The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) have announced the launch of a new initiative, Be Pro Be Proud, to bring a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to Arkansas’ skilled workforce. Today’s skilled professional workforce...

Altus Capital Partners, Wilton, Conn., an investment firm focused on middle-market manufacturing companies in the U.S., has acquired Nichols Portland, a division of Parker Hannifin Corp., located in Portland, Maine. Nichols Portland is a designer and manufacturer of powder metal fixed and...

Vancouver, Wash.-based TigerStop, a manufacturer of automated stop/gauge and pusher systems, has promoted Mike Anderson from southeastern regional sales manager to product manager of saw systems. Kevin Trowell, formerly with Beisse America Inc., has been hired as the new southeastern regional sales...

Deloitte Canada has named Walters Group, Hamilton, Ont., one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2015 for excellence in business performance. The program recognizes Canadian-owned and -managed companies with revenues more than $10 million that demonstrate strategy, capability, and commitment...

CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., has announced it has requalified to maintain its status as a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for 2015. The company also earned the award in 2013. The national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of...

Warren, Mich.-based Weldaloy has received AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certifications through the American Systems Registrar.

Weldaloy is a provider of custom copper, aluminum, and other nonferrous metal forgings serving industries such as aerospace, electronics, and oil and gas.

Destaco, Auburn Hills, Mich., a provider of automation, workholding, and containment systems, has announced the implementation of a strategic initiative that will bring the company’s sub-brands of Camco indexers, Robohand grippers, and Central Research Laboratory remote handling products to...

Leadership, innovation, and an out-of-the-box strategy are the keys to success in today’s manufacturing environment. That’s the message retired Canadian Army Maj.-Gen. David Fraser, who is currently COO for Toronto-based INKAS Armored Vehicle Mfg., will tell thousands of delegates later...