Portland, Ore.-based Sapa, a provider of aluminum extrusions, building systems, and precision tubing, has completed an asset purchase agreement with Northwest Aluminum Specialties Inc. to acquire its casting plant in The Dalles, Ore. This facility brings Sapa's North American cast house network to...

Numet Machining Techniques, Orange, Conn., a manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies for jet turbine engines, has signed long-term agreements (LTAs) with three customers in excess of $170 million. This increases the company’s backlog through 2020 to more than $250 million....

Michigan Mfg. Intl. (MMI) has announced that its manufacturing facility in Stevensville, Md., has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. The company supplies manufactured-to-print assemblies and components to OEMs. Products include assemblies, castings, stampings, machined parts, gears, and...

The new report “Global Markets and Technologies for Inorganic Metal Finishing Processes (MFG019D)” from BCC Research reveals that increased globalization of businesses and markets for metal finishing equipment will determine the direction of the industry’s growth. The global market for...

Alba Mfg., a provider of pre-engineered, heavy-duty roller conveyor systems, has announced plans to expand in Fairfield, Ohio, with completion expected by March 2016. Warehouse and manufacturing space will be increased by more than 30 percent. p> The expansion also will drive a 10 to 15...

Epic Systems Inc. has been named one of the 25 Fastest Growing Companies in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal. Its growth has been supported by an influx of pilot plant design and fabrication projects over the last several years. The awards honor private businesses from St. Louis based...

Benton Harbor, Mich.-based appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and natural resource efficiency with inclusion on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. The annual review identifies the top-scoring companies in 24 industry...

For the fourth year in a row, Waukesha® Metal Products will celebrate National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2, by opening its doors to community members, students, and educators who wish to see manufacturing first-hand. The company will host facility tours and presentations at both...

Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for midsized manufacturers, has announced the findings of the 14th edition of its "Purchasing and Manufacturing Survey," revealing financial projections and top procurement insights of more than 750 U.S. manufacturing companies. The results show continued...

Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, Ga., has purchased substantially all the assets of Stamford, Conn.-based Seatek Co. Inc., a manufacturer of hand tools and motorized equipment designed to cut metal-clad and armored cables. The acquisition includes substantially all of Seatek's manufacturing...

October marks the fourth annual Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Month, officially proclaimed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, to recognize the importance of the nearly 5,000 Connecticut manufacturing companies to the state and to highlight industry career opportunities statewide. Licensed...

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced plans to host the opening ceremony for New Jersey Manufacturing Week: Talent Driving Prosperity. The half-day event on Sept. 28, which is free and open to the public, kicks off a week of workshops, talks, and festivities to draw...

Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, Pa., has named Peter Dragich as Kennametal vice president and executive vice president of the Infrastructure business segment and Greg Temple as vice president and chief supply chain officer. Dragich joined the company in 2012 as vice president integrated supply chain...