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U.S. Venture shows that fabrication and philanthropy go hand-in-hand
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 16, 2017
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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.
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2017: The year of unintended consequences for steel
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- Nov 16, 2017
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The arrival of a new presidential administration caused many to think that it would crack down on certain types of imported steel. Tough talk led steel imports to spike, and lack of action has helped to maintain recent levels of import activity.
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- Nov 16, 2017
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Madison Chemical has introduced TreadBrite™ Edge Gel cleaner, which removes soil, laser scale, rust, and heat-treat scale, including heat tint/weld burn, by cleaning and brightening the surface simultaneously through an etching process. The viscous gel, which contains a balanced blend of...
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Ultrahigh-strength steel market to be worth $11.35 billion by 2022
- Nov 16, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
According to the report "Ultra-High Strength Steel Market by Type (Dual Phase, Complex Phase, Multiphase, Martensitic, Transformation-Induced Plasticity), End-Use Industry (Automotive and Aerospace & Defense), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022," published by India-based MarketsandMarkets™, the...
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AME Companies expands in Georgia
- Nov 16, 2017
- Materials Handling
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AME Companies, a Troy, Mich.-based material handling systems integrator, has purchased an office building in Canton, Ga. The facility will house the Southeastern USA operations team—up to 12 employees—with a focus on small to medium-sized material handling projects for distribution,...
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Will the party continue?
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- Nov 16, 2017
- Shop Management
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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.
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Porter’s Group closes North Carolina facility
- Nov 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- 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...
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Two-speed vertical belt grinder handles workpieces from simple to complex
- Nov 16, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Palmgren’s 1.5-in., two-speed vertical belt grinder is a multitasking finishing machine that handles simple to complex workpieces. The #9682410 belt grinder can perform external, radius, and internal operations with its optional attachments. The four-wheel finishing machine offers platen...
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Hamilton Caster adds powder coating system
- Nov 16, 2017
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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...
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Simonds Saw data program supports Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Nov 16, 2017
- Sawing
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Fitchburg, Mass.-based Simonds Saw, a manufacturer of band saw blades and files, has announced today that its Germany-based partner WESPA® has introduced the ability to produce instant blade-to-machine data transfer of machine-specific cutting parameters for its Individual Performance Cutting...
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Newcomb Spring appoints general managers
- Nov 16, 2017
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- News Release
Newcomb Spring Corp., a custom spring, wire form, and metal stamping manufacturer in Decatur, Ga., has appointed Nathan Watson as general manager of its Thornton, Colo., plant and Jason Bingham as general manager of its Ooltewah, Tenn., plant. These appointments follow the retirements of Bob Herman...
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Tapping tool creates up to 200 threaded holes per minute
- Nov 16, 2017
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® has introduced the QuickTap™ tapping tool to help eliminate secondary operations related to the creation of tapped holes. The tool taps a threaded hole with every machine stroke, completing up to 200 holes per minute depending on material type/thickness and tap size....
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Staub Mfg. Solutions announces expansion plans in Ohio
- Nov 15, 2017
- Shop Management
- 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...
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- Nov 15, 2017
- Laser Welding
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Marco Industries leases 30,000-sq.-ft. facility in Washington
- Nov 15, 2017
- Shop Management
- 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...
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