Machinery & Tools News
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Q-Lab Announces Launch of New Contract Testing Laboratory in Germany
Q-Lab announces the launch of a new, fully-equipped contract testing laboratory in Saarbrücken, Germany. - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab Announces Launch of Korean Language Website
Q-Lab announces the launch of a new Korean language website at www.q-lab.com/ko-kr. - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
QUV and Q-SUN Weathering Testers Now Speak Five Languages
Q-Lab is pleased to announce new multi-language controller capabilities for its QUV and Q-SUN weathering test chambers. - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab Announces Three New Products
Q-Lab Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of three new exciting products in the field of weathering and light stability testing. The Q-SUN Xe-2 xenon test chamber represents the newest standard in lightfastness testing. Featuring a rotating rack design, reliable air-cooling and a full... - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab Announces Launch of Japanese Language Website
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Japanese language website at www.q-lab.com/ja-jp. Customers from Japan can now visit and learn about weathering, research test equipment and exposure... - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab’s Smrithi Kumar to Chair AATCC Lightfastness & Weathering RA 50 Committee
Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated weathering equipment and outdoor exposure test services, is pleased to announce that Mr. Smrithi Kumar was recently elected to the position of Chairman for the AATCC’s Lightfastness and Weathering RA 50 Committee. Mr. Kumar has worked on the... - November 23, 2012 - Q-Lab Corporation
Lithotech Labels Awards ROTOCON Order for Two ROTOCONTROL RSD Finishing Machines
Lithotech Labels provides a total range of functional and decorative labels, as well as a variety of labelling systems. - November 23, 2012 - ROTOCON
Sorensen Systems Launches New Website Focused on Industrial Motion Control Systems
Sorensen Systems, a subsidiary of THG Corporation of Massachusetts, has launched a specialized new website dedicated to the needs of industrial manufacturers seeking motion and control industrial systems utilizing hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation technology. - November 22, 2012 - THG Corporation
MutualScrew Offers 5% Discount on All Online Orders Through the End of 2012 - Promo Code "2012"
MutualScrew offers 5% discount on all online orders through the end of 2012 - Promo Code "2012" - November 15, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
CEC Has Direct Replacements for Wavelabs Products
CEC Vibration Products is recommended as the source to replace Wavelabs Vibration Tranducer Division Products. CEC has direct replacements for the following Wavelabs Products: Wavelabs Products Part: WL750 Vibration Transducer CEC Vibration Products Part: 4-137-0005 Wavelabs Products Part:... - November 15, 2012 - CEC Vibration Products Inc.
Galil’s New RIO-47142 Pocket PLC with Two Ethernet Ports
Galil Motion Control, an industry leader in motion control technology, is announcing the latest product in their RIO Pocket PLC Series. The new RIO-47142 includes an internal switch with two Ethernet ports for daisy-chaining multiple RIO units. This allows management of an unlimited number of... - November 12, 2012 - Servo2Go.com Ltd.
ROTOCON Celebrates Three Successful ROTOCONTROL Finishing Machine Installations in One Week
Machines were installed in South Africa at Spec Systems, Label & Litho, and JMB Labels - November 11, 2012 - ROTOCON
Fully Automatic EGG Laying Type Block Machine
Going by its slogan “Transforming the construction”, Sabin Enterprises is all set to bring a revolutionary change in the domain of construction equipment and machinery. The company is proud to launch a fully automatic version of Egg Laying Type Block Machine. Model No. S11 is the latest... - November 10, 2012 - Sabin Enterprises
MidWest Materials Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade; Company Celebrates 60th Anniversary
MidWest Materials, a premier steel service center, announces completion of a multi-million dollar technology, equipment and facility investment project. The investment will enable MidWest to meet the growing demand by manufacturers for the highest quality leveled sheet steel required by newer manufactuing and processing techniques. - November 09, 2012 - MidWest Materials
Skygate Media Announces Exciting New Features on Weld.com to be Presented at the FabTech Expo
Weld.com is happy to return to the FabTech Expo November 12-14th in Las Vegas (booth # N4809). In anticipation of this event, they requested the assistance of New York web design firm Skygate Media to add some new features to their website. As a global resource for all things related to welding,... - November 09, 2012 - Skygate Media
ROTOCONTROL Appoints Ferrostaal as Agent in Thailand
Marco Aengenvoort, Managing Director of ROTOCONTROL visited Ferrostaal Thailand in Bangkok last month. - November 09, 2012 - ROTOCONTROL
Daimer Releases Pressure Washer Targeting E.Coli in Meat Packing Plants
E.Coli is a major concern facing the meat packing industry. New fume-free, 100% all electric hot water pressure washers are now available to offer the cleaning power needed to help ensure proper food safety. - November 09, 2012 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
BDA Advises Larsen MacColl Partners on Sale of S&S Worldwide Inc
BDA is pleased to announce that its client, Larsen MacColl Partners, a private equity fund based in Philadelphia, PA, has sold a majority stake in its portfolio company, S&S Worldwide Inc (“S&S”), one of the leading amusement ride and roller coaster manufacturers in the world. - November 07, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
ATS Electro Lube Introduce New Automatic Lubricator Options
Vancouver, Canada based ATS Electro-Lube has recently announced that the company is now offering a new line of automatic lubricator products within their evolving catalogue. The company’s new solutions have been added to provide their clients around the globe with more options for their... - November 02, 2012 - ATS Electro-Lube International Incorporated
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Delivers World Class High Throughput Device to Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
New Patent-Pending Gas Sorption Machine Enables Rapid Material Screening and First-Ever Mixed Gas Capabilities - November 01, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
CAREL, Launches the New optiMist
Evaporative cooler and humidification in a single product for Air Handling Units. - November 01, 2012 - CAREL UK Ltd
Construction Tool Reviews Magazine Announces Best Diamond Blade and Construction Tool Distributors BladesDirect.Net Reviews, Are # 1 in the World
Construction Tool Reviews Magazine, one of the most trusted names in the construction industry, has announced that BladesDirect.Net reviews are rated #1 in the world for diamond blade companies. Blades Direct Reviews ranked higher than any other company. - October 28, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Mold-Automation Expert & Industry-Leading Mold-Maker Join Forces to Raise Tooling Industry in China
On Sept. 13th 2012, CHT hosted a visit from OPS-INGERSOLL– supplier of their mighty Roboline automated mold production system, along with over 100 Chinese factory owners & senior management to show just what this mighty production line can do. - October 24, 2012 - Shenzhen Changhong Technology Co., Ltd.
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Introduces New Auto Eccentric Chuck to Their Family of Products
Excellence in Redefining Productivity™ for customers worldwide is Kitagawa-NorthTech’s primary focus. The newest chuck model, auto eccentric chuck (model number HG-847-215), was introduced at IMTS in September. This unique system drew a lot of attention due to its productivity enhancing... - October 18, 2012 - Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.
LMT Introduces Automated Pallet Loader for the Cobalt® Lt
Laser Marking Technologies, LLC, is Introducing the Cobalt® LT Laser Marking with Automated Pallet Loader - October 18, 2012 - Laser Marking Technologies
SMC Ranked in Forbes Top 100 Innovative Companies for the 2nd Consecutive Year
SMC Corporation is honored to be recognized again by Forbes magazine, for the second consecutive year, as one of the Top 100 World’s Most Innovative Companies. - October 13, 2012 - SMC Corporation of America
Electrocool Acts as the Leading Resource for Extensive Hoshizaki Ice Maker Equipment
Electrocool has come up as one of the major resources for high quality Hoshizaki ice makers and dispensers including small and large ice makers, mine site dispensers, fridges, freezers and more. - October 12, 2012 - Electrocool
Mutualscrew.com Unveils a Host of Upgrades Including Website Improvements and New, More Competetive Pricing
Mutual Screw & Supply recently unveiled a complete update of www.mutualscrew.com, making doing business with the company quicker, easier and more turnkey. Along with the website upgrades, Mutual has also instituted new pricing procedures, resulting in even better value for builders, contractors... - October 11, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
U.S. Air National Guard Selects CTRL’s UL101 Ultrasound Detector
The U.S. Air National Guard has selected CTRL’s UL101 to outfit all bases for all platforms. After in-depth testing by the Air National Guard beginning in 2009, the UL101 will be fielded for use on both fixed wing and rotary platforms. - October 11, 2012 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
Best Selling Diamond Blades at the Most Competitive Prices at National Diamond Enterprises
A renowned, U.S. based manufacturer and distributor of diamond tools, National Diamond Enterprises is now proffering its customers the best selling range of core bits and diamond blades at an incredible price. - October 06, 2012 - National Diamond Enterprises
Appointment of UMAC Avionics as Authorized Sales Representative in India
Professional Plastics, Inc. (USA) dba Professional Plastics, Pte Ltd. (Singapore) has appointed UMAC Avionics Pvt Ltd (India), as an authorized sales representative for the sole purpose of promoting its' products and services in the country of India. Professional Plastics is a USA-based supplier of... - October 04, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Professional Plastics Opens New Taiwan Location
Professional Plastics, Inc., a USA-based supplier of industrial plastics shapes has announced the opening of their new Taiwan location. The facility is located in the Hsinchu Area of northern Taiwan, one hour outside of Taipei. The full-service facility will maintain an inventory of... - October 04, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Mills Products Secures First Military Project
Tennessee metal fabricator contributes to innovative communications headset - October 03, 2012 - Mills Products Inc
Dunkermotor Releases New ServoTube Linear Motors and Actuators Catalog
1,346 Standard Configurations of Linear Motors, Actuators, Modules and Gantries for Motion Control and Pneumatic Cylinder Replacement Detailed in New 24-Page Catalog - October 02, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Innovation Direct to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Cord Lock Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide a solution to a common problem related to extension cords and electrical tools, the Cord Lock, has been developed by Josiah Parker of Maplewood, Minnesota. The invention's unique design insures that extension cords remain connected to the devices they... - September 28, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
MAHA USA Offers Introduces New Auto Lift Options to Catalogue
Leaders for auto lift engineering excellence, MAHA USA have recently added new items to the company’s consistently evolving catalogue of products. These new options will help clients to provide, achieve superior lifting efficiency and improve in-house productivity for more streamlined... - September 27, 2012 - Maha-USA
Ann Chambers of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc. Honored with the “Stay Clear of Politics” Recognition from CS3 Technology
CS3 Technology continues the Essential Behavior recognition program for their customers. - September 19, 2012 - CS3 Technology
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 709 at HTUF
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on a Ford Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - September 17, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Timberwolf Manufacturing Corp. Unveils TW-C12 Firewood Conveyor
Timberwolf Manufacturing Corp, maker and distributor of high quality wood processing equipment, today announced the unveiling of the newest addition to their line of firewood conveyors; the TW-C12. - September 16, 2012 - Timberwolf Manufacturing Corp.
ROTOCONTROL Celebrates Successful LeoMat Integration
Since the acquisition six months ago, eighteen new LeoMat finishing machine orders have been confirmed including requests for the Digitakt Digital, Booklabel and Overprinter. - September 15, 2012 - ROTOCONTROL
Hernon Manufacturing and Bliss Clearing Niagara Sign Cooperation Agreement
Hernon Manufacturing adds BCN as an authorized integrator for its ammunition sealing equipment. - September 13, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Retro Systems Automated Plasma Systems Available from Weldstar
Weldstar introduces Retro Systems, manufacturer of CNC precision profile cutting machines for oxyfuel, plasma, and waterjet cutting processes. - September 13, 2012 - Weldstar
Matenaer Expands Fabrication Department with Two New Laser Cutters to Add Capacity and Capabilities
Matenaer Corporation announced today the introduction of two new laser cutters. Two Amada LC-3015F1 NT lasers were selected to join Matenaer’s lineup of existing lasers to add capacity to their high-demand fabrication department. - September 13, 2012 - Matenaer Corporation
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Marketing Agent for Woern Invention
An innovative new product designed to prevent a common workplace hazard, the Woern Invention, has been developed by Thomas Woern of Mayville, Michigan. The invention's unique design provides peace of mind and safety to those working around gas tanks in the welding industry. The welding trade can... - September 12, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Newport Introduces 170-TPI High-Precision Adjustment Screws
Newport Corporation introduces high-precision adjustment screws with a 170-thread-per-inch (TPI) thread pitch, providing a 43% improvement in sensitivity over standard 100-TPI adjustment screws. - September 08, 2012 - Newport Corporation
FURA Submersible Sump/Sewage Line Offers Pumps of All Specifications
Fura International, a manufacturer and service provider of high quality pumps, pumping equipment and engineering expertise, introduces up to 150 HP pump line of highly efficient industrial booster pumps. - September 08, 2012 - Fura, Inc
S+S with New Sales Partner in Brazil
Growing interest in metal detection technology on the South-American growth market - September 01, 2012 - S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
MAHA USA Auto Lifts to Showcase at Upcoming Industry Events
MAHA USA recently announced their auto lifts will be on display at upcoming tradeshows across the country and around the globe. The presence of MAHA USA at these industry events will provide attendees with a firsthand look at the latest auto lifts being offered by the company. - August 31, 2012 - Maha-USA
Dunkermotor's New Bifurcated Wormetary™ Solar Tracking Motors
Dual Planetary Output Gears Share the Load in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Applications, While Offering Benefits of Self-locking and Resistance to Shock Loads Without Sacrificing Energy Efficiency - August 29, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
BDA Advises Larsen & Toubro on the Divestment of L&T Plastics Machinery to Toshiba Machine Co.
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to report that its client, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (“L&T”), a diversified, publicly traded Indian engineering group, has entered into an agreement with Japan-based Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd (“TMC”) to divest its... - August 27, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd