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MORE from Milacron at NPE
March 12, 2018
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry will have MORE to show visitors than any other exhibitor at NPE 2018, in West Hall, booth 2703, May 7th to May 11th. Capping that all off will be the LARGEST tonnage injection molding machine to operate
Kangaroo-M to Roam: Hanes’ New Comfort Flex Fit Men’s Boxer Briefs Bring the Pouch to Combat the
March 12, 2018
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hanes is making its biggest underwear launch in four years with the introduction of premium Comfort Flex Fit men’s boxer briefs featuring a specially designed, anti-ouch pouch. Two years in the making, the all-new design’s innovative U-shaped pouch and advanced soft, breathable fabrics create
Mesa Airlines Once Again Recognized with the FAA Maintenance Diamond Award for the Seventh
March 12, 2018
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the seventh consecutive year, Mesa Airlines’ Maintenance and Engineering Department has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s prestigious Employer’s Diamond Award of Excellence. The FAA reserves this award for select carriers who completed the Aircraft Maintenance Training program with
Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by 20 Percent
March 12, 2018
Emerging low-carbon circular economy, stronger policy support for the bioeconomy, and increased consumer awareness drive expansion. Demand for bioplastics is going nowhere but up. This is indicated by the increasing number of both players and materials that have emerged and on which we have been reporting. Moreover, the European Bioplastics
RPM to Webcast Presentation at Gabelli & Co. 9th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference
March 12, 2018
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that Barry M. Slifstein, vice president – investor relations, will present at the Gabelli & Co. 9th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference in New York City on March 13, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The presentation will focus on RPM's growth strategy; financial
Chevron Phillips Chemical Successfully Starts New Ethane Cracker in Baytown, Texas
March 12, 2018
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) announced today that it has successfully introduced feedstock and commenced operations of a new ethane cracker at its Cedar Bayou facility in Baytown, Texas. At peak production, the unit will produce 1.5 million metric tons/3.3 billion lbs. per
DXP Sets Date for 2017 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Results Release and Conference Call
March 12, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXPE), a leading products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, on Tuesday,
IDC and TRU Aseptics Commence Sales & Marketing Alliance in USA
March 12, 2018
NEW YORK & BELOIT, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) (IDND) and TRU Aseptics announced their collaboration to market The Answer® aseptic dispensing system for UHT beverages throughout North America. TRU Aseptics, a contract beverage co-packer based in Beloit, Wisconsin, delivers safe, high-quality,
Globalstar Launches Automotive Team to Bring Enhanced Global Connectivity to the Next Generation of
March 12, 2018
COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that the Company has launched Globalstar Automotive, a newly formed division to support future connected and autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport. With more than 600 million
Used Car Price Decline Forecast to Slow to 1.07% in 2019, According to Moody’s Analytics
March 12, 2018
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Used car prices will stabilize over the next three years, according to the Moody’s Analytics Used Car Price Outlook. Off-lease volumes will continue to rise, yet at a decreasing rate, giving dealers a better chance to adjust to the higher volumes. This trend, together with tightening credit standards among lenders,
Axalta Coating Systems Opens New Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt, Germany to Serve Industrial
March 12, 2018
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) officially opened its Axalta Color Solutions Center in Frankfurt, Germany at the end of February 2018. Built to serve industrial customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who require small batches of liquid coatings, the Axalta Color Solutions Center is designed
X-Class CMOS Image Sensor Platform from ON Semiconductor Enables New Functionality for Industrial
March 12, 2018
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has announced its X-Class image sensor platform, which allows a single camera design to support not only multiple product resolutions, but also different pixel functionality. The first devices in the new platform are the 12 megapixel (MP) XGS 12000
Meggitt Training Systems to Emphasize New Live-Fire Products and Turnkey Capabilities at NRA Range
March 12, 2018
SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meggitt Training Systems builds on its long history of shooting range development at this spring’s NRA Range Development & Operations Conference (RDOC) in Tampa, Fla., March 24-26. The semi-annual conference is geared toward prospective and current range owners, with Meggitt highlighting new products, as
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches CNC Quick Tip Video Series
March 12, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has launched a series of CNC Quick Tip videos on YouTube, intended for those who use, sell or build machine tools with CNC products from the company. The videos answer commonly-asked CNC questions and explain how to perform various functions on Mitsubishi Electric’s CNC products.  The first videos in the
Red Wing Shoe Company Unveils Wall of Honor in Tribute to Skilled Laborers
March 12, 2018
RED WING, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Red Wing Shoe Company unveiled its Wall of Honor, a monument that features epic stories about skilled laborers and their Red Wing boots, in the honorees’ own words. The Wall of Honor pays tribute to those who have handled some of the toughest jobs such as delivering goods and services across ports and
Major Chinese Steel Producer Chooses NEXTSENSE Quality
March 12, 2018
GRAZ, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEXTSENSE is tackling the ever growing quality requirements in rail manufacturing together with Panzhihua New Steel & Vanadium Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Panzhihua Iron and Steel (Pangang). Based on non-contact measurement technology, the laser-measurement system from this company in Graz will in the future
ASV Holdings, Inc. Provides Preliminary Full Year 2017 Update
March 12, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the full year 2017. Full year 2017 revenues are expected to be in the range of $120-$125
Abaco Systems Names Christopher G. Cummins Chief Operating Officer
March 12, 2018
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abaco Systems, a global leader in rugged embedded computing systems for aerospace, defense and industrial applications, today announced the appointment of Mr. Christopher G. Cummins as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Cummins will be responsible for all operational functions including
OSI Systems to Present at the 30th Annual Roth Conference
March 12, 2018
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that it will be presenting at the 30th Annual Roth Conference on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:30AM PT. To listen to the live webcast of the presentation, please visit the investor relations section of the OSI Systems website and follow the link from the front
Manufacturing News of Note: March 2018
March 12, 2018
IMTS 2018 opens registration, partnership enables remote access to CNCs, and other industry news. Blog Post: 3/12/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Registration is now open for the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018, which will take place September 10-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. As of
Manufacturing News of Note: March 2018
March 12, 2018
IMTS 2018 opens registration, partnership enables remote access to CNCs, and other industry news. Blog Post: 3/12/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Registration is now open for the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018, which will take place September 10-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. As of
United Grinding Presents the Artistry of the Grinding Universe Event
March 12, 2018
United Grinding North America, Inc. will host the Artistry of the Grinding Universe Event April 18–19 at its new 110,000-square-foot headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. The two-day educational event will give attendees an opportunity to explore the latest grinding technologies, automation and measurement systems. During the event,
Manufacturing News of Note: March 2018
March 12, 2018
IMTS 2018 opens registration, partnership enables remote access to CNCs, and other industry news. Blog Post: 3/12/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Registration is now open for the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018, which will take place September 10-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. As of
Olympic Steel Announces Promotion of Thomas Sacco to Regional Vice President
March 12, 2018
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, announced the promotion of Thomas J. Sacco to Regional Vice President. Sacco joined Olympic Steel in 1994 and started his career in operations before transitioning to the commercial group. He progressed through several roles with increasing
All About Achates
March 12, 2018
David Johnson, president and CEO of Achates Power, knows that opposed-piston (OP) engines aren’t exactly new things. Fairbanks Morse, a company which Achates has been working with, developed one back in the 1930s. There was the Commer TS3 in the 1950s. And others between the ‘30s and now. So why did the Department of Energy (DOE)
Materials Science Company (to be called Dow) Announces Senior Leadership Succession
March 12, 2018
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Materials Science Division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), today announced that the Materials Advisory Committee of the DowDuPont Board of Directors, intends to appoint Jim Fitterling, currently Chief Operating Officer for the Materials Science Division of DowDuPont, and President and Chief Operating Officer of The
Andrew N. Liveris to Transition Out of DowDuPont Executive Chairman Role, then Retire
March 12, 2018
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP) today announced that Andrew N. Liveris will be transitioning out of the role as Executive Chairman, and then retiring as the Materials Science Division of the company progresses on its succession process. Mr. Liveris has informed the Board that he will no longer serve as Executive Chairman of
IPSCO Tubulars Files Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-1 for Initial Public Offering
March 12, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IPSCO Tubulars Inc. (“IPSCO”) today announced that it has filed an amendment to its registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the
Gen4 Super Air Knife Eliminates Static
March 12, 2018
Exair’s Gen4 super ion air knife eliminates static on plastics, webs, sheet stock and other product surfaces where tearing, jamming or hazardous shocks are a problem.  New Product Post: 3/12/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Exair’s Gen4 super ion air knife is said to
Hybrid Additive/Subtractive VMC Offers Five-Axis Motion
March 12, 2018
Mazak introduces its VC-500 AM, a hybrid multitasking machine that combines five-axis capability with additive manufacturing (AM) technology. The machine is said to enhance product design, reduce time to market and cut R&D costs.  The VC-500 AM machine quickly builds part features to near-net shape, without wasting expensive
Micro-Welding Solutions Offer Affordability and Variety
March 12, 2018
New Product Post: 3/12/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Micro-Welding Solutions Offer Affordability and Variety
March 12, 2018
New Product Post: 3/12/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Hybrid Additive/Subtractive VMC Offers Five-Axis Motion
March 12, 2018
Mazak introduces its VC-500 AM, a hybrid multitasking machine that combines five-axis capability with additive manufacturing (AM) technology. The machine is said to enhance product design, reduce time to market and cut R&D costs.  The VC-500 AM machine quickly builds part features to near-net shape, without wasting expensive
PBN Announces Epec as Winner of Manufacturing Excellence Award
March 12, 2018
Epec was recognized largely for its focus on supply chain management and lean manufacturing.
The LW-PX300 Label Printer by Epson LABELWORKS PX 
March 12, 2018
The LW-PX300 is a smaller, lighter and extremely affordable label maker for wire-marking and barcode labels up to 3/4" (18 mm) wide. 
Five Industrial LED Lighting Trends to Watch in 2018 
March 12, 2018
Industrial facilities worldwide are embracing LED lighting as they strive to align energy and maintenance costs with overall business goals.  
New Rugged Connector Series from Amphenol  
March 12, 2018
The LPT series is lightweight, for use in harsh environments.
New Focus at Green Technology Event: ‘Off Grid Energy Independence’
March 12, 2018
‘IDTechEx Show!’ serves its 2500 delegates with a unique combination of closely related topics from sensors, flexible electronics, bioelectronics and Internet of Things to energy storage and electric vehicles. 
Economical, Flexible Laser Labelling System is Available in Three Versions 
March 12, 2018
Murrplastik now offers three versions of its economical mp-LM laser label system family.
Rugged Sendix S36 Encoders for Servo Motors Support All Electrical Interfaces 
March 12, 2018
Kuebler’s new Sendix 36 motor feedback system is designed to operate servo motors of various sizes, performance levels, electrical interfaces and technical requirements.
Modular Round Chamfering Tool Cuts in Tight Spaces
March 11, 2018
Big Kaiser’s R-Cutter CKB type is a modular round chamfering tool that offers an insert geometry that is said to provide extreme sharpness. New Product Post: 3/11/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Big Kaiser’s R-Cutter CKB type is a modular round chamfering tool that includes
New Pilot Line Verifies Web Gauging Performance
March 10, 2018
Mahlo offers fully operational pilot line for product testing, sample evaluation and technical training. New Product Post: 3/9/2018 Pilot line from Mahlo lets processors evaluate full capabilities of the firm’s gauge prior to purchase. Mahlo America has developed the ability for processors to fully evaluate, before purchase, the
Vertical Integration Supports Additive Manufacturing Success
March 10, 2018
Incodema3D provides finished, high-value metal 3D-printed parts, made possible through the support of its sister companies specializing in more conventional manufacturing methods. “We don’t just print parts; we manufacture parts to print,” says Sean Whittaker, founder and CEO of Incodema3D. The company, located in Ithaca, New
Celanese Announces Acetyl Intermediates Price Increase
March 10, 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 intermediates product. The price increases below will be effective immediately, or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to any previously
Compact Nozzle Enables Injection on the Inside Surface of Part
March 10, 2018
At NPE2018, Thermoplay displays its newly expanded small nozzle series featuring the valve gate F mini nozzle, Ø11. Designed to meet the increasing requirements of special applications in cosmetic, medical and food packaging markets, the nozzle features a small pitch and is now available for valve gate applications. The F
Guess?, Inc. to Webcast Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results
March 9, 2018
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018, which ended February 3, 2018, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The Company will webcast a conference call at 4:45 p.m. (ET) that day to discuss the results. A live webcast will be accessible at www.guess.com via the
Paula A. Sneed Elected to the Board of Directors of Berry Global Group, Inc.
March 9, 2018
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) announced today that Paula A. Sneed has been elected by the Company’s shareowners to its Board of Directors. Sneed, age 70, is the Chairperson and CEO of Phelps Prescott Group LLC (PPG), a strategy and management consultancy she cofounded in 2007. She retired from
Global Polyisobutylene Market -  Growth Forecast and Opportunity Assessment | Technavio
March 9, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Market research firm Technavio has announced the release of their latest report on the global polyisobutylene (PIB) market. This new report will provide in-depth market analysis for the forecast period 2018-2022. The new report will follow-up on Technavio’s previous report, presenting the changing demand-supply
Import Restrictions on Steel and Aluminum Challenge U.S. Electroindustry
March 9, 2018
ROSSLYN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff said the new import tariffs on steel and aluminum will create unwelcome challenges for many electrical manufacturers, particularly related to certain types of electrical steel not made in the U.S. and the overly broad restrictions on
Coperion K-Tron Announces U.S. Production of Rotary Valves
March 9, 2018
The company has begun U.S. production of rotary valves type ZRD at its facility in Salina, Kan. New Product Post: 2/21/2018 Coperion K-Tron has expanded its rotary valve production in Salina, Kan. to include a product line formerly only produced in Germany. To significantly shorten delivery times for American customers, Coperion K-Tron is