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Phoenix Industrial Announces the Retirement of Co-Founder, Ken Johnson and New Business Development Team
Phoenix Industrial announces the retirement of Ken Johnson, its co-founder. Ken Johnson is retiring as Vice-President effective October 1, 2016. Johnson co-founded the company in 2001 alongside Joe Hutton, President, and Jon Scott, Vice President, creating a successful industrial contractor based... - October 07, 2016 - Phoenix Industrial
Block Division Announces Selection of Pacific Advantage to Represent Product Line
Block Division, Inc., the leading manufacturer of superior small pulley blocks, sheaves, and accessories on the market, is pleased to announce that Pacific Advantage Sales & Marketing has been selected to represent the company’s product line. Pacific Advantage Sales & Marketing represents a full line of high quality manufacturer’s serving the marine, RV, automotive and industrial markets. - October 07, 2016 - Block Division
YANMAR America Energy Systems Names Mike Mehrvarz as Senior Engineer
YANMAR America’s Energy Systems division is pleased to announce that Mike Mehrvarz has joined the company in the position of Senior Engineer. Mehrvarz brings more than 15 years of experience in development, design and engineering of HVAC equipment. As the Senior Engineer, Mehrvarz will be... - October 06, 2016 - YANMAR America
WARDJet Gives Away Two Waterjets at IMTS 2016
WARDJet, Tallmadge, Ohio, just wrapped up a fun and educational week at the IMTS tradeshow in Chicago, Illinois, giving 2 waterjets away to winning competitors in the Build It! Challenge. - October 06, 2016 - WARDJet Inc.
Pushdot Makes the Forbes' List of the Top 50 Startups to Watch in the UAE
Dubai-based Pushdot, an application owned by Nomadic Capital Limited, was ranked number 37 on Forbes Middle East’s top 50 startups in the UAE. The event hosted by Forbes this week recognized UAE’s most promising startups that have achieved remarkable success by developing their ideas... - October 05, 2016 - Nomadic
CAI’s Kusum Kavia Appointed to President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa for a Two-Year Term
Kusum Kavia, President of Combustion Associates Inc. (CAI) based in Corona, California is one of 23 business executives appointed to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). The announcement was made by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker September 20, 2016, on... - October 05, 2016 - Combustion Associates Inc.
Ice Cream Depot Launches the World’s First Real Home Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
This patented soft serve ice cream machine makes parlor-perfect soft serve in just 15 minutes. - October 04, 2016 - Ice Cream Depot
iPAD Nigeria Partner Man's President Sani Shehu Says: "Nigeria is Now a Re-Emerging Mining Nation Worth Exploring"
Following the enthusiastic response from the mining community and the Nigerian government to the inaugural iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum in partnership with PwC Nigeria last year, Miners Assocation of Nigeria has joined forces with organisers Spintelligent and PwC Nigeria. - October 02, 2016 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
New Elesa HVF In Line Visual Flow Indicators
New HVF in line visual flow indicators from Elesa UK are a simple, cost-effective means of checking correct operation of many fluid systems and protecting associated equipment. - October 02, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
A Press Conference on Launch of iAbrasive.com 2.0 to be Held in Zhengzhou
A press conference on the launch of iAbrasive.com 2.0 which is also China's first forum on manufacturing and services of tools & abrasives products, will be held at the third floor of Guanghua Hotel in Zhengzhou, Henan, on October 10, 2016. - September 30, 2016 - Henan iAbrasive Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Rocket Industrial to Donate 100,000 Meals with New “Project 100K” Program
Rocket Industrial plans to donate 100,000 meals to starving children around the world through its innovative new program, Project 100K, in partnership with Minneapolis-based charity, Feed My Starving Children. - September 28, 2016 - Rocket Industrial
Eric Berkhimer Named New Product Manager for YANMAR America Construction Equipment
YANMAR America, a leading diesel engine and diesel-powered equipment company, is pleased to announce that Eric Berkhimer has accepted the position of Product Manager for its Construction Equipment division. Berkhimer brings more than 20 years of industry experience in engineering, product... - September 28, 2016 - YANMAR America
FachPack 2016: MAUSER and NCG Present Innovative Concepts for Industrial and Dangerous Goods Packaging – Booth 7A-138 / Hall 7A
MAUSER Group, the global player in industrial and dangerous goods packaging, presents innovative packaging solutions at this year's FachPack. The focus will be on fire-resistant composite IBCs, cost-efficient loading of ISO containers, new high-performance pails, fascinatingly designed steel drums as well as sustainable packaging solutions. - September 28, 2016 - maincubes
Durante Rentals Wins the ICIC and Fortune Magazine Inner City 100 Award for the Second Consecutive Year
Durante Ranks 26th Out of 100 Winners with a 5-Year Growth Rate of 386% - September 27, 2016 - Durante Rentals
SMC Corporation Opens a New Sales Office in Des Moines, IA
SMC Corporation of America, a leading global pneumatics and industrial automation components manufacturer, expands its sales support by opening of a new sales office at 11384 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322, servicing all of Iowa and Nebraska. - September 23, 2016 - SMC Corporation of America
New Standard Extension Springs Ex-Stock from Lee Spring
Lee Spring has introduced 121 new sizes of extension springs in music wire and stainless steel, including shorter and longer designs, plus new 16.5mm (0.650 inches) outer diameter families. - September 23, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
BoXZY Recognized as 20th Annual Pittsburgh Technology Council Tech 50 Finalist
3-in-1 3D printer, CNC mill and laser engraving startup, BoXZY, has received a regional award nomination. - September 22, 2016 - BoXZY
New Circular Toothed Clamping Plates from Elesa
Elesa’s new range of circular toothed clamping plates enable accurate positioning of equipment and provide adjustment for the correct angular alignment of instruments, frames, lighting units, disability equipment and similar. - September 22, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Blades Direct Announces Promotion on Exclusive "Shocker" Blade
Blades Direct, LLC a leading online distributor of diamond blades, tools and products for the construction and contracting industries, has announced a new promotion for its exclusive diamond blade, The Shocker. On qualifying orders, Blades Direct customers will be eligible for promotional items... - September 20, 2016 - BladesDirect.net
Hoists Direct Expands Product Offering with Harrington Below-the-Hook Products
Hoists Direct, industry leading distributor of industrial hoists, cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices and winches, expands its product line with Harrington below-the-hook lifting devices. - September 17, 2016 - Hoists Direct LLC
Focus on Agri for Economic Growth as Agribusiness Congress East Africa Comes to Kampala in November
There is great excitement in the agricultural sector in Uganda as preparations are underway for the fourth Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference that is taking place in Kampala from 29-30 November. It is the first time that the event is taking place in Uganda. Agribusiness Congress East... - September 17, 2016 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Custom Fluidpower Named Finalist in Hunter Manufacturing Awards
Custom Fluidpower have been named one of 5 finalists in the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA). The HMA promote best practices in local manufacturing and Custom Fluidpower were selected from over 170 finalists in the Product Design Award category. - September 17, 2016 - Custom Fluidpower
Multi-Conveyor Introduces Multiple Strand Auto Pick Conveyor
Four-strand steel conveyor design moves heavy product loads. - September 16, 2016 - Multi-Conveyor, LLC
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its Talk It Up! Chalk Chat Glassware Giveaway
Enter for the chance to win two cases of glassware from Arc Cardinal. - September 16, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
Get Ready for 2017 with Quality Commercial Kitchen Equipment from Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Newark, DE-based supplier of commercial kitchen equipment, Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is now helping restaurant operators get ready for 2017 with the latest kitchen equipment. The company’s catalogue now includes the worktop refrigeration systems for use within busy kitchens. - September 15, 2016 - Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Offering Reduced Pricing on Quality Kitchen Equipment from True Food Service Equipment, Inc.
Newark, DE-based specialists for high quality kitchen equipment, Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies are now offering low cost pricing on the latest equipment options from True Food Service Equipment, Inc. The company’s selection includes the Glass Four-Sided Merchandiser, which has... - September 15, 2016 - Zanduco Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
SMC Opens a New Sales Office in Albany, NY
SMC Corporation of America, a leading global pneumatics and industrial automation components manufacturer, expands its local support by opening a new sales office at 286 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany, NY 12203. - September 15, 2016 - SMC Corporation of America
Plant Expansion Creates Hundreds of Jobs in Missouri
Aerofil Technology Inc. (ATI), an industry leader in Lean aerosol and liquid contract packaging, announced the completion of their new high-speed aerosol production line. To support the new production line, Aerofil purchased a 30,000 square-foot warehouse that sits directly across the street from their existing facility. The new line and warehouse will create hundreds of jobs in the St. Louis area. - September 15, 2016 - Aerofil Technology, Inc.
YANMAR America to Present Utilizing Natural Gas to Increase Sustainability to AIA Georgia
Lunch and Learn Course Approved for Continuing Education Credits - September 14, 2016 - YANMAR America
Air Hydro Power Acquires Total Hose Inc.
Air Hydro Power of Louisville, KY has acquired Total Hose of Decatur and Huntsville, AL. With the addition of Air Hydro Power’s product lines, Total Hose will have complete Automation, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Hose and Fitting offerings. Air Hydro Power currently has locations in Birmingham and Montgomery, AL, seven locations in KY and one location in Southern IN. With this acquisition AHP will have over 25 people supporting customers in AL and a total of 180 employees. - September 14, 2016 - Air Hydro Power, LLC.
YANMAR Enters the UTV Market with the Bull Series
YANMAR America is proud to introduce the all new YANMAR “Bull Series” Utility Task Vehicles (UTV), which will be available in two designs, the standard “Bull” model with three seats in a single row, and the “Longhorn” edition with two rows and six individual... - September 13, 2016 - YANMAR America
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces the Winner of Its Sandwich Recipe Contest Featuring Waring Commercial
Winner Kim Talley won a Waring WPG150 Italian Perfetto Panini Grill from Waring Commercial. - September 11, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
Rapid Sheet Metal is Ruby Red
Rapid Sheet Metal celebrates 15 years in business. - September 10, 2016 - RAPID
CHEMEON Surface Technology Welcomes Dr. Sjon Westre as Vice President Technology
Dr. Sjon Westre has been named Vice President of Technology for CHEMEON Surface Technology. He is a proven innovator and recognized subject matter expert in light metal finishing, with emphasis on anodizing and conversion coating solutions for the semiconductor and aerospace industries. - September 10, 2016 - CHEMEON Surface Technology
Scales Donation Helps Support Military Veterans with Service-Related Mental Health Conditions
A Sheffield scales manufacturer has donated a large veterinary weighing scale to a charity providing dogs to ex-servicemen suffering from the effects of mental health. South Yorkshire based Marsden gave the V-250 Veterinary Scale to Veterans With Dogs, a UK registered charity who provide dogs to... - September 09, 2016 - Marsden Weighing Group
Lee Spring New Sales/Distribution Centre Opened in Germany
Lee Spring has recently announced a sales/distribution centre in Germany offering customers across Europe expert distribution links with next day delivery to the majority of regions from their 23,000 plus ex-stock catalogue. - September 07, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Nigeria Mining Week Launched in Abuja in October as iPAD Nigeria, PwC and Miners Association of Nigeria Join Forces
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Hon. Kayode Fayemi, will deliver the welcome address at the much anticipated launch of the Nigeria Mining Week, taking place in Abuja from 25-28 October. Following the enthusiastic response from the mining community and the Nigerian... - September 03, 2016 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Statesville North Carolina Steel Tubing Manufacturer, Steel Tube Inc. Completes Proposed Expansion
Steel Tube Inc.’s decision to double their steel tubing manufacturing and inventory capacity is primarily driven by increased demand for UV and Corrosion resistant mechanical and structural steel tubing as well as to provide a streamlined customer service experience. - September 03, 2016 - Steel Tube Inc.
Silicone Suction Hose from AdvantaPure(R) is Now NSF Listed; Provides an Increased Level of Quality Assurance
AdvantaPure’s APSW silicone suction hose now boasts an NSF listing (NSF-51), giving users reassurance for the product’s compatibility with food, beverage and other clean applications. APSW is reinforced with a helical stainless steel wire and layers of fabric and silicone to handle both suction and discharge applications. The hose is available in smooth or convoluted O.D. styles, withstands temperatures up to 350 degrees F, and may be sterilized using several different methods. - September 02, 2016 - AdvantaPure
ETT Reports 2016 is on Track to be a Record Year for Its Dual Drive Compression Business
Installs At Least 30 Units in 2016 Totaling 150,000 HP, Almost Doubles the Horsepower in Operation Dallas-based Energy Transfer Technologies (ETT), a leader in natural gas compression systems and energy management today announced that 2016 is on track to be a record year for its patented Dual... - September 01, 2016 - ETT
Zack Bolien Transitions to Digital Marketing Specialist Role at YANMAR America
Effective August 29, 2016, YANMAR America announces that Zack Bolien will transition from his current role of Parts Marketing Specialist to Digital Marketing Specialist. The Digital Marketing Specialist is a new position for the company created in an effort to support YANMAR’s premium brand... - August 31, 2016 - YANMAR America
New VCT-LP Series Retained Lobe Knobs from Elesa
The new VCT-LP lobe knob from Elesa comes with a retaining chain and ensures clamping components need never be lost. - August 28, 2016 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Edgewater Automation Expands Sales Presence to Northeast
Global Custom Automation Equipment Supplier Adds a New Regional Sales Manager to their Team - August 26, 2016 - Edgewater Automation
RAPID Ranks on the 2016 Inc. 5000 List
RAPID ranks on Inc. Magazine’s 34th Annual List of fastest-growing private companies. - August 24, 2016 - RAPID
Lee Spring Exhibiting at Northern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, September 2016, Stand No. F115
Lee Spring are exhibiting at the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics Show in Manchester on 28th and 29th September and will have experienced sales engineers on hand to deal with spring related issues from Design, Production and Service Engineers. - August 24, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Crown Food Carts Set to Launch All New Eco One Hybrid Mobile Food Vending Cart
Crown Food Carts, a Pennsylvania based food truck, food trailers & vending cart manufacturer, has planned the launch of all new Hybrid Mobile Food Vending Cart. The launch is scheduled on 7th October, 2016. This Eco friendly food cart is made using the most innovative cutting edge technology. The hybrid mobile food vending cart will be available at affordable prices and is expected to target street vendors, small & large companies. - August 21, 2016 - Crown Food Carts
Durante Rentals Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies for Fourth Straight Year
Durante Rentals Ranks #1643 on the 2016 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 228%. - August 19, 2016 - Durante Rentals
Manufacturer Releases Pouch and Case Conveyor for Bulk Filling
Stainless steel constructed conveyor includes sensing and adjustable widths. - August 18, 2016 - Multi-Conveyor, LLC
Lee Spring Exhibiting at FAST Exhibition, September 2016
Lee Spring is exhibiting at FAST Exhibition on 22nd September 2016. They will have their new catalogue available on stand, along with a selection of standard springs and experienced spring sales engineers will be on hand to address real world applications with real solutions. - August 17, 2016 - Lee Spring Ltd.
Yaskawa Motoman Receives Reaccreditation Status from IACET
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded reaccreditation status to the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. Yaskawa Academy (formerly known as Motoman Technical Education Center – MTEC) has been an Accredited Provider since 1993. - August 17, 2016 - Yaskawa Motoman