Industry News

As of November 1, 2018, Tornos has moved its US headquarters headquarters from Lombard, IL, to Des Plaines, IL.

Clearwater, FL -- (www.bobcad.com) -- BobCAD-CAM is solidifying their quest for excellence in the CAD-CAM market by appointing Alex Cole as their new Director of Partner Products & Technical Services.

Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (November 8, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a North American supplier of precision machine tools and automation, has recently partnered with Ocean Technologies Ltd. Inc. to offer high-quality, cost-effective EDM Drills throughout the U.S. and Canada including Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

Coldwater, Ohio, Nov. 8, 2018 – Coldwater Machine Company has hired Christopher May as a program manager overseeing assembly automation projects for the company.

Selmsdorf, November 2018 – Stefan Heczko has been appointed Managing Director for Alltec GmbH (FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving), a laser marking technology company headquartered in Selmsdorf/Germany.

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.