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Shop Management - Page 347
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Epic Welding and Mfg. relocating to larger North Dakota facility
- Dec 18, 2015
- News Release
Fabrication company Epic Welding and Mfg. Inc. has announced plans to move to a 22,000-sq.-ft. facility in West Fargo, N.D., and add a 5,000-sq.-ft. sandblasting area and a 65-ft. paint booth.
The firm expects to hire four employees immediately and more in the future.
- From The Fabricator
CNC introduced for cutting systems
- Dec 18, 2015
- Product Release
Hypertherm has introduced the EDGE® Connect CNC for plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems. It includes the newest version of Phoenix™ software, as well as CutPro Wizard™ for job setup and an introductory version of ProNest® CNC nesting software. This added software allows table...
- From The Fabricator
Collaboration is key to training next generation
- By Sue Roberts
- Dec 17, 2015
- News Release
Chicago Mayor Emanuel says training should be easy, simple, relevant
- From The Fabricator
K&K Industries expands prototype manufacturing capability
- Dec 17, 2015
- News Release
Custom sheet metal fabricator K&K Industries, Bellingham, Wash., has acquired Automated Metal Technologies, Redmond, Wash. With this acquisition, the company has added 8,500 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity, new equipment and technology, and now can deliver prototype parts in three to five days...
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And they handed the reins to a welder from Detroit—2015 in the rearview mirror
- Dec 17, 2015
- Blog Post
Life is busy and filled with highs and lows. In his personal retrospective of 2015, Josh Welton shares both.
Not just for analyzing metals anymore
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 17, 2015
- Article
Used for many years to analyze metals, XRF analyzers have been improving over the years. The latest models can detect elements at less than 10 parts per million and are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and built-in digital cameras, providing many additional capabilities compared to the analyzers of years ago.
- From The Fabricator
GM invests $356 million in three Michigan engine/component operations
- Dec 16, 2015
- News Release
General Motors will invest more than $356 million in a new engine line in Flint, Mich., and driveline and powertrain components in Saginaw and Grand Rapids, Mich., creating more than 50 jobs and helping to retain nearly 500 positions. As part of an amended agreement with the Michigan Strategic...
- From The Fabricator
Aperam Stainless Services & Solutions hires director of operations and continuous improvement
- Dec 16, 2015
- News Release
Aperam Stainless Services & Solutions USA, a provider of stainless steel products in Sterling Heights, Mich., has hired Subramaniam (Mani) Manivannan as director of operations and continuous improvement. Manivannan previously worked at Ford Motor Co. in assignments including supply chain,...
- From The Fabricator
Fabricator wannabees tell us how it’s done
- By Nick Martin
- Dec 16, 2015
- Blog Post
Continuing a theme explored by Josh Welton in a previous post on thefabricator.com, Nick Martin shares his experience exhibiting his shop’s custom products at festivals and farmer’s markets.
- From The Fabricator
Cemtrex acquires Advanced Industrial Services
- Dec 16, 2015
- News Release
Cemtrex, Farmingdale, N.Y., has completed the acquisition of Advanced Industrial Services Inc. (AIS) and its affiliate subsidiary companies based in York, Pa. AIS will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cemtrex. AIS offers plant and equipment erection, relocation, and disassembly for such...
- From The Fabricator
Managing a multi-generation fab shop
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 16, 2015
- Blog Post
Finding good people remains the No. 1 challenge in metal fabrication, but it's certainly not an insurmountable challenge.
- From The Fabricator
Automated feed system positions material up to 2,100 lbs.
- Dec 15, 2015
- Product Release
TigerStop® offers the Heavy Duty 2™ for automation of new and existing machinery in pushing, pulling, and positioning applications. The automated feed system positions material up to 2,100 lbs. and 108 ft. with accuracy of 0.008 in. Options include TigerLink 6 parts list downloading...
- From The Fabricator
ShelterLogic acquires Arrow Sheds
- Dec 15, 2015
- News Release
Engineered shelter manufacturer ShelterLogic, based in Watertown, Conn., has acquired Arrow Sheds LLC, Breese, Ill., a manufacturer of outdoor steel storage sheds. Arrow also has production/distribution facilities in Haskell, N.J., and Fontana, Calif., as well as international sales management...
- From The Fabricator
Workforce challenges: Can’t we all just get along?
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 15, 2015
- Article
Talk to managers in metal fabrication and they’ll probably tell you they have trouble finding “good” people. In fact, they usually don’t say “skilled” people. So what’s the difference?
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America—Thanks, friend
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 14, 2015
- Blog Post
Good friends are invaluable. Sometimes their advice is also. Such was the case for Quinton Smith, who pursued welding thanks to a friend’s suggestion.
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