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Amid Challenges, Majority of Metalformers Predict Little Change in Economic Activity
U.S and Canadian incoming orders expected to remain steady, according to the latest barometer reading from the Precision Metalforming Association.
U.S. Manufacturing Grows in September –– PMI Dips 0.6% to 55.4
The Institute for Supply Management reports that among the six biggest industries, food, beverage & tobacco remains the best-performing sector, with fabricated metal and chemical products growing strongly.
Crawford Co., Seaberg Industries Complete Purchase Agreement
As of Oct 2., Seaberg Industries, a manufacturer of metal fabricated and precision machined parts, components, and assemblies, will operate as part of Crawford Co.’s fabrication division.
Virtual Trade Show to Unveil Latest Mitutoyo Technologies
On Oct. 20-23, Mitutoyo America Corp., together with some of its U.S. Solution Centers, will combine live demos, education and interactive tools to engage customers and distributors. Titan Gilroy, CEO of the industrial and corporate education platform, Titans of CNC, kicks off the event.
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders in August Dip 11.5% from July
According to the latest reporting from the Association For Manufacturing Technology, U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $297.8 million in August 2020, a 21.7% decrease year over year. However, between spring and fall 2020, the average value of units increased about $30,000.
HGG Keeps Growing
Undaunted by Covid, manufacturer of profile cutting machines adds a new Houston facility plus several new hires.
Mazak Optonics Expands North American Headquarters
By next spring, the company will have more than 20,000 additional square feet from which to serve customers and further its research and development in advanced laser-cutting and automation system solutions.
Sintavia and Siemens Agree to Collaborate on Accelerating Digital Automation for Industrial Additive Manufacturing
Sintavia will provide Siemens with software testing and technical feedback in exchange for access to pre-released additive manufacturing software.
Global Gundrilling OEM Celebrates 40 Years of Growth
Kays Engineering Inc., which makes the DeHoff, Eldorado, and TechniDrill brands of gundrilling machines, has grown from small welding and repair shop to a 60-employee leader serving customers in 30 countries across five continents.
Vernet-Behringer Fully Integrated into Behringer Group
Vernet-Behringer’s integration into the Behringer Group is part of a long-term relationship between the two companies. The transition allows VB to expand internationally by meeting the growing demand for integrated and automated lines.
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Dip Slightly From June to July
Although a wide variety of sectors were positive in July –– including automotive and medical equipment –– AMT reports the 2020 orders to date of $2 billion is about a quarter down year over year.
How Does Your Company’s Compensation Package Stack Up?
FMA has released a report that details salaries and benefits for practically every position in a fabricating or manufacturing company, from CEO to janitor and everything in between. The survey results also provide insight into several HR policies and procedures.
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