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Molybdenum-Tantalum: the Corrosion-Resistant Material for CIGS Solar Cells
Thanks to its good adhesion to glass and a high electrical conductivity, molybdenum is the back contact material in CIGS solar cells. However, exposed to corrosive atmospheres molybdenum can be prone to oxidation. In order to avoid negative effects during the manufacturing process and the solar module operation, PLANSEE has developed a material with improved corrosion resistance. - April 04, 2012 - PLANSEE SE
Mo-Cu Wafer Substrate for LED Chips: New Composite Material to Prevent Cracks in Semiconductor Layers
With Mo-Cu R670, “PLANSEE High Performance Materials” has developed a new molybdenum-copper composite material for semiconductor wafer substrates. The high thermal conductivity of MoCu R670 ensures optimized heat dissipation in LED chips. The new material has the same coefficient of thermal expansion as sapphire, and therefore reduces defects in the semiconductor structure which can occur during the hot bonding process. In this way, Mo-Cu R670 helps ensure the reliable production of LED chips. - March 08, 2012 - PLANSEE SE
Sculptor Generates Chaos at Solo Show
An announcement for sculptor James Ciosek's solo show at Redbud Gallery, Houston, TX. - November 21, 2011 - James Ciosek- Sculptor
B. G. Peck Company Receives Supplier Excellence Award
B. G. Peck Company was recognized for its quality and performance by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. - May 04, 2011 - B. G. Peck Company, Inc.
Sculptor Encourages Youth Art Bicycles
Houston sculptor James Ciosek starts a new organization called "Space City Bicycles" that brings together kids, bicycles, and art. - September 22, 2010 - James Ciosek- Sculptor
Caster Concepts Selected to Partner with Chrysler LLC in Ontario
Caster Concepts, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom industrial casters has been selected to supply casters for a Chrysler assembly facility in Canada. - September 11, 2010 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Production of Cast Iron Radiators Heats Up at Castrads
Castrads has grown year on year throughout the recession, contrary to the fate of many small businesses in the area. The company thinks that this is due in no small part to its committed team of Polish labourers. - August 27, 2010 - Castrads
Castrads Launches New Website for Cast Iron Radiators
After almost a year of running two parallel sites, Castrads has recently combined Castrads.com with Castradsshop.co.uk, yielding a more user friendly interface and an amalgamated help section for advice on cast iron radiators. - August 11, 2010 - Castrads
Zack Noble of Noble Forge Contributes Work to the 31st Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition
The Mesa Contemporary Arts Center is holding its 31st annual contemporary crafts exhibition. This exhibition includes works completed in a variety of craft media, contributed from artists selected by guest juror Jane Sauer. The exhibition opens January 22nd and runs through March 14th of 2010 at Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85211 - January 21, 2010 - Noble Forge
Noble Forge Shows Work in Exhibition Titled "Iron: Forged, Tempered, Quenched" at the Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts
The Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts, 4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 will hold an exhibition of new works in artist blacksmithing from January 16th through May 16th, 2010. This show is one of the most significant exhibitions of ironwork in decades. By presenting works by modern blacksmiths alongside historical ironworks, this exhibition highlights how modern blacksmiths fuse historical techniques with contemporary designs. - January 21, 2010 - Noble Forge
Zack Noble of Noble Forge Presents New Website with Wrought Tables and Other Custom Metal Furniture
New wrought iron coffee tables, benches and lighting accents are now on display at www.ZackNoble.com. Contemporary designs with clean lines and traditional techniques come together in this unique body of work. Zack Noble is a well-known metalworker from Brooklyn, NY with a wide array of custom architectural and sculptural metal work presented on his website. - January 15, 2010 - Noble Forge
Caster Concepts Partners with KIA: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility
KIA Motors new facility in West Point, GA is a state of the art automobile manufacturing facility. As one of the most automated facilities in the world, KIA has invested heavily in cutting edge manufacturing equipment that will maximize efficiencies when the plant begins producing the 2011 Kia... - September 26, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
New Hampshire Machining Company Latva Machine Inc Presents an Interesting Solution to Economic Slump: Southern Expansion
Latva Machine Inc has a unique way to beat a tough economic climate. Their solution? Expand. It’s not quite Manifest Destiny, but Latva Machine Inc recently signaled their southern expansion with the acquisition of an Alabama machining facility specializing in production of machined castings, forgings, and extrusions. - July 08, 2009 - Latva Machine Inc
Ford Motor Company Standardizes to CasterShoX
Ford Motor Company announced on June 22, 2009 that it has chosen the CasterShoX product line as the specified caster for line delivery carts in the revised Ford Cuautitlan Assembly Plant, located near Mexico City in Mexico. The Ford Fiesta is slated to be built in this facility. This is seen as... - July 03, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
P&G Steel Products is Certified to ISO/TS 16949
P&G Steel Products Company, an integrated supplier of progressive, transfer and deep draw metal stampings to 1000 ton announces that the company has received certification to ISO/TS16949 Second Edition. “Kirk Crawford, Quality Assurance Manager, leads a cross-functional team of dedicated... - June 03, 2009 - P&G Steel Products Co.
P&G Steel Products Receives National SHARP Recognition from OSHA
P&G Steel Products Company, an integrated supplier of progressive, transfer and deep draw metal stampings to 1000 ton announces that the company was recently awarded a national Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) honor by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration... - June 03, 2009 - P&G Steel Products Co.
Caster Concepts Inc. Named Albion Manufacturer of the Year
At the Annual Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony, Caster Concepts Inc. was selected as the Albion Manufacturer of the Year. This is an award that is given to a member manufacturing company that best supports the community through job creation, and community involvement. During the... - February 21, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Caster Concepts Inc. Announces Manufacturing Partnership Between Fabricating Concepts and Striker Tool
Fabricating Concepts, LLC, a division of Caster Concepts, Inc located in Albion, Michigan announces a manufacturing partnership with Striker Tool for the production of the Striker TS - air operated, post driver. The Striker TS Post Pounder is the result of 3 years of product development by Roger... - January 30, 2009 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
The CM Wind Turbine Hoists
CM Complete Lifting Systems has developed two wind turbine hoists with specific long lift electric hoist characteristics making the perfect hoist for wind turbines. With the intentions of building a specific service hoist for wind turbines, CM Complete Lifting Systems took the existing reliable CM Lodestar and CM Shopstar and adapted the designs to specifically create service hoist for wind turbines. - July 24, 2008 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Catenate Sdn Bhd Outsource Strategy Website Gets Revamped
One of Malaysia’s foremost Outsourcing Manufacturers announces the ‘reavamp’ of its website. The Catenate website demonstrates that Malaysia can not only be a highly competitive alternative to China and India due to its manufacturing maturity, 1st world infrastructure and conducive business environment, but can also become a springboard into the huge potential of the ASEAN and Asia Pacific markets. - June 28, 2008 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Expert Metal Spinners at Metalspun Products Co., Inc. Celebrates 60 Years Of Business
Metalspun Products Co., Inc. has been in business for an incredible 60 years, and today continues to produce high quality metal products that are custom made to meet their client’s exact needs and specifications. - May 29, 2008 - Metalspun Products, Co., Inc.
Caster Concepts Inc. Targets "Continuous Improvement"
At an employee meeting in early 2008, Bill Dobbins, the president of Caster Concepts Inc, set forward key objectives for the upcoming year. Key points included continuous improvement goals for the company. Continuous improvement is nothing new in today's modern manufacturing world but while Bill... - May 21, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Caster Concepts/Kettering University Engineering Internship Program
Caster Concepts Inc. has joined with Kettering University to offer engineering internship positions at their Albion, MI location. In the Fall of 2007, Caster Concepts began offering undergraduate engineering co-op positions through Kettering University based in Flint, Michigan. Caster Concepts... - April 21, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Jade Corporation Aquires NY Based Precision Stamping Company
JADE Corporation announced today that it acquired Johnson & Hoffman LLC., a leading supplier and manufacturer of complex, deep drawn and thin walled stampings serving the automotive, electronic, ordnance, commercial & industrial, aerospace and defense industries. Johnson & Hoffman based... - April 10, 2008 - Jade Corporation
Caster Concepts' Doug Backinger Accepted to University of Michigan College of Engineering
Doug Backinger, Product Development Engineer at Caster Concepts, Inc, has been accepted to the University of Michigan College of Engineering to pursue a degree of Master of Engineering in Manufacturing. Doug has also been accepted as an endowed fellow in the world renowned Tauber Institute for Global Operations. - March 27, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
P&G Steel Products to Add 1000 Ton Stamping Press
New business allows for addition of 1000 ton mechanical transfer stamping press, heavy duty feed line, and production grinding capabilities. - February 16, 2008 - P&G Steel Products Co.
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association Votes Caster Concepts, Inc as Manufacturer of the Year
JAMA salutes CCI’s local growth strategies that ensure global positioning within the industry. The Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) in Jackson, Michigan recently announced that Caster Concepts, Inc. (CCI), Albion, has been voted their Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award is given in recognition of both success within the industry and contributions to the success of the broader Jackson County Community. - February 09, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Caster Concepts, Inc. Establishes the Manufacturing Education Fund at the Albion Community Foundation as a Memorial to Richard H. Dobbins
Albion, MI based manufacturing business, Caster Concepts, Inc. memorializes founder Richard "Dick" H. Dobbins through the establishment of the Manufacturing Education Fund at the Albion Community Foundation. - February 01, 2008 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) Announces Reaction Industries' Self-Certification Achievement
The Polyurethane Manufacturers Association's (PMA) recently announced that Reaction Industries has completed Level III/Leadership of the organization's self certification program. The PMA's self certification program was developed to help members demonstrate their compliance with environmental,... - October 03, 2007 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Catenate Sdn Bhd Renews Its Sponsorship Deal with A1 Team Malaysia
On the occasion of the 1st Anniversary of its re-branding exercise, Catenate Sdn Bhd is delighted to announce the renewal of its commercial sponsorship with A1 Grand Prix Team Malaysia. Visible throughout all of the 2nd A1 GP season that started in Holland in October 2006, all A1 Team Malaysia... - August 09, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Catenate Sdn Bhd Outsource Strategy Blog Goes Live
A Malaysian based fearless, thought provoking, sometimes controversial blog providing ‘thought leadership’ on the subject of outsourcing. Concentrating on the ‘strategy’ and ‘best practices’, but not avoiding the fact that outsourcing can be life changing and frequently hotly debated subject to the many people who’s lives have changed or been effected by it across the globe. - June 06, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Catenate Sdn Bhd Do the Double at Brands Hatch
While the Catenate sponsored A1 Team Malaysia car didn’t have the best of days in the final leg of the A1 World Cup of Motorsport held at Brands Hatch, Catenate Sdn Bhd scored a double ‘victory’ at the track, with the signing of an MOU with world renowned performance car parts... - May 12, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Catenate Sdn Bhd Announce ‘Catenate Community’ Literacy Program
Catenate Sdn Bhd are delighted to confirm that Rumah Kanak Kanak Tungku Budriah, Cheras, to be the first children’s home to pioneer the Catenate Community literacy program. Starting from March 1st 2007, the company will directly sponsor the provision of 3 tutors who will attend the Tungku... - April 29, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Catenate Sdn Bhd Secure Major UK Auto Parts Contract
Catenate Sdn Bhd are delighted to confirm that they have been awarded preferred supplier status to UK Automotive Parts supplier, N C Lancaster Ltd. Effective from Jan 3rd 2007, the contract is for the supply of flexible exhaust couplings to N C Lancaster automotive aftermarket supplies division... - April 26, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Catenate Sdn Bhd, Alex Yoong Opens New Sales and Marketing Office for A1 GP Team Malaysia Sponsor
Following a successful foundational year, Catenate Sdn Bhd the leading outsource manufacturing services company, gets ready to surpass last years efforts with the opening of its new sales and marketing office in Petaling Jaya. “Last year successfully kicked off a long-term expansion... - March 13, 2007 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Caster Concepts Introduces New Engineering Consulting Service
Caster Concepts announces the launch of RapidType Engineering, an engineering consulting service focused on delivering cost effective, cutting edge, high tech solutions to small to medium sized companies who conventionally would not have the resources or capital to staff a full time engineering team. - March 07, 2007 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
Triple E Manufacturing Joins the Caster Concepts Family of Businesses
Caster Concepts, Inc, located in Albion, MI, announces the purchase of specific assets of Triple E Mfg, Parma Broach and associated product lines. The acquisition was completed on December 28, 2006 and will bring on capabilities including blanchard grinding, centerless grinding, ID/OD grinding,... - January 18, 2007 - Caster Concepts, Inc.
“Together We Achieve” Catenate Sdn Bhd Outsource Strategy Website Goes Live from Malaysia
Catenate: The newly branded Total Outsource Service Provider announces the launch of its Outsource strategy website on Monday 16th October. www.catenate.com.my is not just a ‘shop window’ displaying Catenate’s capabilities, but a platform that highlights the potential problems... - November 30, 2006 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
Malaysia's Outsource Industry Given a Boost with the Launch of a Major Western Managed OEM Outsource Total Solution Provider
Catenate: Verb to connect in a series of ties or links; form into a chain (Oxford Dictionary). Aptly describes the business model of the newly re-branded company formerly known as PFC Industries Sdn Bhd. - November 16, 2006 - Catenate Sdn Bhd
P&G Steel Products Promotions
P&G Steel Products, Buffalo, NY announces promotions in Engineering. P&G is an integrated metal stamping supplier, with capabilities in automated welding, CNC production machining and assembly. P&G Steel Products has promoted Brian Riemer to the position of Engineering Manager. Brian... - August 02, 2006 - P&G Steel Products Co.
Applied Production, Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary By Giving Away ProFab Lite
Sheet Metal CAM Software Developer's 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Online Give-a-Way - August 04, 2005 - Applied Production, Inc.
IPPSA (International Production Planning and Scheduling Association)
Educational Production Scheduling Webinars... What is more important than managing your resources? - July 20, 2005 - IPPSA