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Shop Management - Page 242
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Changes to border tax, NAFTA, will harm automakers, suppliers, study says
- Jul 20, 2017
- News Release
Two proposed policy changes—imposing a border adjustment tax (BAT) and withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)—would likely fail to achieve their goal of reversing the trend of offshoring manufacturing to low-cost countries and could potentially harm the U.S. motor...
- From The Fabricator
Kits keep commonly used springs at hand
- Jul 20, 2017
- Product Release
Spring kits from Lee Spring provide standard compression, extension, torsion, and instrument springs in a selection of sizes. They are housed in a heavy-duty case, coded so that each type of spring can be identified by using a reference chart inside the lid or by color coding. The kit provides a...
- From The Fabricator
Siemens Canada closes wind turbine plant in Ontario
- Jul 19, 2017
- News Release
Siemens Canada has closed its wind turbine plant in Tillsonburg, Ont., eliminating more than 340 jobs. According to the London Free Press, Siemens was one of four plants to open in Ontario under a multibillion-dollar deal in 2010 with Samsung to generate power for the province and create...
- From The Fabricator
JIT Mfg. owner named Small Business Person of the Year
- Jul 19, 2017
- News Release
Metal fabricating company JIT Mfg., Cowpens, S.C., has announced that Vickie Wyatt, owner, has been named the 2017 Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration. The company, which produces about 10,000 pieces per week, has grown from having one salesperson 25 years ago to...
- From The Fabricator
Dot peen marker offers simplified teaching
- Jul 19, 2017
- Product Release
Kwik Mark Inc. has introduced X series markers for demanding applications. The cantilevered marking head provides an open line of sight, while the marking head can retract to clear other tooling and equipment. Up to six axes are motion control-ready, and no PC or control box is required. For custom...
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Directional fan shuts off automatically
- Jul 18, 2017
- Product Release
Big Ass Solutions has introduced AirEye, a directional fan that detects motion and shuts off automatically, so it operates only when workers are present. According to the company, the fan moves up to 48 percent more air than other fans, enough to create a breeze 120 ft. away. The patented airfoils...
- From The Fabricator
Meritor appoints VP/chief strategy officer
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
Meritor Inc., Troy, Mich., a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket products for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has hired Cheri Lantz as vice president/chief strategy officer. She has an extensive background as an executive in the commercial vehicle and industrial...
- From The Fabricator
Plato AG opens Michigan office
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
Germany-based Plato AG has opened a U.S. subsidiary, Plato North America Inc., in Dearborn, Mich., to support its model-based engineering methods (FMEA) platform. The company will host a Plato User Conference in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Oct. 11, 2017. Participants will learn about the latest trends...
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Tweet/Garot to consolidate operations in new Wisconsin facility
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc. will consolidate its Green Bay, Wis.-area construction shops onto a 42-acre site in Wrightstown. The company plans to build a 90,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility on the site to facilitate future expansion and modernize production processes. Construction will begin in...
- From The Fabricator
Short-stroke positioner handles capacities up to 4,000 lbs.
- Jul 18, 2017
- Product Release
ALM Positioners has designed a lower-capacity, short-stroke positioner for small weldments and assemblies. Created for customers who don't require positioning capacities greater than 4,000 lbs., this unit makes it possible to transition from manual welding to automation. The hydraulically driven...
- From The Fabricator
Pinarello creates 3-D printed handlebars for Tour de France riders
- Jul 18, 2017
- News Release
3D Printing Industry reports that Italy-based bicycle company Pinarello has used metal 3-D printing to create handlebars for Tour de France cyclists Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas. The manufacturer used simulation software to custom-design the handlebars for each rider and then sent the parts to a...
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TRS Services names president
- Jul 17, 2017
- News Release
Houston-based TRS Services LLC, a provider of component repair and manufacturing processes for industrial, aeroderivative, and aircraft gas turbines, has appointed Monty E. Richardson as president. Richardson spent the past 20 years at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines. He has a bachelor’s degree...
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MSCI to host Economic Summit Sept. 18-19
- Jul 17, 2017
- News Release
Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based Metal Service Center Institute (MSCI) will host its Economic Summit at the Marriott Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Ill., Sept. 18-19, 2017. The event will provide an in-depth examination of more than 15 critical markets, explore the...
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Precision Micro launches new website
- Jul 17, 2017
- News Release
Precision Micro, Birmingham, U.K., has launched a new website at www.precisionmicro.com that highlights the general use, benefits, and features of photo etching. The site includes a step-by-step description of how the technology works, the materials that can be processed, technical guidelines for...
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Boxes incorporate corrosion inhibitors in cardboard walls
- Jul 17, 2017
- Product Release
Cortec® Corp. offers custom-made CorrTainer® boxes in any size and quantity. The boxes incorporate vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI®) in the cardboard walls for automatic corrosion protection of the metal parts inside. VpCI molecules coated on the corrugated cardboard evaporate and diffuse...
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