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S4J Manufacturing Services Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Cape Coral-based niche manufacturer well positioned for next half century - September 23, 2015 - S4J Manufacturing Services
RiCOMA International Corporation Exhibits at ISS Orlando in Florida
RiCOMA International exhibits at ISS Orlando in Florida. - September 23, 2015 - RiCOMA International
Pretransa Die Casting Machines Launches Its Mobile Die Casting Process Control Unit
Pretransa Die Casting Machines, European manufacturer of machinery for the nonferrous die casting industry, has announced the launch of its new Mobile Die Casting Process Control Unit, which allows foundries to control the most important variables in the die casting process and enables the automatic discarding of parts that do not meet the defined tolerances. - September 20, 2015 - Pretransa Die Casting Machines
Eclipse Automation Ranks No. 145 on the 2015 PROFIT 500
Eclipse Automation has made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list for the second consecutive year with a ranking of No. 145 for most successful growth companies in Canada. - September 19, 2015 - Eclipse Automation Inc.
Lubumbashi Prepares for Katanga Mining Week: Free Workshops, New Technologies, High-Level Conference
The DRC’s mining community, as well as global partners, investors and suppliers, will meet up for the sixth edition of Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi from 20-21 October. The event will focus on the local challenges of the province as the hub of copper and cobalt mining... - September 18, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
Asparagus Harvester Slashes Costs and Eliminates Labor Problems
Machine harvesting asparagus with a Geiger-Lund asparagus harvester reduces the cost of harvesting dramatically by reducing the amount of costly hand labor required. Harvesting costs represent about half of the total costs of growing asparagus. By switching to machine harvesting growers will be able to compete more effectively against asparagus imported from Mexico and Chile. - September 15, 2015 - Geiger-Lund
Heyl & Patterson to Host Lab Facility Tour for Activated Carbon
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Carnegie, PA, USA manufactures equipment for the production of activated carbon, and will demonstrate this process at its pilot plant testing lab facility on Thursday, September 17. - September 12, 2015 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Fonon Corporation Announces “2015 Reorganization Plan” Entering Phase II of Its Value Chain Model
Fonon’s Board of Directors approves “2015 Reorganization Plan” outlining transition from Development to Growth Stage Company. - September 12, 2015 - Fonon
New Torque Amplifier Collar from Elesa UK Doubles Clamping Force
The new torque amplifier collar from Elesa, when used in conjunction with clamping handles and knobs, enables clamping forces to be doubled compared with non-amplified manual operation. - September 12, 2015 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Fonon Corporation’s LaserTower™ Professional MegaCenter™ Incorporates Advanced Direct Drive Motion System (DDMS) Technology into Next-Generation Processing Systems
The LaserTower™ Professional MegaCenter™ is the industry highest rated industrial-grade, high-volume marking and deep-engraving system available today. - September 11, 2015 - Fonon
UltraCella Completes CAREL Range for Coldrooms
CAREL’S Upgradeable Modular Platform Heralds New Generation of Controls - September 10, 2015 - CAREL UK Ltd
Relaunching Nigeria as a Great Mining Destination
Nigeria’s mining sector presents incredible opportunities for both the private and public sectors, given the country’s vast natural resources and the current drop in oil prices. The upcoming iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in Abuja this November is regarded as a long overdue strategic... - September 08, 2015 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
CHEMEON Confirms That All QPD/QPL Mil-Spec Product Certifications for CHEMEON's Products Remain Intact Through Recent Company Name Change
CHEMEON Surface Technology, LLC (formerly Metalast) is authorized to transact business in its name with all commercial and government entities, to include the United States Government, from and after March 12, 2015. - September 06, 2015 - CHEMEON Surface Technology
Blacoh Industries Expands Diverse Scope with Launch of Blacoh Surge Control and Blacoh Metal Solutions
To meet the full scope of its customers’ needs and to broaden the already diverse family of products and professional services, Blacoh Industries expands its depth of industry expertise with the launch of Blacoh Surge Control (www.BlacohSurge.com) and Blacoh Metal Solutions... - September 04, 2015 - Blacoh Industries
Dexter Industries Launches First Ever Robot Subscription Service
GoBox is a GoPiGo Raspberry Pi robot with a new Mission and a new sensor delivered to your door every month, starting this Holiday 2015 season. - September 02, 2015 - Dexter Industries
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New Rollgliss™ Rope-Mate™ Mechanical Prusik
The Rollgliss™ Rope-Mate™ is a simple to rig mechanical prusik ready for the haul or climb, when and where you need it. - August 29, 2015 - Capital Safety Australia
Fonon Corporation Awarded Purchase Order from Baxalta for MarkStar Professional Handheld Fiber Laser 3D Marking System
MarkStar Professional is industry’s only hand-held portable 3D fiber laser marking system. - August 29, 2015 - Fonon
VSM Abrasives Re-Launches Coated Chronicle E-Newsletter
VSM Abrasives is proud to announce the re-launch of their e-newsletter titled, The Coated Chronicle. The publication has been revived to bring readers new product launch information, the latest industry insights and informational guides for industry education. It was during the 2008-2009... - August 27, 2015 - VSM Abrasives
INTEGRIS Group Expands in to Wisconsin
INTEGRIS Group a leading innovator in the field of product development, today opened their first Wisconsin office after several years of working on various projects in the region. This facility will allow better access to their clients and recruit for new team members for their rapidly growing... - August 27, 2015 - INTEGRIS Group LLC
AdvantaPure(R) Welcomes Mark Mistretta as East Coast Sales Manager; Brings Sales and Engineering Experience to Assist Customers with Process System Integration
AdvantaPure announces the appointment of Mark Mistretta to its team. Mistretta fills the east coast sales position vacated due to the recent promotion of another team member. His experience in sales and mechanical engineering will help AdvantaPure’s Single-Use system customers work out their biopharma fluid flow concepts and application challenges. As Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Mistretta is responsible for the management and growth of accounts in the eastern U.S. - August 21, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Fonon Corporation’s Micro-Stamping Technology Enhances Ballistics Identification Allowing Traceability to Firearms
Micro-engraving unique ID Codes on firing pins provide forensic scientist with new tools for solving crime scenes. - August 20, 2015 - Fonon
Healthcare Specialist Ottobock Issues Fonon Corporation Purchase Order for LaserTower™ Compact Marking and Engraving System
Ottobock’s first LaserTower™ system ordered 15 years ago continuing to demonstrate Fonon’s long-term reliability and brand loyalty. - August 20, 2015 - Fonon
830 Years of Service Celebrated at Hytrol Conveyor in August
Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with an August anniversary start date have more than 830 years of service. Kevin Roush, in Business Development, commented, “My dad had been here for... - August 20, 2015 - Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.
Siemens Simodrives – Still Going Strong After All These Years Thanks to MRO Electric
As Siemens moves forward to create integrated drive systems, their Simodrive series still stands strong in factories across the world. - August 20, 2015 - MRO Electric and Supply
Durante Rentals Selected to the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies for Third Straight Year
Durante Rentals, NY's largest independent equipment company, has been selected to the INC 5000 list for the third year in a row with sales growth of 212%. The nomination validates them as one of the fastest-growing privately owned U.S. companies. - August 20, 2015 - Durante Rentals
Wolverine Flexographic Announces New Ownership
In addition to having already hired five new members to its staff, other Wolverine Flexographics upgrades planned include: reorganizing its plant to provide greater workflow efficiencies and expanding inventory. - August 20, 2015 - Wolverine Flexographic
Elesa’s New VTT Three-Lobe Handwheel for Frequently Cleaned Environments
The VTT three-lobe handwheel from Elesa is a highly functional and attractive component for equipment in industries such as bottling plants, canning lines, filling and packaging, dispensing and tableting machines. - August 20, 2015 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Free Seminar for Manufacturers of Finished Parts
An educational seminar for manufacturers, custom coaters and fabricators will be held at Century II Performing Arts Center in Wichita, KS on August 28, 2015. This seminar will be helpful for companies who have liquid or powder coating lines. Information about the seminar may be found at... - August 19, 2015 - Kasa Companies
Utz Quality Foods Thanks Hytrol Conveyor and Integration Partner WEPCO
Hytrol Conveyor and Integration Partner WEPCO worked together to help produce a solution for Utz Quality Foods, Kindig Lane facility, Hanover, PA. “As the volume of products shipped increased, so did Utz’s concern about ensuring the integrity of every bag of snacks. Food safety became... - August 19, 2015 - Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.
Fonon Corporation Awarded Contract from Sierra Nevada Corporation for LaserTower™ Desktop Marking & Engraving System
Fonon’s Laser Photonics brand of industrial-grade marking and engraving systems are designed for continuous use in high-vibration, shock and dust conditions. - August 14, 2015 - Fonon
Don’t Replace – Go with MRO Electric Remanufactured Drives
With an increasing number of obsolete components on major manufacturing lines, MRO Electric has found a way to keep them running smoothly without downtime. - August 14, 2015 - MRO Electric and Supply
John Looser to Speak at CPP Expo
Midwest Engineered Systems Inc., an innovative provider of premier custom machines and integrated systems, is proud to announce that John Looser, Senior Sales Engineer – Web Converting, will be speaking at the CPP Expo for the CEMA Fundamentals Seminars. The CEMA Fundamentals Seminars will... - August 12, 2015 - Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.
Levelok Corporation Featured at Upcoming National Safety Council Expo
It has been a whirlwind of a year for Levelok Corporation, which has been celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of events and new opportunities. - August 11, 2015 - Levelok Corporation
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New Fall Protection Comfort Harnesses
New comfort features with the same dependable reliability! - August 08, 2015 - Capital Safety Australia
Pretransa Die Casting Machines Increases the Productivity of Its Trimming Presses
Pretransa Die Casting Machines, European manufacturer of machinery for the nonferrous die casting industry, has announced the launch of its new models of trimming presses, which feature a parts extractor tray new movement system, which allows a faster working speed and therefore, a reduction of parts production cycle. - August 07, 2015 - Pretransa Die Casting Machines
New Catalogue from Elesa UK - Accessories for Hydraulic Systems
New Accessories for Hydraulic Systems catalogue from Elesa includes oil plugs, breather caps, oil level indicators, column level indicators and float level indicators. - August 06, 2015 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Packaging Partners Installs a Production Line at Its Arecibo, Puerto Rico Facility
Packaging Partners, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging products based in Lawrence, MA, recently installed a production line at its Arecibo, Puerto Rico facility. The production line expands the capabilities of Packaging Partners’ Caribbean Division to include manufacturing... - August 03, 2015 - Packaging Partners, LLC
Fonon Corporation Awarded Second Marking and Engraving System Contract from Sun Display Systems for the Company’s LaserTower™ Professional CM
Fonon’s Laser Photonics brand of marking and engraving systems continue setting industry benchmark in long-term reliability, operator safety and quality of workmanship standards. - August 03, 2015 - Fonon
MEMA® Engineering, LLC. Introduces MEFLOW™: a Solder Reflow Oven Control Board
Allows you to control the internal temperature of a standard toaster oven for reflowing solder. - August 02, 2015 - MEMA Engineering, LLC.
CES Appoint New Engineering Manager
Cutting Edge Services Ltd have appointed Mike Woods as Engineering Manager. - August 02, 2015 - CES
Axis Capital Group to Join IGBC 2015
Singapore is set to prove its place when it comes to green building construction and the events to back it up are continuously pouring. This coming September 2-4, 2015, International Green Building Conference is said to be one of the largest events which will serve as a catalyst for more seminars... - July 31, 2015 - AXIS Capital Group
MWES Sponsors 2015 AIMCL Web Coating and Handling Converting Conference
Midwest Engineered Systems, an innovative provider of custom machines and integrated systems, will be sponsoring the 2015 AIMCL Web Coating and Handling Conference for the third year in a row. The AIMCAL Web Coating and Handling Conference will be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples,... - July 31, 2015 - Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce Their New Protecta® Rebel™ Personal Self Retracting Lifeline Range
Compact, economical and safe fall protection self retracting lifelines. - July 26, 2015 - Capital Safety Australia
Airia Compressed Air Solutions Have Purchased the Industrial Unit They Have Leased Since the Firm Was Established by Paul Brewer & Andrew Drummond in 2009
The Romsey based business, which has become one of the South’s leading Compressed Air Solutions providers, now plan to develop the premises, creating a new office layout, modernising the existing workshop and expanding their own trade counter all of which they hope will lead to at least two new jobs. - July 25, 2015 - Airia Compressed Air Solutions
Men and Their Machines: Carson City Area Execs Head to Native Germany
This is slated as one of the largest Governor-led trade missions in the state’s history. The trade mission will be specifically focus on advanced manufacturing and other critical needs for the State of Nevada. - July 24, 2015 - Vineburg Machining Inc
Cormetech’s SCR Catalyst Layer Management Offering Cost Effective Alternative to Full Replacement
Durham, NC-based SCR catalyst manufacturers, Cormetech are now offering clients a leading-class catalyst management service. The company’s layer management systems empower proactive catalyst analysis and will ensure companies have a catalyst addition or replacement plan in place for future maintenance needs. Cormetech’s technical staff of catalyst experts will conduct a full analysis of the client’s operating history, their projected SCR catalyst use, and other financial and operational factors. - July 24, 2015 - Cormetech
New Automated Laser Cutter Means Increased Productivity and Higher Quality for Dolphin Sails
Dolphin Sails, one of the largest manufacturers of sails, covers and awnings in the UK, has just installed a new Blackman and White Mastercut heavy duty automated flatbed cutting machine which is both improving productivity and saving costs. - July 24, 2015 - Blackman and White
New Quick Catalogue from Elesa Speeds Product Reference for Standard Machine Elements
Elesa’s new Quick Catalogue has an easy to use visual indexing layout and references thirteen product families from handwheels and clamping knobs to clamping levers and handles in lift and pull or fixed/revolving styles. - July 23, 2015 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Hiring Millennials Part of Winning Hiring Formula of Hytrol Conveyors
Hytrol Conveyor recently posted an article exploring the implications of millennials in the manufacturing workforce. There are a wealth of examples of how today’s manufacturing industry is now increasingly aligned with millennial’s value systems and eagerness for technological expertise. - July 23, 2015 - Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.
CES Continues Pattern of Growth with New Recruits
Cutting Edge Services Ltd announces the creation of new jobs as a result of continued growth - July 23, 2015 - CES