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The recession's end: Waiting for land
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 9, 2009
- Laser Cutting
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Ignacio Nacho Palomarez is what you"d call an early technology adopter. The president of San Carlos, Calif.-based Spacesonic dove into laser cutting in the 1980s, and today he has laser cutting capability that includes armored plate, thin sheet, and everything in between. These days he"s...
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U.S. machine tool demand continues decline in Midwest, rises in other regions
- Feb 9, 2009
- Shop Management
- News Release
Reuters has reported that U.S. December machine tool demand fell 2.2 percent to $194.01 million from $198.35 million in November, according to the American Machine Tool Distributor's Association (AMTDA) and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). This drop follows a 34.7 percent decline...
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No friends, no problem
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 6, 2009
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
You"ve got enough on your plate to worry about—producing quality parts, shipping those parts out on time, chasing new business, addressing issues with employees, and getting home in time to grab some sleep before the cycle begins all over again. Well, here"s one thing you don"t have to worry...
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Hiring expectations continue downward spiral
- Feb 6, 2009
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mass layoffs and other cost-cutting measures have become the norm in early 2009, and that won't change in February for both the manufacturing and service sectors, according to the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey. February hiring...
- From The Fabricator
Ranking Small Business Committee member introduces CHOICE Act
- Feb 5, 2009
- Shop Management
- News Release
Today House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves announced the introduction of the "CHOICE Act." "As Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee, I have seen firsthand the need for this bill. The bill tackles two of the most significant challenges facing small employers—the...
- From The Fabricator
Good news for Michigan
- By Vicki Bell
- Feb 4, 2009
- Assembly and Joining
- Blog Post
If any state could use some good news, it's Michigan, which is on track to reach an unwelcomed milestone: 10 consecutive years—a full decade—of job losses. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that of the 49 metropolitan areas with a...
- From The Fabricator
Barton Group awarded highest honors from U.S. Green Building Council
- Feb 4, 2009
- Waterjet Cutting
- News Release
The Barton Group, Glens Falls, N.Y., has been designated LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its corporate headquarters located in Glens Falls, NY. LEED Platinum is the highest rating under USGBC's system for designing...
- From The Fabricator
North American robot orders fall 21 percent in 2008
- Feb 4, 2009
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), North American-based robotics companies reported that new orders sold to North American manufacturing companies fell by 21 percent in units and 16 percent in dollars in 2008 compared to 2007. The sharp decline accelerated in the fourth quarter...
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NAM endorses Secretary of Commerce nominee
- Feb 3, 2009
- Shop Management
- News Release
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today welcomed President Barack Obama's nomination of Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) as Secretary of Commerce, calling Gregg a "champion of manufacturing who has consistently acted to strengthen U.S. competitiveness," according to NAM President and CEO...
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A not-so-good Year of the Ox
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 2, 2009
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
This Chinese New Year wasn"t the rosiest for many folks on the other side of the planet. According to reports, Chinese exports were down 2.8 percent in December from the previous year--a significant number, considering the amount China exports. The country"s GDP grew 13 percent in 2007, but was...
- From The Fabricator
Multipress line provides flexibility
- Feb 2, 2009
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
AP&T, a supplier of automation, hydraulic presses, tools, and production lines to the sheet metal industry, has provided an automotive industry supplier with a three-press line that offers enhanced production flexibility. The press line comprises three AP&T 708 U.S.-ton ZM presses with third...
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Press hardening system makes material up to three times stronger than standard steel
- Feb 2, 2009
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
AP&T, a supplier of automation, hydraulic presses, tools, and production lines to the sheet metal industry, has delivered a press hardening system to China's Baosteel. According to the company, the system makes the material up to three times stronger than standard steel. The system comprises an...
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AP&T announces personnel changes
- Feb 2, 2009
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Monroe, N.C.-based AP&T, a supplier of automation, hydraulic presses, tools, and production lines to the sheet metal industry, has announced personnel changes. After a six-month interim term, Adam Allansson has been appointed the new managing director for AP&T North America. To be closer to its...
Triumph Tube to open new manufacturing facility in South Carolina
- Feb 2, 2009
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Orangeburg County Development Commission, and the Central S.C. Alliance have announced that Triumph Tube Inc., a manufacturer in the drawn tube industry, will open its new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County. The $3.5 million investment is expected...
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Lincoln Electric announces cost-saving measures
- Feb 2, 2009
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. today announced actions to lower its fixed and variable cost structure to align its business with the current economic environment. These measures include the continuation of previously announced reduced work hours, cutting expenses and discretionary spending in all...
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