Monday, February 18, 2019
All News
ATI Comments on Second Quarter 2017; Completes Extension of ABL and Term Loan
June 29, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) today commented on the second quarter 2017 and said that it has extended its Asset Based Lending (ABL) facility, including the maturity of its $100 million term loan, to February 2022. “Second quarter performance is consistent with the outlook we provided in
Employment Opportunities: Managing Director and Sales Representatives for Meusburger
June 29, 2017
Medical Molder Sweats the Small Stuff to Deliver Big Results Embracing lean manufacturing and scientific molding keeps Freudenberg Medical on top of customer demands for defect-free deliveries as it expands into full device manufacturing, 100% automated inspection, and 3D-printed tooling for quicker product launches.
Walter Surface Technologies Offers Long Life Cutting Fluid Extends Cutting Tool Life
June 29, 2017
Walter Surface Technologies' Coolcut S-50 soluble cutting fluid will improve the life of cutting tools and reduce heat buildup and friction on workpieces, even in tougher applications and on hard-to-machine metals. Special EP additives in the liquid will provide extra lubricity to cut materials such as high tensile steel and stainless steel, and
Para Los Niños and Ford Motor Co. Host 5th Annual Model Car Building Competition
June 29, 2017
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Para Los Niños: WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM WHAT: Para Los Niños Charter Middle School and Ford Motor Co. will be hosting the 5th Annual Model Car Building Competition. The event celebrates Ford’s commitment to education at the campus and weaves STEM education into the final
Anguil Environmental Systems Expands Offerings with American Micro Detection Systems
June 29, 2017
Under the terms of the agreement, AMDS will allow Anguil to exclusively present the REX product line to their customers in the electronics space. News Post: 6/29/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announces that they have signed an exclusive
Microfinish Acquires Roc Industries in Belleville, Ill
June 29, 2017
Micofinish has more than 240,000 square feet of facilities in Saint Louis, and has more than 450 customers throughout the Midwest and around the U.S. Microfinish has won several Products Finishing Top Shops awards. Microfinish Company of Saint Louis has acquired Roc Industries of Belleville, Illinois. Owner Bill Stock says this
PPG Launches New Website for Architectural Metal Coatings
June 29, 2017
PPG launches a new web site for architectural metal coatings featuring a streamlined appearance, intuitive navigation and enhanced access to popular coatings specification tools. Architects, specifiers and product manufacturers will find PPG’s product information organized by coatings type—coil or extrusion—as well as by finished
Monroe Capital Supports Platte River Equity’s Acquisition of MFG Chemical
June 29, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a $45 million senior credit facility to support the acquisition of MFG Chemical, LLC (“MFG”) by private equity sponsor, Platte River Equity. Founded in 1981 and based in Dalton, Georgia, MFG is a
Seeing What’s Wrong Remotely
June 29, 2017
Although the Google Glass project hasn’t resulted in multitudes of people wandering around wearing eyewear that seems to have been designed by Syd Mead or H.R. Blog Post: 6/29/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Although the Google Glass project hasn’t resulted in multitudes of people wandering around
Industrial Search Partners Joins the Global Amrop Partnership
June 29, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial Search Partners (ISP) has joined Amrop, one of the world’s largest retained executive search partnerships. ISP will lead Amrop’s retained executive search services in the Industrial, Infrastructure and Energy sectors for the U.S. Growing rapidly since its launch in 2013, ISP differentiates
Eviation Aircraft Developing All-Electric Commuter Plane with Stratasys 3D Printing to Make Short
June 29, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions, is using Stratasys 3D printing to develop one of the world’s first all-electric commuter aircraft.
Mark Your Calendars for Molding 2018
June 29, 2017
Molding 2018 shifts dates (Feb. 27-March 1) and location (Long Beach, Calif.) next year. The Molding 2018 Conference & Exhibit, Plastics Technology’s comprehensive event for everything inside and outside the platens, will take place next Feb. 27-March 1 in Long Beach, Calif. at the Hilton Long Beach Hotel. Back in April, we concluded our
Lean Waste Walk Form
June 29, 2017
Spreadsheets are a common tool in mold shops and we've touched upon their various uses in MMT. Here is another example of using spreadsheets to help create an organized way of viewing and tracking info. This time it has to do with waste. Steve Brammer has worked for a variety of custom and captive molding operations in manufacturing and process
Bluedrop Announces Extension to Maturity Dates of Indebtedness
June 29, 2017
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. (TSX-V: BPLI) ("Bluedrop" or the "Company") announced today that the Company has agreed to amend the terms of two promissory notes issued to the Company by Name 3 Capital Inc. (“Name 3”) in the aggregate amount of $169,816, to extend the
Celanese Announces Dibutyl Maleate and Dioctyl Maleate Price Increases in Europe
June 28, 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 Dibutyl Maleate (DBM) and Dioctyl Maleate (DOM) in Europe. The price increases below will be effective immediately, or as contracts otherwise allow. Product    
City Capital Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in ProSteel Security Products, Inc.
June 28, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--City Capital Ventures, LLC (“City Capital”), a private investment partnership headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce its strategic investment in ProSteel Security Holdings, Inc. (“ProSteel” or the “Company”). City Capital is investing alongside ProSteel’s
Greif, Inc. Announces Highlights of 2017 Investor Day
June 28, 2017
DELAWARE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global industrial packaging solutions provider, today announced highlights of the Company’s 2017 Investor Day. Highlights include: A 2020 operating profit before special items range of $425 million - $465 million A 2020 free cash flow range of $230 million - $270 million The
USD Group Announces Commercial Agreements and Infrastructure Improvements at Pier 122 in
June 28, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USD Group LLC (“USDG”) announced today the commencement of automobile roll-on/roll-off (“RORO”) activities at its Pier 122 in Philadelphia following successful commercialization and infrastructure improvement initiatives. USDG’s deep-water facility at Pier 122 is strategically located in close
Para Los Niños and Ford Motor Co. Host 5th Annual Model Car Building Competition
June 28, 2017
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Para Los Niños: WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2017 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM WHAT: Para Los Niños Charter Middle School and Ford Motor Co. will be hosting the 5th Annual Model Car Building Competition. The event celebrates Ford’s commitment to education at the campus and weaves STEM education into the final
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Wins Embraer’s Global Agency of Record
June 28, 2017
SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a highly competitive pitch process, Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) becomes Embraer’s first global AOR. The ambitious, yearlong campaign will strengthen Embraer’s profile internationally with global messaging and key market research. “It is an honor to work with Embraer. They are an
Emuge EF Micro Drills with Coolant-Through Design
June 28, 2017
Emuge Corp. has expanded its EF-Series of high penetration rate drills with a new line of sub-micro grain carbide coolant-fed micro drills. The EF Micro Drills range from 0.0295” (0.75 mm) up to 0.1181” (3.0 mm) in diameter, are all coolant-through design and are ideal for aerospace, medical and precision automotive applications
PSE Releases Significant gPROMS Processbuilder Update
June 28, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), the Advanced Process Modelling company, today released a significant update to gPROMS ProcessBuilder, its leading advanced process modelling platform for optimising design and operation of process plants. gPROMS ProcessBuilder is a unified equation-oriented process modelling environment for
Vorteq Coil Finishers Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway
June 28, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with Vorteq Coil Finishers to feature Vorteq as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet race car driven by William Byron at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, June
Ferro Launches Global Program to Increase Manufacturing Capacity and Optimize Production of
June 28, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE), a leading global provider of functional coatings and color solutions, has announced it is making investments in its Ferro Pigments business to increase capacity and optimize production of its Ultramarine pigments product lines. “As a global leader in Ultramarine pigments, we are
BAE Systems and Leonardo to Collaborate on New Precision-guided Munitions for Air, Land and Sea
June 28, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems and Leonardo have announced an initiative to pursue collaborations on new precision-guided solutions that will offer U.S. and allied military forces a range of low-risk, cost effective, advanced munitions for advanced, large caliber weapon systems. The two companies anticipate offering new adaptations of
Lockheed Martin Recognizes Harris Corporation as Outstanding Supplier of F-35 and F-22 Carriage and
June 28, 2017
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been designated a top-performing supplier by Lockheed Martin for its work on carriage and release systems for F-35 and F-22 fighter jets. The award acknowledges the company’s excellent on-time delivery record and superior quality rating of more than 98 percent. “This
Female Founded and Led Bioplastics Products Company On the Move
June 28, 2017
Repurpose is aiming to expand line of PLA-based disposable and certified compostable picnic and party wear. Just last month, I reported on a female-led injection molder and noted that we just might be poised to see more such female-led plastics processing and products companies crop up. It looks as though bioplastics might be yet another avenue
Automated Grit Blasting Machine Designed for Medical Implants
June 28, 2017
Guyson Corp. introduces its latest twin spindle, automated grit blasting machine built and designed for medical implant devices. New Product Post: 6/28/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The machine also offers noise reduction by surrounding the sliding vertical doors through which the parts enter and exit the blast
Tuft & Needle Mandates Company-Wide CertiPUR-US® Certificate Training
June 28, 2017
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tuft & Needle has furthered its commitment to exemplary customer experience by implementing company-wide training about the CertiPUR-US® certified foam used in all its mattresses. Tuft & Needle has mandated its entire staff of more than 140 employees to complete the online certificate course. “Consumers
Smithers Pira Announces Food Contact & Additives 2017 Agenda
June 28, 2017
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Pira is pleased to announce the Food Contact & Additives 2017 agenda. Food Contact & Additives 2017 will take place September 25-27, 2017 in Arlington, VA. This year’s agenda will feature speakers from major players in the food contact and food additives industries along with a pre-conference
Announcing Thermo-1200TM Water-Resistant Calcium Silicate Insulation from Johns Manville
June 28, 2017
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In August of 2017, Johns Manville Industrial Insulation Group (IIG), a global building products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, will release the first, water-resistant calcium silicate in North America, called Thermo-1200™. This product will be globally available and will replace Thermo-12® Gold,
Textron Announces Lisa Atherton as President & CEO of Textron Systems
June 28, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today announced that Lisa Atherton has been named president & CEO of Textron Systems. She succeeds Ellen Lord, who will be nominated by President Donald J. Trump as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics within the Department of Defense.
MATERIALS HANDLING: Custom-Made Tanks
June 28, 2017
ASME tanks from Charles Ross & Son Co., Hauppauge, N.Y., are custom built to serve a wide range of applications and processing requirements in virtually any industry. The pictured 5000-gal stainless steel tank is designed for full vacuum up to 10 psig internal pressure at 200 F in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1 latest
PP Compounder Elbows Out Production Snafus
June 28, 2017
Replacing each of the six elbows cost the compounder an hour of downtime plus the cost of labor. The price of buying 72 or more replacement elbows a year ran well into the tens of thousands of dollars. The Plastics Group went searching for a solution, and ended up replacing the six 90° sweep elbows with the
PPG and PPG Foundation Contribute $7.5 Million for PPG Science Pavilion in Pittsburgh
June 28, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced contributions to Carnegie Science Center of Pittsburgh totaling $7.5 million. The largest donation in the center's history is earmarked for a new building that will be named the PPG Science Pavilion. (NOTE TO EDITORS: Additional materials associated with this
Axalta Exhibits Wood Coating Portfolio at AWFS Fair in Las Vegas
June 28, 2017
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will exhibit its recently acquired wood coatings products and services at the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Fair in Las Vegas from July 19 to 22, 2017. NASCAR® champion Dale Earnhardt
Keynote Sessions Announced for Drone World Expo Featuring Thought Leaders from Fortune 500 Companies
June 28, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many companies are exploring the potential use of UAS, or drone technology for unmanned travel with programs to develop self-driving cars and pilotless passenger planes and everything in between. The keynote sessions at this year’s Drone World Expo will explore these developments for applications in the
Stratasys Honors Scholarship Winners for 2017 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
June 28, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today unveiled winning entries for the 2017 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. Judging submissions from more than 900 student inventors, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs, this year’s contest was co-hosted by
Spirent Federal Announces MNSA Development
June 28, 2017
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spirent Federal Systems, the nation’s leading provider of GPS and GNSS simulators, has announced today that they have begun development of MNSA capable GNSS simulators. Spirent Federal is one of the first GNSS simulator manufacturing companies to develop software that will support M-Code using the
Crane Co. Announces Date for Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Teleconference
June 28, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the following schedule and teleconference information for its second quarter 2017 earnings release: Earnings Release: July 24, 2017 after close of market by public distribution and the Crane Co. website at www.craneco.com. Teleconference: July 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Eastern) hosted by
Most Resin Prices Down or Flat; PC and Nylon 66 Up for Now
June 28, 2017
Falling feedstock prices are a key driver as we enter the third quarter. A combination of significant price decreases in key feedstocks and more balanced supply and demand overall brought down prices of PE, PP, PS, PET, and ABS. While PVC and nylon 6 prices held steady, PC and nylon 66 prices moved up in the second quarter. With
Mitutoyo Opening New Solution Center in Michigan
June 28, 2017
Mitutoyo America Corp. is opening its newest M3 Solution Center in Novi, Michigan. The 8,455-square-foot facility is said to be conveniently located for customers to schedule appointments for product demonstrations, assistance with application challenges and metrology solutions, as well as product and educational training seminars. The center
ModuleWorks, Zeiss Cooperate on CAD/CAM System
June 28, 2017
The goal is to provide an integrated conventional and ultra-precision machining software capable of programming the complex parts required in the optics industry. News Post: 6/23/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop CAD/CAM software supplier ModuleWorks GmbH is partnering with Zeiss Industrial Metrology to
Autodesk Appoints New President, CEO
June 28, 2017
Autodesk, Inc.’s board of directors has appointed Andrew Anagnost the company’s new president and CEO. Formerly interim co-CEO and chief marketing officer, he will also join the board of directors. Mr. Anagnost began his career at Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Co. and as an NRC fellow at NASA Ames Research Center. After joining Autodesk
SolaTrim LLC Announces Labor-Saving Addition to Product Line
June 28, 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to an increasing demand, SolaTrim LLC announced today that another barrier size option will be added to their product line. In addition to the original ST-001, SolaTrim is now offering the ST-055, similar in design, but with a 5.5” width – a full inch and a quarter narrower than the standard
PCBC 2017: Ply Gem Reveals Line-Up of Exterior Products and Solutions for Western U.S. Residential
June 28, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Showcasing a full portfolio of products, solutions and technologies designed specifically to meet the construction needs of architects, builders and contractors in the western United States, Ply Gem® (NYSE: PGEM), a leading manufacturer of building products, announces its exhibition at PCBC 2017 in San Diego,
Alcoa Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 28, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) plans to announce its second quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after the market closes. The press release containing the financial results will be available on the “Investors” section of Alcoa’s website, www.alcoa.com, and a link to the press release will also
EMFIT Rolls Out C-Series™ Quasi-Piezoelectric Coaxial Cable Sensor for New Solutions to More Smart
June 28, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMFIT, the Finnish company known for its electroactive ferroelectret sensors, sensor-integrated systems and the EMFIT QS quantified sleep monitor, expands into new IoT areas with the introduction of the C-Series™ quasi-piezoelectric coaxial cable. EMFIT’s coaxial design ensures self-shielding for use
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in Quattordio, Italy
June 28, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project that helped revitalize the exterior wall of its automotive OEM coatings facility in Quattordio, Italy. The project was part of the Quattordio Urban Art event, which is an artistic journey of “graffiti” presented by famous
Medical Molder Sweats the Small Stuff to Deliver Big Results
June 28, 2017
“You think you know everything—but when you write it down, you see the small things,” explains Rao Neelam, v.p. of operations at Freudenberg Medical’s Baldwin Park, Calif., medical-device manufacturing facility. The “small things” are a big deal at Freudenberg Medical’s operation approximately 20