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PennEngineering to acquire Heyco Products
- Jul 28, 2016
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Precision fastener manufacturer PennEngineering®, Danboro, Pa., has entered into an agreement to acquire Heyco® Products Inc., Toms River, N.J. Heyco Products designs and manufactures molded wire protection products, plastic fasteners, molded components, and stamped electrical components. The...
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California Steel Industries Inc., a producer of flat-rolled steel and ERW pipe based in Fontana, Calif., has announced several staff appointments. Marcelo Botelho has been named president/CEO. He replaces Toshiyuki ("Ted") Tamai, who is retiring after 43 years in the steel industry in Japan and...
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- Jul 28, 2016
- Power Tools
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The new, battery-powered Hougen®-Ogura® model 76000PR Punch-Pro™ electrohydraulic hole puncher from Hougen Mfg. is suitable for on-site hole punching where power is not available or hard to access. It generates 11 tons of punching force for punching round or oblong holes up to 19/32 in. dia. in...
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DIN-rail power supplies are compact
- Jul 28, 2016
- Shop Management
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IDEC Corp. has introduced the PS5R-V line of DIN-rail power supplies, replacing the PS5R and PS5R-S series. They are available in 7.5-, 10-, 15-, 30-, 60-, 90-, 120-, and 240-W versions. They are compact, with overall dimensions reduced by up to 25 percent from previous generations. Operating...
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MagneGas announces top automaker’s switch from acetylene to renewable-waste fuel
- Jul 27, 2016
- Shop Management
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MagneGas Corp., Tampa, Fla., has announced that a global auto manufacturing company based in the Midwest has switched from acetylene to MagneGas2® as its sole fuel of choice for metal cutting and brazing in one of its factories. MagneGas2 is produced in a patented process that converts...
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Wynright hires vice president
- Jul 27, 2016
- Materials Handling
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Wynright Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Co. and a provider of intelligent material handling systems based in Elk Grove Village, Ill., has named Gordon Hellberg as vice president integrator sales for North America. Before joining the company, Hellberg spent much...
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Band saw handles structural, solid, difficult materials
- Jul 27, 2016
- Sawing
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Kalamazoo Machine Tool’s model H8SA is a semiautomatic, double-column, canted-head band saw for sawing structural, solid, and difficult materials. All functions are fully hydraulic, with a free-standing operator’s console that can be placed in any location. The operator has full control of...
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FlexMove launches new website
- Jul 27, 2016
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Malaysia-based FlexMove, a Dorner Holding Corp. company and manufacturer of flexible chain conveyor systems, has launched a new website at www.flexmove.com. The site is designed for viewing on tablets and mobile devices. It presents large photos and detailed technical information on its six...
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Mill Steel hires sales manager to expand into new painted market segments
- Jul 27, 2016
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Mill Steel Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., a distributor of flat-rolled carbon steel, has named Chad Hull as sales manager of architectural and standing seam products. He will be key in directing the company’s expansion into the painted architectural and standing seam markets within its Building...
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What makes a good boss in manufacturing?
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- Jul 27, 2016
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So often, when a dispute arises between a supervisor and employee, it's not about "what." It's about "who."
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6-in. belt sander available
- Jul 27, 2016
- Finishing
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The model S6MS 6-inch belt sander from Kalamazoo Industries features a 6- by 48-in. variable-position belt with direct-drive coupling, quick belt release, full safety guard, and a reversible platen tilt work table. The machine features a cast-iron frame, heavy-duty steel stand, manual switch,...
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- Jul 27, 2016
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Three welders embrace all aspects of digital communication as they share welding tips and tricks.
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Chicago Tube and Iron adds distribution facility in North Carolina
- Jul 27, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Romeoville, Ill.-based metal service center Chicago Tube and Iron (CTI) has opened a distribution facility in Locust, N.C. Initial inventory at the new facility includes stainless steel pipe, tube, flat bar, angle, and round bar. The company plans to expand the new plant with all types of metal,...
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Schuler to supply two servo press lines and servo tryout presses to Daimler
- Jul 27, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Schuler AG, Göppingen, Germany, has received an order from Germany-based automotive manufacturer Daimler for two servo press lines with a press force of 91,000 kN each and two servo tryout presses. The equipment will be installed at the Mercedes-Benz production plants in Bremen and Sindelfingen,...
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The Legacy Companies announces acquisition of Legion Industries
- Jul 27, 2016
- Bending and Forming
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The Legacy Companies, a food service and consumer products company in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has acquired Legion Industries, based in Waynesboro, Ga.
Legion is a manufacturer of deep-drawn stainless steel products for the commercial food service industry.
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