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,...
- From The Fabricator
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...
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