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Laboratory Testing Inc. Receives Nadcap Accreditation for Z2 Low Stress Grinding & Polishing
Laboratory Testing Inc. achieved Nadcap accreditation for Z2 Low Stress Grinding and Polishing used in the preparation of fatigue test specimens. LTI has an extensive Nadcap scope of accreditation in Materials Testing, which also includes a number of additional specimen preparation methods. - December 12, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Solar FlexRack Installed in the 2018 Silver Project of the Year Winner: Annapolis Solar Park
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced today the Annapolis Solar Project, installed with its ballasted mounting technology, has won 2018 Silver Project of the Year. Awarded by Solar Builder... - November 08, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
General Manager Hired to Oversee TACTIC Division of Laboratory Testing Inc.
An experienced manufacturing executive has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. to oversee the ultrasonic testing equipment division called TAC Technical Instrument Corporation (TACTIC). - November 01, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Solar FlexRack Completes Shipments of New TDP 2.0 Solar Trackers to 17 MW of Solar Projects in Georgia
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced today it has completed shipments of its new TDP 2.0 Solar Trackers to SolAmerica Energy to be installed in eight solar projects located across the... - November 01, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
AFC Industries Creates New Floor Post Designs
AFC Industries adds new ergonomic designs to their Fllor Post workstations. - October 28, 2018 - AFC Industries, Inc.
Sheffield Metals International Opening New Facility in Southern California
Sheffield Metals International, a leading distributor of coated and bare metal coil and sheet products, is opening a new facility on the West Coast just outside of Los Angeles. - October 17, 2018 - Mazzella Companies
Nigeria Mining Week Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Bank of Industry
The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week have announced the platinum sponsorship of the Bank of Industry at the third edition of the event in Abuja from 15-17 October. - October 05, 2018 - Nigeria Mining Week
Solar FlexRack Mounting Technology Installed in the Largest Landfill Solar Project in Maryland
Annapolis Renewable Energy Park was installed with high-quality Solar FlexRack B3P-X racking. At 18.1 MW, the solar plant is the largest solar landfill project in Maryland. - September 24, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Will Feature First Solar Series 6 Racking Solutions at Solar Power International, September 25-27 in Anaheim, California
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in solar tracker, mounting and project support services, will be exhibiting at Solar Power International 2018. Solar FlexRack will feature their First Solar racking solutions for Series 6 and demonstrating their... - September 23, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Danish Robot Equipment Flagship Company OnRobot Acquires Purple Robotics
Purple Robotics, which has just developed an innovative vacuum gripper within just one year—the world’s first gripper specifically for cobots—has now been acquired by OnRobot. The acquisition takes place a mere two months after the OnRobot merger of three robotics companies from... - September 02, 2018 - OnRobot
Fracture Mechanics Lab Manager Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
A Fracture Mechanics Lab Manager, with extensive technical and management experience, has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. LTI welcomes Dr. Mehrdad Zoroufi, who holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). - August 29, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Solar FlexRack Mounting Solution Installed in Exyte Energy (formerly M+W Energy) Landfill Solar Project in Massachusetts
Solar FlexRack’s Series B (ballasted) Pre-Cast solar mounting technology was selected for its unique design, meeting the stringent requirements of the highly regulated landfill segment of large-scale solar installations. - August 29, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
FORCAM to Showcase Starship Robotics Team, a Member of First Robotics at IMTS 2018; FORCAM to Showcase Manufacturing Leaders of the Future - Kids of Starship Robotics
FIRST Robotics team will demonstrate their award-winning skills and lead discussion of STEM education. The future of manufacturing is in the hands and minds of today’s students, and FORCAM will celebrate that future at two events in Chicago in the fall of 2018. FORCAM will host the Starship Robotics team from Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Eastvale, at both Hannover Messe USA, part of IMTS 2018 from Sept. 10-15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. - August 15, 2018 - FORCAM Inc.
Hollywood Actor Becomes Metal Artist with White Bison Ironworks
Award Winning Hollywood hunk and actor has found a new passion. - August 09, 2018 - White Bison Ironworks
Key Account Manager Joins the Sales Team at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Rich Emery has been hired by metal testing and metrology specialist, Laboratory Testing Inc., as a Key Account Manager. He comes to LTI with experience in sales, account management, metals and machining. - August 08, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Nigeria Mining Week to Provide Practical Business Know-How, Solutions and Updates to Build Country’s Mining Industry
The upcoming third edition of the Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja from 15-17 October provides access to all the practical knowledge, valuable connections and decision makers for would-be and established mining companies in the country. - July 25, 2018 - Nigeria Mining Week
Laboratory Testing Inc. Acquires Ultrasonic Testing Equipment Manufacturer, TAC Technical Instrument
Laboratory Testing Inc. has purchased TACTIC of New Jersey, an immersion ultrasonic inspection equipment manufacturer. LTI has been a customer of the company for nearly 35 years and performs commercial ultrasonic testing services using TACTIC equipment. - July 22, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Duraflex, Inc. Purchases New Add-on Expansion Facility in Cary, IL
Duraflex, Inc., leading high tech engineers and manufacturers of metal bellows components and full assemblies, are proud to announce the recent purchase of their latest expansion facility in Cary, Illinois USA. - July 20, 2018 - Duraflex, Inc.
Belleville Wire Cloth to Participate in 2018 Battery Expo
They're Back; Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc. has announced that they will be returning to take part in "The Battery Show 2018." This year Belleville Wire Cloth will be showing off some of their latest products, including handing out wire mesh samples, in BOOTH # 2417. The Battery Show is... - July 19, 2018 - Belleville Wire Cloth
Solar FlexRack Offers New Compatible Solar Tracker Solution for First Solar Series 6
Visit Solar FlexRack at Intersolar NA, at Booth # 9619 on Level 3, to see our latest solar trackers and mounting solutions. - July 11, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Intersolar North America July 10-12 in San Francisco
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will exhibit at Intersolar North America (NA) being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from July 10th to the 12th. The conference is North... - July 01, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Belleville Wire Cloth Now Operating at Additional Location in Fairfield
Belleville Wire Cloth is now fully operational out of both their existing locating in Cedar Grove, NJ, but also at their new warehouse/manufacturing facility in Fairfield, NJ. - June 29, 2018 - Belleville Wire Cloth
Solar FlexRack Doubles Solar Tracker Sales in First Half of 2018
The Company Continues Its Growth Trend. - June 27, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
OnRobot Launches Innovative New Collaborative Grippers and Force-Torque Sensor Upgrades
Newly formed OnRobot launches innovative collaborative robotics grippers and force-torque sensor upgrades at automatica 2018. - June 22, 2018 - OnRobot
The Playground Company Announces Another Record Breaking Year
It is an ever-increasing challenge to succeed in business today, however, The Playground Company have shown incredible drive with their announcement of record-breaking success so far this year. They announce growth that is unprecedented in times where others are struggling. - June 09, 2018 - The Playground Company Ltd
Class C Components, Inc. Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Class C Components, Inc., a leader in industrial distribution and supply chain optimization, today announced it has recently been awarded ISO 9001: 2015 certification by Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. for its Quality Management System within the Wholesale Distributor of Industrial Supplies to OEM,... - May 24, 2018 - Class C Components
Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc. Adds Titanium Filter Wire Cloth to Their Long List of Products
Belleville Wire Cloth Co., Inc. is now adding Titanium filter mesh to their already extensive line of wire cloth products. Titanium Filter Mesh will be added to BWC's long list of alloy possibilities, which already includes: Stainless steel, Nichrome, Plain Steel, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Galvanized,... - May 10, 2018 - Belleville Wire Cloth
Northern States Metals to Attend Lightfair International in Chicago, IL
Northern States Metals, a leader in the aluminum extrusion industry for nearly 50 years and one-stop full service provider of custom aluminum extruded parts and products, will attend Lightfair International which will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from May 8th to the... - May 03, 2018 - Northern States Metals
Laboratory Testing Inc. Receives Boeing Approvals for Ultrasonic Testing
Boeing has approved LTI to provide Immersion Ultrasonic Testing Services to AMS 2631 and AMS-STD-2154. These approvals allow LTI to provide testing directly to the company and to Boeing suppliers. - May 03, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Solar FlexRack Offers New Integrated Self Powered Solution for TDP™ Solar Trackers Reducing Electrical Installation Costs
The fully bankable technology includes integrated battery and charger, DC motor actuation, stand‐alone functionality, high precision voltage and current sensing, crystalline silicon module and mounting hardware. - April 12, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
APMEX Introduces Chance to Win 500 oz of Silver
APMEX, Inc., a leading online precious metals retailer based in Oklahoma City, is excited to announce the 2018 Silver Maple Leaf Monster Box Sweepstakes, celebrating one of the most popular silver bullion coins in the world. One lucky winner will receive a 500-coin Monster Box of 2018 1-oz Silver... - April 05, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
New Series Travels Route 66 – Exclusively at APMEX
APMEX, Inc., the nation’s largest precious metals e-retailer, is excited to introduce a new limited-production series that will take customers on a journey along one of the most famous roads in America: Route 66. On November 11, 1926, U.S. Route 66 opened following rapid industrial growth... - April 04, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
Second Biblical Series Release from Scottsdale Mint Now at APMEX
APMEX, Inc., the nation’s largest Precious Metals e-retailer, is pleased to announce the second release of Scottsdale Mint’s famed Biblical Series is now available. In 2015, Arizona-based Scottsdale Mint introduced the first of a new series that features stories from the Bible –... - March 31, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
Shop the Latest America The Beautiful Series Release Now at APMEX
APMEX, Inc., a leading Precious Metals e-retailer based in Oklahoma City, is thrilled to announce the latest release in the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin™ series is now available for pre-order. The 2018 5 oz Silver ATB Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Park, WI, marks the second... - March 24, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
KOMSCO Announces New 2018 Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang and Tiger Coins
APMEX, Inc., a leading Precious Metals retailer based in Oklahoma City, is excited to announce the latest releases from KOMSCO with the 2018 1 oz Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang and 2018 1 oz Silver Tiger medals. - March 23, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
APMEX Introduces Next Royal Mint Queen’s Beasts Release – Plus Enter to Win 150oz of Silver
APMEX, Inc., the nation’s largest Precious Metals e-retailer, is excited to introduce the latest in The Royal Mint’s highly popular Precious Metal bullion Queen’s Beasts series – The Red Dragon of Wales. Plus, for a short time, be entered to win 150 oz of Silver to celebrate... - March 22, 2018 - APMEX, Inc.
"Landmark" Nigeria Mining Week Returns to Abuja in October to Gather the Industry and Explore Its Potential and Future
Nigeria Mining Week, the flagship mining conference and expo in West Africa, will return to Abuja from 15-17 October following its tremendous success in October 2017. “Not only a landmark achievement, but an encouragement for the mining sector” is how Alh. Sani Shehu, the President of... - March 01, 2018 - Nigeria Mining Week
Solar FlexRack Adds New Solar Tracker Map Feature to Website
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announces the addition of a new feature on their website, a map of the company’s installed solar trackers. With over 1.7 GW of installations under its... - February 17, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
NEFCO Corporation Acquires Contractors & Industrial Supply, Inc.
Expands Industry-Leading Product Breadth and Expedited Delivery to Mid-Atlantic States - February 10, 2018 - NEFCO Corporation
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. Positions for Future Growth and Expansion
Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. (SCP) announces the completion of an internal management buyout (MBO) to Joshua J. Dahlman and Rick L. Cleveland as it positions for continued growth. - February 02, 2018 - Silicon Carbide Products, Inc.
Horizons Imaging Systems Group Honored by Awards and Personalization Association for 25 Years of Membership
Horizons ISG joins 33 other member companies celebrating milestone. - January 23, 2018 - Horizons ISG
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Key Account Manager
Kevin Danielsen joins Laboratory Testing Inc., an independent materials testing and metrology lab, as a Key Account Manager. - January 19, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New Robotic CNC PythonX Machine Fulfills Increased Customer Demands
The robotic PythonX will be one of many answers to manage the past few years of extreme growth at Midwest Stairs & Iron. Midwest Stairs & Iron specifically aims to assist national construction projects and their outsourced needs of pre-assembled stairs, mezzanines, and small platforms. - January 18, 2018 - Midwest Stairs & Iron
Laboratory Testing Inc. Destructive Testing Manager Elected ASTM Committee Vice Chairman
Laboratory Testing Inc. congratulates Lee Dilks, Manager of Chemistry and Metallography, on being elected Vice Chairman of ASTM Committee E01. Lee has been employed by LTI for 30 years and is a long-time ASTM member and committee volunteer. - January 06, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Ulterra's Showcase at LAGCOE 2017
Ulterra was pleased to attend and showcase at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, or LAGCOE. LAGCOE is one of the world's premiere oil and gas expositions featuring innovative equipment, services, technology, and presentations from worldwide leaders. - December 24, 2017 - Ulterra Drilling Technologies
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires a Senior Fracture Mechanics Manager
LTI hired a Senior Fracture Mechanics Manager to oversee the Fracture Mechanics Lab and FTA fracture mechanics test systems and software. Dr. Matt Adler has over a decade of hands-on experience in experimental fatigue and fracture using FTA software-controlled systems. - December 06, 2017 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Canada in December
To schedule a meeting with Solar FlexRack during this event, please visit their website. - December 03, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces Promotion to Business Development Manager
Laboratory Testing Inc. congratulates Chris Mecleary on his promotion to Business Development Manager. He will be establishing and developing relationships with new and existing material testing, nondestructive testing and calibration customers. - November 30, 2017 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
"Landmark" Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja Reignites Enthusiasm for Industry’s Potential and Future
“Not only a landmark achievement but an encouragement for the mining sector,” is how the President of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Alh. Sani Shehu, describes the hugely successful, second edition of the Nigeria Mining Week conference and exhibition that took place in Abuja in October. - November 08, 2017 - Nigeria Mining Week
Solar FlexRack to Attend MnSEIA Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference 2017
Solar FlexRack to join over 300 attendees at Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association’s (MnSEIA). - November 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack