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Shop Management - Page 265
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TriMet Group opens Kansas office
- Apr 3, 2017
- News Release
The TriMet Group, a St. Louis-based contract manufacturing and metrology company, has opened a new, 5,300-sq.-ft. facility in Wichita, Kan. The shop floor houses two CNC 3-axis vertical Mazak milling machines, one CNC 4-axis horizontal Mazak milling machine, two 25-ton hydraulic presses, broaching...
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ISM ROB: PMI® expanded in March; no sector reported contraction
- Apr 3, 2017
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 94th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the...
- From The Fabricator
Uniweld Products holds training seminar for Fuerza Industrial reps
- Apr 3, 2017
- News Release
Uniweld Products Inc., located in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., recently conducted its repair training school for Fuerza Industrial, a distributor based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The distributor operates nine retail locations in Puerto Rico under the name of Empresas De Soldaduras. Wigberto de la Cruz,...
- From The Fabricator
Back-blow air nozzle cleans tiny IDs
- Mar 31, 2017
- Product Release
Exair’s new model 1004SS, an M4 NPT back-blow air nozzle, has been designed to deliver small, effective airflow for blowing debris and liquids from small pipe IDs, channel, bores, holes, and internal threads. The 360-degree airflow clears out coolant, chips, and light oils. The nozzle prevents...
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Demand for metalworking fluids to grow moderately through 2026
- Mar 30, 2017
- News Release
The role of metalworking fluids in large-scale manufacturing is instrumental, as their use helps ensure longer life and operational efficiency of metal surfaces and components. Over the years, however, manufacturing processes have been remodeled to prevent the mechanical abrasion that can overheat...
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Prestige Metal Products to relocate to Wisconsin
- Mar 30, 2017
- News Release
Prestige Metal Products has announced plans to move from Antioch, Ill., to an 85,000-sq.-ft. building in Bristol, Wis.
The 25-employee company fabricates sheet metal parts, including stainless, for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and railcar industries.
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Gestamp expands manufacturing center in South Carolina
- Mar 30, 2017
- News Release
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union, S.C., to help meet increased demand from local automotive OEMs. The project is expected to bring $129 million in new capital investment and lead to the creation of 130 jobs. Designed...
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SteelFab expands manufacturing in Virginia
- Mar 30, 2017
- News Release
Structural steel fabricator SteelFab has announced plans to invest $2.14 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Emporia, Va. The company will construct a new building and add machinery and equipment to increase its steel fabrication output. As an incentive, the Virginia Economic...
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Advanced Heat Treat appoints marketing manager
- Mar 30, 2017
- News Release
Advanced Heat Treat Corp., Waterloo, Iowa, has promoted Stephanie Rottinghaus to marketing manager. She has served as marketing specialist with the company for nearly six years and has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications. Rottinghaus graduated from Upper Iowa...
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Membrane dryer offers four-stage prefiltration
- Mar 30, 2017
- Product Release
The WNA AMD-035 membrane dryer from Walmec North America is designed for compressed air applications that require ultraclean, ultradry air. The dryer has a four-stage prefiltration that is critical to its longevity and function. Flow rating is 35 SCFM, and maximum working pressure is 150 PSI. The...
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A metal fabricator and the art of the (small) deal
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 30, 2017
- Article
Decimal Engineering, a $12 million fabricator in south Florida, has made seven acquisitions since 1998. These aren’t the kind of deals that make the pages of The Wall Street Journal. But in an industry of very small shops, these under-the-radar deals have given Decimal serious opportunities for growth.
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LVD opens new Experience Center
- Mar 29, 2017
- News Release
LVD Co. nv, a manufacturer of sheet metal and plate fabricating equipment, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes, guillotine shears, and midlevel automation systems, has opened a new Experience Center (XP Center) at its corporate headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium. The nearly...
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Lightweight shirt offers cooling effect
- Mar 29, 2017
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the WORKSKIN™ lightweight performance shirt to help wearers stay cool and comfortable in warm conditions. Available with long or short sleeves, the shirt is made of CoolCore® fabric, which regulates sweat evaporation to move moisture away from the body and provide a...
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Superb challenges Ohio to invest $891 million in technical training
- Mar 29, 2017
- News Release
Superb Industries Inc., a high-volume producer of engineered metal and plastic components in Sugarcreek, Ohio, has announced that company President John Miller recently testified at the statehouse before the Ohio House of Representatives Agriculture and Rural Development committee about the...
- From The Fabricator
Sinking deep into metal manufacturing
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 29, 2017
- Article
In a pinch, a custom sink designer launches a full-blown fab shop within weeks, and ends up with some of the most talented sheet metal workers in the local market.
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