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Plastic Injection Molder Adkev Expanding Into Kentucky 
July 7, 2017
Cleanroom Cabinet Oven Designed for Drying Precision Parts
July 7, 2017
Grieve’s No. 923 electrically-heated, 500°F Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven is currently used for drying precision parts in baskets. New Product Post: 7/3/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The No. 923 oven from Grieve features a 1,500 cfm, 2-hp recirculating blower that provides heated horizontal airflow
Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions Acquires RP Paint Arrestors
July 7, 2017
Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions announces the acquisition of RP Paint Arrestors that will allow Col-Met to expand its product portfolio by offering a complete line of exhaust paint arrestors. News Post: 7/7/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The acquisition will benefit valued customers by allowing Col-Met to
CCAI Installs 2017-18 Board and Officers at Annual Meeting
July 7, 2017
During the 2017 CCAI Annual Meeting in New Mexico, the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) installed its 2017-18 national board of directors and officers. News Post: 7/7/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing CCAI’s 2017 – 2018 Board of Directors. During the 2017 CCAI Annual Meeting in New
Celanese Announces Ethyl Acetate Price Increase in Europe
July 6, 2017
DALLAS & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for ethyl acetate. The price increase below will be effective immediately or as contracts otherwise allow. Product       EUROPE EUR/Mt   Ethyl Acetate
CAM Offers Integrated Suite for Five-Axis Machines
July 6, 2017
Kitamura Machinery Of USA Inc. has partnered with CAMplete Solutions Inc. to develop TruePath software on Kitamura vertical and horizontal five-axis machining centers. An integrated suite of post processing, verification and optimization tools dedicated to five-axis machining centers, CAMplete is designed to be a versatile and flexible TruePath
Ingevity announces dates for second quarter earnings release and conference call
July 6, 2017
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced that it will release its second quarter earnings after the stock market close on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss second quarter fiscal results. Those who wish
Mansea Metal Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Kentucky Speedway
July 6, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with Mansea Metal to feature Mansea as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at Kentucky Speedway on Friday, July 7, 2017. Byron
World Upholstery & Trim is Now Manufacturing Reproduction Sun Visors for R107 Mercedes SL
July 6, 2017
SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialist car restoration parts supplier World Upholstery & Trim has announced that it has added sun visors for Mercedes-Benz R107 Roadster models to its extensive line of reproduction interior components for foreign exotic cars. "We are delighted to be the only company in the US making Mercedes-Benz R107
Grid Encoder for Testing CNC Machines
July 6, 2017
Heidenhain Corp. has improved its family of KGM grid encoders to better serve CNC-controlled machine users who require accuracy testing. The KGM 281 grid encoder is now available with a diameter of 140 mm and an increased accuracy of ± 1 μm. The 281 model has a grid plate with phase grating that has an optical measuring standard. It is
The Robots Are Coming — Will Your Job Be Next?
July 6, 2017
I recently delivered the keynote address at an education conference at which I spoke about the changing face of American industry. There is a need to rapidly adapt the workforce for an exciting and interesting future brought about by continued advancements in industrial automation and robotics. Following the speech, I was approached by a woman who
End Mill for High-Feed Milling in Hardened Steels
July 6, 2017
Seco Tools has released a new solid carbide end mill designed to boost metal removal rates and extend tool life. New Product Post: 7/6/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Seco Tools has released a new solid carbide end mill designed to boost metal removal rates and extend tool life. The Jabro-HFM JHF181 is ideal for
Électrique?
July 6, 2017
The French Fifth Republic was established in 1958. Blog Post: 7/6/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. The French Fifth Republic was established in 1958. Since then, the country has had eight presidents, representing a wide range of politician views. There have been Gaullists (Charles de Gaulle was president from 1959
Gardner Business Index: May 2017 — 55.1
July 6, 2017
Registering 55.1 for May 2017, the Finishing Business Index reversed course from April. For the year-to-date period, the index has averaged 54.5. In the same five-month period in 2016 and 2015, the index averaged 46.8 and 51.6 respectively. The drivers of the overall index in the year-to-date period include Material Prices, Employment, Production
Netherlands-based Pon Holdings Signs Agreement to Enter North American Retail Automobile Market with
July 6, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houston-based indiGO Auto Group and Pon Holdings BV of the Netherlands announced today that they have signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance in North America which will focus on luxury and performance cars. Pon Holdings chose to make a financial investment in the indiGO Auto Group to execute a strategic goal to
Case Study: What Is the Cost of Lost Information?
July 6, 2017
Making sure all employees are using up-to-date information that is communicated effectively between departments helps save companies both time and money. Blog Post: 7/3/2017 Emily Probst Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop The problem with “lost” information is that it often isn’t truly lost. Much the opposite, bits and pieces of
Church & Dwight to Report Second Quarter 2017 Results
July 6, 2017
EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2017 earnings results on August 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. To participate, dial 877-322-9846 within the U.S. and Canada, or 631-291-4539 internationally, using access code 51546106. A replay will be available
HMC Skiving Consolidates Gear Machining
July 6, 2017
Gear manufacturing is less exclusive than it used to be. That is according to a machine tool builder offering what are said to be the first horizontal machining centers in the world capable of power-skiving, a demanding tooth-shaping process in which the workpiece and tool rotate in constant contact and near-perfect synchronicity at a precisely
Swander Pace Capital Sells Lavo to KIK Custom Products
July 6, 2017
BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer products companies, has sold Lavo Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of laundry detergent, household cleaners, fabric softeners and bleach in Canada, to KIK Custom Products Inc. Lavo has been selling high-quality products for
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $6.9 Million in Orders for Cyber Training
July 6, 2017
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2017-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that during its fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, its Maryland-based subsidiary, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., through its Command & Control Technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s Government Solutions segment, received
DP Technology Holds 15th Annual Esprit World Conference
July 6, 2017
Around 300 customers, dealers, resellers and employees of DP Technology and its Esprit CAM system gathered in Universal City, California, in June for the company’s 15th annual weeklong conference and training. Taking on the theme of “Lights, CAM, Action,” the Esprit World Conference 2017 focused on training and inspiration,
HMC Skiving Consolidates Gear Machining
July 6, 2017
A rigid machine platform and the right CNC promise to reduce stackup error and cycle times for both established gear-making operations and new players. Gear manufacturing is less exclusive than it used to be. That is according to a machine tool builder offering what are said to be the first horizontal machining centers in the world capable of
Throwback Thursday: Testing Engineered Options for Mold Alignment
July 6, 2017
Performance data on alignment components helps select the best treatment, improve the design and chart more precise application recommendations.   Misalignment of mold halves can result in molding catastrophes. Even the least-seasoned folks in the industry understand that. There are so many products on the market now to help moldmakers and
The Robots Are Coming — Will Your Job Be Next?
July 6, 2017
I recently delivered the keynote address at an education conference at which I spoke about the changing face of American industry. There is a need to rapidly adapt the workforce for an exciting and interesting future brought about by continued advancements in industrial automation and robotics. Following the speech, I was approached by a woman who
Proto Labs Sets Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
July 6, 2017
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced today that it will issue its financial results for the second quarter 2017 before the opening of the market on July 27, 2017. Proto Labs will host a call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on
Williams Partners Completes Sale of Interests in the Geismar Olefins Facility to NOVA Chemicals for
July 6, 2017
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE: WPZ) announced today that it has completed the sale of all of its membership interest in Williams Olefins L.L.C., which owns an 88.46 percent undivided ownership interest in the Geismar, Louisiana, olefins plant and associated complex, to NOVA Chemicals for $2.1 billion in cash, subject
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in Switzerland at Rolle Castle Park
July 6, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Rolle, Switzerland, that brought color to a local park and playground used by area residents and tourists visiting Rolle Castle. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and products along with financial
Citrine Informatics Wins Prestigious 2017 World Materials Forum Start-up Challenge Award
July 6, 2017
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citrine Informatics, the chemicals and materials artificial intelligence (AI) platform, today announced it has won the World Materials Forum Start-up Challenge Award. The Start-up Challenge recognizes innovative materials solutions from all over the world and Citrine was chosen as the winner from a group of 12
Kulicke & Soffa Further Expands Advanced Packaging Presence through Strategic Lithography
July 6, 2017
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”), today announced it has acquired a 100% equity stake of privately held Liteq BV. Liteq, founded in 2014, has developed the first dedicated step-and-repeat tool serving the unique and
ATSG Subsidiary PEMCO Names GAMECO as New Passenger-to-Freighter Aircraft Conversion Provider
July 6, 2017
WILMINGTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global leader in Boeing 737 passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO), a division of Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) and wholly owned subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG), has announced an agreement with China-based MRO Guangzhou
Conveying: Mobile Screen Conveyor For Non-Free-Flowing Materials
July 6, 2017
The new Bev-Con Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor from Flexicon Corp., Bethlehem, Pa., has a round vibratory screener that removes oversize particles and reduces soft agglomerates before conveying on-size bulk materials from powders and large pellets that flow freely, to non-free-flowing products that pack, cake, seize or smear due to compression or
NACTOY: The 2017 Nominees
July 6, 2017
The initial list of the vehicles that have qualified for the 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards have been released today, so because these awards are significant to the industry (and only partially because I am one of the 60 judges, representatives of auto journalism across the continent), here is the
Owens Corning Announces Early Tender Results of Cash Tender Offers for Any and All of its 9.000%
July 6, 2017
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced the early tender results for its previously announced cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) to purchase (i) any and all of its 9.000% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”) and (ii) up to $140,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% Senior
Stellex Capital Management Closes Debut Middle Market Private Equity Fund at $870 Million
July 6, 2017
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and London, today announced the successful closing of its debut fund, Stellex Capital Partners LP (the “Fund”), with aggregate commitments of $870 million, exceeding the Fund’s
New Shelf-life Extending Packaging Technologies
July 6, 2017
Both Nova Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America have launched novel packaging technologies. I recently had discussions with experts from both Nova Chemicals (U.S. office in Moon Township, Penn) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America (U.S. office in New York City), regarding their new flexible, shelf-extending packaging technologies. Both
Gardner Business Index: May 2017 — 55.1
July 6, 2017
Registering 55.1 for May 2017, the Finishing Business Index reversed course from April. For the year-to-date period, the index has averaged 54.5. In the same five-month period in 2016 and 2015, the index averaged 46.8 and 51.6 respectively. The drivers of the overall index in the year-to-date period include Material Prices, Employment, Production
BASF Sponsors 53rd Annual SkillsUSA, 44th WorldSkills Competitions
July 6, 2017
BASF Corporation recently sponsored the 53rd annual SkillsUSA, a national competition for career and technical education students, held this year in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition, Glasurit, BASF’s premium paint brand, will be the official sponsor for the 44th global competition, WorldSkills, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on
DuBois Chemicals Acquires Blue Star Lubrication Technology
July 6, 2017
DuBois Chemicals announces it has acquired Blue Star Lubrication Technology based in Schaumburg, Illinois. News Post: 7/6/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing DuBois Chemicals, specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Sharonville, Ohio, announces it has acquired Blue Star Lubrication Technology based in Schaumburg,
Video: Building Your Business Through Benchmarking
July 6, 2017
Learn how this shop leverages the Top Shops program to build its business, boost company morale and better direct its improvement efforts. Blog Post: 7/6/2017 Derek Korn Executive Editor, Modern Machine Shop Matt Wardle is the President and CEO of Ogden, Utah’s JD Machine. In this video, he describes ways he uses Top Shops benchmarking data
Rescale Joins the Automotive Simulation Center Stuttgart
July 6, 2017
STUTTGART, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rescale is pleased to announce that it has become a full member of the Automotive Simulation Center Stuttgart, or asc(s. The asc(s is a non-profit organization promoting high-performance simulation in virtual vehicle development. It consists of automotive OEMs and suppliers, software and hardware manufacturers,
All-New Lincoln Continental Earns Coveted Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS
July 6, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The all-new Lincoln Continental has earned the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety due to its available crash prevention system, along with the good rating achieved on crash tests and its optional adaptive LED headlamps. The 2017 Lincoln Continental, the flagship sedan of The Lincoln Motor
Intelsat 35e Launches Successfully
July 6, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 35e satellite, the fourth of the Intelsat EpicNG high throughput satellites. Intelsat 35e was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a
Trends and News Discussed at Silicone and TPE Elastomers Conference
July 6, 2017
Smithers Rapra’s first U.S. summit included new LSR and TPE materials. I recently attended the concurrent Silicone Elastomers and Thermoplastic Elastomers Summit organized by the U.K.’s Smithers Rapra. This was the first time in five years for this dual conference, which was held in Philadelphia. Trends and some new product discussions
Trends and News Discussed at Silicone and TPE Elastomers Conference
July 6, 2017
Smithers Rapra’s first U.S. summit included new LSR and TPE materials. I recently attended the concurrent Silicone Elastomers and Thermoplastic Elastomers Summit organized by the U.K.’s Smithers Rapra. This was the first time in five years for this dual conference, which was held in Philadelphia. Trends and some new product discussions
DACA Specialty Services Expands Footprint with New Offices in Augusta and Pensacola
July 5, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DACA Specialty Services, a subsidiary of ASRC Industrial Services (AIS), is pleased to announce the opening of new branch offices in Augusta, Ga. and Pensacola, Fla. Opening both offices expands DACA’s geographic reach and positions the company to broaden its suite of services. DACA’s new office in Augusta is
Fuel Tech Announces Corporate Initiatives to Re-Focus Operations, Strengthen Operating Leverage, and
July 5, 2017
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK) (or “the Company”), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applications, today announced a series of corporate initiatives designed to re-prioritize resource allocation,
Kadant Completes Acquisition of NII FPG Company’s Forest Products Business
July 5, 2017
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today the completion of its acquisition of the forest products business of NII FPG Company, a global leader in the design and manufacture of equipment used by sawmills, veneer mills, and other manufacturers in the forest products industry, for approximately $173 million, net of
Chase Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
July 5, 2017
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase Corporation (NYSE MKT: CCF) today reported revenue of $64.90 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2017. This is an increase of $0.67 million, or 1%, compared to $64.24 million recognized in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income of $11.86 million for the current quarter increased $4.32
Kaman Announces Continued Convertibility of Its 2010 3.25% Convertible Notes Due November 2017
July 5, 2017
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Corporation (“Kaman”) (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that its 2010 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due November 2017 (the “2010 Convertible Notes”) will continue to be convertible by the holders thereof until the close of business on Monday, November 13, 2017, which is the second
Extrusion: Real-Time Roughness Scanner for Polymer Webs
July 5, 2017
The MicroProfiler MP 9000 from FocalSpec Inc. (U.S. office Cumming, Ga.), is an on-line surface roughness measurement system for polymer web applications. The MP 9000 is based on the firm’s patented Line Confocal Imaging (LCI) technology that enables a continuous, non-contact 3D surface imaging of fast-moving transparent, non-transparent,