Machinery & Tools News
Piece together the latest news on large, industrial machinery as well as parts and tools manufacturing. Gain insights into companies developing motors. gears, bits, wrenches, vises, drills, hinges and machinery for the construction, agriculture and service industries, among others. Learn about mergers and acquisitions, new products and services, innovations and technology in the world of machinery and tools.
CURT Manufacturing Announces Acquisition by Audax Group
Recently, CURT Manufacturing was acquired by Audax Group, a Boston-based private equity group. Greg Hooks, CEO of CURT, said "We are excited to have Audax as our new partner. Its track record of sourcing and integrating add-on acquisitions will enhance our ability to grow, while continuing to... - March 15, 2014 - CURT Manufacturing
SPESA VIP Event to Welcome Sewn Products and Textile Industries to Atlanta
Held in conjunction with the Texprocess Americas and co-located shows, the popular dinner and industry networking function will be held on May 13 at the Georgia Aquarium. Participation in the event helps support the future of the industry through the AAFA Educational Foundation. - March 13, 2014 - SPESA
Blackman and White to Showcase Versatile Automated Composite Cutter at JEC Europe 2014
Blackman and White, leaders of innovation in automated cutting technology, will be showcasing their MasterCut Versa-Tech flatbed cutter at the forthcoming JEC Europe 2014 exhibition which opens on 11 March in Paris. - March 06, 2014 - Blackman and White
Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA
QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
DUECO Inc. Recognized with Wisconsin Governor’s Trailblazer Award
Award Recognizes DUECO as a Successful Third Generation Business Owned/Operated by Female Relatives of the Founder. - March 03, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Ampac Acquires Business Deposits Plus as Part of Strategic Focus
Ampac has acquired Business Deposits Plus (BDP) as part of its overall strategic focus for its secure packaging business unit. - March 03, 2014 - ProAmpac
Memorial Wheel Dot Com Taking Pre-Orders for 2015
Deadline August 31st, 2014. - February 27, 2014 - Memorial Wheel Dot Com
Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®
Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
IMS Company Enables Precise Temperature Control Through Its New Hydra Water Cooled Circulator
As the newest member to the IMS Hydra series, IMS Company offers the redesigned water cooled temperature controller to the industrial market; facilitating the control, accuracy, and efficiency of water circulation. - February 26, 2014 - IMS Company
Blackman & White Appoints New International Sales Manager
Blackman & White, the UK’s only manufacturer of high end flatbed automated cutting equipment for Graphic & Print, Marine, and Composite industries, has just appointed Jos van Eunen as International Sales Manager. - February 15, 2014 - Blackman and White
Yorkshire's Complete Materials Handling Provider CAM Forklift's Launch Digital Facelift
Leading Yorkshire materials handling provider CAM Fork Lift Trucks Limited celebrate their new website launch with an exclusive offer and a Easter egg hunt with a range of great prizes. - February 15, 2014 - CAM Fork Lift Trucks Limited
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Adds Five New High Performance Steady Rests to Fleet of Workholding Offerings
To ensure customers can acquire the appropriate workholding for their needs, Kitagawa-NorthTech is constantly adding new products to meet every need. Recently, Kitagawa-NorthTech added five new high precision steady rests to their fleet of workholding offerings: GHS Series, FRUN Series, VGHS Series, HL80130 and the HS160SAL. - February 13, 2014 - Kitagawa-NorthTech
B&H Tool Company Hires Engineering Expert for New Product Development and Process Engineering
B&H Tool Company LLC (B&H), a plastic extrusion-tooling manufacturer, announces that Scott Cameron has joined B&H as their new Engineering Manager. Prior to joining B&H, Mr. Cameron worked in the irrigation tubing industry. He brings with him eighteen years of customer experience in... - February 08, 2014 - B&H Tool Company
Three ROTOCONTROL RSC Slitter/Rewinder Machines for Kempa
German converter to use machines in the finishing of self-adhesive labels. - February 07, 2014 - ROTOCONTROL
Swanson Industries and AEA Investors LP Complete Equity Investment in Jarvie Engineering
AEA Investors LP (www.aeainvestors.com); via its investment in Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com) is pleased to announce that it has added Jarvie Engineering (www.jarvie.com.au) to its portfolio of investments. AEA/Swanson will provide additional resources to expand and invest in... - February 06, 2014 - Swanson Industries
Latest in Food Cutting Machinery Goes on Show as Urschel International Displays at Fruit Logistica, Messe Berlin, Germany
Leading Food Cutting Technology Specialists Urschel Laboratories, Inc. will be proudly presenting machines and food processing equipment at the Fruit Logistica event in Berlin, Germany. - February 05, 2014 - Urschel Laboratories
Food Processing Manufacturer Urschel Participates at the Industrial Food & Packaging Fair in Norway
Urschel Laboratories Inc. is the global lead in developing the latest machines and devices in the field of food cutting technology. Urschel will be displaying at the Industrial Food & Packaging Fair in Norway, presenting two machines. - February 05, 2014 - Urschel Laboratories
"India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian carbon black market titled as "India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 130 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in India with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian water desalination market titled as "India Water Desalination: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 160 page study comprehensively investigates the desalination market & industry statistics in India with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
"China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Chinese carbon black market titled as "China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 140 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in China with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
AeroGo Expands International Sales Team
Oscar Rojas Barrera has joined AeroGo, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and South America. - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Takuya Miyajima Promoted to Southeast Asia Regional Manager
Central and Southeast Asia Regional Manager for India, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Taiwan - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
"World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world tire market titled as "World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 180 page study comprehensively investigates the global tire market & industry statistics across all geographies with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles and economic profiles among many more. - January 29, 2014 - Tech Archival
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Hernon Manufacturing Installs Ammunition Sealant Dispensing System at Sellier and Bellot
Hernon’s custom Ammunition Sealant Dispensing System reduces production costs, saves time while increasing accuracy and quality of finished products - January 27, 2014 - Hernon Manufacturing
Trijicon Offers Cerakote™ Finish on Select ACOG®, Reflex and RMR® Models for 2014
New for 2014, Trijicon has introduced a selection of ACOG, Reflex and RMR models featuring Cerakote™ finishes. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood surfaces. This versatile finish is becoming a popular option for high-quality firearms... - January 24, 2014 - NIC Industries, Inc.
ROTOCONTROL/LeoMat Expands Sales Team
Additional hire in response to expansion of world-wide agent network and growth in sales. - January 24, 2014 - ROTOCONTROL
TEMP-AIR, Inc. Launches New Line of Portable Air Conditioners
Temp-Cool® Portable Cooling Systems Coming Spring 2014 - January 23, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
Modify Any Pioneer N.A. End Mill, Shell Mill or Shrink Fit Holders with Jet-Blast
Pioneer now offers a modification option on the company’s End Mill Holders, Collets or Shrink Fit Holders that enables the holder to deliver coolant down the cutting tool flutes on solid cutters via custom Jet-Blast ports. Pioneer perfected this technology to expand customer options and... - January 23, 2014 - Pioneer N.A.
Axiom America Displays the Epson SureColor F2000 Series Direct to Garment Printer at the 2014 ISS Long Beach Show
During the 2014 ISS Long Beach trade show (January 17th – 19th), Axiom America, LLC previewed the Epson SureColor F2000 Series Direct-to-Garment Printer. The SureColor F2000 represents the latest and most innovative technology in Garment Printing. Epson’s research and development has... - January 22, 2014 - Axiom America, LLC
WARDJet Introduces Two New Small-Scale Waterjet Systems
WARDJet adds two more sensational systems to their Emerald Series of waterjets, the Emerald 0606 and 0612 to meet the increasing demand for compact, high-quality waterjets. - January 17, 2014 - WARDJet Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Urschel International Limited Netherlands Begins 2014 in New Facility for Food Cutting Technology
Urschel International Limited Netherlands moves to a larger office after the previous facility was heavily damaged by a tornado. The new venue marks the first move for the food processing machines company in 18 years. - January 04, 2014 - Urschel Laboratories
Saint-Gobain Seals Group Launches New Meldin® 5530 Thermoplastic Material for Tribological Applications
Saint-Gobain Seals Group has recently launched a new grade, Meldin® 5530, which belongs to their Meldin® HT thermoplastics product line, and has been specifically created for tribological applications. - December 21, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Automation Devices, Inc. Prospers with Capital Equipment Purchase
Automation Devices, Inc., a vibratory feeder manufacturer in Fairview, Pa. recently purchased a new Betenbender 70 ton hydraulic press brake. - December 19, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.
New Collapsible Packaging Product is a Game Changer
FCA's Collapsible Utility Box (C.U.B.) is an innovative, yet economical collapsible packaging product that saves customers significant money on freight, storage, set up and take down, and packaging costs. It requires no tools, clips, fasteners or hardware to assemble and is much more economical than other collapsible packaging products on the market. - December 17, 2013 - FCA, LLC
Soltecal Teams Up with Food Processing Manufacturer Urschel for Business in Colombia
Leading Food Cutting Technology Specialists Urschel Laboratories, Inc. are pleased to announce their partnership with Colombian sales agent Soltecal S.A.S. - December 15, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories
Bühler and CarbonLite Unite to Meet Need for rPET with SORTEX Sorting Technology
Bühler supports plastic industry’s commitment to PET recycling initiatives. - December 14, 2013 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
Diamond Cut Knurled Knobs from Elesa UK for Machines and Instruments
Elesa’s new diamond cut knurled knobs offer improved tactile control enabling fine operation of machines, instruments and similar, in sizes from large – 70mm dia., down to small at 31mm dia. - December 13, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
GH Induction Atmospheres Hires European Sales Engineer
GH Induction Atmospheres, a leading American provider of customized industrial heating solutions, has hired Maria Gil Garcia for the position of European Sales Engineer. "We're counting on Maria to help us increase sales in the European aerospace and medical markets," said Steve Skewes,... - December 06, 2013 - GH Induction Atmospheres
Paul Gertner of Starborn Industries Named 2013 Lumber Person of the Year at NYLILA Inaugural Annual Meeting
Paul Gertner, President of Starborn Industries, a leading manufacturer and international distributor of premium fastening products, was named 2013 Lumber Person of the Year during the Inaugural Annual Meeting of the New York Long Island Lumber Association (NYLILA) held November 6 in Jericho, New... - December 06, 2013 - Starborn Industries
JP Machine Tools Launch Website
JP Machine Tools launched their new website last month. The website features new and used machining equipment for sale. Both small and large machine shops in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina can find the tools they need in one convenient location. The website offers consultation... - December 06, 2013 - JP Machine Tools Inc
Stratosphere Quality, Receives Honda’s 2013 MRO Supplier of the Year Award
For the second time in three years, Stratosphere Quality has been chosen as one of ten suppliers to receive the prestigious Honda 2013 MRO Supplier of the Year Award. The coveted distinction is awarded to the top companies in various business categories that exemplify excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery and management. - December 03, 2013 - Stratosphere Quality
ROTOCON Now Representing Wink in South Africa
Wink Stanzwerkzeuge is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cutting tools for the graphic industry. - December 03, 2013 - ROTOCON
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Range of Static Kernmantle Rope
Superior performance and safety for all rope applications. - November 22, 2013 - Capital Safety Australia
Process Technology Introduces a New High Wattage Inline Heater
Process Technology, a wet process heating and cooling equipment manufacturer, introduces its new Frontier™ Series electropolished stainless steel inline fluid heater for high purity solvent heating applications. Based on the increasing market demand for high flow and low pressure drop... - November 22, 2013 - Process Technology
WITTENSTEIN Appoints Dr. Lars Aldinger to Vice President, Production and Welcomes Him to the U.S.
WITTENSTEIN North America welcomes Dr. Lars Aldinger to the United States, as he begins a new role as Vice President of Production, after serving as Director of Technology Development at WITTENSTEIN AG in Switzerland. Dr. Aldinger will be responsible for all supply chain activities within the WITTENSTEIN group in North America, including machining, assembly, purchasing, logistics, quality assurance and repair/maintenance service. - November 19, 2013 - Wittenstein, Inc.
Pro Torque Tools Meets Customer Demand with Introduction of New Inventory
Industrial tool distributor launching wide range of new torque multipliers - November 18, 2013 - Pro Torque Tools
San Diego Extrusion Tool Company Forms Joint Partnership
B&H Tool Company LLC (B&H), a plastic extrusion-tooling manufacturer, has brought in a new investor and recapitalized the company under a limited liability corporation. Effective October 21, 2013, new business partner, John Ulcej, will be B&H’s Director of Technology, Engineering... - November 16, 2013 - B&H Tool Company