Industry News

News • February 20, 2019

10 effective cost-saving tips for manufacturers

When it comes to cost-saving techniques, many manufacturers instinctively look toward making cuts; this could mean anything from laying off employees to pulling back on new technology. However, these methods can bring down morale and quash innovation, which allows competitors to get ahead.

News • February 14, 2019

CNC Machines chooses its first Veteran to Machinist scholarship recipient

CNC Machines announced that it has chosen Kevin Bruffet of Orlando, Florida, as the recipient of its first-ever Veteran to Machinist scholarship. CNC Machines, a Florida-based used CNC machine dealer, established the veteran-exclusive scholarship program late last year as a means of supporting both the longevity of the American manufacturing industry and veterans returning to civilian life who want to start new careers.

News • February 14, 2019

MAPAL opens second site in Mexico

MAPAL Frhenosa, a joint venture by the MAPAL Group, is stepping up its activities in Mexico. The company has built a second branch in Santiago de Querétaro, giving it an operation right at the heart of the country for the first time.

News • February 13, 2019

KMC Global’s Control & Automation Division expands market reach

KMC Global, a group of wholly owned, autonomous companies—including PRAB Inc.—that manufacture equipment designed to enhance how industries process material, announces the expansion of its Controls & Automation division to serve outside markets.

News • February 11, 2019

She could get millions to turn a factory into condos but isn’t selling

Before dying at the age of 100 in December, James Galuppo, founder and owner of Etna Tool & Die Corp., urged his only child, Flavia, not to sell the company headquarters. She might have considered that a significant sacrifice. New condos surround the building, 42-44 Bond St., a chic block in Manhattan. A triplex is going for $13.5 million in one of them. Another condo is home to Chuck Close and Warren Beatty.

News • February 11, 2019

ARCH acquires American Tool Service & OrthoGrind

ARCH, a Strength Capital Partners and Main Post Partners platform company that is focused on manufacturing precision cutting tools, precision-machined industrial components, and medical implants and instruments has acquired American Tool Service and OrthoGrind ("ATS" and "OrthoGrind"), with locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Indianapolis.

News • February 6, 2019

Entrust Manufacturing Technologies Inc. launches OEM production division

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – Entrust Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of Vortakt, a new component manufacturing division specializing in OEM partnerships for gundrilling applications.

News • February 6, 2019

Steven Baier promoted at Haimer USA LLC

Steven Baier, previously the National Sales Manager for HAIMER USA, has been promoted to Vice President of Sales.

News • February 6, 2019

LMT Onsrud LP hires Rex Trammell

Waukegan, IL – LMT Tools is announcing that Rex Trammell has joined LMT Tools as the new Field Sales and Application Specialist covering the state of Tennessee along with the Gulf Coast area.

News • February 6, 2019

LMT Onsrud LP promotes Mark Ware

Waukegan, IL - LMT Tools is announcing that Mark Ware has been promoted to Milling and Tapping Application Specialist for LMT Tools.

News • February 6, 2019

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence expands into western Canada

North Kingstown, RI – Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division today announced it has expanded its footprint into western Canada with a new office in Calgary, Alberta.

News • February 5, 2019

Hexagon AB acquires Etalon AG

Stockholm, Sweden - Hexagon AB, a specialist in digital solutions, today announced the acquisition of Etalon, a provider of equipment calibration solutions.