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Upskilling – What it means and where it stands
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
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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.
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Centria announces addition to product management team
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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...
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Twin-turntable robotic blast system allows loading/unloading during blasting cycle
- Jun 3, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
Guyson Corp. has introduced a robotic blast system with two turntables on a shuttle transfer cart that facilitates loading and unloading during the automated grit blasting cycle. The RB-72 TT is designed for production descaling and surface preparation of components up to 66 in. dia. and...
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Eberl Iron Works Inc. wins Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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...
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Going vertical: Distributor expands into stamping, metal fabrication, and assembly
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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.
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Torch cleaning is electrically powered
- Jun 3, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
SKS Welding Systems offers the eReam torch cleaning system for use in automated arc welding. Featuring all-electric drives, the gas nozzle cleaning system offers energy-efficient cleaning with measurable and controllable electrical values for its milling unit, spraying unit, and optional wire...
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The 2015 FAB 40: The largest custom metal fabricators grow even bigger
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
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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.
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Cartridge cleaning system helps extend dust collector filter life
- Jun 3, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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...
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Blue Ocean Robotics, APS expand operations into U.S.
- Jun 2, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Blue Ocean Robotics ApS, a provider of emerging robots and automation systems based in Odense, Denmark, has opened an office in West Chester, Ohio. The office, operating as Blue Ocean Robotics LLC, is led by industry veteran Timothy DeRosett. Before joining the company, he served as director of...
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Global Shop Solutions opens R&D technology center
- Jun 2, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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...
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Precision Tank & Equipment acquires A&B Welding
- Jun 2, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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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Lincoln Electric acquires PECo
- Jun 2, 2015
- Laser Welding
- News Release
The Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, has acquired all intellectual property related to laser welding and marking systems produced by Process Equipment Co. (PECo), located in Tipp City, Ohio. Lincoln’s Wayne Trail subsidiary, which produces laser welding, cutting, ablation, cladding, and...
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Germantown Tool and Mfg. receives renewal of ISO 9001:2008 certification
- Jun 2, 2015
- Shop Management
- 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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Keyhole TIG Ltd. wins Innovator Award
- Jun 2, 2015
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Keyhole TIG Ltd. (K-TIG), Adelaide, South Australia, has won the Innovator Award at the DTC Defence Industry Awards. Organized annually by the Defence Teaming Centre, the awards recognize the contribution of leading companies within the defense community. The Innovator Award, sponsored by the...
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Esco Group partners with Siemens
- Jun 2, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Automation services provider Esco Group, Marion, Iowa, has announced that it is in a partnership with Siemens Corp., Automation and Drives, a Washington, D.C.-based subsidiary of Berlin-based Siemens A.G. Esco’s goal with this partnership is to grow its client reach and move into new...
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