Machinery & Tools News
Piece together the latest news on large, industrial machinery as well as parts and tools manufacturing. Gain insights into companies developing motors. gears, bits, wrenches, vises, drills, hinges and machinery for the construction, agriculture and service industries, among others. Learn about mergers and acquisitions, new products and services, innovations and technology in the world of machinery and tools.
W&H Systems Adds Retail Distribution Industry Expert Paul Hendrikse as Systems Manager
W&H Systems, Inc., a full-service integrator of conveyor and material handling systems that improve fulfillment operations and achieve maximum warehouse efficiency, announces the hiring of Paul Hendrikse as Systems Manager. - June 27, 2013 - W&H Systems
WARDJet Introduces the Brand New, Low Cost Emerald Series Waterjet
WARDJet has launched an economy line waterjet system made exclusively in the USA. Designed with unique features not seen in any other low cost waterjet cutting system it also provides excellent cutting accuracy. - June 26, 2013 - WARDJet Inc.
Bühler Expands Rice Processing Footprint in Thailand with Major Contract with Siam Indica
Thailand’s largest rice exporter invests heavily in over 100 Bühler rice processing machines. - June 22, 2013 - Buhler Sortex Ltd.
P&G Furthers Commitment to Commercial and Heavy Truck Industry with 5 Year Supply Agreement
P&G Steel Products a TS 16949 certified supplier of metal stampings, fabrications and welded assemblies; has renewed their commitment to supplying aluminum and steel stampings as well as highly engineered welded steel assemblies to be used in vehicle cooling systems. With press sizes to 1000 tons and bed sizes to 144", their components can be found in many truck brands including Navistar, Freightliner, Caterpillar, Volvo, Mack, Prevost, Isuzu, and Blue Bird. - June 20, 2013 - P&G Steel Products Co.
Stevenson Oil & Chemical Updates Web Site with Educational Resources and More Information on Hydraulic and Other Industrial Oils
Stevenson Oil & Chemical’s newly redesigned web site focuses on industry information and details about industrial oil, greases and cleaners. - June 20, 2013 - Stevenson Oil & Chemical
Great Success for ROTOCONTROL/LeoMat in the Benelux
Eti-Technix, Blana, W&R Etiketten and two leading label printing companies in the Antwerp area recently purchased ROTOCONTROL and LeoMat finishing machines. - June 20, 2013 - ROTOCONTROL
Despite a Bad Economy, Category Five Technologies of Livonia, Michigan Shows Steady Growth
While many companies are cutting back on costs, expenses, overhead, and jobs, Category Five Technologies is doing the exact opposite. With niche market eCommerce sites such as ProDryers, ProDrinkingFountains, and ProFloorMachines, the company is plowing forward at a fast, but controlled pace. - June 18, 2013 - ProDryers
Scorpion Racing Products Introduces New Endurance Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arms
Scorpion Racing Products announced the introduction of their new Endurance Series shaft mount rocker arms. - June 17, 2013 - Scorpion Racing Products
Alliance Sensors Group Announces the ME Series Inductive Sensor for Use in Hydraulic Cylinders for Position Feedback
ME Series Inductive Sensor Designed as a Drop-In Replacement for Embedded Magnetostrictive Position Sensors and Potentiometers in Hydraulic Cylinders. No Magnet Required. - June 13, 2013 - Alliance Sensors Group
Cost-Effective 720 GPM Filter Vessel Equipment Now Available Through Brown & O’Malley
Leading Northeast Ohio based distributor of industrial filtration systems, Brown & O’Malley has just announced the introduction of several new high capacity (720 GPM) filter vessel products to their company catalogue. The company’s increased collection empowers customers with a... - June 09, 2013 - Brown and O'Malley Company
Laboratory Testing Inc. Offers New Radiography Capabilities
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) now performs computed radiography (digital radiography) in addition to conventional film radiography. Both X-ray inspection processes are performed on solid materials and products. The digital method provides easy sharing and archiving of test results. - June 09, 2013 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Father-Son Tool Company TrustyMAX Tools Introduces the GO-2 Socket in New Podcast
Tool Manufacturing Company and Distributor Discusses Unique Versatility of the GO-2 Socket. - June 05, 2013 - TrustyMAX Tools
Thompson Pump Designates Branch Manager of the Year
Thompson Pump, a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of portable, diesel-driven pumps, has announced that Bobby Thompson is their Branch Manager of the Year. Of the 21 Thompson Pump branch operations nationwide, Bobby Thompson is the manager of the Panama City, FL location... - June 02, 2013 - Thompson Pump
New IP67 Safety Switch and Hinge from Elesa
Elesa have announced their new CFSW-110 IP67 hinge with built-in multiple safety switch which has been designed to automatically shut off the power and protect the operators of machinery and production equipment in the event of the accidental opening of a control cabinet door, machine panel or safety door. - May 31, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Headquarters for ROTOCONTROL
At the end of this month, ROTOCONTROL will move to a new location with increased manufacturing capacity. - May 29, 2013 - ROTOCONTROL
CURT Manufacturing Announces New, High Capacity Weight Distribution Hitches
Hitch Line Capacities Increased to an Impressive 15,000 lbs. - May 25, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Waterjet Cutting Companies Can Save Money by Recycling Abrasive
WARDJet, Inc. has made recycling abrasive more profitable than ever before with new cost-saving improvements to its patented WARD Pro Waterjet Abrasive Recycling System, allowing waterjet cutting companies to be more profitable and competitive. - May 24, 2013 - WARDJet Inc.
Automation Devices’ Swan-Matic Division Hires New Sales Lead
Swan-Matic, a bottle capping machinery manufacturer, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sean Parker as its new sales lead. - May 23, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.
HvdH-SA Powers Production with Modular Machine Design
South African industrial engineering company Hans Von Der Heyde SA has designed a range of modular industrial machines for the manufacturing sector. - May 22, 2013 - Hans Von Der Heyde
Gary Maulin Named Western States Territory Manager at Starborn Industries
Gary Maulin has been named Western States Territory Manager at Starborn Industries, a leading manufacturer and international distributor of premium fastening products. He is responsible for expanding sales relationships throughout the Western United States and training customers and employees on... - May 11, 2013 - Starborn Industries
Norgren Air Intake Throttle Improves Emissions Control for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
Managing airflow optimizes EGR, SCR and soot filter performance. - May 11, 2013 - Norgren
Foamlinx LLC Announces a Specialty Line of Foam Cutters for Cake Makers and Event Planners
RCFoamCutter, a subsidiary company of Foamlinx, announces a specialty line of CNC Hot Wire Foam Cutters Packages, suitable for cake designers and decorators. These are CNC hot wire foam cutting machines that come as kits. This enables any cake maker to cut fake cakes for any event by using computer-controlled machinery instead of manual cutting. - May 10, 2013 - Foamlinx LLC
Robot Solutions Leader SuperDroid Robots Launches New CNC Services
SuperDroid Robots now offers CNC services for cutting metal, creating parts, and developing prototypes. - May 10, 2013 - SuperDroid Robots
5 Vibratory Feeder Accessories That Improve Feeder Performance
Automation Devices, Inc. gives suggestions on feeding equipment that can improve your parts feeding system’s efficiency. - May 08, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.
PUMP-FLO Solutions Announces Gear Pump Selection Capability
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions (An Engineered Software Business) is announcing an exciting new functionality for gear pump manufacturers. Taking advantage of recent software enhancements to PUMP-FLO Insight, they are now offering a powerful new gear pump selector tool as part of the PUMP-FLO software technology. - May 07, 2013 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Eagle Consulting Celebrates 20 Years as QAD Strategic Partner
As QAD’s Explore conference opens in San Antonio today, Eagle is proud to announce its 25th anniversary in business, with 20 of those years committed exclusively to the QAD community. Today Eagle’s product, RF Express™ for QAD Enterprise Applications, is in use by 800+ QAD... - May 06, 2013 - Eagle Consulting & Development
Gloucester Engineering Expands Die Rebuilding Operation to Meet Growing Industry Needs
Growing industry needs from around the globe have prompted GEC to expand their blown film die rebuilding operation to rebuild equipment from any manufacturer and for any processor, domestic or foreign. - May 05, 2013 - Gloucester Engineering Company
YorPower Generators to Appear at Cairo International Fair
YorPower, a leading provider of new and used generators, has announced that a selection of their products will be exhibited at the Cairo International Fair. - May 05, 2013 - YorPower Ltd
Thompson Pump’s 2013 Pumpology® School
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., held their 23rd annual Pumpology® School April 17-19, at their corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla. Thompson Pump hosted 55 attendees from 15 states and seven foreign countries. The three-day workshop included training sessions for sales and... - May 02, 2013 - Thompson Pump
CURT Manufacturing Offers Over 100 Videos on YouTube for Dealer and Consumer Use
CURT YouTube Page Features How-to, Installation & Product Feature Videos. - May 01, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Flows.com’s Solution for Measuring Shared Well Water
Due to the economy and rising costs to dig new wells, many people are opting to share a well. Flows.com has a solution for sharing wells that is economical and assures everyone in the system will share equal rights to the water resource. - April 30, 2013 - Flows.com
ROTOCONTROL Celebrates 25 Finishing Machines Sold in South Africa
Avvo Labels has ordered an RSC slitter/rewinder finishing machine marking the 25th ROTOCONTROL finishing machine for South Africa. - April 27, 2013 - ROTOCONTROL
Introduction to Exor, the World’s Largest Family of HMI Solutions
Exor offer the World’s Largest Family of HMI Solutions that meet the needs of the Automation Industry. Their HMI panels come in more than 100 configurations ranging from simple graphical entry-level displays to low-cost touchscreens, and to advanced color graphic displays and touchscreen units. - April 25, 2013 - Servo2Go.com Ltd.
Hammersmith Mfg. Installs SmartSkim® Coolant Recycling System
Hammersmith Mfg. of Horton, Kansas has installed the SmartSkim® CL-375 Coolant Recycling System into their Horton, Kansas machine shop facility. With a 375 gallon capacity, Cross-Flow separator and 10 Micron filtration, the SmartSkim CL-375 greatly reduces the use of cutting fluids and... - April 24, 2013 - Hammersmith Mfg
DUECO Inc. Expands, Adding Two Territory Managers
Pair Broaden Customer Support in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. - April 12, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Phoenix Machinery & E+L to Showcase System Solutions & Automation Technologies at Gulf Print & Pack 2013
Phoenix Machinery, Lebanese-machine manufacturer, will join Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) during Gulf Print & Pack 2013 at hall 1, Booth # M8 from 8 - 11 April 2013 at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in UAE. - April 10, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
New Exchangeable Turbine Flow Sensor Ideal for Low Flow Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications
Clark Solutions’ PFAD Disposable Turbine Flow Sensor is designed for applications with flow rates of .06 lpm to 20 lpm, accuracy 1% of reading. PFAD Flow Sensors feature an easy-to-replace, ultra-lightweight turbine assembly. - April 08, 2013 - Clark Solutions
EZ WORX Inc, a Tech Manufacturing School, Helps to Prepare Non-Traditional Students to Fill Demand for Skilled Manufacturing Jobs
Wentachee-based technical school helps to prepare non-traditional students to fill demand for anticipated short-fall in skilled workers. - April 04, 2013 - EZ WORX School
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Strengthens Business Development Group and Customer Service
The start of 2013 has exhibited a growing trend in new business development and vital customer care such as repair, rebuild and installation services. In response to this increase, Kitagawa-NorthTech is proud to announce the additions of two Business Development Managers and Customer Service... - April 04, 2013 - Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.
New Website for All Industrial Tool Supply Debuts
All Industrial Tool Supply today unveiled its new website, www.allindustrial.com, featuring top quality metalworking tools at discount prices. Known for its extensive catalog of products, custom tooling packages and industry-leading delivery times, All Industrial Tools Supply is launching the new... - April 03, 2013 - All Industrial Tool Co
Automation Devices, Inc. Invests in Technology Upgrade
Automation Devices, Inc. a vibratory feeder manufacturer has recently invested in a companywide technology upgrade. - April 03, 2013 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Follow Alexanders Appliances Direct on Facebook
Alexanders Appliances Direct( http://www.alexanders-direct.co.uk/index.html ), suppliers of commercial refrigeration equipment in the UK, have a new Facebook page to keep their customers updated on new products and exciting trends. This refrigeration company supplies companies and private homes... - March 31, 2013 - Alexanders Appliances Direct Limited
Food Cutting Machine Manufactuer Urschel India Moves to a Bigger Facility
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a world leader in food cutting equipment, celebrates the opening of Urschel India. - March 31, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories
Trotec Laser Develops a New Technology
Trotec Laser invented a new technology, called Flexx Function. It enables an even easier processing of different materials. - March 30, 2013 - Trotec Laser Ltd.
New Airborne Contaminant Reduction System for Blown Film Extrusion Plants Now Available from Future Design, Inc.
Blown film extrusion plants can now reduce airborne contaminants by as much as 80% with a new patented Saturn Evacuation System (SES) from Future Design Inc. and extend cleanings from every six weeks to quarterly, or longer. Future Design, now in its 35th year, specializes in air ring... - March 28, 2013 - Future Design, Inc.
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Announces New Line of Soft Jaws
Kitagawa-NorthTech is proud to announce a new line of soft jaws, the KSB Soft Jaw Series, manufactured and stocked at Kitagawa-NorthTech’s facility in Schaumburg, Illinois. KSB soft jaws are produced in inches and can be ordered in 2 and 3 jaw sets. Special sizes and configurations can be... - March 27, 2013 - Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Introduces New Wireless Grip Force Meter
Maximizing chuck performance is critical to stabilizing the machining process, maintaining high repeatability, part quality and safety. To help customers improve and monitor the performance of their chuck, Kitagawa-NorthTech introduces a new wireless digital grip force gauge to their family of... - March 24, 2013 - Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.
CheckMate Lasers by LECME, inc. Announces Launch of New Website
The new website provides invaluable awards and engraving industry information to the masses. - March 21, 2013 - CheckMate Lasers
New NEMA 17 Frame High Speed Brushless Motor/Encoders from Servo2Go.com
ElectroCraft RapidPower high-speed brushless servo motors feature ball-bearing construction, dynamically balanced rotors, and low audible and magnetic noise. They are compatible with all three-phase brushless DC motor amplifiers and have optional 500 or 1000cpr encoders. - March 19, 2013 - Servo2Go.com Ltd.
ROTOCON Receives Order from First Impression for a ROTOCONTROL RSC Finishing Machine at Propak Africa
This marks the second ROTOCONTROL finishing machine investment for First Impression Labels. - March 16, 2013 - ROTOCON