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GenTent® Launches Supplier Agreement with Novatio Engineering for U.S. Department of Defense Contracts
GenTent Safety Canopies today announced a partnership and supplier agreement with Novatio Engineering Inc. The agreement enables Novatio Engineering Inc. to offer GenTent systems fit to their custom, multi-fuel generators models. - April 27, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
SMC at Interphex Exhibition in New York City, April 25-27
Visit SMC at Booth 3353 at the Interphex exhibition where engineers, manufacturers and c-level executives from the pharmaceutical and biotech worlds will share and learn about the latest in their product development lifecycles. Interphex gives access to networking opportunities to over 500 global suppliers making it the premier event in the pharmaceutical industry. - April 26, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC at Int’l Powder & Bulk Solids Expo in Rosemont, (Chicago), April 25-27
Visit SMC at Booth 2115 for the industry’s largest processing and bulk material handling event at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. - April 20, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation of America Awarded “Outstanding Innovation & Technology Supplier 2023”
SMC Corporation of America is honored to be recognized as a Coherent Global Supplier Excellence Award winner for 2023 by collaborating and technically supporting automation and process controls components for their industrial lasers. - April 19, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
42% of Pros Experiencing Ongoing Labor Availability and Quality Challenges According to Data from HIRI
Roughly 4 in 10 Pros are reporting labor shortages in early 2023. This is up from 3 in 10 this time last year. - April 17, 2023 - The Home Improvement Research Institute
54% of Homeowners Feel It is a Bad Time to Start a Large Remodel Project as of March 2023
As of findings from March of 2023, the majority of homeowners feel is it a bad time to start a remodeling project that would cost over $5,000. - April 17, 2023 - The Home Improvement Research Institute
Irish Battery Technology Company Xerotech Announces Plans to Hire 100 New Employees to Meet Global Demand
Xerotech, a world leader in advanced battery systems for non-road mobile machinery applications, announced today that it plans to hire over 100 new employees to meet the growing demand for its configurable battery pack technology. Xerotech has a proven track record of delivering high-performance... - April 04, 2023 - Xerotech
2020 Companies Listed as America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity by Newsweek
2020 Companies, a leading retail marketing agency, and outsourced sales provider has earned a spot on Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity." 2020 Companies is listed among companies including St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Kellogg Company, Key Bank, Dutch Bros. Coffee, and Hawaiian Airlines. - March 14, 2023 - 2020 Companies
Spartaco Acquires Bulldog Bender™
Spartaco Companies (“Spartaco”) is pleased to the announce the acquisition of the Bulldog Bender brand of cable benders. Tim Beed, Chief Business Development Officer, explains, “Spartaco has a long history of providing products and solutions that help professional tradespeople get the job done right the first time. The addition of Bulldog Bender’s products, which make the difficult task of bending large gauge power cable faster, safer, and easier for professional electrical installers." - March 13, 2023 - Jameson, LLC
SMC Corporation Exhibits at ConAgg-IFPE in Las Vegas, March 14-18
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at ConAgg-IFPE 2023 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1st Floor, Booth S-61106, March 14-18. - March 12, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
Xerotech and Innolith Partner to Bring Ground-Breaking Non-Flammable Battery to Market
Xerotech, a leader in battery pack technology for heavy-duty non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is to join forces with new battery cell technology developer Innolith to launch the industry’s first battery packs for electrification of a wide range of applications where fire safety is... - March 01, 2023 - Xerotech
TekTone and Vayyar Team Up to Provide Imaging Radar-Powered Fall Detection
Leading-edge sensors, integrated into TekTone’s nurse call and emergency call products, offer a new level of visibility into residents’ safety and behavior. - February 27, 2023 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Luminetworx™ PoE Lighting: A Game-Changer in the Lighting Industry
LV Energy Systems, a leading provider of PoE (Power over Ethernet) lighting solutions, is revolutionizing the way we light our homes, offices, and public spaces. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design of the Luminetworx™ brand of PoE Lighting. Paving the way for a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective lighting future. - February 26, 2023 - LV Energy Systems LLC
LCBM Spring 2023 Scholarships Awarded: Inspiring Higher Education
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - February 21, 2023 - 2020 Companies
SMC Exhibits at SLAS 2023 – Lab Automation in San Diego, Feb. 26-28, 2023
Visit the SMC Booth 1943 to experience the latest innovations in laboratory science and technology and the opportunity to see, hear, touch and feel SMC’s most advanced and important technologies to support the laboratory automation marketplace. - February 19, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
2020 Companies Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2023, a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner
2020 Companies, a leading retail marketing agency, has earned a spot on Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023. 2020 Companies is listed among companies like Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Netflix. - February 08, 2023 - 2020 Companies
SMC Exhibits at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA – February 7 to 9
The Medical Design & Manufacturing West Expo is a three-day conference bringing together executives, engineers, industry experts and suppliers from around the globe to learn the latest advancements in medtech, 3D printing, and smart manufacturing for improving healthcare. - February 06, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Breaks New Ground on Sustainable Innovations in 2023
Sustainability has always been at the forefront of SMC Corporation’s (SMC) values in product development. The J-Series compact actuators, for example, were released nearly a decade ago in efforts to help reduce air consumption and material usage. Since 2018, SMC has released annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports, which outline its commitments to the environment and guide the company’s strategy to meet sustainability-focused benchmarks. - February 02, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Sponsors Race Car Driver Yu Kanamaru for Rolex 24 at Daytona
SMC Corporation (Tokyo, Japan; 6273.T) is proud to sponsor race car driver Yu Kanamaru for his debut in the 61st anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona driving for Team FASTMD Racing in the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) class. - January 25, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation Exhibits at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 17-19
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at World of Concrete in Las Vegas at the Convention Center, North Hall, Booth N462, January 17-19. The World of Concrete is the industry’s largest annual event for concrete and masonry professionals with total attendance at 60,000+ of industry professionals from around the world. World of Concrete is evolving and plays an integral role in facilitating improvements in sustainability in its impacts towards environmental and social responsibility. - January 15, 2023 - SMC Corporation of America
DeVal LCS Manufacturing Response to Supply Chain Crisis Reduces Navy Support Equipment Lead Times by 50%
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains in 2020, Defense Manufacturer DeVal Lifecycle Support launched a strategic initiative to improve its internal processes in anticipation of supply chain disruptions. While analyzing data on legacy manufactured items, the company discovered that it... - January 04, 2023 - DeVal Lifecycle Support
iMyPower Launches Upgraded Waterproof Outdoor Solar Deck Light (600mAh Power Capacity)
iMyPower, a leading global provider of outdoor solar lights, has just released the new 2022 product model - Waterproof Outdoor Solar Deck Lights (600mAh Power Capacity). It is a solar powered outdoor lighting fixture that provides lighting, security for decks, fences, steps, patios, patios, gardens, patios or swimming pools. - December 04, 2022 - iMyPower
SMC Corporation Recognized Among World’s Best Employers by Forbes
SMC Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing comprehensive automation control equipment has been recognized by Forbes magazine as a World’s Best Employers 2022. - November 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
OneCharge Lithium Batteries (USA) and Nexilon (India) Announce an India-Focused Joint Venture Partnership
OneCharge Inc., a leading US provider of lithium motive batteries for the material handling industry, and India’s Nexilon Energy Systems Private Limited, part of the Patel Group, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership. - November 02, 2022 - OneCharge
SMC at Pack Expo International in Chicago, IL, Oct. 23-26
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit at Pack Expo International, Packaging and Processing 2022 at the McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago, South Hall Booth S-3982, October 23-26. SMC will again sponsor the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) breakfast hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). The PPWLN’s breakfast will be held Tuesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Room S-100, South Hall. - October 20, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
YORC Announces Open Source Dispensing Robot
YORC is creating an open source manufacturing automation ecosystem. YORC's liquid dispensing robot is the first completely open source manufacturing dispensing solution. The robot is ideal for dispensing adhesives, sealants, lubricants, potting agents, or any other liquid or paste, even those... - October 14, 2022 - YORC
SMC Sponsoring PMMI Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at PACK EXPO International
SMC Corporation of America will be sponsoring the annual Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at the PACK EXPO International, hosted by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). - October 12, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
International Design Excellence Award 2022 Finalist: Abby Grow Box
Abby, the new all-in-one smart indoor plant grow box, has been selected by a jury of international judges as a finalist for the prestigious IDEA award for its innovative product design. - October 10, 2022 - Abby Grow Box
SMC Exhibits at Weftec in New Orleans, Oct. 10 - 12
Weftec is the world’s largest annual water quality conference focused on Wastewater, Industrial Process Water, Drinking Water, Collection Systems, Water Reuse/Recycle and Stormwater Management. This year’s event will feature 120 technical sessions, 16 workshops and dozens of educational sessions. - October 08, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Former NSA Director & Silicon Valley CEO, William Crowell, Joins Q-Net Security Board
Cybersecurity firm Q-Net Security is today announcing that former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell is joining their Advisory Board. In this role, Crowell will bring 50 years of technology and intelligence experience in government and the private sector, as Q-Net expands their industry-leading OT... - October 07, 2022 - Q-Net Security
SMC Exhibits at The Best Practices 2022 EXPO & Conference in Atlanta, October 4–5
The Best Practices 2022 EXPO & Conference focuses on sustainable and safe powering of automation which includes compressed air, blower, vacuum, pneumatics, motors and cooling water systems. - October 02, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
Intertek Launches New Vegan Foods Certification Mark for Complete Confidence in Product Claims
Intertek launches new Vegan Foods Certification. - September 23, 2022 - Intertek
Integrated Servo Motors Get More Torque
AMCI is releasing the SV400E2 Integrated Servo Motor, expanding the torque options available within the integrated servo family. By incorporating a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single package they offer a smaller control system which benefits your bottom line and production time. - September 20, 2022 - AMCI
LCBM Fall 2022 Scholarships Awarded: Supporting Excellence in Education
The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) and 2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) today announce their continued support of education by awarding scholarships. Employees and their dependents are eligible if they are enrolled full-time in a 2-year or 4-year degree program... - September 20, 2022 - 2020 Companies
Perpetua Advisors' Growth Continues with the Newly Expanded "Office of the CIO" Division, Led by Ibrahim Sayed
Ibrahim leads Perpetua Advisors’ Office of the CIO where he assists their clients in the consolidation, organization, and deployment of key IT processes and sub-processes in alignment with Perpetua’s IT Business Management disciplines. Ibrahim is a devout data advocate who implements... - September 15, 2022 - Perpetua Advisors
SMC Updates the Pneumatic System on the Boilermaker Special VII
SMC recently updated the pneumatic system on the Boilermaker Special VII, the official mascot of Purdue University. According to the Reamer Club that cares for train, the Boilermaker Special is the world’s largest, fastest, heaviest, and loudest collegiate mascot. - September 14, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at IMTS 2022, Sept. 12-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the premier manufacturing technology trade show in North America playing host to as many as 129,000 visitors from 117 countries. Visit SMC Corporation of America at booths #236249 (North Bldg, Level 3) and #215520 (Smartforce Student Summit) to interact with the newest technologies in pneumatic, vacuum, electrical actuation and wireless communications for the machining, laser cutting, fabricating and general automation industries. - September 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
SMC Exhibits at The Battery Show, Sept. 13-15 in Novi, MI
The Battery Show is North America’s largest advanced battery and electric hybrid & vehicles technology event for the latest technologies across commercial and industrial transportation and stationary energy storage. Visit SMC at booth #2749 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI for the latest in automation components for supporting the secondary cell storage battery manufacturing processes which require ultra-low dew points as low as -94°F (-70°C) and copper or zinc free materials. - September 11, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
GenTent® Announces the Expansion of Generator Running Cover Line, Introducing GenTent® Black Canopy Colors
The GenTent® Black canopy colors will enhance the product line and be available across all marketplaces and platforms for immediate release. - August 29, 2022 - GenTent Safety Canopies
Q-Net Security Adds a New Advisory Board Member, Welcomes Mark Davidson
Q-Net Security is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its advisory board. The new board member, strategic business leader Mark Davison, is the CEO of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, Inc. He brings to Q-Net Security experience as a growth leader and company builder and deep... - August 19, 2022 - Q-Net Security
KMC Controls® Releases New, Adaptable Airflow Measurement System
KMC Controls® has debuted their new KMC Conquest™ Airflow Measurement System (AFMS), a more adaptable and accurate way to measure buildings’ air intake than traditional technologies. In contrast to traditional technologies for measuring airflow, KMC Controls’ new AFMS can be installed on nearly any type of ventilation system and is not impacted by the weather, low air velocities, temperature, ductwork bends, turbulent airflow, or any other traditional pitfalls. - August 11, 2022 - KMC Controls
Susan Burciaga Selected to Expand Perpetua Advisors' Service Offerings as Chief Project Officer
Perpetua Advisors is pleased to announce that Susan Burciaga has joined as Chief Project Officer. She is responsible for project and program management for all Perpetua projects, including onboarding and managing outside vendors, as well as leading the company’s delivery of integrated... - July 28, 2022 - Perpetua Advisors
SMC Exhibits at The Clean Show: Atlanta, July 30 – August 2
The Clean Show is the world’s premier trade show for the laundry, dry cleaning and textile services industries featuring working demonstrations of equipment and products for all segments of the industry, drawing exhibitors and attendees from around the world, and attracting upwards of 11,000 participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. - July 28, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
UCC INDU Provides Solution to the Shortage of Electronic Components
The severe shortage of components have had a huge impact in the electronics sector, causing major disruptions in the production of electronic components. The outbreak of COVID, the aggressive stockpiling of goods by companies, and the shutdown of manufacturers with lower profit margins have all... - July 28, 2022 - UCC INDU GmbH
GlacialPower Launches GP-CVM300P-xxVH Constant Voltage LED Driver Series with TRIAC Dimming Function
GlacialPower, one of the worldwide LED driver technology leading solution providers, announces the GP-CVM300P-xxVH constant voltage LED driver series, supports TRIAC dimming function. It rated power output up to 300W, and is available in 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V models. At full load these new drivers... - July 23, 2022 - GlacialTech Inc.
Perpetua Advisors Taps Tech Exec Scott Gowdish to Lead Growing CTO Division
Scott, in his role as Chief Technology Officer at Perpetua Advisors, brings to the company over 20 years experience in the Enterprise-software industry. Among his many professional strengths are performance tuning and scaling Cloud Platforms as well as transitioning Legacy Platforms from... - July 22, 2022 - Perpetua Advisors
SMC Exhibits at AACC, Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, IL – July 26-28
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Clinic Lab Expo is the premier global laboratory medicine exposition where you can see, learn, and discover the future of diagnostics and clinical labs with more than 750 exhibitors. - July 22, 2022 - SMC Corporation of America
United Cement Group Starts the Development of a New Deposit
Kant Cement Plant JSC starts the development of a new limestone deposit. - July 15, 2022 - UCG
KMC Controls Invests in Its Manufacturing Future
KMC Controls®, a leader in the building automation and controls industry, has invested in its production process with a new Ersa Versaflow 335 selective soldering machine (SSM), which uses less solder and improves the reliability of solder joints used on circuit boards while cutting down on the time it takes to complete them compared to the widely used wave solder process. - July 14, 2022 - KMC Controls
Perpetua Advisors Selects Lindsay Hannah to Serve as Vice President of Operations
Lindsay holds the position of Vice President of Operations at Perpetua Advisors. She is responsible for managing the firm’s financial operations, including new-business and business-development initiatives, team management, digital-strategy development, and client support. Prior to joining... - July 14, 2022 - Perpetua Advisors