Manufacturing News
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Textile Industry Loses as Congress Passes KORUS Free Trade Agreement
Specialty fabrics manufacturers are likely to be the latest FTA collateral damage. - October 13, 2011 - Industrial Fabrics Association International
New Mitutoyo CRYSTA-Apex®S CMM Offers Enhanced Performance, Improved Economics
Coordinate Measuring Machine brings new levels of performance and economy to the 1.7 µm class of CNC CMMs. - October 13, 2011 - Mitutoyo America Corporation
SigniFire™ Video Smoke Detection System Earns CE Mark
Fike announces it has received the CE Mark on its SigniFire video smoke and flame detection system. - October 13, 2011 - Fike
Third Generation SMP Cryogenic Pump Upgrade Program Announced by Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps introduced a successful pump upgrade program to its customers in September, featuring the only 3rd generation SMP cryogenic pump for LNG in the industry. - October 12, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
MFGpartners.net to Further Focus on CNC Custom Machined Parts for Companies in Need of Machining Solutions
Custom manufacturers in the North Dakota are finding new customers and trade opportunities on Industrial Leaders says the company. - October 12, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Jewelry Designer Pamela Huizenga Opens E-Boutique for One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
South Florida Jewelry Designer, Pamela Huizenga, announces the opening of her E-Boutique showcasing her One-of-a-Kind jewelry designs. - October 11, 2011 - Pamela Huizenga Jewelry
Company Growth Leads to 250 New Jobs at GreenWood, Inc.
Personnel Fill Positions for Maintenance, Operations, and Construction Needs - October 11, 2011 - GreenWood Inc.
Anchor Audio Lowers Prices on Popular Products
Anchor Audio Reduces Prices on Many Products in Light of Economic Times - October 09, 2011 - Anchor Audio, Inc
Companies Sourcing Rapid Prototypes Are Turning to AMSN, Says IndustrialCOOP
IndustrialCOOP says offering quotations for machining services as a partner of AMSN has doubled its business. - October 09, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Specialty Plating, Metal Finishing and Engineering Solutions Company, Incertec, to Expand Into Mexico Manufacturing
Incertec to begin serving Mexico manufacturing customers from its new location in The Offshore Group's Bella Vista Industrial Park. - October 08, 2011 - The Offshore Group
MFGpartners.net Now Offering Rapid Prototyping Models from Job Shops Approved by The American Machine Shops Network
From Albany to Buffalo, Yonkers to Syracuse, machine shops all over New York are being profiled on MFGpartners. - October 08, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Imperial Systems, Inc. Dust Collection System Design at a Tire Recycling Center Brings Plant Up to Code
The Tire Recycling Center recognized that their dust collection system did not meet NFPA Guidelines. The challenge was to utilize the existing dust collection equipment to come up with a solution to meet NFPA explosion guidelines. - October 08, 2011 - Imperial Systems, Inc
Vicinity 2.10 Now Available from Vicinity Manufacturing™
Batch manufacturing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics® - October 08, 2011 - Vicinity Manufacturing
MFGmatch.net to Offer Made-to-Order Precision Products in Alliance with the American Machine Shops Network (AMSN)
Jobbing shops all over the country are pouring into MFGmatch to find companies in need of their services according to AMSN. - October 07, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
MFGpartners.net Update: Custom Sheet Metal Parts Made from Blueprints to be Offered on the American Machine Shops Network (AMSN)
IndustrialSAVER, the online B2B marketplace increases offerings for machine/job shops services with support from AMSN - October 06, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
GreenSoft’s New Service Helps Companies Comply with Conflict Minerals Legislation
Conflict minerals law makes demands on electronics manufacturers and their supply chain. GreenSoft’s new service helps companies demonstrate due diligence. - October 05, 2011 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Introducing New DACRON® Memorelle™ Fiberfill with SMARTfill Technology™, the Gentler Memory Foam Alternative
Sleepers who love the feel of memory foam but desire a pillow that’s more flexible to the way they sleep will rejoice at the introduction of new DACRON® Memorelle™ fiberfill featuring SMARTfill technology™, a memory foam-like alternative that’s gentler on pressure points... - October 05, 2011 - INVISTA
ChefUniforms.com Announces Contest to Win Cash for the Holidays
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win some extra cash for the holidays. Voting will take place on the company’s website from October 25th to November 28th, and winners will be announced on November 29th. One contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - October 05, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
MFGpartners.net Helps Precision Metal Parts Manufacturers Increase Their Metal Parts Supply Capabilities
The manufacturing news portal assists MFGpartners.net to bring work to US-based machine/job shops nationwide. - October 05, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
MFGpartners.net to Improve Its Machine Shop Quotations Service to Help Companies That Submit RFQs Get More Efficient & Faster Bids
The Industrial Leaders Group to offer complete machining, fabrication and custom manufacturing solutions for companies worldwide. - October 02, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Empex Watertoys® Adds New Products to Their Existing Line of Sprayground Aquatecture®
Toronto, Canada-based sprayground equipment manufacturer Empex Watertoys® has recently announced that they have updated their product line up to include many new innovations that are designed to help water park facility owners attract new cliental to their businesses. For the splashpad... - October 01, 2011 - Empex Watertoys
MFGpartners.net (AMSN) to Offer Precision Custom Machined Parts in Wider Selection as Partner of IndustrialCOOP, the B2B Search Engine
Manufacturers in the Cornhusker State needs all the support they can get for growth, and IndustrialCOOP wants to lead the way. - October 01, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Manufacturing Confidence Up, Despite Conservative Supply Chain Management & Employment Outlook, Per Survey Results Shared by To-Increase
New blog post shares results from annual Prime Advantage Group Outlook (GO) Survey. - September 30, 2011 - To-Increase
MFGpartners.net Adds 250 Precision Metal Machining Shops as Members of The American Machine Shops Network (AMSN)
MFGpartners.net expands its reach into Montana to further help companies nationwide with their custom manufacturing needs. - September 30, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
CommodityHunter.com Goes Online, Offers Audited, Pre-Qualified Search Solution for Supply Chain and Business Professionals in Every Industry
New Internet Search Resource Tool provides Supply Chain Professionals an effective, time and money saving way to contact pre-qualified / audited suppliers to fulfill all their manufacturing / business operations supply needs. - September 30, 2011 - CommodityHunter.com
MFGpartners.net to Offer Rapid Prototyping Service from 150+ Job Shops Profiled on Its Custom Manufacturing Community
MFGmatch.net to help Missouri job shops and custom manufacturers be found online, generate RFQs and get more work. - September 29, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
FieldTurf Responds to TenCate Grass Allegations
FieldTurf responded to counterclaims raised by TenCate Grass in a litigation originally commenced by FieldTurf. “The counterclaims made by TenCate Grass are without merit, and in our opinion were asserted in an attempt to divert attention away from the real issue. This is a dispute about... - September 28, 2011 - FieldTurf
Metallurgist Joins the Metallography Department at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Alan Fabiszewski has joined the Metallography Department at Laboratory Testing Inc. as a Metallurgist. He will perform various metallurgical testing and analysis methods to reveal material characteristics, to identify flaws and defects, and to carry out failure analysis and weld qualification. - September 28, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
MFGpartners.net (AMSN) Launches Program to Help Engineers Buy & Sell Precision Machined Parts Throughout Mississippi
The B-to-B marketplace attracts Mississippi companies in need of made-to-order parts and components for various applications. - September 28, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Double L to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
This segment will focus on innovations in potato handling and harvesting equipment. - September 27, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
To-Increase Recommends Webinar: See How ERP & Technology Can Help Prepare IEM Companies for Economic Recovery
IEM webinar offered by Microsoft and Aberdeen Group. - September 27, 2011 - To-Increase
Critical Manufacturing Achieves The Highest Microsoft Certification Status
Critical Manufacturing, the creator of the next generation Microsoft based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) cmNavigo, announced that it has achieved the Gold Certified Level in the new Microsoft Partner program in Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Software Development competences. - September 25, 2011 - Critical Management Consulting
Displays2Go Releases New Small Drop Box with Lock and Sign Display
Displays2Go, recently introduced a new small drop box with a lock to its product line, featuring a 5” x 7” sign holder and built-in key locking system. - September 25, 2011 - Displays2go
MFGpartners.net Debuts Its Precision CNC Machining Shops Approved by AMSN for Minnesota Companies
The engineering news site, IndustrialPR.net introduces its approved list of machine shops reviewed by AMSN. - September 25, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Innovative Asset Management and Sales Application Ready for Beta Users
geeXmedia LLC is seeking beta users for its new leading edge asset management and sales application. geeXmedia has built a new innovative eCommerce sales application (ListApp) to manage unique items for sale. ListApp can scale from a single user to an entire enterprise. It is well suited for both asset management and asset sales across multiple sales channels such as eBay or your own websites. - September 24, 2011 - geeXmedia L.L.C.
MFGpartners.net and ILG Introduce Its Michigan Manufacturing Marketplace for the Great Lakes State
Industrial Leaders shows its commitment to bringing back the glory days of Michigan's manufacturing community. - September 24, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Tap Associates Inc. Makers of the Self-Locking Tap Extension Champions Interactive Contest Promoting Hometown Industry
The company announced the "Machined in America" Contest Spotlighting Hometown Industry moves ahead from beta to national visibility with the launch of an official contest web site and independent Judges Panel seated. - September 23, 2011 - Tap Associates, Inc.
Varna Products Works with Centers for International Trade Development on Educational Export Video
Featured in Small Business Export Video for Young Adult Global Entrepreneurship Development Project. - September 23, 2011 - Varna Products
Lion Precision to Continue Sensors Leadership Role at MTConnect Conference
The first ever MTConnect Conference will include sessions of the MTConnect sensors protocol and compliant equipment exhibited by Lion Precision. - September 23, 2011 - Lion Precision
CreateYourWoodsign Announces a Shift of Business Location
CreateYourWoodsign.com has just announced a shift of business location to South Carolina from Massachusetts. Being the family business founded by Emmanuel and Christelle Francois, handmade and painted wooden signs are created on customer orders and preferences. The website helps you create your own... - September 22, 2011 - CreateYourWoodSign.com
GreenWood, Inc. Hires Scammon for Operations Leadership Role
Industry Expert Brings Over 26 Years Experience to Company - September 22, 2011 - GreenWood Inc.
To-Increase Addresses the Cons of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the Cloud
Perceived lack of flexibility and security concerns of cloud ERP frame discussion in new blog post. - September 22, 2011 - To-Increase
MFGpartners.net Launches Program to Boost the Massachusetts Manufacturing Community, Says Industrial Leaders Group (ILG)
The co-op industrial search engine continues to help companies find & compare machined parts manufacturers worldwide - September 22, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Parameter Generation & Control Launches New Website
Site enhances client support, provides direct access to product catalog. - September 21, 2011 - Parameter Generation and Control
MFGpartners.net, the Metal Fabrication Services Marketplace Continues to Help Job Shops Find Work
The custom manufacturing marketplace MFGmatch.net, operated by AMSN celebrates its 3rd year with funding from investors. - September 21, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
To-Increase Reveals How Enterprise Resource Planning Helps Support Manufacturing Job Growth
Blog post shares how manufacturing technology and enterprise resource planning support an environment of efficiency where manufacturing job growth can take hold. - September 20, 2011 - To-Increase
Metal Milling, Turning, Grinding & Other Job Shop Services Compared by ILG
The manufacturing community in the U.S. is taking notice of the American Machine Shops Network and its vendor-buyer matching service. - September 18, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Reach New Highs in 2011 with the Biggest Increases Seen in Russia, Finland and Western US
Wood costs account for about 60 percent of the production costs when manufacturing pulp for paper. According the Wood Resource Quarterly, wood fiber costs have gone up about 25 percent since early 2009, reaching record levels in the 2Q/2011. - September 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
AMSN to Offer Precision CNC Machined Parts Custom Made from U.S. Machine Shops
Machinists and other metal and plastic craftsman across the country are taking notice of the American Machine Shops Network - September 17, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
With eDiscovery Costing US Companies Over $3 Billion a Year, Global Digital Forensics is on the Front Lines to Help Reduce Costs
According to the latest Socha-Gelman Electronic Discovery Survey, “the E-Discovery market alone has already surpassed $2.8 billion and is projected to reach about $3.5 billion in 2011.” Global Digital Forensics reduces eDiscovery costs by helping organizations avoid costly pitfalls and... - September 16, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics