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.

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

SMC Exhibits at FabTech, Nov. 18-21 at McCormick Place, Chicago

SMC Corporation of America will exhibit pneumatic and electrical sensor technologies for welding, fabricating and general automation industries in addition to its extensive standard product line. - November 14, 2013 - SMC Corporation of America

Automation Devices’ Swan-Matic Division Sees Growth in Emerging E-Vapor Market

Swan-Matic, a bottle capping machinery manufacturer has seen a growing trend in the electronic cigarette market, capping e-vape or e-juice squeezable dropper bottles. - November 14, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.

Urschel Food Processing Solutions on Display in Lyon at Europack Euromanut CFIA, November 2013

Market Leader Urschel will showcase its food processing machines between 19 and 21 November at Eurexpo Lyon. The DiversaCut, the TransSlicer and the Comitrol models will be some of the food cutting equipment on display. Visit Urschel at Booth B77/ - November 07, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories

Urschel Germany Opens Doors of New Office to Food Processing Machine Clients

After outgrowing their previous location, food cutting machinery manufacturer Urschel Germany has expanded to new offices to provide a state of the art working environment, and improved client services. The new property is representative of the growth of Urschel’s food processing equipment business over the last 15 years. - November 06, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories

Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc Wins 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award

Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc., a leading supplier of composite components for "Original Equipment Manufacturer" (OEMs) announces the receipt of the 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award. The award is presented each year by AGCO Corporation. One of the world’s leading producers of... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.

Papros Inc: Brief Webinar on Demand Released on Using Lab Reports for Global Product Compliance Demonstration

This webinar on demand sheds light on the latest developments in lab report standards for global product compliance and how to efficiently use those developments for compliance demonstration. - November 05, 2013 - Papros Inc.

Dmg / Mori Seiki / Ellison Technologies Chicago Will Unveil New Showroom at Their Open House: Manufacturing Profit 2013

DMG / Mori Seiki / Ellison Technologies, the leading CNC machine tool integrator in North America, will hold an Open House - Manufacturing Profit 2013 – to celebrate the unveiling of the new customer Profitability Zone™. The event will take place on November 6 & 7 at their facility... - November 02, 2013 - Ellison Technologies, Inc.

Lightning Nominated Race Engine of the Year

Lightning made history at the 91st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this June winning against the world's best motorcycles. Lightning won first place overall and over 20 seconds faster than the closest world-class gas-powered motorcycle. With this accomplishment, Lightning was nominated by Race... - October 31, 2013 - Lightning Motorcycle

One-Step Molding Process Combines Customizable Color, Texture & Comfort at Bayer MaterialScience

In response to growing market demand for a one-step, combined molding process that can efficiently produce parts with customizable color, texture and comfort, Bayer MaterialScience LLC is opening a DirectCoating/DirectSkinning (DC/DS) technology cell at its Pittsburgh headquarters. The DC/DS... - October 31, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC

Alliance Express Introduces New Product to Its Vast Inventory

Alliance Express recently introduced 6,200 new products to its already formidable 500 million part inventory. The newcomers to Alliance Express’ stock fit into a number of categories, including T-bolt hose clamps, parts that are popular for a variety of applications. Alliance Express, a... - October 30, 2013 - Alliance Express

Complete Grain Dust Safety with Ruwac’s Explosion Proof Vacuum and Cyclone Separation System

Ruwac's FRV1400 explosion proof vacuum is compliant to OSHA’s combustible dust initiative CPL-03-00-008, making it a necessity for work environments where materials may pose a hazard. - October 30, 2013 - Ruwac

Alliance Express Satisfies Consumer Demand with Addition of New Inventory

Mechanical parts provider adds 15 new mini worm gear hose clamps to product line. - October 27, 2013 - Alliance Express

Kitagawa-NorthTech Advances Business with Productivity Programs

Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. advances business portfolio to include new strategic process consulting venture. Kitagawa-NorthTech is proud to present to the North American manufacturing community a new strategic process consulting venture: Productivity Programs. This new addition to... - October 27, 2013 - Kitagawa-NorthTech

Virtek Vision Joining Gebrüder Spiegel AG to Present LaserQC AFM Inspection and Iris SPS at Blechexpo

The 11th International trade fair for sheet metal working will be held November 5 through 8 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. - October 18, 2013 - Virtek Vision International Inc.

Odyne Systems Hybrid Power Truck System Selected for Nationwide Deployment by the DOE Showcased at ICUEE and Plug-In

Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured at ICUEE and the Plug-in Conference Provides All Day Power, Reducing Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - October 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Company Provides New Vent Mist Elimination System Meeting EPA Requirements

In response to the EPA setting new air quality regulations for stationary engines, JB Systems offers the HILCO® Vent Mist Elimination System to meet these new requirements. - October 01, 2013 - JB Systems

Impact Handling Continues to Expand

Despite a difficult trading environment Impact Handling have been able to expand their business. The firm has been selling and leasing CAT lift trucks to UK businesses since 1985. In November 2010, CAT made them their sole provider for the UK and Ireland. Over the years, the team has seen demand... - September 30, 2013 - Impact Handling

Hitec Gear Up for the CESAB B600

The CESAB B600 class of forklift will soon be launched and mechanical handling firms, across Europe, are gearing up for the event. Amongst them is Hitec who recently sent a delegation to the CESAB factory to see the B600 on the production line. Hitec have been selling and leasing mechanical... - September 28, 2013 - Hitec Lift Trucks

LIMAC Launches Vision System, Digital Print-to-Cut, and Knife Cutting System

LIMAC officially launches the vision system, knife cutting system on cnc router machines, which makes LIMAC the first and only chinese company that offers digital print-to-cut work flow and contour cutting solution in China. - September 26, 2013 - LIMAC

Virtek Vision Announces MOU with University of Central Lancashire

The two organizations will collaborate on projects for real-world manufacturing applications. - September 24, 2013 - Virtek Vision International Inc.

ROTOCONTROL/LeoMat Partners with F+V Automation to Develop a High-End Fully Automatic Turret Rewinder

The first in a series of collaborative projects that will be presented at Labelexpo Europe in hall 7 ROTOCONTROL stand L110. - September 23, 2013 - ROTOCONTROL

WeCutFoam Announcing the Creation of Custom Cake Dummies and Fake Cakes for Weddings and Events

WeCutFoam is offering custom cut cake dummies and fake cake for bakers, cake decorators and event planners. The cake dummies are a tool for bakers to work on decorating techniques, for decorating bakery windows, for bridal fairs, weddings, birthdays and any other event. The cake dummies can be cut to any shape desired by the customer and are great for enhancing the event, adding more layers and colors while spending less time and money. - September 22, 2013 - WeCutFoam

WARDJet to Hold Open House Featuring Waterjet Cutting Developments

WARDJet, Inc. invites the public to their Open House event on October 23 and 24, 2013. This will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about waterjet cutting technology as well as partner with other experts from a variety of fields. Demonstrations include 5-axis cutting, abrasive recycling and utilizing a waterjet robot. - September 20, 2013 - WARDJet Inc.

Brown & O’Malley Offering the Latest Industrial Strainer Products from Hayward Strainers

North Royalton, Ohio-based Brown & O’Malley is now offering many of the leading industrial strainer products on the market. The company’s latest selections, which includes cutting-edge equipment from Hayward Strainers (now owned by Eaton Filtration) and Mueller Stream Specialty,... - September 20, 2013 - Brown and O'Malley Company

A4 Stainless Steel Shim Stock Now Available

Precision Brand Products, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of A4 Stainless Steel Shim Stock to its already best-selling Branded® Shim line. The A4 Shim Stock is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel containing 2.0 to 3.0% corrosion-resistant molybdenum, which not only increases... - September 19, 2013 - Precision Brand

316 Stainless Steel Shim Stock Now Available

CHICAGO, September 17, 2013 -- Precision Brand Products, Inc., is proud to announce the addition of 316 Stainless Steel Shim Stock to its already best-selling Branded ® Shim line. The type 316 Shim Stock material is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel containing 2.0 to 3.0%... - September 19, 2013 - Precision Brand

Blackman and White Continues Recruitment Programme

As part of its planned investment programme, Blackman and White, the UK’s only manufacturer of industrial flatbed cutters has just recruited Adam Dobkin to spearhead the company’s new on-line spare part division. - September 19, 2013 - Blackman and White

GH IA Develops Innovative Scan Hardening Machine

GH Induction Atmospheres (GH IA), a leading American provider of customized industrial heating solutions, has built an innovative induction heating machine that hardens and tempers two automotive starter driveshaft parts every 16 seconds. - September 17, 2013 - GH Induction Atmospheres

Canadian Recycling Technology Goes Global

Rudnicki Industrial unveiled the latest model of its Strap Eater industrial strapping chopper today; Just one of many green recycling products being developed by the small Canadian machine shop. With the ever-increasing demand for eco-friendly products, the shop is helping to meet the growing global need for green recycling technology. - September 14, 2013 - Rudnicki Industrial

The Newest Environmentally-Friendly Solutions from Stauber Drilling Inc.

While drilling has not always been pegged as something that is good for the environment, Stauber Drilling Inc. is trying to change that stereotype. Drilling for water wells will always be important, but the days of sacrificing the environment for the sake of water well construction are coming to an... - September 14, 2013 - Stauber Drilling