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Shop Management - Page 108
How U.S. Congress is helping manufacturers survive the pandemic
- By Dean Zerbe and Tracy Lustyan
- May 29, 2020
- Article
The CARES Act is just one piece of legislation that helps businesses get some relief from the economic disaster of the COVID-19 epidemic. Other grants, loans, and tax relief programs exist and are available to businesses willing to do some investigation and, in some cases, innovation.
- From The Fabricator
Metalcon 2020 plans underway; registration opens in June
- May 29, 2020
- News Release
Metalcon 2020, the metal construction industry’s international event for metal construction products and technology, has announced new programming and educational sessions for its 30th anniversary “Build Back Better” conference and tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 21-23,...
- From The Fabricator
IMTS dedicates resources to help industry rebuild the supply chain
- May 29, 2020
- News Release
For the manufacturing industry, “We’re all in this together” means rebuilding fragile supply chains and rethinking parts sourcing and production. To support these efforts, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has launched www.imts.com/supplychain, an educational section of...
- From The Fabricator
Supplier financial health check, Part I: Manufacturers must be careful during COVID-19 crisis
Being confident in a suppliers’ stability during the COVID-19 pandemic needs to be more than a gut-check for product manufacturers. Companies will need to dig in and conduct their due diligence to understand a suppliers’ financial health and ensure it will be there when needed.
- From The Fabricator
StaCool Vest keeps workers cool in summer heat
- May 28, 2020
- Product Release
StaCool Industries offers the StaCool Vest core body cooling system to keep users cool and comfortable while working in the summer heat, without compromising mobility. Each vest is made from Airprene material for comfort and flexibility and includes ThermoPak inserts to cool the body core. The...
- From The Fabricator
Survey shows manufacturers face major headwinds, but nearly 99% continue operations
- May 28, 2020
- News Release
The National Association of Manufacturers has released the results of the "Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey" for Q2 2020, showing that despite a historic drop in optimism to nearly 34% and challenging business conditions, 98.7% of manufacturers have continued or only temporarily halted operations....
- From The Fabricator
Apex Piping Systems rebrands to Apex Mechanical & Fabrication
- May 28, 2020
- News Release
Apex Piping Systems Inc., Newport, Del., a supplier of mechanical services and shop fabrication, has announced a rebrand to Apex Mechanical & Fabrication. In addition to the new name, the rebrand includes a new logo, tagline, and full visual identity package. The new name streamlines the...
- From The Fabricator
More than 90% of manufacturers are using PPP loans, says survey
- May 28, 2020
- News Release
A new survey of members of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) shows the importance of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program, with more than 91% of respondents reporting that they have...
- From The Fabricator
Amsted Seals and Forming acquires Triseal Corp.
- May 28, 2020
- News Release
Chicago-based Amsted Seals and Forming, a provider of metal fabrication and sealing systems for truck, rail, automotive, construction, agriculture, and industrial applications, has acquired Triseal Corp., Hebron, Ill. Triseal is a family-owned aftermarket truck components manufacturer and...
- From The Fabricator
Air Systems’ Air-Light EX area light is explosion-proof
- May 26, 2020
- Product Release
Air Systems Intl. Inc. has introduced the Air-Light EX explosion-proof, DC-powered LED area light. It deploys rapidly without the use of tools and folds to fit within its integral case. The light comes with two light heads that can move independently in any direction and provide 2,500 lumens each....
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric executive VP retires
- May 26, 2020
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has announced the retirement of George D. Blankenship, executive vice president, president Americas Welding segment. Christopher L. Mapes, chairman and president/CEO, will oversee the Americas Welding organization until an internal successor to...
- From The Fabricator
Clinkenbeard launches new website
- May 26, 2020
- News Release
South Beloit, Ill.-based Clinkenbeard, a provider of complex machined parts and assemblies, metal castings, and training systems serving industrial and aerospace OEMs, has launched an updated website. The new site, designed for simple navigation, serves as a hub for the company’s capabilities and...
- From The Fabricator
The rule of three in a metal fabrication shop
- By Nick Martin
- May 23, 2020
- Blog Post
Even in metal fabrication shops, the rule of three can apply. Nick Martin of Barnes MetalCrafters in North Carolina explains how a trio of long-forgotten projects came along in a matter of just a few weeks.
Making the most of a "retro" career in manufacturing, fabricating
- By Eric Lundin
- May 22, 2020
- Blog Post
Longevity with a single employer wasn’t the only ingredient in many manufacturing careers from decades ago. In an earlier era, membership in industry associations and volunteering to work on industry-related technical councils and committees were considered necessary to have a full-fledged professional career.
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF to host virtual in-house event
- May 21, 2020
- News Release
TRUMPF will host a virtual in-house event May 27-29, 2020, presenting its newest products via an online platform. Intech, the in-house event that typically is hosted at TRUMPF’s headquarters in Ditzingen, Germany, was scheduled for March 2020, but rescheduled because of the coronavirus outbreak....
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