Industry News

Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, has appointed Wade Anderson to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Factory Automation Division for the Americas.

Walter Surface Technologies has acquired Greenfield Industries, a US-based manufacturer of branded and private label cutting tools.

Eriez, a global leader in magnetic, metal detection, and materials handling solutions has appointed Alpha Industrial & Mining Supplies as its new sales representative agency in the Northern Ontario, Canada, region.

Federico Costa, managing director of Febametal S.p.A. from Turin, Italy, was elected president of the European Cutting Tools Association (ECTA).

Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc. has partnered with Utilis AG of Mullheim Switzerland, a developer of premium quality micro-cutting tools for micromechanics, watch- and medical technology.

Walter Surface Technologies has launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.

Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of "The Sound of Studer," the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder's board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.

Industry veteran brings more than 30 years of experience in the industrial automation sector to a leading precision measurement company.

Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, appointed Jaisen Kohmuench as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

Kennametal Inc. has partnered with the American Precision Museum (APM) in Windsor, Vermont, which is home to one of the largest collections of historically significant machine tools in the country.

IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio.

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