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Metrology provider ASF Metrology SRL, Varallo, Italy, is acquiring the coordinate measuring machines business from metrology provider Nikon Metrology NV, Leuven, Belgium.
CNC Software Inc. celebrates anniversary
2018 marks the 35th anniversary of CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., the developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
Röhm Group acquired
Röhm Group, Suwanee, Ga., is now part of Dr. Helmut Rothenberger Holding GmbH.
CGTech celebrates milestone
CGTech, Irvine, Calif., the developer of Vericut software, is celebrating three decades of innovation and consistent growth.
Franklin Bronze Precision Components LLC hires Dave Greene
Dave Greene joined Franklin Bronze Precision Components LLC, Franklin, Pa., as operations manager.
Kitagawa North-Tech Inc. hires Edward Borsos
Kitagawa North-Tech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., which manufactures standard chucks, advanced chucks, custom-engineered workholding and steady rests, hired Edward Borsos as regional sales manager.
Precision Surfacing Solutions acquires Reform Grinding Technology GmbH
Precision Surfacing Solutions, Mount Prospect, Ill., formerly Lapmaster Wolters Group, a supplier of equipment and services for precision lapping, polishing, grinding and honing, acquired Reform Grinding Technology GmbH, a provider of machine tools and systems for high-precision grinding applications.
Arno Werkzeuge USA LLC hires Rob Hampton
Arno Werkzeuge USA LLC, Harvard, Ill., a manufacturer of cutting tools and positive- and negative-style inserts for metalcutting machine tools and Swiss-style turning machines, hired Rob Hampton as technical support and sales engineer for the Northeast region of the U.S.
Sunnen Products Co. acquires BTA Heller Inc.
Sunnen Products Co., St. Louis, acquired BTA Heller Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of deep-hole tooling and systems for primary hole generation.
GWS Tool Group LLC acquires Alliance CNC Cutter Grinding Services Inc.
GWS Tool Group LLC, Tavares, Fla., the parent company of GW Schultz Tool and CGI Tool, acquired Alliance CNC Cutter Grinding Services Inc.
