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Emerging Trend to Follow: 'Run to the Sun'
The "dash to gas" in building electric power generation has been joined by a "run to the sun," at least in California and the Rocky Mountain states, Shane Mullins, Industrial Info's vice president for product development, told attendees at industry…
Europe Wants to Raise Carbon-Emissions Target to 30 Percent
The European Commission (EC) wants to raise Europe's carbon emissions reduction target from 20 percent to 30 percent by 2020, but has stopped short of trying to implement the policy. In an analysis report, the Commission has outlined the benefits…
Han-Kwang USA Opens Showroom
Han-Kwang USA (Lombard, IL) opened a new 13,000 sq ft Chicago-area facility with a showroom for laser machine demonstrations, as well as application engineering, parts and service departments. The new showroom will house multiple plate and tube cutting laser machines…
Spoores To Speak At Steel Trade Conference
Josh Spoores, market research manager at Majestic Steel USA (Cleveland, OH), will speak at the third annual SteelOrbis Steel Trade Conference that is being held in San Diego from July 8-10. Spoores will speak during the second day of the…
Sheet Metal Industry Resource Alliance Created
For years, three organizations, International Training Institute (ITI), the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) and the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), have collaborated to provide support, education, information and other resources to the sheet metal and air conditioning…
Newly Updated Sheet Hydroforming Website
Pryer Technology Group (PTG) (St. Louis, MO) has updated its Sheet Hydroforming website. Additional sections have been added to include pages on hydroforming benefits and a product video section along with new models and information. The site also includes an…
Bar Feeder Manufacturer Takes Advantage Of Crisis
As the world financial crisis continues to slow down different segments of the machine tool industry, the Swiss manufacturer LNS (Orvin, Switzerland) plans to grow and expand considerably. "The goal is to double the size of our company within five…
From Tool & Die Shop To Contract Manufacturer
Miro Tool & Mfg. (Waukesha, WI) diversified its product lineup and service offering with the addition of a new 510 Suprema Mitsubishi waterjet with a 90,000 psi KMT pump. The new cutting capability will allow the company to expand into…
Routers Boost Manufacturing Capacity at Carvist
The Carvist Corporation (Placentia, CA) is a glass and glazing contractor and consulting firm specializing in composite aluminium panels and energy saving canopies and sunshades. The company has been benefiting from the use of two AXYZ CNC Routers in their…
CGI Receives Excellent Supplier Award
CGI Automated Manufacturing (Romeoville, IL) has received the 2009 Excellent Supplier Award of the American Purchasing Society. CGI is one of only two companies to earn the award in 2009 and the only U.S. company named Excellent Supplier. CGI was…
India's Wind Market Not Unwinding Sails
Notwithstanding the ambitious 20,000-megawatt (MW) goal for solar power by 2022, which was unveiled in January with huge dollops of government incentive in the pipeline, the wind power players in India are seeing favorable "wind conditions" ahead. Yes, solar power…
First Solution Factory Opens In U.S.
The first-ever SKF® Solution Factory in the United States opened in Houston, TX, to provide customers with ready access to a portfolio of services and competencies “under one roof” at one strategically located venue. The 25,000 sq ft plant joins…
