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PPG Marks Completion of 45 Million Euros Paint and Coatings Facility in Lipetsk, Russia
June 16, 2017
LIPETSK, Russia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today marked the opening of a 45 million euros (US$49 million) paint and coatings manufacturing facility and commercial operation in the Lipetsk region of Russia. The site will provide about 200 total positions and produce about 25 million liters (6.6 million gallons) of coatings at full capacity. In
Bristol-Myers Squibb to Sell Manufacturing Facility in Swords, Ireland to SK Biotek Co., Ltd.
June 16, 2017
NEW YORK & DAEJEON, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and SK Biotek Co., Ltd. today announced the companies have signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell Bristol-Myers Squibb’s small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facility in Swords, Ireland, to SK Biotek, a wholly-owned
Manufacturing News of Note: June 2017
June 16, 2017
Sandvik Coromant and Zimmerman appoint new presidents, DeVry University launches advanced manufacturing classes, and more industry news. Blog Post: 6/16/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Nadine Crauwels, President of Sandvik Coromant.  Nadine Crauwels has been appointed as the new President of Sandvik Coromant (Sandviken,
Could Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Moldmaking Make EDM Obsolete?
June 16, 2017
As the machinery and materials advance, some moldmaking companies at the forefront of additive manufacturing believe it could reduce or eliminate the need for some more traditional technologies, like EDM and gundrilling. Blog Post: 6/16/2017 Tony Deligio senior editor, Plastics Technology In a series of presentations at Amerimold 2017, leaders in
NASA and Industry Team Successfully Test Orion Launch Abort Motor
June 16, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, along with NASA and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), successfully performed a ground firing test of the abort motor for NASA’s Orion spacecraft Launch Abort System (LAS) at Orbital ATK’s facility in Promontory, Utah. The launch abort
New Diaphragm-Operated Pressure Switches For Tough Environments 
June 16, 2017
For operation in tough environments, Sigma-Netics Inc. has added two diaphragm-operated options to its portfolio of ruggedized pressure switches.
Making a Case for Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Shipping Compliance 
June 16, 2017
Safety and compliance are challenging, but the right infrastructure and technology can mitigate risk.
Celanese Announces Ethyl Acetate Price Increase in Asia
June 15, 2017
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 product in the Asia region. The price increase below will be effective immediately or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to
BizVibe Announces Their List of Top 10 Leading Textile Manufacturers in India
June 15, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--India is one of the largest textile producing countries in the word. It’s textile industry was estimated over US$108 billion in 2016, and is expected to reach US$141 billion by 2021. Today, with over 40 million direct and 60 million indirect employment, India’s textile industry contributes approximately 5% to
Automotive Catalytic Converters, Automotive Active Rear Spoilers, and Automotive Rotary Engines: New
June 15, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s research analysts have recently completed numerous reports analyzing the latest market opportunities, trends, and developments in the global automotive industry. Per Technavio's recent market findings, the automotive industry is growing rapidly and has enjoyed high sales worldwide. Emissions-related
Nortech Systems and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Announce New Commercial Banking Agreement
June 15, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS), a leading provider of full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS), today announced it has closed a new credit facility of up to $21 million with Bank of America Merrill Lynch with an additional $20 million accordion feature. “This important agreement is an
Axalta Opens Asia-Pacific Technology Center in China
June 15, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today formally opened its newest investment in innovation, the Asia-Pacific Technology Center (APTC), in the Minhang District of Shanghai. With a total of 15,500 square meters of space, the APTC expands resources available to
PACCAR Recognizes Supplier Quality Award Winners
June 15, 2017
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) annually recognizes excellent suppliers who meet or exceed PACCAR’s rigorous “10 ppm” quality standard. To be recognized, a supplier must operate near perfection – 10 or fewer defective parts for every million parts shipped to PACCAR. These suppliers must also meet
VIDEO: Indiana's Imagineering Finishing Technologies Works on Boeing's $4.2B Spacecraft
June 15, 2017
Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation, CST-100, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which aims to resume U.S.-based flights to space. Boeing employees work on the CST Indiana-based Imagineering Finishing Technologies (IFT) is working on Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation, CST-100, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program,
Macy’s Kicks Off Shop For A Cause Charity Challenge
June 15, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s 12th annual Shop For A Cause program, a nationwide charity shopping event that benefits local and national organizations, kicks off this summer with a new Charity Challenge hosted by CrowdRise, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform dedicated exclusively to charitable fundraising. To participate in
Dow Supports President's Actions to Develop the U.S. Workforce
June 15, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company supports President Trump's Executive Order to improve and expand apprenticeship programs nationwide. These actions will help scale successful programs to help Americans develop the skills they need for the careers of tomorrow. "We are committed to supporting President Trump's leadership and
Crimson Hexagon Automotive Report Reveals Fear and Anger in 90 Percent of Self-Driving Car Social
June 15, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crimson Hexagon, a leading provider of business insights from social data analysis to inform strategic enterprise decision-making, today released its “Roads of the Future: Eco-friendly autos, self-driving cars, ridesharing and other trends affecting the US auto industry” report. Drawing on its data repository of
Platform as a Service Bundles IoT Services for Manufacturers
June 15, 2017
Siemens has made an initial release of its MindSphere – Siemens Cloud for Industry, a key element of the company’s Digital Enterprise software suite. MindSphere is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) concept in which Siemens bundles a range of services for manufacturing companies on the path to Industry 4.0.  MindSphere is an open
New CAM Software Helps Shop Take on More Challenges
June 15, 2017
When your customers are in multiple industries and demand many types of machining processes to complete their orders, you need to be as flexible as possible, and this means your machines as well as your attitude. The staff at Robin Technologies (Chantonay, France) understood this was their situation not long ago. The company sits in the Pays de
Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou Facility Earns Second Prestigious Safety Award
June 15, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials’ Chocolate Bayou plant received the Distinguished Safety Service and the Caring for Texas awards at the 2017 Texas Chemical Council Awards Banquet. Awarded based on facility size, the Distinguished Safety Service award recognizes a site’s exceptional safety record and commitment to
American Cleaning Institute: Key Information on Laundry Packets for Caregivers
June 15, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a Consumer Reports article on accidents related to the use of liquid laundry packets: Manufacturers of liquid laundry detergent packets are fully committed to reducing accidental access to these products, which are used safely by
Axalta Coating Systems Introduces Voltalube - New Wire Enamel Brand
June 15, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has announced the launch of VoltalubeTM, a new line of lubricants. Voltalube is designed to ensure excellent wire winding in electric motors, generators and transformers, and to reduce the risk of wire breaks during the
Ricoh Japan Signs Dealership Agreement with 3D Printer Manufacturer EnvisionTEC
June 15, 2017
GLADBECK, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, has signed a dealership agreement with The Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd., part of the imaging and electronics company based in Tokyo. Beginning later this year, Ricoh Japan will begin selling 3D printers, materials,
Researchers Discover Short-Cut to Satellite-Based Quantum Encryption Network
June 15, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a new study, researchers demonstrate ground-based measurements of quantum states sent by a laser aboard a satellite 38,000 kilometers above Earth. This is the first time that quantum states have been measured so carefully from so far away. “We were quite surprised by how well the quantum states survived
Robot Monitoring Provides Safe, Flexible Automation
June 15, 2017
Robots are arguably one of the most important components of any flexible automation solution. They are capable of performing any number of applications across the shop floor. To be efficient, robots must be able to move quickly, making them a potential hazard for people working in the immediate vicinity. Historically, fences or cages have been used
Wilsonart® Solid Surface Portfolio Expands with Six New Patterns
June 15, 2017
TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--No longer about needless consumption, luxury is purposeful, thoughtful and offers the opportunity to showcase personality, especially through mixing and layering of materials to create highly personal spaces. Wilsonart® Solid Surface opens new design possibilities through the addition of six new designs that
NIKE, Inc. Announces New Consumer Direct Offense: A Faster Pipeline to Serve Consumers Personally,
June 15, 2017
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today introduced the Consumer Direct Offense, a new company alignment that allows Nike to better serve the consumer personally, at scale. Leveraging the power of digital, Nike will drive growth—by accelerating innovation and product creation, moving even closer to the consumer through
Schnitzer Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2017 Preliminary Results and Earnings Date
June 15, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCHN) today announced preliminary results for its third quarter ended May 31, 2017. Schnitzer expects third quarter earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.56 - $0.60 and adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.52 - $0.56. These
Tennant Company Unveils Robust E-Commerce Capabilities with Redesigned Tennantco.com
June 15, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a leading cleaning solutions provider, announced today the introduction of an exciting new website experience for North America. The new www.tennantco.com website delivers a cleaner design, enhanced content, improved search functionality, and the capability to purchase online with a simple
Dr. Una Ryan Joins Elemental Machines Board of Directors
June 15, 2017
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elemental Machines today announced that the distinguished Dr. Una Ryan, OBE has joined its Board of Directors. Bringing more than 50 years of experience to this role, Ryan will provide strategic guidance as Elemental Machines expands its market leadership in data-driven insights into complex
Trinseo to Acquire API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A.
June 15, 2017
BERWYN, Pa. & MUSSOLENTE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE:TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A. have signed a definitive agreement for Trinseo to acquire API. The transaction is expected to close in the third
Cummins Positioned for Growth and Leadership in New and Emerging Technologies
June 15, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During a teleconference yesterday evening, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) executives shared how the Company is positioned to lead in current and future technologies, including its core business, electrification, alternative fuels and power solutions, as well as in digital capabilities, data and analytics. To hear a replay
General Micro Systems Receives 2017 Soldier’s Network Defender of the Year Award for Supporting
June 15, 2017
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Micro Systems (GMS) received General Dynamics Mission Systems’ 2017 Soldier’s Network Defender of the Year award for the company’s innovative and cost-effective support of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 program. The
L3 Achieves Certification for Upgraded AT-802L Longsword™ Avionics
June 15, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the updated digital avionics and cockpit for its AT-802L Longsword™ missionized aircraft. The AT-802L Longsword is an ISR and light strike platform developed by L3
INJECTION MOLDING: Small, Economical Robot
June 15, 2017
Sepro America, Warrendale, Pa., has introduced the smallest model in its series of economical, general-purpose Cartesian servo robots for simple pick-and-place and stacking operations. The Success 5, which was previewed at the K 2016 show in Dusseldorf last October (along with the S5 Picker, which shares a similar mechanical design) is designed for
Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging
June 15, 2017
Milliken’s NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in “Pick Your Plate” concept. Tell the truth! When you hear the word ‘snack”, do you not envision some not-so-healthy option like potato chips or other such salty, crunchy things? And, while there’s a whole lot of new technology—much of it plastics
Applying Multitasking’s Versatility
June 15, 2017
The success of a shop’s growth is often based on its approach to new challenges, along with its relationship with suppliers who can help to meet those challenges. As a shop takes on new jobs, it may find that it’s lacking in certain areas that could pose problems in meeting customer expectations. Perhaps the shop’s capacity is too
SolderPlus Dispensing Paste from Nordson EFD Provides a More Reliable, Convenient Solution for RFID
June 15, 2017
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, offers a new SolderPlus® dispensing paste formula to improve bond reliability in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags, dual interface (DI) smart cards, and biometric passports.
Varley Group Awarded $37.5 Million to Build Portable Ground Facilities for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
June 15, 2017
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DC-based Varley USA, announced its parent company, Varley Group, is partnering with Lockheed Martin to design and develop secure, portable ground facilities for Air Force personnel deployed overseas with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The award, worth $37.5 million dollars will run through 2019. The
Engility selected to conduct risk assessments on U.S. Air Force space systems
June 15, 2017
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engility (NYSE: EGL) won a $42 million task order from the U.S. Air Force to advise and assist their Space and Missile Systems Engineering Directorate at Los Angeles Air Force Base to ensure their space and launch vehicles are mission ready. Engility engineers will conduct independent readiness reviews to help with
Major Cash Infusion for PEF Bioplastic Barrier Resin Underway
June 15, 2017
PEFerence consortium led by Synvina awarded over $28 million to build plant for key feedstock. It was just last year that we reported on the joint venture between BASF and The Netherlands’ Avantium to produce polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a 100% biobased alternative to PET. Called Synvina, the JV is coordinator of the 11-member industry
PCI Updates Coatings Comparison App
June 15, 2017
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) announces that its mobile coatings comparison calculator app has been updated. News Post: 6/15/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Download the PCI Coatings Comparison Calculator today. The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) announces that its mobile coatings comparison calculator app has
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Announces its First HBI Production Plant in the Great Lakes Region
June 15, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF) announced today that it has selected a site in Toledo, Ohio for the development of its first hot briquetted iron (HBI) production plant. Midrex Technologies was selected to design, engineer and procure equipment for the new plant, which will have the nominal capacity to produce
Boom Supersonic and Stratasys Sign Technical Partnership to Improve the Speed of Development for
June 15, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, and Boom Supersonic today announced a significant technical partnership to bring the commercial airline industry one step closer towards routine supersonic travel. Aimed at shaping the future of high-speed aviation,
PEI-Genesis Expands into Israel’s Fast-Moving High Tech Sector: Company’s Engineered
June 15, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PEI-Genesis, one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connector and cable assemblies, is opening a sales office in Tel Aviv, Israel, it was announced today. The office opens on June 19. With Israel ranked fifth among the most innovative countries in the Bloomberg Innovation Index, expanding into this
Peugeot Design Lab Turns Five
June 15, 2017
The Peugeot Design Lab is celebrating its fifth birthday this week, perhaps with some of the oysters that are on offer on the food truck that the firm developed for the Maison Gillardeau earlier this year, based on the Peugeot Expert van. Blog Post: 6/15/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. The Peugeot Design Lab is
Complete "Reality Redesigned" Student Manufacturing Competition Series Now Streaming Online
June 15, 2017
The live competition created by Edge Factor involves junior high and high school students meeting challenges in engineering and manufacturing. Representatives from Mastercam, NIMS and MMS judge the competition. Watch the entire series for free. Blog Post: 6/15/2017 Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop I recently got to be part of a
Modular Molding System Features All-Steel Base
June 15, 2017
Designed to be appealing to moldmakers, injection molders and OEM device manufacturers, Pleasant Precision’s Round Mate quick-change modular tooling system is pre-engineered with components from the company’s comprehensive design catalog. New Product Post: 6/15/2017
Controx Panel Cut Tooling Allows High Feed Rates 
June 15, 2017
Controx's Panel Cut line of tooling allows feed rates up to 400 IPM for maximum productivity and a clean surface finish.
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Announces Suspension of Quarterly Dividend and New Board Members
June 14, 2017
CARNEGIE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) today announced that the Board of Directors has suspended the Corporation’s quarterly cash dividend, beginning with the second quarter of 2017. “Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation is in a period of growth. The decision to suspend the dividend is an effort to deliver value