Industry News

KENT, Wash. and HANOVER, N.H.—OMAX Corporation, a manufacturer of abrasive waterjet systems, plans to join forces with Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, following the signing of a definitive merger agreement that establishes OMAX as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hypertherm.

Erie, PA—Senior Sales Director of Eriez-USA Dave Heubel announces the promotion of Darrell Milton to Director of Heavy Industry.

WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. – Emuge Corp., a manufacturer of taps, drills, end mills and other rotary tools, has appointed Ms. Shannon Filippelli as Marketing Manager, effective April 1, 2019.

DRESDEN, NY – Abtex Corp., a manufacturer of customized, integrated machine/brush deburring solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced that John De Leon has joined the company as Business Development Manager.

Minneapolis, MN – Industrial Tool, Inc., a specialist in robotic automation systems, workholding fixtures, turnkey applications, and custom machining centers names Nick Archer as Team Leader for the ITI Sales Department.

Knoxville, Tenn. — Hoffmann Group USA today announced that its global headquarters is celebrating the centennial of the company's founding, and is doing so in great form.

Santa Clara, CA – Coherent Inc. has significantly expanded its Gilching, Germany micromachining and sub-system facility, and completed the relocation of the company's laser marking group from nearby Gunding.

Scappoose, Oregon – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) recently welcomed the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) as its 24th member.

C.H. Hanson announced changes to its sales management structure and personnel.

Cleveland OH – Jergens announces that Matt Schron will succeed Bob Rubenstahl as the next General Manager.

Cleveland OH – Jergens' General Manager, Bob Rubenstahl, announced his retirement after seven years of successfully directing the entire division which includes the Workholding Solutions Group, Specialty Fasteners Group, and Lifting Solutions Group.

Setco is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth North American Service Center in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico.