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Shop Management - Page 341
- From The Fabricator
Have a tool- and diemaker shortage?
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 1, 2016
- Article
The skilled-worker shortage has become a much-discussed topic at industry events and conferences, at FABTECH®, around the water cooler, at association meetings, and in trade publications and in general audience media. It’s even a buzzword in the U.S. presidential campaigns.
- From The Fabricator
AZZ Inc. acquires assets of Alpha Galvanizing
- Feb 1, 2016
- News Release
AZZ Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, a provider of galvanizing services, welding systems, specialty electrical equipment, and highly engineered services to the power-generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets, has acquired the assets of Alpha Galvanizing Inc., an Atkinson, Neb.-based...
- From The Fabricator
Project featuring PPG coatings wins MCA’s 2015 Chairman’s Award
- Feb 1, 2016
- News Release
Pittsburgh-based PPG has announced that the Connor Group Central Support Office in Miamisburg, Ohio, which features metal coatings products from PPG, has received a 2015 Chairman’s Award for overall excellence from the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The two-story building’s exterior...
- From The Fabricator
ISM ROB: Manufacturing economic activity contracts for fourth consecutive month
- Feb 1, 2016
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in January for the fourth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 80th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued by Bradley J....
- From The Fabricator
Being better while being bigger
Metal fabricating represents a vital chunk of the U.S. manufacturing industry, and Mayville Engineering Co. (MEC), Mayville, Wis., shows just how big a business it can be. The fabricator has more than $300 million in annual sales and multiple locations, yet it is still trying to focus on what makes even the smallest fab shop successful: quick turnaround of quality products at a fair price. In recognition of the company's growth and success in maintaining a positive culture, The FABRICATOR has honored MEC with its 2016 Industry Award.
- From The Fabricator
Epic Systems hires custom machines drafter
- Jan 29, 2016
- News Release
St. Louis-based engineering and fabrication firm Epic Systems Inc. has hired Corey Birkmann as custom machines drafter. He is responsible for generating 2-D/3-D concept drawings and creating 3-D computer-aided designs for custom machine projects. Birkmann is a graduate of the University of...
- From The Fabricator
Mobile filtration system extracts laser and welding fumes
- Jan 29, 2016
- Product Release
Filtration system vendor ULT AG has developed the LAS 260.HD 19 W3 extraction system for laser and welding fumes. The portable device meets the certification requirements according to DIN EN ISO 15012-1 welding fume separation class W3. The unit is qualified for extraction and filtration of...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive blasting pot delivers abrasive/compressed air mixture to work surface
- Jan 29, 2016
- Product Release
Marco Group Intl. has released the Blastmaster® 10-cu.-ft. abrasive blasting pot. This pressure vessel is used as part of an abrasive blasting system to deliver a mixture of abrasive and compressed air to a work surface. The unit, which features dual outlet capability, is suitable for fixed...
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres expanding in Pennsylvania
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
Hermitage, Pa.-based Solar Atmospheres of Western PA has announced it is nearing completion of its construction project to house what it says is the largest commercial vacuum furnace in the world. The 18,000-sq.-ft. building should be fully enclosed by the end of January. Once the 20-ton crane...
- From The Fabricator
Tech Air completes acquisitions of Ravena Welding Supply, Hereford Welding Supply
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
Tech Air, a Danbury, Conn.-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related welding supplies, has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Ravena Welding Supply and Texas-based Hereford Welding Supply. Tech Air is owned by CI Capital Partners and Tech Air management....
- From The Fabricator
TPS acquires Phoenix Mfg.
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
Turnkey Processing Solutions LLC, Warrenville, Ill., has purchased Phoenix Mfg., an industrial OEM/custom fabrication company that employs 32 people at manufacturing facilities in Cole Camp and Glasgow, Mo. The facilities will continue to operate under the Phoenix Mfg. brand. According to the...
- From The Fabricator
Bowie, Frey, Rickman, Vigoda, and Dial—let's not forget Dial
- By Vicki Bell
- Jan 28, 2016
- Blog Post
Musicians and actors aren’t the only artists worth celebrating and remembering. Take a moment and check out the life and work of rail-car fabricator and artist Thornton Dial.
- From The Fabricator
Engineering Specialties redesigns website
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
Engineering Specialties Inc. (ESI) has launched its redesigned company website at www.esict.com. The company offers custom stamping, machining, and assembly. The website highlights details about the company’s technology and capabilities. New website features include a blog, streamlined...
- From The Fabricator
3D MakerJet R&D prototypes powderless wire-feed metal 3-D printer
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
3D MakerJet Inc., Orlando, Fla., in partnership with Chinese developer ZBOT/Guangzhou DNSPOWER Design Co., has been working toward powderless wire-feed additive manufacturing. After 1.5 years in R&D, functioning prototypes using metal alloy filaments, including copper, have been reviewed and...
- From The Fabricator
Two-wheel hand truck lifts 200-lb. loads up to 37 in.
- Jan 28, 2016
- Product Release
The LNB-2 from Lift’n Buddy is a powered, elevating, two-wheel hand truck that offers the vertical lifting capability of a small powered stacker. The adjustable-height platform positions loads at the touch of a button to help eliminate operator bending and stretching during loading,...
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