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Hardinge Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results
Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, NY) recently reported net sales of $50.1 million for the quarter and $157.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Sales for the comparable periods in 2008 were $86.6 million and $268.8 million, respectively. Orders…
Pickwick Earns Spot On Inc. 5000 For Second Year
Pickwick Manufacturing Services (Cedar Rapids, IA) was recently named to the 2009 Inc. 5000, which lists the fastest-growing private companies in America. The contract metal fabrication firm joined the list in 2008 and continues to be ranked among the nation?s…
AMMA Says Major Changes Needed to Climate Bill to Prevent Job Loss and Emission Migration
The American Materials Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA; Washington, DC), a group of energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) that includes The Aluminum Association, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI),…
Rising Awareness of Machine Safety Boosts Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Markets
While the demand for machine safety equipment is approaching maturity in Western countries, these products are witnessing speedy adoption in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, owing to the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in industries in the region….
Celeritive Technologies Issues 1,000th Seat of VoluMill
Celeritive Technologies (Cave Creek, AZ) has become the fastest ever to sell the first 1,000 seats of high-speed machining software to the CAM industry. The 1,000th seat of VoluMill? was sold to Mastercam® user Advanced Machining Services LLC (AMS; Bend,…
Gerdau to Resume Heavy Plate Mill Project at Acominas Plant
Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau (Porto Alegre, Brazil) will install a one million ton capacity heavy plate mill at its Açominas facility in the Minas Gerais state of Ouro Branco for an estimated $994 million to begin flat steel production in the…
Commercial Metals Company Announces Upcoming Organizational Realignment
Commercial Metals Company (Irving, TX) plans an upcoming realignment in its segment reporting structure within its major operational units, the CMC Americas Division and the CMC International Division. Effective December 1 the CMC Americas Division will operate utilizing three segments:…
Harco Metal Products Receives ISO Certification
Harco Metal Products (Tempe, AZ), an industry leader in tube fabrication, systems integration, and seamless, cost effective manufacturing, has received ISO:9001 certification. This certification, part of the ISO:9000 family of standards for quality management systems, was awarded after rigorous independent…
Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation Celebrates 50th Anniversary with $30 Million Expansion
Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation (Harvey, IL), a business within Tyco Electrical & Metal Products, which is a segment of Tyco International, announced the grand opening of a 514,000 sq ft expansion of its manufacturing center in Harvey. The $30…
Service Center with Largest Waterjet Tables in North America Adds Another One
Jacquet Mid Atlantic (Pottstown, PA) recently installed a new 21 ft x 13 ft large-format mid rail gantry waterjet system from Jet Edge, Inc. (St. Michael, MN). This mid rail gantry is the third Jet Edge waterjet system at Jacquet?s…
Mate Precision Tooling GmbH Holds Grand Opening at New Frankfurt Headquarters
?The Grand Opening of our new European headquarters for Mate Precision Tooling GmbH was a big success, with nearly 200 customers, dealers, OEM partners and dignitaries attending,? reported Frank Baeumler, the managing director and vice president of the tooling manufacturer?s…
Hydro Aluminum Consolidates Missouri Facilities
Hydro Aluminum?s Extrusion Americas (Linthicum, MD) unit plans to consolidate its two Missouri facilities, relocating its Cassville operations into its Monett plant. The plants are located approximately 20 miles apart in southwest Missouri. Rhonda Wright, vice president and general manager…
