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Emerson Cable Supports Help Electricians Meet NEC Code Requirements in Vertical Raceways
April 22, 2018
Emerson offers O-Z/Gedney Cable Supports for threaded rigid conduit, IMC, EMT and wire armored cable with proven field performance to make the difference between being connected and disconnected. 
How Data is Improving Quality in Automotive Manufacturing
April 22, 2018
For one of the largest automakers in the world, making higher quality products means more productivity and more profit.
Handte Oil Expert Mist Collector Removes Ultra-Fine Mists
April 21, 2018
Camfil APC’s Handte Oil Expert eliminates the ongoing housekeeping expenses required to remove oil from heating and cooling equipment, other machinery and workplace surfaces. New Product Post: 4/21/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Camfil APC’s Handte Oil Expert mist collector helps facility
Standardization Solutions Drive Mold Component Innovations
April 21, 2018
Mold component suppliers continue to standardize products that speed mold building while also developing technology that addresses design, cooling, release and other challenges. Moldmakers are pushing mold component suppliers to develop more turn-key solutions and value-added services to help moldmakers serve customers more effectively and to stay
Celanese Announces Acetyl Intermediates Price Increases in Asia
April 20, 2018
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following acetyl intermediate products. The price increases below will be effective immediately or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to any previously
Moog Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Webcast
April 20, 2018
EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) will release its second quarter fiscal 2018 earnings for the period ended March 31, 2018 on Friday, April 27, 2018. In conjunction with this release, Moog will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. John
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Announces Dates for First Quarter 2018 Results and Conference Call
April 20, 2018
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2018 results after the market close on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The company plans to host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Investors can access the call by dialing
Celanese Appoints Benita Casey as Chief Accounting Officer
April 20, 2018
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announces the appointment of Benita M. Casey as chief accounting officer. Casey assumes this role from Kevin Oliver, who, in addition to his chief accounting officer role, successfully served as interim Chief Financial Officer until
Terex Corporation Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results Conference Call
April 20, 2018
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) will host a one hour conference call to review its first quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. eastern time. John L. Garrison, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, will lead the call. The Company will release its financial results prior to the
Coveris Management to Host Call to Discuss Full-Year 2017 Financial Results
April 20, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coveris Holdings SA management expects to host a conference call to discuss its full-year 2017 financial results on Wednesday, May 2, at 10:00 am, Eastern. The results will be published on or before this date. The conference call number is 877-407-8031 (domestic) or 201-689-8031 (international). A replay of the call will
Solid Carbide Micro Drill Meets DIN 1899 Standards
April 20, 2018
Walter USA has released the DB130 Advance, its smallest solid carbide micro drill New Product Post: 4/20/2018 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Walter USA has released the DB130 Advance, its smallest solid carbide micro drill with diameters ranging from 0.004" to 0.06" (0.1 to 1.45 mm). With a point angle
Five-Axis VMC Handles Large Aircraft Components
April 20, 2018
Mitsui Seiki’s Vertex 100 five-axis vertical machining center is a high-speed, high-precision machine that can mill larger parts such as blisks for aircraft engines. It can machine workpieces as large as 1,250 mm in diameter and 850 mm tall. Its X-, Y- and Z-axis strokes measure 1000, 900 and 750 mm, respectively.
Hot Topic, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter Financial Results
April 20, 2018
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hot Topic, Inc. announced that a conference call to discuss the 2017 fiscal year results for the period ended February 3, 2018 is scheduled for April 26, 2018 at 4:30PM (ET). Access information for this conference call will be published on the Secure Financial Information Exchange prior to the date of the
Spatial’s 3D Modeler Helps EXTEND3D Power the Fourth Industrial Revolution
April 20, 2018
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spatial Corp, the leading provider of 3D software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering solutions, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, announces today the results of its collaboration with EXTEND3D with the release of the EXTEND3D Werklicht® 3D software, bridging 3D CAD
Cobots Are Coming to the Precision-Turned Parts Industry
April 20, 2018
The international bar turning machine tool show, Simodec 2018, held March 6-9 in La Roche-Sur-Foron, France, focused on man-machine interaction, connected machining, Industry 4.0 and automation, robotics and particularly cobotics. Case Study Post: 4/20/2018 Barbara Schulz European Correspondent, Gardner Business Media The
Universal Robots Debuts at World’s Leading Plastics Show with Cobots in New Palletizing, Sealing
April 20, 2018
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New trends in composite part fabrication, blow molding and high mix/low volume production are boosting demand for advanced manufacturing methods with collaborative robots being front and center. A new exhibitor at NPE this year is Universal Robots (UR), the company that pioneered the cobot and continues to be a
Meredith-Springfield Associates, Inc., is First North American Blow Molder to Acquire Latest ISBM
April 20, 2018
LUDLOW, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meredith-Springfield became the first North American company to purchase the latest iteration of an injection stretch-blow molding machine (ISBM) from Japan’s Aoki Technical Laboratory, Inc., which will enable Meredith-Springfield to economically produce a new product line of premium PET drinkware. The
EnvisionTEC Launches its Strongest 3D Printing Material Ever, Showcased in the World’s Longest 3D
April 20, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, today launches a groundbreaking new material, E-RigidForm, showcasing it in a 328-foot 3D printed chain. A polyurethane-like resin that 3D prints hard and stiff parts, E-RigidForm is ideal for both prototypes and
Stratasys Unveils Scholarship Winners for 14th Annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
April 20, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, today officially unveiled the winners of the 2018 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge: its globally-recognized contest empowering students to explore and demonstrate 3D printing innovation. Now in its 14th
Praxair Signs Long-Term Agreement to Supply Samsung Electro-Mechanics in Busan, South Korea
April 20, 2018
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) today announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply industrial gases to Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEM), one of the world’s largest MLCC (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors) manufacturers. Praxair has been supplying nitrogen to SEM’s manufacturing facility in the Noksan
Fastener Distribution Holdings Announces the Acquisition of Blue Sky Industries
April 20, 2018
ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastener Distribution Holdings (“FDH”), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announced it has acquired Blue Sky Industries (“Blue Sky”), a Monterey Park, California-based distributor of c-class parts to aerospace and defense MRO and OEM customers. The acquisition strengthens
India Two-Wheeler Brake System, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013 - FY2023 -
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "India Two-Wheeler Brake System By Vehicle Type (Motorcycle, Scooter & Moped), By Brake Type (Disc & Drum), By Demand Category (OEM Vs Replacement), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, FY2013 - FY2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. India's two-wheeler brake system market is
Global Copper Pipes and Tubes Market - Top Industry Insights by Technavio
April 20, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Market research firm Technavio has announced the release of their latest report on the global copper pipes and tubes market. This new report will provide expert market insights for the forecast period 2018-2022. The new report will follow up on Technavio’s previous copper pipes and tubes market report and present an
Parker Trutec Ohio Plant Adds Third Solid Lubricant Paint System
April 20, 2018
The new line is a fully automated chain-on-edge system and is expected to launch mass production in May. Parker Trutec recently completed an internal building expansion that was required for the addition of a third solid lubricant paint line to its coatings application facility in Urbana, Ohio. This new line complements two
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Acquires B&B Tritech
April 20, 2018
B&B manufactures aircraft paint removers, MIL-spec cleaners, turbine engine gas path cleaners, exterior aircraft cleaners and other surface treatments.  H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity investment firm with $25 billion of equity capital under management, says its portfolio company, Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2018 Results
April 20, 2018
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today reported first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2018. As previously discussed, on January 1, 2018, Cliffs adopted the new revenue recognition standard and recognized the cumulative effect of this change as an addition to the opening balance of retained earnings of $34
North America Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast to 2025 -
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. North America Sulfate of Potash market is expected to reach 803.603 thousand tonnes by 2025 from 497.00 thousand tonnes in 2017, at a CAGR of
Europe Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecast to 2025 -
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe Polyethylene pipes market is expected to reach 106.51 thousand tons by 2025, from 80.96 thousand tons in 2017 growing at a CAGR of 4.0%
Asia-Pacific Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast to 2025 -
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia-Pacific Polyethylene Pipe Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia-Pacific polyethylene pipes market is expected to reach 242.65 thousand tons by 2025 from 164.97 thousand tons in 2017, at a CAGR of 5.4%
Europe Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis & Trends, With Forecast to 2025 -
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe Sulfate of Potash market is expected to reach 2,114.35 thousand tonnes by 2025, from 1,498.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 growing at a CAGR
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces Pricing of Its $400 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes
April 20, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB”) today announced that it priced its previously announced offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2023 (the “Notes”), which will be sold in a private placement to eligible purchasers. The Notes will be guaranteed
APAC Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 20, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "APAC Sulfate of Potash Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia-Pacific Sulfate of Potash market is expected to reach 6533.13 thousand tonnes by 2025 from 4242.00 thousand tonnes in 2017, at a CAGR of 5.8% in
Olympic Steel Employees Donate More Than $1 Million to Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
April 20, 2018
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, today announced that its employees have contributed more than $1 million to Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. “Our employees consistently exemplify Olympic Steel’s core value of Corporate Citizenship through a strong
CACI to Demonstrate Actionable Intelligence Solutions at GEOINT 2018
April 20, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will address the challenges of developing and sharing actionable intelligence at GEOINT 2018, hosted by the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL, from April 22-25. The company will demonstrate solutions it has delivered in the field
Top Shops Survey for Liquid and Powder Begins May 1
April 20, 2018
The Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey for liquid and powder coaters — an industry-wide program to determine best practices and statistical data from hundreds of finishing shops across North America — will launch May 1. The Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey for liquid and powder coaters — an
Nanodiamond-Enhanced, PVDF & PEKK 3D Filaments Emerge
April 20, 2018
Partnerships result in great material additions for additive manufacturing. There is definitely an uptick in the frequency with which we are hearing about new materials developments for additive manufacturing. More often, it appears that the more interesting 3D filaments are the result of partnerships between materials and/or additive suppliers and
Cloud-Based ERP Consolidates Quoting, Enables Mobile Management
April 20, 2018
E2 Shop cloud-based enterprise resource planning software from Shoptech improved the quoting process at an Ohio machine shop and enabled off-site management. Blog Post: 4/20/2018 Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The machine tool is the heart of a job shop, but while a beating heart can keep the body breathing, it
M2C2 Chooses NoBlue and DSI to Provide a Native Direct for NetSuite Solution
April 20, 2018
BERKSHIRE, England & KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DSI announced today that M2C2 has chosen NoBlue and DSI to provide a warehouse solution centered around the NetSuite ERP. M2C2, the manufacturer of Viyella Menswear, Peter England, Tootal and Rocola brands is a leading manufacturer of men’s shirts, knitwear and accessories. M2C2
Post-Cleaning Corrosion Prevention
April 20, 2018
In an industry where competition among machine shops can be fierce, it’s critical to produce parts that are high quality and will stay that way for as long as possible. However, there are some obstacles that stand in the way of longevity and corrosion is one of them. Corrosion is the process by which metal surfaces are modified to form
The Right Chemistry Can Improve a Parts Cleaning Process
April 20, 2018
In an industry in which production time, volume and quality are critical, it’s increasingly important to ensure that metal parts obtain desired results and meet established specifications. Since metal parts cleaning is fast becoming the industry standard, facility managers must become well-versed in the extensive cleaning processes and
Why Honing Oils Matter
April 20, 2018
Honing is an abrasive process capable of producing bore size tolerances as small as 0.00002 inch (20 millionths of an inch, or one-half of 1 micron) and is typically used in components that demand the highest level of precision. Honing can consistently hold extremely tight tolerances at sub-micron levels, even when running millions of parts.
Stationary Collet Workholding Components Group Together
April 20, 2018
Lexair Inc. can custom design and build turnkey solutions for any workholding application. New Product Post: 4/20/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Lexair Inc. provides stationary collet workholding components, based on a family of 18 different collet closer blocks, which can be used individually or grouped
Selecting the Right Milling Tool
April 20, 2018
Modern high-performance milling cutters combine high cutting data with long tool life and, consequently, contribute to an increase in the productivity of manufacturing processes and to a more favorable cost structure. However, certain factors must be considered when selecting tools, particularly in the case of flexible processes such as milling.
The Impact of Multitasking in Today’s Shops
April 20, 2018
Continuing advances in multitasking machine tool technology are bringing shops to higher levels of productivity than ever before. The ability to produce parts of the highest complexity in a single setup, limiting human intervention and saving substantial time provides even small shops a cost-effective solution to competing in today’s
Mill-Turn Saves Time and Meets Market Demands
April 20, 2018
The Siemens Large Drives motor factory in Norwood, Ohio, recently upgraded its manufacturing capabilities at the 117-year-old facility by purchasing a WFL MillTurn Technologies M80 mill-turn. The CNC machine will aid in the manufacturing of steel rotor shafts to be used in Above NEMA electric motors and, in turn, enable Siemens Norwood to
Rego-Fix Names New Global Sales and Marketing Director
April 20, 2018
Rego-Fix AG has announced that Pascal Forrer has joined the company’s Tenniken, Switzerland-based management team as its new global sales and marketing director. A 15-year veteran of the manufacturing industry, Forrer brings his expertise with automation, process safety and cost-effective production to his additional role as a member of
Free Webinar: How to Improve Your Mold Design Workflow
April 20, 2018
There’s still time to register for MMT’s free webinar presented by Autodesk Inc. titled, “How to Improve Your Mold Design Workflow.” Join us on April 26. If you are looking for strategies that will enhance and help speed mold designing, this free webinar presented by Matt Jaworski, a senior subject matter expert for
REN Clean Skincare to Debut 100% Recycled Bottle Containing Reclaimed Ocean Plastic*
April 20, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building on the brand’s recently announced Clean to Planet initiative, REN Clean Skincare will be one of the first prestige skincare brands to offer consumers a product in a 100% recycled bottle containing reclaimed ocean plastic.* This groundbreaking initiative is the latest step in the British pioneer of clean
BAP Announces Purchase Agreement with EcoPlanet Bamboo for Production of Bamboo Sanitary Papers;
April 19, 2018
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAP Industries of Guatemala is pleased to announce the signing of a 10-year exclusive Bamboo Purchase Agreement with United States based EcoPlanet Bamboo Group for 100% of the off-take from its sustainably grown Nicaraguan bamboo plantations, as part of a strategic alliance with Advance Pulp and Paper
Donaldson Company Announces Global Price Increases
April 19, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, increased list prices for select products in both the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments by an average of 4 to 15 percent, depending on business unit and region. Account representatives from Donaldson