Manufacturing News
News about major manufacturing sectors including aerospace and defense, agriculture, chemicals and plastics, electrical components and equipment, mining and metals, packaging and containers, paper and forest products, textiles and the business of engineering.
Precision Microdrives Introduces Higher Torque DC Gearmotors for Actuation and Automation Applications
High torque DC gearmotors from Precision Microdrives capable of delivering effective actuation of medium sized mechanisms opens up the capacity for its use outside miniature consumer devices to vending machines, industrial systems and automation applications. With an increasing range of projects... - January 18, 2008 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Offshore Group Posts Manufacturing in Mexico Seminar On-Line
Companies seeking to do business in Mexico can access complete conference content. - January 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Graphic Products Offers Free Best Practice Guide to Valve Tags
New valve tag best practices provides comprehensive information about facility inspections, making and installing valve tags. - January 17, 2008 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Safecutter's Klever Kutter Safe and Easy to Use
Klever Kutter from Safecutters Inc. (www.safecutters.com) is an American-made, high-quality safety cutting blade. - January 16, 2008 - Safecutters, Inc.
Offshore Group Client Company Completes Expansion
The Offshore Group expands its Mexican manufacturing capacity. - January 16, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Freelin-Wade Announces Launch of All-New Website
Freelin-Wade announced today the launch of their all-new Website. The site features an all new design, with functionality that has not been seen in the plastic tubing industry before. - January 15, 2008 - Freelin-Wade Company
Good News for CMM Users - CheckMate CMM Language Translator
Origin International Inc. announces the release of CheckMate CMM Language Translator, a standalone Windows software product that can read Native and DMIS CMM programming languages and convert to one of many CMM native and DMIS flavored output programs. - January 14, 2008 - Origin International Inc.
Nachi Robotic Systems Inc. Expands Its Presto ST Series Robot Lineup
Two new robots have been added to the ST Series - January 13, 2008 - Nachi Robotic Systems Inc.
New Directory of Tanks and Containers Enters Marketplace
The B2B trade portal, Worldwide Industrial Marketplace, a Donald LaBelle Associates company, has launched a new directory and buying guide focusing on storage equipment such as tanks, containers and vessels. - January 11, 2008 - WIM
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
New Measuring and Testing Equipment Directory Introduced By ForeignTRADEX
A new directory of measuring and testing products has just been released by ForeignTRADEX, an on-line global industrial marketplace for engineers and manufacturing professionals - January 10, 2008 - ForeignTradeExchange.com
Grand ISS Assembles a Counterfeit Abatement Team (C.A.T.) to Lead the Way in Combating Today’s Most Serious "Economic Crime"
C.A.T. focuses solely on the global counterfeiting scourge, a top concern for society at large, governments and the business community alike. - January 09, 2008 - GRAND ISS
India Shining - Steel Industry Blazing High
The Indian steel industry is shining bright. The industry has all the elements that are vital to make any industry successful, from government support and domestic help to high foreign investment. - January 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Thermal Technologies Corporation and Drexan Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
Thermal Technologies Corporation, a Utah-based company focused on designing and manufacturing roof deicing products, announced today a key distribution and installation alliance with Drexan™ HeatTracer, a division of Drexan Corporation located in British Columbia, Canada and formed via a... - January 08, 2008 - Thermal Technologies, Inc
Control Station Receives 2007 Vaaler Award for Product Innovation
Award Recognizes Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing Economics. - January 07, 2008 - Control Station, Inc.
Industrial Leaders Launches New Coatings and Paint Directory
A business-to-business portal for engineers, manufacturing and construction professionals has released a new buying guide focusing specifically on industrial paint and coatings - January 04, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
ADAPT, (Advanced Design and Prototype Technologies, Inc.) Announces "Scanning Services – Part to CAD Reverse Engineering – Inspection – Quality" New Business Unit
To meet the growing demand from scanning customers and the worldwide business environment, ADAPT, (Advanced Design And Prototype Technologies, Inc.) is pleased to announce complete white light scanning service. This state of the art process is a major advantage for styling studios, inspection/quality checks, reverse engineering and manufacturers by reducing plant downtime, time to bring a product to market and reducing customer costs. - January 04, 2008 - Advanced Design And Prototype Technologies, Inc. (ADAPT)
GRSI Opens Central U.S. Regional Office Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
GRSI’s CEO Steve Martyn announced today that GRSI has officially opened its new Central regional office. Headquartered outside of Pennsylvania with regional offices already in Arizona and Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the new home for GRSI’s Central regional office. - January 02, 2008 - Glen Road Systems, 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
LTI Aquires Mahr Linear 2000 for Additional Calibration Capacity and Accuracy
LTI Metrology, the calibration lab at Laboratory Testing Inc., recently added a Mahr (Helios) Linear 2000 for dimensional calibration of measuring instruments with lengths up to 2 meters or 78 inches. - December 22, 2007 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Renews PRI/Nadcap Accreditation for Nondestructive Testing
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has been re-accredited for Nondestructive Testing by PRI/Nadcap (Performance Review Institute’s industry-managed program for special processes in the aerospace industry). The scope of the approval includes liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic... - December 22, 2007 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Ningbo Xinda "AUGUST" Brand Screw Compressor is an Iso 9001, Iso 14001, Iso 1217, Jb/T6430 Certified Company
Just right before the year ending, Ningbo Xinda Screw Compressor brand “AUGUST” has declared that is open for granting agencies to professional companies in selected countries and regions. - December 21, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Technology Conservation Group, an Electronic Recycler Centered in Lecanto, Florida, is Proud to Announce Expansion of Their Worldwide Operations to Include Kentucky
Technology Conservation Group, an electronic recycler centered in Lecanto, Florida, is proud to announce expansion of their worldwide operations to include an 25,920 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The Technology Conservation Group (TCG) headquarters in the US is certified to ISO... - December 21, 2007 - Technology Conservation Group
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Announces New Manufactures Representative
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., (Poynette, WI) a Wisconsin company, is pleased to announce that Russ Bradley & Associates (Indianapolis, IN) has become its manufacturer’s representative for the IN, OH, KY and PA region. Commenting on the announcement, NMC’s President, Stuart Varner... - December 21, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
New Features and a Twelve Year Guarantee for Cirrus’ CR:800C Series of Sound Level Meters
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment, has upgraded its high performance CR:800C series of sound level meters, to include a wide range of new features and functions. Suitable for both occupational and environmental noise measurement, the new CR:800C sound level meters are also supplied with Cirrus’ new ‘2-12’ year guarantee. - December 21, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
Futuro Futuro Introduces Sleek, Powerful Acqualina Glass Range Hood for Efficient Kitchen Ventilation
Futuro Futuro, an Italian manufacturer of high-end, modern kitchen range hoods, expanded its innovative model line with the introduction of the Acqualina Glass Wall Range Hood. New model offers sleek style, high performance, convenient features, many options. Available to the US and Canada market through exclusive distributor. - December 16, 2007 - Futuro Futuro
Dion Metzemaekers, Chief Executive Officer of NKT Cables Group Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Dion Metzemaekers, Chief Executive Officer of NKT Cables Group Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dion makes his home in cologne Germany and earned his Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Physics. As Chief Executive Officer, Dion oversees contracts and... - December 15, 2007 - Princeton Premier
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
Phillips Industries to Manufacture in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to supply major manufacturers of tractor trailers from its new Saltillo, Mexico facility. - December 13, 2007 - The Offshore Group
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.
Industry Leading Network Monitoring Solution Provider Goes Green
Unlimited Bandwidth LLC, the leader in the design, development and deployment of carrier class network monitoring solutions, is proud to announce the “eco-friendly” initiative. - December 12, 2007 - Unlimited Bandwidth LLC
Redesigned Cemetery Gravestone Website Launched
Interglo Stone, a wholesale provider of natural stone memorial products announces the launch of its newly redesigned website. - December 09, 2007 - Interglo Stone
VPMEP Tours Schultz-Creehan Facility
VPMEP staff & partner meeting includes a tour of Schultz-Creehan office & lab facilities. - December 08, 2007 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Launches New Website
Non-Metallic Components (NMC) a manufacturer of custom thermoplastic injection molded products has significantly enhanced its website www.nonmetallic.com working with ENV Designs. Founded in 1985, NMC is headquartered in Poynette, WI and has a production facility in Cuba City, WI and joint venture... - December 08, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
BlueStar Named Motorola’s North American Enterprise Mobility Distributor of the Year
This announcement was made recently at Motorola’s Americas Partner Conference in San Diego, CA. - December 06, 2007 - BlueStar
Cable Tester with Spanish Text Option
The CableEye cable tester and wire harness tester now includes a Spanish-language text option that translates screen labels and dialog boxes for Spanish-speaking operators. Built-in scripting automates testing to further simplify production use. - December 06, 2007 - CAMI Research Inc.
Restock Now Launches Six Sigma Based Visual Supply Control (VSC) System
Restock Now, a broad-scale provider of safety and industrial products, announces the introduction of their Visual Supply Control (VSC) system. The VSC system is a proprietary, web-enabled inventory procurement and management solution that virtually eliminates out-of-stock conditions within customer... - December 05, 2007 - Restock Now
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Donates $2000 to San Diego Wild Fire Relief
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC, a burgeoning small business that leads the innovation in the supply of a variety of industrial equipment and materials, announced today that the Company had donated $2,000 to support the relief and recovery efforts after the devastating wildfires in San Diego County. - December 05, 2007 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
New Industrial Safety and Personal Protection Equipment Directory
Worldwide Industrial Marketplace, an on-line Asian and Middle East trade portal, publishes a specialized directory of industrial safety products designed to help keep manufacturing facilities and personnel safe from accidents and in emergency situations. - December 05, 2007 - WIM
AutoCrib Announces RFID Portal - IntelliPort
AutoCrib, Inc. is pleased to announce their new radio frequency identification (RFID) gateway, the IntelliPort. This portal is a turnkey RFID system that is located at a choke point, in order to track material tagged with RFID labels in and out of a controlled area. Equipped with an RFID Reader... - December 04, 2007 - AutoCrib, Inc.
Big Performance, Small Package: ShopBot Releases Compact CNC System
Big things come in small packages. That statement may be a cliché, but ShopBot proves it’s true with the launch of their new, compact, PRS CNC systems – the PRSalpha and PRSstandard BT32 “Buddy.” Following the launch of their full-size PRS systems in January, ShopBot... - December 01, 2007 - ShopBot Tools, 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
New Labeling and Marking Equipment Directory and Buying Guide
A European Industrial Supply Portal introduces a new directory designed to connect buyers and suppliers of all kinds of labeling and marking products for industrial applications. - November 30, 2007 - ForeignTradeExchange.com
New American Bearings Directory Launched by Industrial Leaders
International industrial engineers, designers and plant maintenance professionals have a new industrial directory to utilize focusing on high-quality American-made bearings and power transmission components - November 28, 2007 - IndustrialLeaders.com
NMC Has Substantial Growth in Take-Over Mold Projects
Non-Metallic Components (NM), an innovator in thermoplastic injection molding solutions, has seen growth in take-over mold operations due to original equipment manufacturer demands. With decades of injection molding experience, NMC welcomes OEM’s unique issues including providing flexible... - November 28, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
South Africa’s Largest Bank – Absa - Deploys Assetlink Marketing Operations Management Solution
Assetlink to enable Absa to streamline their marketing operations - November 23, 2007 - Assetlink Corporation
iDatix to Hold "Impact of Process Automation" Webinar for Manufacturing Executives
On Wednesday, December 11, iDatix will be holding two, live sessions on the “Impact of Process Automation on the Manufacturing Back Office” Webinar. The Webinar is geared towards Accounting Managers, Human Resources Managers, Operations Managers and Customer Service Managers in small to... - November 22, 2007 - iDatix
New Capabilities Brochure Available from Thermal Spray Coating Firm
Advanced technology for applying protective coatings to industrial parts and products described in Pennsylvania firm's new literature - November 17, 2007 - Longevity Coatings
Miniature Load Button – New Miniature Load Button Load Cell Offered in Even Smaller Size
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Load Button Load Cell product line by adding the new miniature model: Miniature Load Button LLB130. The Miniature Load Button LLB130 is offered in 5, 10, 25, and 50 lbs capacity range with an outside diameter of 0.38” and an incredible... - November 15, 2007 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.