Machinery & Tools News
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Modulift Expand Into Spain and Portugal
Modulift is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Pescaira S.L. as an official distributor of the Modulift spreader system for Spain and Portugal from July this year. Commenting on the appointment, Juan Landesa, Managing Director of Pescaira S.L. said; “We pride ourselves on offering... - July 23, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
ERYC Uses Cirrus Equipment to Protect Workers’ Hearing at The Spa Bridlington
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council plans to use Cirrus Noise measuring equipment to ensure the hearing of workers is protected at The Spa in Bridlington, one of East Yorkshire’s premier entertainment venues. The Spa recently held a grand reopening between Saturday 31st May and Saturday June 7th 2008, after a £19.5 million refurbishment. - July 19, 2008 - Cirrus Research plc
Business Opportunity for Engineering Stockists, Capitalise on the Shortage of UK Quality Aluminium Vee Pulleys, Stock Genuine Picador Pulleys on a 40% + Profit Margin
It has come to the attention of ABC Polishing and engineering supplies that there is a shortage of quality aluminium vee pulleys around the UK and Europe. ABC are offering the opportunity for between 6 and 10 engineering stockist to stock a range of the well known picador pulleys. The pulleys are pressure cast and from 1.3/4 to 6 inch diameter. If you are interested in this opportunity contact Andy 01472824520. - July 01, 2008 - ABC Polishing and engineering supplies
Solutions for Better Water Management in Filter Stations and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Scarcity of water calls for the need for tightly managed and accurate solutions for filter stations, wastewater management bodies and municipal corporations, so that water wastage is minimized. - June 29, 2008 - Sapcon Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Sahajanand Technologies Wins Golden Jubilee Award‘06-07 for Outstanding Work in R&D
Sahajanand Technologies awarded with Golden Jubilee Award‘06-07 for Outstanding Work in R&D in the field of advanced diamond manufacturing technology. Awards are presented every year by The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry recognizing the excellence in various aspects of business. - June 12, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
ESS Technologies, Inc. Expands Sales Focus to Include Mexico and Costa Rica
ESS Technologies, Inc. expands their sales focus to include Mexico and Costa Rica in addition to the USA and Puerto Rico. ESS participated in a trade mission to Mexico in Mid-May of this year and met with a number of manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and consumer products industries who have increased their manufacturing presence in these countries. ESS is also exploring relationships with sales agents, etc. to represent the ESS’s of packaging equipment. - June 01, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Copiergeeks.biz Announces New Website Milestone
Copiergeeks.biz has now received over 3,000,000 unique visitors looking for refurbished digital printing equipment for their businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Copier Geeks LLC
Delapena’s Updated Vertical Honing Machine Continues to Deliver a Versatile and Efficient Honing Solution
Renowned honing machine and tooling manufacturer Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd., introduces the automatic feed system for their legendary Powerhone vertical honing machine. - May 20, 2008 - Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd.
Chinaplas 2008 Was Well-Attended by Over 70,000 International Visitors - Asia's No. 1 Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair
Chinaplas displays cutting-edge plastics & rubber technologies for the plastics, automobile, building & construction, E&E, IT & telecommunications and packaging industries. - May 18, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Kentucky Machine Tools Distributor Featured on Buy American
Buy American, a blog-based Web site focusing on promoting U.S. industrial goods has featured through its network a machine tools distributor in Kentucky. - May 14, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
High Performance Agitators for FGD Processes
Mixing Solutions details their class-leading PhoenixTM agitation systems for flue gas desulfurisation forced oxidation processes in new free literature, available on request. The breakthrough design of the side-entry absorber agitators, features the unique AirWingTM sparge for unmatched forced... - May 14, 2008 - Mixing Solutions
Sahajanand Technologies’ New Look Website is an Essential Visit
Sahajanand Technologies launches revamped & comprehensive corporate website. Website with a wealth of information and online resources present the opportunity for better customer interaction. - May 12, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
Yorkshire Packaging Make It a Hat Trick of Shrink Wrap Systems for Specialist Chemical Company
Yorkshire Packaging Services (YPS) has installed its third shrink wrapping system in two years, at the Oldham-based factory of James Briggs Consumer Chemical and Aerosol Specialists, a division of ITW Ltd. - May 02, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
Western State Design Awards Free Dexter T-400 Express Washer to Budget Laundry of Las Vegas, NV
Western State Design is pleased to announce that the winners of their Dexter Express T-400 Washer Giveaway are Tim Gaud and Neal Rooney, owners of Budget Laundry of Las Vegas, NV. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Dexter’s original T-400 Triple Load Washer, Western State Design held a... - May 02, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
ITW Trans Tech Makeover with New Logo Aims at Market Expansion
ITW Trans Tech, worldwide leader in product decorating solutions, will present a new company identity to coincide with its recent expansion into the on-demand digital industrial decoration market. The campaign will include a new logo, re-designed website and revamped product line. The familiar... - May 01, 2008 - ITW Trans Tech
End-to-End Solution for High Speed Diagnostic Test Kit Assembly and Packaging
ESS Technologies, Inc., custom designed and built a complete end-to-end solution for the high speed assembly and packaging of diagnostic test kits. The system integrates material handling, product feeding and packaging equipment, and incorporates automated pick and place modules, multi-axis FANUC robots, vision, and inspection. The system assembles diagnostic test kits, visually inspects them, and loads completed test kits into trays at a rate of 45 test kits per minute. - May 01, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
All Pro Trailer Superstore Named CAM Superline's Top Trailer Dealer in the Country for 2007
All Pro West Truck & Trailer, just outside of Harrisburg Pennsylvania has been recognized by CAM Superline, Incorporated as its number one Trailer Dealer in the Nation for 2007. - April 09, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
ACI Hoist & Crane Announces Addition of PayPal Express Checkout Option
In response to the desires of customers weary of cumbersome online checkout experiences, hoist and material handling products company ACI Hoist & Crane, Inc., announced today that it has launched PayPal's Express Checkout process at ACIHoist.com. - March 24, 2008 - ACI Hoist & Crane
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Opens New Production Facility in China
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC said today that the company has opened a new 8800 square feet facility in Yixing, Jiangsu, China. The new facility takes the name Jiangsu Dingqi Sci & Tech Co. Ltd. and is intended to meet the increased demand for the company’s products and services. - March 21, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
TestEquity 1.55 Cu Ft Temperature Chamber Receives CE Mark
The popular TestEquity Model 115 Temperature Chamber provides full-range temperature testing in a compact floor standing or benchtop package. It has a 1.55 Cu Ft interior workspace (16"W x 12"H x 14"D) and temperature range of -73°C to +175°C. The export version, Model 115-EX... - March 19, 2008 - TestEquity LLC
YPS Provides Long-Term Shrink Wrapping Solution for Ronseal
Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd, the leading supplier of shrink wrapping machines in the UK, has installed a fully automatic, side feed sleeve wrapper and shrink tunnel into Ronseal’s Sheffield factory. Ronseal, renown as the UK’s leading supplier of wood care coatings, was looking for... - March 16, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
Midbrook, Inc. Awarded Minority Business Enterprise Certificate
Michigan Minority Business Development Council recently awards Midbrook, Inc. with the 2008 Certified Minority Business Certificate. - March 12, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
NutraNutra.com Now Free for All Users
As a special promotion, NutraNutra.com has announced that the entire site, including all listing fees will be free to all users for a select period of time. From now until October 1st 2008. - March 07, 2008 - nutranutra.com
New Metalworking Equipment Auction and Marketplace
Worldwide Industrial Marketplace, a division of IndustrialSAVER has launched a new marketplace and auction for companies looking to buy or sell metal fabrication machinery and equipment. - March 07, 2008 - WIM
Midbrook, Inc. To Supply Custom Parts Washer to Domestic Manufacturer
Minority owned, world leading provider of part cleaning systems strikes deal to provide custom parts washer to domestic automotive supplier. - March 05, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Trans Tech Launches On-Demand Unit for Industrial Product Decorating
Trans Tech, worldwide leader in product decorating solutions will expand its core business with the launch of "Trans Tech On-Demand." The new digital product offering will be in addition to their existing line of pad printing machines, systems and consumables. The business unit will focus on the growing industrial decorating market for on-demand, variable and short-run marking and decorating applications in both four-color process and spot colors. - February 27, 2008 - ITW Trans Tech
ESS Technologies, Inc. Offers Monoblock Filler/Capper with Intrinsically Safe Controls
The MB-XP Monoblock Filler/Capper with intrinsically safe controls bottles fragrances, nail enamel or other products that may contain concentrations of alcohol, acetone, etc., at speeds up to 120 bottles per minute. A unique and reliable pre-torque feature applies the cap, and final torque is accomplished using a stainless steel, magnetic clutch torque head. Product options include inserters for stoppers, pumps, brushes, positive shut off nozzles and a soft reject system. - February 23, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
First-Shred LLC, a Texas Shredding and Document Destruction Firm, Achieves Prestigious NAID AAA Certification
First-Shred LLC, a Texas shredding and document destruction firm, has achieved the prestigious NAID AAA Certification for Mobile shredding. This is the highest industry standard for mobile shredding companies and involves meeting extremely stringent qualifications. First-Shred is a Texas based... - February 19, 2008 - First-Shred
Orbitform Group Introduces Spiralform
Newly developed Sprialform cartridge is interchangeable with orbital forming machines - February 14, 2008 - Orbitform Group
Sahajanand Launches Rough Diamond Planning Machine for Small Goods
Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd, Surat launched Magnus Lite. It is a production oriented diamond planning machine designed for small goods. - February 10, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® Expands Sales Staff
MY LITTLE SALESMAN has expanded its sales team to better support its advertisers’ needs. Michael Butcher and Paige Hart have joined the MLS, Inc staff in two newly created positions. As the new Internet and Web Services Sales Representative, Michael Butcher will be helping customers evaluate... - February 01, 2008 - MLS Inc
Dairy Milks the Benefits of New Shrinkwrapping Machine
Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd (YPS), the UK’s leading supplier of shrinkwrapping machines and equipment, has recently helped Cotteswold Dairies increase productivity. As part of its major expansion and efficiency programme, the Gloucestershire-based dairy was looking to increase the speed and efficiency of its milk packaging process. - January 30, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
McElroy Provides Enhanced HDPE Pipe Fusion Training
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to announce its newly enhanced polyethylene pipe fusion training program along with the 2008 schedule. For over 30 years, McElroy has offered basic and advanced training designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. All courses offer preparation... - January 30, 2008 - McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
Graphic Products Issues Arc Flash Labeling Best Practices Guide
The Arc Flash Labeling Best Practices Guide is a comprehensive guide to aid facility managers in ensuring they are meeting OSHA, NEC and NFPA codes for labeling electrical equipment. - January 23, 2008 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Midbrook Announces Deal with Domestic Manufacturer
Midbrook, Inc. announced that it will build two custom designed Hurricane Model 5036 Industrial washers for a domestic customer in the coming months. These washers represent an impressive achievement in custom design and usability. - January 23, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Integrated Robotics and Custom End-of-Arm-Tooling Provide Solutions for Automated Machine Loading
ESS Technologies, Inc. integrates a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with ESS custom-designed end-of-arm-tooling to create the TaskMateTM Robotic Loading System. The TaskMate is ideal for automating machine loading at the infeed. The custom end-of-arm-tooling allows the system to robotically load machine infeeds on thermoform blister packagers, cartoners, wrappers, and other types of packaging equipment. Custom end-of-arm-tooling handles ampoules, syringes, bottles, tubes, etc. - January 11, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Multistat Receives Series A Funding from Tech Coast Angels
Company to Utilize Funding to Grow Design Optimization Software Product Offering. - January 10, 2008 - Multistat Inc
Sino-Pack / China Drinktec 2008 Received Overwhelming Support from Renowned Enterprises
As the established and most important international packaging and beverage technology events in South China, Sino-Pack and China Drinktec showcase the most up-to-date and comprehensive range of packaging machines, materials and beverage technology to the manufacturers and end users from China and overseas every year. - January 10, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
BÖWE BELL + HOWELL Reduces Prices on Nearly 2,000 Mailing Equipment Parts
New pricing structure offers up to 40 percent reductions on some BBH parts. - January 10, 2008 - Bowe Bell + Howell
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® Celebrates 50 Years of Bringing Results to Customers
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® is celebrating 50 years of bring buyers and sellers together with many new product offerings. The company is looking forward to providing its advertisers and subscribers with more tools to buy and sell trucks, trailers and heavy equipment over the next half-century. - January 02, 2008 - MLS Inc
Midbrook, Inc. Will Build 12 New Washers for a Domestic Automobile Manufacturer with Plants in Mexico
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, announced that it has been awarded a contract to build 12 new washers for a domestic based automotive company. These cleaning systems will be used as part of a new 6-speed transmission program. The equipment will be installed in a transmission plant located in Mexico. - December 29, 2007 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Midbrook, Inc. Announces Partnership with Italian Leader in Solvent Cleaning
Midbrook, the minority owned provider of aqueous cleaning systems, is now the exclusive North American distributor and service agent for Firbimatic’s hermetically sealed solvent cleaning systems. Through this distributorship, Midbrook Inc. now provides a choice when water based systems do not provide the level of cleanliness necessary for parts cleaning. - December 29, 2007 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Kilpatrick Names Callahan Senior Vice President of Sales
Turf equipment industry veteran Garry Callahan is promoted to Vice President at The Kilpatrick Company. - December 14, 2007 - The Kilpatrick Company
Kilpatrick Names Lonnie Baker as Territory Sales Manager
Lonnie Baker joins the Kilpatrick Company. - December 14, 2007 - The Kilpatrick Company
Björn Lyckström from Åkers Joins Shapeline Board
Shapeline, the rapidly growing Swedish high tech company, has recruited Björn Lyckström to the Board of Directors in order to come closer to its customers. “Having access to the experience, knowledge and network of Mr. Lyckström gives Shapeline advantages that many larger and... - December 13, 2007 - Shapeline AB
Professional Plastics, Inc. - Opens New Singapore Facility
Professional Plastics recently opened a new Singapore warehouse and distribution center to support their customers throughout Asia. The Singapore sales office and distribution center maintains a comprehensive inventory of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. Stock materials include: Torlon, Vespel, Meldin, Ultem, PEEK, Techtron PPS, Semitron ESd, Macor ceramic and more. - December 12, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
ITW Trans Tech Introduces StarLight Laser Plate Maker
Direct-to-plate pad printing clichés can now be made using the StarLight LPM laser plate maker from ITW Trans Tech. The simple yet efficient CO2 laser device produces ready-to-use, high-quality cliché plates with etched images of artwork for a wide range of product decorating applications. - November 30, 2007 - ITW Trans Tech
WMF 2008 - Asia Number 1 and Most Professional Woodworking Expo - Further Expand the Scale and Reaching Asia’s Peak
With over 20 years’ reputable history and experience, WMF is the largest woodworking, furniture machinery and accessories exhibition in Asia. The exhibition scale hits record high 60,000 sqm and there are over 600 renowned exhibitors from 18 countries/region, with pavilions from Germany, Italy and Taiwan Province. - November 09, 2007 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd