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EasyCMM unveils retrofit CMM controller and software at IMTS
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FABTECH releases speaker lineup
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Mitsui Seiki USA names director of sales west
Joseph Farkas has been named director of sales west at Mitsui Seiki USA, a manufacturer of high precision CNC machine tools. He brings 30-plus years of sales and business management experience in the manufacturing sector to the Mitsui Seiki organization.
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Ceratizit Hard Material Solutions Division continues North American growth
Ceratizit's Hard Material Solutions division continued its expansion into the North American market by showcasing the company's latest carbide wear parts at the recently completed 2024 International Woodworking Fair (IWF).
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Mitsui Seiki USA names director of sales East
Terry Ritterbush has been appointed director of sales eAST at Mitsui Seiki USA. He has served in varying service support and sales capacities at the company for 20 years, all which bring a notable technical depth to his new role.
