People & Companies

 MSC Industrial Supply Co., a distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired ApTex Inc. and Premier Tool Grinding Inc.

Tooling Tech Group (TTG), a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment to a range of industries, has appointed Jason Smalarz as president of its Stamping and Engineering division.

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ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, acquired Celeritive Technologies Inc., the developer of VoluMill.

ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas.

Velo3D Inc. has formally appointed Brad Kreger as the company’s permanent Chief Executive Officer. He had been serving as the company’s Interim CEO since December 2023.

August 1, 2024 marks KBC Tools & Machinery Canada’s 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry.

Haimer USA has appointed Manuel Merkt as its chief operating officer (COO) and vice president of marketing. 

Kennametal Inc. has resumed operations at its facility in Rogers, Arkansas, following a previous shutdown due to damage from a tornado on May 26.

PTG Holroyd hosted an event at its Rochdale, United Kingdom, facility during which it gavew a sneak preview of its soon-to-be-launched, large-capacity HG500 ultra-high-performance helical profile grinding machine,

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer of machine tool accessories, has expanded its sales team to "better serve the evolving needs of industry in the U.S. and Canada," the company said.

Big Daishowa has made several personnel changes to support the company’s strategic initiatives.