FABTECH ready to roll.(Las Vegas)
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The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, Oct. 6-8 at the
Las Vegas Convention Center, is North America's largest metal
forming, fabricating, and welding exposition and . . .
Making a better crusher: software magic and new machines
pulverize once costly method.(productivity solutions)
Telsmith Inc., a manufacturer of rock-crushing machinery in Mequon,
WI, knows what happens when there's an unprecedented demand from
mining companies responding to a dramatic run-up in metals . . .
Building curriculum: manageable portions can ensure that program
for apprenticeships reaches its objectives.(shop talk)
When installing a new apprenticeship program, there are a number of
issues to consider. Last month we looked at some internal issues for
businesses. Now, let's look at the curriculum.
The first . . .
Throughput quantum leap: tool grinding capability changes the
name of the game.(grinding)
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KEO Cutters found itself at a crossroads. The demands of the market
meant increasingly tighter tolerances and specifications for the
toolmaker. To stay competitive, the . . .
Dress rehearsal for robots: collaboration makes its IMTS debut
with model of air-cooled engine.(partnerships)
When the curtain lifted last month at IMTS 2008, it was a debut
like none other for Partners in THINC.
While its roots go back 10 years, the partnership has only been
"in business" since 2007. . . .
Like a 'perfect storm': though oil prices have fallen,
lubricant costs remain a heavy burden.(fluid management)
When oil prices surged in early summer, the increase sharply cut
into the profits of numerous American businesses, pushing many to raise
prices and maneuver aggressively to offset the growing cost . . .
China: when will we learn? Whether it's the Olympics or
trade matters, promises haven't been kept by key Asian
player.(straight
China is in its 4,705th year of existence. Astrologically, it is
celebrating "The Year of the Rat." For many U.S. machine shops
owners forced out of business and Americans who have lost their . . .
Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.(New websites)
A new more user-friendly site has been launched by Star CNC Machine
Tool Corp. It's at www. . . .
Cimcool.(New websites)
Cimcool has redesigned its website to improve access. Customers may
still sign up for free product trials from the provider of metalworking
fluids at . . .
Wordingham Technologies.(New websites)
Wordingham Technologies, provider of machined parts for optics,
photonics, and precision instrumentation, has launched a new portal on
its website for customer access to tracking orders and . . .
Smart Energy Solutions.(New at the top)
Smart Energy Solutions has appointed Edward Braniff as acting CEO.
He has been CFO since 2005. Smart Energy owns the Battery Brain line of
vehicle accessory . . .
Commercial Metals Co.(New at the top)
Murray R. McClean has been elected chairman of the board of
Commercial Metals Co. in addition to his responsibilities as president
and CEO. Commercial Metals manufactures and recycles steel and . . .
McDermott International Inc.(New at the top)
John T. Nesser III has been named executive vice president and COO
of McDermott International Inc. He will be responsible for the oversight
of all McDermott's Offshore Oil & Gas . . .
Taurus Aerospace Group.(New at the top)
Larry Resnick has been appointed CEO of Taurus Aerospace Group, a
provider of integrated specialist solutions to aircraft OEMs and . . .
Parker Hannifin Corp.(New at the top)
Parker Hannifin Corp. has promoted Dana A. Dennis to senior vice
president, finance; and Jon P. Marten to vice president and corporate
controller, following their appointment to the company's board . . .
LNS North America.(New at the top)
LNS North America has named Frank Sraj Jr. its CEO of the North
American Business Unit. LNS provides products and services such as bar
feeders and unloading equipment. to . . .
Lenox.(New at the top)
Lenox, power tool manufacturer of East Longmeadow, MA, has named
David Pirkle president of industrial products and services. He will
report to Bill Burke, group president of tools and hardware, . . .
Dura Automotive Systems.(New at the top)
Timothy D. Leuliette has been named president and CEO of Dura
Automotive Systems. He succeeds Larry Denton, who elected to leave the
company after successfully leading the automotive parts maker . . .
Polaris Industries.(New at the top)
Polaris Industries has named Scott W. Wine CEO, succeedding Thomas
C. Tiller. Polaris manufactures snowmobiles and ATVs, as well as Victory
motorcycles.
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Continental AG.(New at the top)
German auto parts maker Continental AG has appointed Karl-Thomas
Neumann as CEO, replacing Manfred Wennemer. CFO Alan Hippe has been
named to the newly created position of deputy CEO.
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