Four MAG Cincinnati Ti Profilers Ordered by VSMPO-Avisma, Russian JV Partner to Boeing (14174)
Hebron, KY, VSMPO-Avisma, the world's largest titanium producer, has ordered four three-spindle MAG Cincinnati Ti (titanium) profilers for its plant in Verkhnaya Salda, Russia. The three-spindle machines will produce a variety of parts, including large landing gear components, for Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Abanaki Corp. Purchases Aerodyne Development Corporation; Oil-Skimmer Maker Moves Into Solid-Material-Handling Market (14130)
CLEVELAND--Abanaki Corporation, manufacturer of industrial oil skimmers, has announced its purchase of Aerodyne Development Corporation, which manufactures dust collection systems equipment and solid-material-handling components.
Four MAG Cincinnati Ti Profilers Ordered By VSMPO-Avisma, Russian JV Partner To Boeing (13975)
Avisma, the world's largest titanium producer, has ordered four three-spindle MAG Cincinnati Ti (titanium) profilers for its plant in Verkhnaya Salda, Russia. The three-spindle machines will produce a variety of parts, including large landing gear components, for Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The new order of four machines follows a 2006 order from Ural Boeing Manufacturing (UBM) for six five-spindle titanium profilers
New Proportioning Pump Series To Handle Caustic Concentrates (13927)
Zebra Skimmers Corporation, a full-line manufacturer of oil skimmers and coolant maintenance equipment, recently introduced a new proportioning pump series to handle caustic concentrates
2008 Could Be A Year Of Uncertainty For Manufacturers By Joe Cogliano II (13918)
Economists say the collapse of the housing market, the credit crunch, falling consumer spending and high fuel prices will continue to drag on the overall economy and lead to a rocky ride for many shops this year. A leading industry indicator, The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) PMI, weakened to 47.7 percent in December, ending 10 consecutive months of growth. The tipping point for the index is 50, with readings below signaling a contraction in manufacturing. Although the index stayed above 50 most of the year, December marked the sixth straight month it posted a decline. “Industries close to the housing market appear to be struggling more than others and those involved in exports seem to be doing better,” said Norbert Ore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. “Slower demand appears to be more of a problem than excessive inventories.”
Four MAG Cincinnati Ti Profilers Ordered by VSMPO-Avisma, Russian JV Partner to Boeing. New machines to follow six five-spindle MAG Cincinnati profilers already in build for Ural Boeing Manufacturing (13859)
Hebron, KY, January, 2008 – VSMPO-Avisma, the world's largest titanium producer, has ordered four three-spindle MAG Cincinnati Ti (titanium) profilers for its plant in Verkhnaya Salda, Russia. The three-spindle machines will produce a variety of parts, including large landing gear components, for Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Aviation Industry Set for Torrid Growth in 2008 (13783)
The aviation industry is poised to continue its unprecedented winning streak in 2008, according to experts. However, as a new year begins, new questions are emerging. A forecast will be at the top of the agenda during a forthcoming webinar: The Aviation Crystal Ball: Predictions and Analysis for 2008.
MAG Fadal Introduces FX Series of VMCs with Infimatic Control (13690)
Vertical machining center producer MAG Fadal announced that their FX series of machines will be available with the new Infimatic Freedom NC200TM, a digital control designed specifically for metal-cutting machine tool applications, with three highly-intuitive navigation choices. The control is compatible with standard G Codes as well as part programs that have been created for Fadal CNC controls. Engineered for maximum reliability in a contract shop or production floor environment, the Freedom NC200TM features fanless cooling, diskless data storage, advanced protection circuitry, all surface-mount circuit board construction, a water resistant panel, and a distributed architecture platform which enables electrical cabinet optimization
Huron Capital Buys 6th Specialty Chemical Company (13647)
Huron Capital Partners LLC announced today that, through its portfolio company, Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Quest"), it has acquired Hydro-Stop, Inc. ("Hydro-Stop" or the "Company"). Hydro-Stop will be managed under Quest's Architectural & Construction Coatings Unit, United Coatings LLC. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Hydro-Stop is a manufacturer of sustainable water-based roofing and waterproofing systems for the building envelope. The Company's products provide fully reinforced systems with tough non-woven polyester fabric designed for roofing and flashing applications of all types
Bouldin & Lawson cultivates a green approach with waste-to-energy machine designed in SolidWorks (13455)
CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 5, 2007 – Horticulture equipment maker Bouldin & Lawson is at the forefront of the “green” movement using SolidWorks® 3D CAD software to design a series of machines that will convert household waste into biofuels and electricity.
