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Shop Management - Page 386
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Upskilling – What it means and where it stands
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 3, 2015
- Article
Much attention has been given to the skills gap, a critical issue affecting manufacturing. The Upskill Summit held in April provided an opportunity for manufacturers and other entities to explore concrete measures to alleviate the gap by upskilling workers. Summit participant Traci Tapani, co-president, Wyoming Machine, discusses the initiative.
- From The Fabricator
Centria announces addition to product management team
- Jun 3, 2015
- News Release
Centria, a manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof systems based in Moon Township, Pa., has hired Jeffrey Peskowitz as profile series and metal composite material (MCM) manager. He collaborates with the company’s sales and marketing teams to maintain, promote, and market the company’s...
- From The Fabricator
Eberl Iron Works Inc. wins Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award
- Jun 3, 2015
- News Release
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Eberl Iron Works Inc. has received the 2015 Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award in the small business category for companies with 50 or fewer employees. The awards raise community awareness of ethical behavior and recognize companies that consistently demonstrate ethical...
- From The Fabricator
Going vertical: Distributor expands into stamping, metal fabrication, and assembly
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 3, 2015
- Article
Millenia Products Group launched as a distributor in 2001, but from the very start it had plans for vertical integration down the supply chain. Today it offers distribution, stamping, roll forming, fabrication, and full assembly services—all in one organization.
- From The Fabricator
The 2015 FAB 40: The largest custom metal fabricators grow even bigger
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 3, 2015
- Article
The 2015 FAB 40 shows a growing industry, with some of the largest shops posting the biggest revenue gains over last year. Will such growth lead to more industry consolidation? For some industrial sectors, probably, but for other areas of metal fabrication, probably not.
- From The Fabricator
Cartridge cleaning system helps extend dust collector filter life
- Jun 3, 2015
- Product Release
Micro Air Clean Air Systems has introduced the FORCE™ line of dust collectors, featuring the Roto-Pulse® cartridge cleaning system. The automatic, incrementally rotating filter cleaning system uniformly cleans 100 percent of the cartridges’ surfaces. According to the manufacturer, cleaning...
- From The Fabricator
Global Shop Solutions opens R&D technology center
- Jun 2, 2015
- News Release
Global Shop Solutions, a provider of ERP software, has opened an R&D technology center in The Woodlands, Texas, to support the next generation of the company’s ERP software, existing customer requirements, and new sales opportunities and markets. The new tech center provides space built...
- From The Fabricator
Precision Tank & Equipment acquires A&B Welding
- Jun 2, 2015
- News Release
Precision Tank & Equipment Co., a tank and equipment manufacturer based in Athens, Ill., has acquired A&B Welding of Thompson, Iowa, a manufacturer of field-erected tanks and general contracting services. The companies serve different areas in the agricultural tank market. Together, they will...
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Germantown Tool and Mfg. receives renewal of ISO 9001:2008 certification
- Jun 2, 2015
- News Release
Germantown Tool and Mfg., Huntingdon Valley, Pa., has received a three-year renewal of its ISO 9001:2008 certification. The company, a fully integrated metal fabricator, offers metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, robotic welding, mechanical assembly, and tool and die services...
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AT&F opens facility in India
- Jun 2, 2015
- News Release
AT&F, a provider of large-scale steel fabrication in Cleveland, has opened its first fabrication facility in Asia. The facility, located in Chakan, just outside Pune in the state of Maharashtra, fabricates and assembles metal components for OEM customers in the construction, transportation, mining,...
- From The Fabricator
Racks, dividers developed for vertical lift module
- Jun 2, 2015
- Product Release
Kardex Remstar LLC has developed tool racks made of plastic, metal, or wood for use in the Shuttle XP vertical lift module (VLM), allowing users to optimize the space inside. The line includes plastic boxes for compartmentalizing trays, tool racks with adjustable holders, and divider systems....
- From The Fabricator
Washing/drying machine cleans inserts before coating
- Jun 2, 2015
- Product Release
Vapormatt has introduced the Ocelot washing and drying machine, designed to clean and dry wet-blasted cemented carbide inserts at one station before coating. The stainless steel, compact, all-in-one unit features a deionized water plant, air and water filtration systems, and a vacuum unit. The...
- From The Fabricator
Marlin Steel earns SHARP Award from OSHA
- Jun 1, 2015
- News Release
Custom metal basket manufacturer Marlin Steel, Baltimore, has been recognized by OSHA for maintaining “exemplary injury and illness prevention programs” as per OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award. The fifth company in Maryland to earn the distinction,...
- From The Fabricator
Kennametal named CIO 100 Award winner for second consecutive year
- Jun 1, 2015
- News Release
Latrobe, Pa.-based Kennametal Inc. has received a CIO 100 Award from IDG's CIO magazine for the second consecutive year. The annual award recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. Building on last...
- From The Fabricator
American Metal Roofs helps feed 300 local families through food distribution program
- Jun 1, 2015
- News Release
American Metal Roofs (AMR), a Flint, Mich.-based provider of residential and commercial metal roofing products and services, helped feed 300 Michigan families as part of the Companies Feeding Families food distribution program. Facilitated by the Flushing Community Church and the Food Bank of...
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