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Shop Management - Page 348
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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.
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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...
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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.
- From The Fabricator
Houghton Intl. partners with SMS group to provide rolling equipment and fluids
- Dec 14, 2015
- News Release
Houghton Intl., Valley Forge, Pa., a provider of metalworking fluids and services, and SMS group have announced an exclusive partnership to develop and distribute rolling oils for metal production. SMS group is a manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous plants and mill equipment for the production of...
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Manufacturing technology orders remained sluggish in October
- Dec 14, 2015
- News Release
The latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report showed that orders for manufacturing technology in October 2015 were down 0.3 percent from September, and year to date were down 17.4 percent compared to the same point in 2014, according to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing...
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SixAxis invests $20 million in South Carolina facility expansion
- Dec 11, 2015
- News Release
SixAxis and its division, SafeRack, a manufacturer of loading rack and safety access systems, have announced plans to expand the company’s Andrews, S.C., facility by more than 100,000 sq. ft. Across both plant and equipment, the company will invest more than $20 million over the next 18 months....
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Caterpillar gives record $13 million in United Way campaign
- Dec 11, 2015
- News Release
Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar Inc. employees and retirees have pledged more than $13 million to the United Way agencies across the U.S. as part of its 2015-2016 campaign. This record amount includes a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Caterpillar Foundation. The United Way has been...
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The prototype for a successful fab shop
Not all job shops are interested in prototype development, but that doesn't mean that one day they won't be.
- From The Fabricator
Metaldyne announces departure of president/CEO
- Dec 10, 2015
- News Release
Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (MPG), Southfield, Mich., a provider of highly engineered components for use in powertrain and safety-critical applications for the global light, commercial, and industrial vehicle markets, has announced that Thomas Amato, co-president of MPG and president/CEO of...
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Dynacast acquires Tek-Cast Inc.
- Dec 10, 2015
- News Release
Dynacast, a Charlotte, N.C.-based manufacturer of precision metal components, has signed an agreement to acquire Tek-Cast Inc./MH Machining Group in Bensenville, Ill. The acquisition further expands Dynacast's multislide zinc, aluminum, and CNC machining capabilities in North...
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