West Coast’s definitive manufacturing event focuses on innovation and growth for 2012 February 13, 2012 (LOS ANGELES) – As the March event approaches, WESTEC, the West Coast’s definitive manufacturing event, is gearing up to be a showcase for innovation and industry growth. The show – which is being redefined in 2012 – is adding several new features [...]

ATLANTA (February 2012) - Mark your calendar for the 2012 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) this August at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Industry exhibitors from all over the world will gather once again to participate in the largest woodworking technology tradeshow in the Western hemisphere. “Registration for IWF starts now and the advantages for [...]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Gear Motions Inc. has acquired Pro-Gear Co. Inc., in Buffalo, N.Y. Pro-Gear is a gear manufacturer for original equipment manufacturers such as Mack Truck, and also provides quick-turnaround gear grinding services for gear manufacturers that need additional capacity or companies that need external gear grinding services. Gary Rackley, founder and president of Pro-Gear, has [...]

DEARBORN, Mich., January 24, 2012 — The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced the election of a widely recognized manufacturing authority as its 2012 president. LaRoux K. Gillespie, Dr. Eng., FSME, PE, CMfgE, a metal finishing consultant and retired Kansas City Honeywell quality leader was sworn in — along with the rest of the 2012 SME Executive Committee and Board of [...]

(DAVENPORT, Iowa) – CML USA, Inc., manufacturer of tube, pipe and profile bending and metalworking machinery, has appointed Kris Herbst to the position of Inside Sales Manager. Kris holds a M.A. degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL and a B.A. degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. She has spent the past [...]

January 4, 2012 – Commerce City, CO – Atlas Copco has received international acclaim for its innovative and sustainable business practices. The latest honors include listings in Newsweek’s Green Rankings and Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Innovators.   “Since August of this year, Atlas Copco AB has been recognized by Newsweek, Thomson Reuters and Forbes [...]