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Roll-Kraft Adds Cold Rolling Tryout Mill

The manufacturer of custom roll tooling for the tube and pipe and roll form industries now has four tryout mills to test the functionality of new tooling designs.
United Performance Metals Receives Pratt & Whitney Approval
The metal service center is now qualified as an authorized source to perform Laser Beam Metal Removal in accordance with PWA 119-1&2.
Micro Waterjet Announces New Distributor for Canada
Samzach is now the sole distributor of Micro Waterjet advanced abrasive waterjet technologies in all Canadian provinces.
Rise of the Robots in Italy
Italian production rebounded to 2,781 robots and reached 490 million euros to meet increases in domestic robotic consumption and export demands last year.
Nelson Steel and Butech Bliss Build Pickling Line for Fulton County Processing
Butech Bliss will partner with Nelson Steel in engineering a pickling line that features anti-coil break roll technology for handling a maximum coil weight of 74,000 lb.
Equipment Financing Remains High
The Monthly Confidence Index for the $827 billion equipment finance sector continues to show a two-year high for the third consecutive month.
ASTM Addresses Forged Bases for Power Transmission Poles
The society discusses the new guidelines to assist in proper performance to help ensure uninterrupted power to homes, businesses, schools and any other venue using electrical power.
SMDI Honors General Motors Design Team
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 design team has been recognized for successfully incorporating advanced steels to enhance safety and performance.
Trotec Increases Sales Staff

Tracy Tomes is now responsible for sales of advanced laser equipment in North and South Carolina.
Aerodyne Adds New Sales Personnel
With over twenty-five years of experience, Sharon Gantenbein has joined the metals service center in the position of inside sales representative.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise in March
AMT reports manufacturing technology orders are up 38.5 percent from February and up 2.9 percent compared to the report of March 2013.
TRUMPF Enters Joint Venture for 3D Printing

The manufacturer will work with Italy’s biggest laser manufacturer, SISMA, to develop a robust and productive 3D printer for mass production of metal components.