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JD Norman Industries acquires Rege Motorenteile
- Jan 16, 2018
- Shop Management
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Diversified metal component manufacturer JD Norman Industries Inc., Addison, Ill., has acquired Rege Motorenteile GmbH, Eisenach, Germany, a manufacturer of components and assemblies for the automotive and industrial markets. The company, which has manufacturing operations in Germany and Romania,...
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Beckwood receives contract for two servo-driven, electromechanical presses
- Jan 16, 2018
- Bending and Forming
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Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, automation systems, and precision forming equipment, has been awarded a contract to manufacture two 13-ton, servo-driven, electromechanical presses for use by a footwear manufacturer in a trimming application. The 40- by...
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Heidenhain announces management appointments
- Jan 16, 2018
- Shop Management
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In response to company growth, Heidenhain Corp. has announced management changes, including the formation of two regional field sales teams located in Schaumburg, Ill., and San Jose, Calif., as well as the formation of an overall sales coordination team focused on North American customer...
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FutureWeld merges with Frontier Techni-Kote Industries
- Jan 16, 2018
- Shop Management
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Phoenix-based FutureWeld Co. Inc., an aerospace metal finisher, and Frontier Techni-Kote Industries LLC, a provider of chemical processing services to the aerospace industry, Chino Valley, Ariz., have agreed to merge and form Frontier Group Inc. The new company offers services including anodizing,...
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PCI launches updated certification programs
- Jan 16, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Taylor Mill, Ky., has launched its re-engineered and expanded certification programs, available to companies that apply powder coatings. The audit program evaluates a company’s business practices, process elements, equipment, maintenance practices, and quality...
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Waukesha Metal Products adds laser to Wisconsin facility
- Jan 16, 2018
- Laser Cutting
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Metal stamper and fabricator Waukesha Metal Products has installed a Mitsubishi SR-F40 laser at its fabrication facility located in Grafton, Wis. The machine, which features 4,000 W of laser cutting power, cuts up to 1-in.-thick material. It uses fiber-optic cutting technology for cutting speeds up...
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Dallas Industries delivers feed line to Orick Stamping
- Jan 16, 2018
- Bending and Forming
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Dallas Industries, Troy, Mich., a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding equipment and controls for the stamping industry, has delivered a feed line to Orick Stamping in Elida, Ohio. The feed line employs the Dallas LoopSelect compact coil line concept, which allows for two material loops...
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PennEngineering’s PEMHEX locknuts’ hexagonal insert prevents mating screws from loosening
- Jan 16, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
PEMHEX® self-clinching prevailing torque locknuts from PennEngineering® integrate a trademarked blue nylon hexagonal insert designed to prevent mating screws from loosening in service because of vibration, thermal cycling, or other application-related factors. The reusable locking element...
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Pferd’s SG-Plus Whisper grinding wheel helps reduce vibration, noise
- Jan 15, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Pferd offers the SG-Plus Whisper grinding wheel. According to the company, the wheel’s ergonomic design cuts noise by up to 12 dBA and permits comfortable grinding with an excellent surface finish. The depressed-center grinding wheel has a layered construction; employs aluminum oxide abrasive;...
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Sciaky sells four metal 3-D printing systems
- Jan 15, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
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Chicago-based Sciaky Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries Inc. (PSI) and provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) equipment, has reported the sale of four Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM®) systems. The buyers will use the machines to 3-D print titanium structures for...
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Canadian federal government invests $49 million in Linamar Corp.
- Jan 15, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Canadian government has announced an investment of $49 million in automotive parts manufacturer Linamar Corp., based in Guelph, Ont. This is the first project announced under the Strategic Innovation Fund, a new program to attract and support high-quality business investments across all...
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Pferd appoints sales manager for western U.S.
- Jan 15, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Milwaukee-based Pferd Inc., a manufacturer of abrasives, brushes, and power tools, has appointed John Hibbard as regional sales manager, west U.S. The region comprises Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, North Dakota,...
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Miller expands ClearLight lens technology to all digital welding helmets
- Jan 15, 2018
- Safety
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has expanded ClearLight™ lens technology to all digital welding helmets. The technology helps optimize contrast and clarity in both welding and light states. This allows operators to see natural color tones and get a high-definition view of the workpiece, states the...
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THB joins Fairmont Supply family of companies
- Jan 15, 2018
- Shop Management
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Fairmont Supply Co., Washington, Pa., a distributor of industrial MRO supplies, has announced that THB Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, has joined the Fairmont Supply family of companies. These locations will be a part of Fairmont Supply's Western Regional team. THB is a distributor...
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MKT Metal Mfg. opens plant in North Carolina
- Jan 15, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
MKT Metal Mfg. Inc. has opened a production facility in Wilson, N.C. MKT purchased the fabrication assets of a former HVAC contractor and hired its 15 employees.
MKT is a fabricator of sheet metal ductwork and HVAC accessories.
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