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Shop Management - Page 370
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Optical monitor measures debris buildup on splitter blades
- Aug 26, 2015
- Product Release
Eriez® has introduced the Splitter Monitor, an optical system that automatically measures debris buildup on the critical leading edge of splitter blades used in many different types of separation equipment in the recycling industry and alerting appropriate personnel when cleaning is needed. The...
- From The Fabricator
Keeping the shop humming when the boss is away
- By Nick Martin
- Aug 26, 2015
- Blog Post
Small-business owners are noted for never taking time off to smell the roses or enjoy the shore. Here’s what happened when one shop owner took a much needed week off.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating in the coal mining region undergoes transformation
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Aug 26, 2015
- Article
Coal mining has long been an important industry in some areas of the U.S. As coal mining has fallen out of favor with environmental groups, the EPA, and the administration, these areas have had to adapt to remain viable and provide jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Whirlpool Corp., Habitat for Humanity renew 2015 partnership
- Aug 25, 2015
- News Release
Building on a 16-year partnership, Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. has announced it will continue to provide a new range and refrigerator for every Habitat for Humanity home in the U.S. in 2015, donating up to $5 million in products throughout the year. The company also will sponsor...
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres Southeast hires regional sales manager
- Aug 25, 2015
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Southeast, Greenville, S.C., has hired Mike Harper as regional sales manager for the southeastern U.S. Harper has more than 23 years of experience and knowledge in metal processing. His previous positions have included plant operations, business development, and sales serving...
- From The Fabricator
Midwest Prototyping named to Inc. 5000 list for fourth consecutive year
- Aug 25, 2015
- News Release
Midwest Prototyping, a provider of 3-D printing and additive manufacturing services, has been ranked No. 4,178 on Inc. magazine’s 34th annual Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. With a three-year growth rate of 67 percent, the company has been named to the...
- From The Fabricator
Lean manufacturing book helps leaders create change
- Aug 25, 2015
- Product Release
Facilitating Effective Change: Helping the Leader Lead the Way, a new book from authors Dr. Patrick Love and Patrick Putorti, is now available for purchase through book and e-commerce stores. Based on the authors’ combined business experience, the book’s purpose is to aid manufacturing leaders...
- From The Fabricator
JMT adds to sales force
- Aug 24, 2015
- News Release
JMT, a provider of metal fabricating machines in Salt Lake City, has hired three regional sales managers who will work out of local offices. Jerry Donahue has been named northeastern regional sales manager. He has 20 years of hands-on experience working in chip and fabrication shops and 10 years...
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Day welcomes Grainger as Silver sponsor for 2015
- Aug 24, 2015
- News Release
The Manufacturing DaySM 2015 co-producers have announced that Grainger has pledged its support to the national movement at the Silver level. Manufacturing Day sponsors provide the resources to support manufacturers participating in the program, a grassroots effort by U.S. manufacturers to...
- From The Fabricator
Parts washer offers continuous fluid movement
- Aug 24, 2015
- Product Release
Graymills has introduced the PH922, which integrates a sink and holding tank for on-site cleaning of machinery tools and parts. The manual parts washer can convert from wash basin to soak tank and back as needed while providing continuous clean fluid. With the basin drain plugged and the pump...
- From The Fabricator
Reshoring Initiative, Wal-Mart launch effort to help suppliers reshore
- Aug 21, 2015
- News Release
The Reshoring Initiative, Chicago, has announced a program in partnership with Wal-Mart to help companies manufacture more consumer products in the U.S. Wal-Mart has committed to increase its U.S. purchases by $50 billion annually by January 2023. Harry Moser, founder and president of the...
- From The Fabricator
GE invests $100 million in Kentucky laundry plant
- Aug 21, 2015
- News Release
GE has announced an investment of more than $100 million in a new topload washer design and expanded manufacturing capability at its laundry plant in Louisville, Ky. The factory was redesigned using lean manufacturing principles. Pattern scheduling has been implemented in the plant to allow for...
- From The Fabricator
Tampa Tank to expand in Florida
- Aug 20, 2015
- News Release
Tampa Tank Inc. and Florida Structural Steel will expand in Florida, creating 108 new jobs. Twenty-four of the jobs will be added at the company’s headquarters facility in Ybor City, and 84 jobs will be created at its Port Redwing manufacturing facility in Gibsonton. The $18 million expansion...
- From The Fabricator
Lambent Technologies and Petroferm change company name
- Aug 20, 2015
- News Release
Lambent Technologies and Petroferm have changed their names to Vantage Specialties Inc. The name change signifies the unification of all Vantage business units within the personal care, performance materials, and oleochemicals industries. Lambent Technologies is a producer of polysorbates and...
- From The Fabricator
Webcast to highlight cyber-threats to manufacturers
- Aug 20, 2015
- News Release
CNA will present a webcast, “Cyber-threats to the Manufacturing Supply Chain,” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The hourlong presentation will highlight some of the emerging risks to manufacturers, such as cyber-espionage and denial of service, as well as common threats to...
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