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To compete in the current economic environment, Maxiem entry-level abrasive waterjets from Omax are ideal for fabrication shops, metal service centers, trade schools, job shops, architectural, sign, stone and gasket shops.
Lincoln Electric Automation and JITECH Announce Global Partnership
Lincoln Electric Automation (Cleveland, OH) and JITECH Fabrication Technologies Inc. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) recently announced a global product partnership agreement for the development of StruCIMT, a powerful 3D simulation software system. StrucCIM is designed to allow fabricators to quickly simulate…
MAG Completes First Phase Of New China Plant
MAG Industrial Automation Systems (Erlanger, KY) completed the first phase of a new plant in Changchun, China, at the end of November, with production of machine tools and factory automation systems set to begin in February 2010. The new plant,…
Micro Waterjet LLC Announces New Headquarters
Developed in Switzerland, Micro Waterjet LLC now offers contract manufacturing services through the North American Headquarters in Huntersville, NC with plans to sell the WOMAJET® by the end of 2010. Combining abrasive waterjet cutting technology with the precision of a…
U. S. Steel Announces Executive Changes
United States Steel Corporation (Pittsburgh, PA) chairman and chief executive officer John P. Surma recently announced several executive-level leadership changes. Vice president of supply chain and customer service John C. Price elected to retire effective November 30, after 40 years…
Hardinge Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results
Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, NY) recently reported net sales of $50.1 million for the quarter and $157.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Sales for the comparable periods in 2008 were $86.6 million and $268.8 million, respectively. Orders…
Pickwick Earns Spot On Inc. 5000 For Second Year
Pickwick Manufacturing Services (Cedar Rapids, IA) was recently named to the 2009 Inc. 5000, which lists the fastest-growing private companies in America. The contract metal fabrication firm joined the list in 2008 and continues to be ranked among the nation?s…
AMMA Says Major Changes Needed to Climate Bill to Prevent Job Loss and Emission Migration
The American Materials Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA; Washington, DC), a group of energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) that includes The Aluminum Association, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI),…
Rising Awareness of Machine Safety Boosts Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Markets
While the demand for machine safety equipment is approaching maturity in Western countries, these products are witnessing speedy adoption in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, owing to the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in industries in the region….
Service Center with Largest Waterjet Tables in North America Adds Another One
Jacquet Mid Atlantic (Pottstown, PA) recently installed a new 21 ft x 13 ft large-format mid rail gantry waterjet system from Jet Edge, Inc. (St. Michael, MN). This mid rail gantry is the third Jet Edge waterjet system at Jacquet?s…
Mate Precision Tooling GmbH Holds Grand Opening at New Frankfurt Headquarters
?The Grand Opening of our new European headquarters for Mate Precision Tooling GmbH was a big success, with nearly 200 customers, dealers, OEM partners and dignitaries attending,? reported Frank Baeumler, the managing director and vice president of the tooling manufacturer?s…
Hydro Aluminum Consolidates Missouri Facilities
Hydro Aluminum?s Extrusion Americas (Linthicum, MD) unit plans to consolidate its two Missouri facilities, relocating its Cassville operations into its Monett plant. The plants are located approximately 20 miles apart in southwest Missouri. Rhonda Wright, vice president and general manager…
