Industry News

ST. LOUIS (November 7, 2018)- WB industries, a custom metal and structural fabrication, welding, and precision machining company, announces the addition of Ricky Goble as its Machining Supervisor.

Chicago, IL – MC Machinery, a specialist in high-precision wire and sinker EDM, 2D and 3D laser, milling, and press brake machines, announced the appointment of ProMac Technologies, LLC (ProMac) as the new distributor of lasers and press brakes in the northeast region.

Chicago Pneumatic, international manufacturer of professional automotive and industrial tools, announces that Philip Warmbier has joined the team as Business Line Manager in the company's U.S. Headquarters located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Hampton, NH – November 5, 2018 – The Board of Directors of LillyWorks, Inc. announces the election of Mark J. Lilly President and Chief Executive Officer.

Bethel, CT November 1, 2018...Agathon, Swiss manufacturer of precision grinding machines for indexable inserts, laser processing machines, and standard products for fabricating, mold making and specialty machines, is celebrating 100 years.A celebration, at their global headquarters near Bern, Switzerland, was enjoyed by more than 200 customers, suppliers, and partners as well as representatives from government and the science community.

NILES, Ill. – November 2018 – CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels announces new identity of CGW Abrasives.

Remember that before there was high-tech there was low-tech. And there still is low-tech! For example, boring and cutting a keyway in a tapered bushing is one of the most often performed tasks a maintenance machinist will perform.

Mr. Robert Elgass will assume all tasks from Mr. Uwe Schröter as of October 15, 2018 as "Director Sales and Marketing", responsible for the Global Sales Strategy for all MCU.

Chicago, IL – MC Machinery is excited to announce Scott Lindley has joined the team as the new Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Representative.

HANOVER, N.H.—Oct. 30, 2018—Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, today announced the formation of Hypertherm Ventures, a new corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, to foster greater interaction with the technology venture community.

DALLAS, TX — OCTOBER 25, 2018 — OnRobot, a specialist in end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots, has opened its first US headquarters in Dallas, Texas.