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Sapa Builds Aluminum Tube Plant in India
The new operation will begin in late 2014 with an annual capacity of 6,000 metric tons that includes drawing, level winding, and cut-to-length capabilities to meet high growth in Indian automotive and HVACR demand.
GF Machining Solutions Expands Aerospace Presence
The company, a division of GF, will acquire Liechti Engineering AG, a leading specialist of 5-axis milling machines designed to produce blades and blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines.
Nicholson Celebrates 150 Year Anniversary
The iconic file manufacturer announced a new 5-piece Anniversary File set now available for purchase to commemorate the milestone. The set includes a slim taper file, round bastard file, mill bastard file, half round file and a flat bastard file.
Dorner Appoints New Regional Sales Manager

Chris Elley is now responsible for growing industrial and sanitary conveyor business in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, southern Illinois and western Tennessee.
Haas Partners with Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One
This collaboration will enable Haas to reinforce their brand and promote their products and services around the world through the global reach of Formula One.
EuroBLECH 2014 Presents Online Competition
“Champions in Sheet Metal Working” will produce award winners in the categories of record production time, complex problem solution, outstanding customer service, most unusual sheet metal product and excellent teamwork.
TRUMPF Has New President and CEO

Peter Hoecklin is now responsible for manufacturing, engineering, research and development, customer service, technical training, product sales, and applications in the company’s North American subsidiaries and business operations.
WFW Awarded $500,000 from Haas for Scholarships
The Gene Haas Foundation awarded scholarship funds to allow its most deserving veteran students with stipends while they complete coursework and become certified machinist.
Starrett Donates Over $100,000 of Tools to Workshop for Warriors
The donation supports efforts by the non-profit organization to fill over 600,000 manufacturing job openings in the U.S. with returning military veterans.
Global Shop Solutions Opens New Singapore Office
In tandem with their Jakarta, Indonesia location, this new office will primarily serve as a sales and consulting hub for the growing customer base throughout Southeast Asia.
Element Materials Acquires Accutek Testing Laboratory
This investment supports a ‘buy and build’ growth strategy in the medical device and international aerospace markets.
Sandvik Coromant Recycles Carbide to Benefit Workshop for Warriors
During July, August and September, the cutting tool manufacturer will donate $1 to the non-profit organization for each pound of recycled carbide received.