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MNM Industries acquires Criterion Machinery
- Jun 28, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
MNM Industries Inc., Kent, Ohio, has announced its acquisition of Criterion Machinery, a provider of tube fabrication equipment for tube bending, notching, and punching.
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StaCool cooling vest now available in safety colors
- Jun 27, 2023
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The StaCool Vest core body cooling system now is available in luminescent safety colors to help workers beat the heat while staying safe.
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FMA’s Foundation, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, names 2023 Fall Scholarship Recipients
- Jun 22, 2023
- Shop Management
- News Release
NBT has awarded scholarships to 42 deserving students for the upcoming 2023 fall semester.
Understanding the emergency stop on a manufacturing shop's tube bender
- By Jay Robinson
- Jun 22, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
A metal fabrication shop knowing how to respond to a tube bender in the emergency stop state means first knowing the circuits, voltage, and relays in the machine.
Team Industries names VP of technical operations
- Jun 15, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Team Industries Inc., a provider of pipe fabrication and fabricated vessels located in Kaukauna, Wis., has appointed Greg Hammen as the new vice president of technical operations.
WAFIOS BMZ 6 delivers programmable 3D CNC bending of small tubes
- Jun 14, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
The new BMZ 6 CNC tube bender from WAFIOS has been developed for very small parts, such as those used in medical technology for cannulas.
Morton Industries installs blast room from Titan Abrasive Systems
- Jun 9, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Morton Industries, a manufacturer of fabricated tube assemblies, sheet metal fabrications, and enclosures, has added a customized blast room from Titan Abrasive Systems.
BLM GROUP opens Mexico office
- Jun 9, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
BLM GROUP has reinforced its presence in Mexico, inaugurating a new office in Mexico City in the municipality of Cuautitlan Izcalli.
TransTech Energy acquires Metalforms Ltd.
- Jun 8, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
TransTech Energy, a Bridge Industries LLC portfolio company, through its newly formed subsidiary Metalforms LLC, has announced the acquisition of Metalforms Ltd.
Field Industries acquires RSD Supply
- Jun 8, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Houston-based Field Industries has acquired RSD Supply, also of Houston.
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Ergodyne adds blade-style and over-the glasses safety eyewear to Skullerz line
- Jun 6, 2023
- Safety
- Product Release
Ergodyne has introduced Aegir blade-style and Osmin over-the-glasses safety eyewear.
Steel Tube Institute appoints new president
- Jun 6, 2023
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Steel Tube Institute has named Ramiro Rodriguez Agusti its next president for a two-year term.
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Labor still a top challenge for manufacturers as optimism remains low, report finds
- Jun 6, 2023
- Shop Management
- News Release
As rising interest rates, poor economic conditions, and an ongoing talent shortage continue to plague manufacturers, optimism amongst industry leaders remains low, according to a new industry report.
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Savox Noise-COM 500 hearing protectors block harmful noises while enabling communication
- Jun 5, 2023
- Safety
- Product Release
Savox Noise-COM 500 Bluetooth hearing protectors are designed for use in extremely harsh, noisy operations that also require the ability to communicate with clarity. They combine excellent ambient sound quality with a noise-cancelling microphone for clear speech, the company reports. The...
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