Recent Headlines
Within Primary Metal Manufacturing
Laboratory Testing Inc. Appoints Three Supervisors
Three employees of Laboratory Testing Inc. have been appointed to supervisory positions in the areas of field calibration services, testing and calibration quality assurance, and IT. The laboratory has seen significant growth in sales and staff in recent years, resulting in the need for additional supervisors. - January 13, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Lindsay Introduces New Gearbox to the Zimmatic Irrigation Product Line
The AT gearbox is designed by Lindsay engineers for the future of center pivot irrigation. - January 11, 2011 - Lindsay Corporation
GLN Corp, Golden Label Nakaji Corporation, Quarterly Operations Update
GLN Corporation shows significant growth in gold production for the third quarter of 2010 in its Baiheshan mine in China. - January 09, 2011 - Golden Label Nakaji Corporation
Laboratory Testing Inc. Owners Receive Family Business Learning Community Award
Owners of Laboratory Testing Inc., a materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration laboratory, received the second annual “Champion Family Business Learning Community Builders” Award. - January 06, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Selects Manager for Chemistry and Metallography
Laboratory Testing Inc. has promoted Lee Dilks to manager of the Chemistry and Metallography Labs. In his new role, he oversees materials testing, chemical analysis, corrosion testing, metallurgical analysis and failure analysis services. - January 01, 2011 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Home Fire Escape Ladder Manufacturer, Calico Ladders, Expands Product Line and Releases New Catalog
In addition to the Protector Home Fire Escape Ladder, Calico Ladders now offers a wide array of ladders, stands and crossovers. - December 16, 2010 - Calico Ladders
Highly Successful Tioga County Tire Recycling Program Paid for by Upstate Shredding
Upstate Shredding is donating $10,000 per year for the next five years to assist Tioga County in its cleaning up project. The tire recovery program as part of the clean up drive is helping in the preservation of the scenic and natural beauty of the county. - November 18, 2010 - Upstate Shredding LLC - Ben Weitsman & Son
Upstate Shredding Expands into Pennsylvania with Acquisition of Towanda Iron & Metal
Towanda Iron & Metal Inc. was recently acquired by Upstate Shredding LLC-Ben Weitsman & Son. With the acquisition taking full place in January 2,2011, Towanda will be renamed Ben Weitsman of Towanda. All current personnel including Brad Aronson, President and Owner, will remain as part of operations to ensure business continuity. - November 15, 2010 - Upstate Shredding LLC - Ben Weitsman & Son
Nitrofreeze® Cryogenic Treatment Service Adds Further Processing Capability
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of an additional cryogenic thermal cycling system. - November 12, 2010 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Capital Investment Costs for Plant and Equipment in Iron and Steelmaking
Steel consultants MCI (Metals Consulting International) have just published a detailed review of capital investment costs for plant and equipment in iron and steelmaking. - November 03, 2010 - Metals Consulting International Limited
Gladding Braided Products is Expanding Manufacturing Operations with New Plant Addition
Gladding Braided Products is expanding and adding approximately 10,000 square of manufacturing space to their existing 85,000 sq. foot factory. The ground breaking took place in July 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2010. - November 01, 2010 - Gladding Braided Products, LLC
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. Completes Transition to New Facility
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is pleased to announce the completed transition to 78 Chilmark Street, Worcester, MA 01604. The new facility is located just off of Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. The new facility boasts nearly 5,000 square feet of total area, allowing the Cryogenic... - November 01, 2010 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
River Hill Coal Company to Sponsor Met Coke World Summit 2010
River Hill Coal Company has officially announced its sponsorship of the Met Coke World Summit 2010, taking place November 1-3 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 14th annual Met Coke World Summit 2010 conference will feature an unparalleled line up of over 30 speakers to... - October 30, 2010 - River Hill Coal Company
Gladding Braided Products Will be Featured on the Award Winning History Channel Series Modern Marvels
Gladding Braided Products will be featured on the History Channel’s award-winning television series, Modern Marvels. The episode, slated to air in November 2010, will explore the history and manufacturing of chains, wire and rope. A three-person film crew from Half Yard Productions, a documentary film company from the New York City area, spent a day filming Gladding’s manufacturing facilities. - October 22, 2010 - Gladding Braided Products, LLC
Laboratory Testing Inc. Highlighting Materials Testing and Calibration Services at Fabtech Show
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting in Booth #903 at Fabtech International in November 2010. The testing and metrology laboratory’s materials testing, nondestructive testing, dimensional inspection, welder and procedure qualification, and calibration services will be featured. - October 10, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors Team for 2010 MS City to Shore Bike Ride
Laboratory Testing Inc. sponsored a team of fifteen riders for the 2010 MS City to Shore Bike Ride held on September 25th and 26th by matching all individual sponsorship donations raised by Team Laboratory Testing. The Team made a total contribution of $5,760 to the National MS Society. - October 09, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
US Hoists Corp Appoints John Passarello, COO and Director of Marketing and Sales
US Hoists Corporation, a manufacturer of mobile travel lifts and yard shuttles based in Calverton, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Passarello to the position of Director of Marketing and Sales. - September 30, 2010 - US Hoist Corporation
Lindsay to Introduce FieldNET™ Mobile, Pivot Control for Smartphones, at Husker Harvest Days
Allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones. - September 12, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation
SEM / EDS Analysis Added to Materials Testing & Failure Analysis Capabilities at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS / EDX) have been added to the materials testing and failure analysis capabilities performed at Laboratory Testing Inc. of Hatfield, PA. The new system allows for high magnification evaluation, element analysis and material characterization. - August 12, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Knight Electronics Helps OEMs Focus on Bottom Line with Expanded Value-Added Services
Value-added services significantly reduce production lead time and product cost - July 31, 2010 - Knight Electronics
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp
Independent materials testing and calibration laboratory, Laboratory Testing Inc., sponsored the Philadelphia area ASM Materials Camp held at Drexel University in June 2010. The week long Camp was attended by twenty eight area high school students interested in pursuing materials engineering and laboratory careers. - July 24, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Bud Industries Offers Design Guide for NEMA-Rated Electronic Enclosures
Bud’s 28-page “Enclosure Design Tips Handbook” is available free of charge to help electronic system designers select the most cost effective cabinet rack, server rack, NEMA box, or other electronics enclosures. - July 21, 2010 - Bud Industries
Credit Valley Hospital Takes Innovative Approach with Firespray International Ductwork
Firespray International has supplied an innovative fire-rated ductwork solution that saved space, time and cost in constructing new laboratory space and operating rooms at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. - July 21, 2010 - Firespray International
Electro-Motive Diesel Selects OASIS from Supply Dynamics to Help Manage Raw Materials Across Extended Enterprise
Supply Dynamics’ unique multi-enterprise solution (OASIS) for managing the timely purchase and supply of raw material has been licensed by Electro-Motive Diesel, one of the world’s leading providers of locomotive technology. The main driver of the licensing agreement is Electro-Motive... - July 14, 2010 - Supply Dynamics, LLC
CRISIL Upgrades Rating on Nissan Copper to ‘B+/Stable’
CRISIL, India's leading Ratings, Research, Risk and Policy Advisory company has upgraded Nissan Copper’s rating on the long-term bank facilities of Nissan Copper Ltd (Nissan Copper) to ‘B+/Stable’ from ‘B/Stable’ while reaffirming its rating on the short-term... - July 02, 2010 - Nissan Copper Limited
Hardness Testing Capabilities Expanded at Laboratory Testing Inc.
A new Struers state-of-the-art hardness testing system has expanded Vickers and Knoop test load ranges and the capacity for mounted samples in the Metallography Lab at Laboratory Testing Inc. - June 06, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Nissan Copper Executes GDR Issue to Expand Into Middle East and North Africa
Nissan Copper Limited, have successfully concluded placement of 5,000,000 Global Depository Receipts at US$ 4.48 per Global Depository Receipt. - May 24, 2010 - Nissan Copper Limited
Fort Wayne Based Company American Wire Rope & Sling to Purchase Business Assets of Material Handling Equipment Corporation
American Wire Rope & Sling (AWRS) announced today it has reached terms to acquire the business assets of Fort Wayne based Material Handling Equipment Corporation (MHEC) for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow AWRS to strengthen and diversify its services and product offerings to current customers, as well as significantly broaden its customer base in the Midwest. - May 19, 2010 - American Wire Rope and Sling
PA&E Announces New Lightweight, Hermetic Micro-D Connector
Aluminum Shell Option Provides a 67% Weight Savings. - May 15, 2010 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. Introduces Uphill Quenching to Service Lineup
The company is pleased to announce the introduction of its Nitrofreeze® Uphill Quenching Service to maximize stress relief in cast, heat treated and forged aluminum parts. - May 12, 2010 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Conros Steels Concludes Successful Participation at TUBE 2010, Dssseldorf, Germany - April 12th - 16th 2010
Conros Steels concluded another successful participation at Tube 2010. This is second successive participation at the flagship tube & pipe trade fair. Tube Dusseldorf brings unique visitors from all over the world under one roof, providing a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas, products... - May 12, 2010 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands & Renews PRI Nadcap Accreditation
Nadcap accreditations for materials testing and ISO/IEC 17025 have been expanded and renewed for Laboratory Testing Inc. through October 31, 2011. ICP Mass Spectroscopy and Metallographic Evaluation of Fusion Welds and Welder / Welding Operator Qualifications were added to the scope of accreditation at renewal. - April 03, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Lindsay Introduces FieldNET™ Mobile, Pivot Control for Smartphones
FieldNET Mobile allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones. - April 02, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation
IRISS, Inc. Introduces Square IR Windows
IRISS, Inc. Introduces a Global First: Square Infrared Windows IRISS, Inc., the manufacturer of the world’s only industrial-grade infrared windows capable of passing durability and impact requirements; the first ultrasound ports; emissivity standardization “land marking” tags;... - April 01, 2010 - IRISS inc.
Spring is a Good Time for Pivot Maintenance
After an especially hard winter in many areas of the country, this spring is a perfect time to check key pivot components and make any necessary repairs or replacements. - March 26, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation
Nitrofreeze Cryogenic Deburring and Deflashing Services Expand Capacity
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. announces the acquisition of a new cryogenic finishing system that will expand capacity for both its Nitrofreeze® Cryogenic Deburring and Deflashing Services. These processes are used by a wide range of customers in diverse industries including... - March 19, 2010 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Taber Extrusions Releases Key Information on Marine Aluminum Extrusions and Other Military Applications
The 5000 series outperforms the 6000 series alloy, providing improved performance in marine and other military applications. - March 19, 2010 - Taber Extrusions
Super Stud Building Products Unveils The EDGE Drywall Framing System
Super Stud Puts the Framer’s Needs First with its latest and safest drywall framing system, The EDGE - March 14, 2010 - Super Stud Building Products
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands A2LA Accreditation for Calibration Services
Laboratory Testing Inc. has expanded its A2LA accreditation to include calibration of Length Standards to 60 inches, Tapered Thread Rings, Tapered Thread Plugs, and Rules to 78 inches. The scope of accreditation already included the calibration of standards, gages, measuring tools, torque wrenches, force measurement, and field calibration services. - March 12, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New Lindsay Brochure Focuses on Increasing Cotton Yields Through Efficient Irrigation Solutions
The eight-page full-color brochure contains information on water requirements for the key stages of cotton growth, including emergence, squaring, bloom and ripening. - March 05, 2010 - Lindsay Corporation
PA&E Announces New Ceramic Sealed Hermetic Windows
Sealing Process Offers Highest Levels of Hermetic Performance, Greater Flexibility - February 20, 2010 - Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PA&E)
Taber Extrusions Serves as the Preferred U.S. Domestic Extruder to Meet Stringent Technical Requirements of 5000 Aluminum
Taber Extrusions Supplies Custom and Standard 5000 Aluminum Extrusions for U.S. Military Land and Sea Applications. - February 11, 2010 - Taber Extrusions
The Medium-Term Outlook for European Engineering Steel
Metals Consulting International have just published a detailed review of the European engineering steel (special bar quality) industry. Reduction of competition through M&A or by plant closure with relocation across Europe from West to East and / or through passive exit from SBQ steel production are judged as high probability scenarios for the medium term. - February 04, 2010 - Metals Consulting International Limited
Laboratory Testing Inc. Promotes Two to Supervisor
Laboratory Testing Inc. promotes two to Accounting and Shipping/Receiving Supervisors at the materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration and specimen machining company. - February 04, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Customer Service Supervisor Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has added a Customer Service Supervisor to the sales team overseeing all materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration and machining services. - February 03, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Joe Vincenti Joins Firespray International
Joe Vincenti has joined Firespray International as vice president for the company’s North American operations. He will lead U.S. and Canadian market expansion for Firespray International, a world leader in the design and manufacture of fire resistant ductwork systems for commercial buildings under the highly successful Flamebar BW11 brand. - January 25, 2010 - Firespray International
Ruggedized RFID Tag Breaks Dollar Pricing Barrier
International Coding Technologies, Inc. announced today the release of a rugged RFID identification tag for concrete, steel, pallets and other assets for under $1.00. A single tag with human readable format, a bar code and RFID all on one RFID inlay. - January 21, 2010 - International Coding Technologies, Inc.
Conros Steels at Tube Düsseldorf 2010 (12th – 16th April 2010) Stall 2A33, Hall 2, Ground Floor
Heavy Investments in increasing capacities along with additions to the list of International Certifications lie in the path ahead for Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd, manufacturers of Black and Galvanized ERW Steel Pipes and Tubes. “We supply our products, experiences and expertise to the Global... - January 01, 2010 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Conros Steels Continues Quality Commitment Achieving ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd., a specialist manufacturer of Black and Galvanized ERW Steel Pipes and Tubes, furthering its commitment to Quality Management has successfully implemented a quality management system in conformance with the stringent requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The certification... - January 01, 2010 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Military Appreciation in Challenge Coin Fashion
U.S. Challenge Coins fashions gift giving to organizations that support the military this holiday season. When they give, people often forget the work that goes into support such a system that is the Armed Forces. Giving away a full order of challenge coins is a big way to give back and you can choose which organization receives the offering by voting on Facebook. - December 25, 2009 - U.S. Challenge Coins