Company News and Press Releases
January 15, 2025
Hiroyuki Nagatsu Joins Yaskawa Motoman Team as Senior Vice President
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
22 Apr 2013 — Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division is pleased to announce that Hiroyuki Nagatsu has joined the Yaskawa Motoman team as Senior Vice President, Global Sales Team. Mr. Nagatsu will serve as a board member and officer of the Motoman Robotics Division. His direct responsibilities will include managing our relationship with our Asian American customers and as advisor to Steve Barhorst, President and COO of Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division.
Eriez Online Videos Feature Product Training, Installation and More
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
22 Apr 2013 — Eriez® has produced a variety of installation, maintenance and educational videos that span multiple product categories, giving customers an online training vehicle they can share with plant operators, front-office staff or other colleagues.
HSI Sensing Expands Custom Engineering Services
HSI Sensing, Chickasha, OK
22 Apr 2013 — Long respected for setting the industry standard for high-quality, precision-manufactured reed switches and proximity sensors, HSI Sensing (Hermetic Switch, Inc.) has expanded its custom engineering services to compliment its long list of quality sensing offerings.
Eriez Offers HydroFlow Tramp Oil Removal Equipment Brochure
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
18 Apr 2013 — The Eriez® “HydroFlow® Tramp Oil Removal Equipment” brochure is available for immediate download in PDF format from the company’s website at http://en-us.eriez.com/Products/oilbeltskimmer/.
Prototype Generators Emit Much Less Carbon Monoxide, NIST Finds
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
18 Apr 2013 — Portable electric generators retrofitted with off-the-shelf hardware by the University of Alabama (UA) emitted significantly lower levels of carbon monoxide (CO) exhaust.
Scottish Engineering Symbol’s Sonata
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
18 Apr 2013 — Glasgow’s iconic landmark, the Finnieston Crane, has inspired world-renowned artist Bill Fontana to create a unique work of art, transforming the crane into a musical instrument.
Eriez 5-Star Service Offers Downloadable Parts Lists
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
17 Apr 2013 — From the company’s 5-Star Service® web page, http://service.eriez.com/, Eriez® offers an array of parts lists, ready for immediate download in PDF format.
National Robotics Week Offers Students Opportunity to Learn About Automation Industry
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
17 Apr 2013 — To celebrate National Robotics Week, Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division invited student groups from local high schools and universities to take facility tours, speak with automation professionals and interact with demos.
Spirax Sarco is Conducting a Steam System Optimization Training Course
Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC
17 Apr 2013 — Spirax Sarco will be conducting a steam system optimization training course covering all facets of steam energy conservation were participants will learn to effectively manage and validate their energy conservation measures within their energy system.
Baxter Healthcare Corp, Deerfield, IL
16 Apr 2013 — Baxter announces its continued commitment to the hemophilia community to close the gap in hemophilia care and the company's vision to pursue a bleed-free world for people living with this debilitating disorder on World Hemophilia Day.
Jet Edge, St. Michael, MN
12 Apr 2013 — Unstoppable Michael Waltrip Racing driver Brian Vickers drove the #55 Jet Edge Toyota Camry to a respectable 11th place finish Sunday at Martinsville Speedway despite suffering major damage during a multi-car wreck on lap 180 and cutting a tire with only 50 laps to go.
Timken Acquires Smith Services, Inc.; Further Expands Its Industrial Services Offering
Timken Co, Canton, OH
12 Apr 2013 — Timken's acquisition of the Princeton, W.Va., company allows it to tap into Smith's motor services in 7 states.
Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC
12 Apr 2013 — Spirax Sarco’s Steam DesignPro 6.0 software was recently chosen as one of the finalist in the Product of the Year contest conducted by Consulting Specifying Engineer Magazine (CSE) and is among three products in the Design, Modeling, and Analysis category.
Timken Brings In-Line Forge Press, Intermediate Finishing Line and Heat-Treat Investments On Line
Timken Co, Canton, OH
11 Apr 2013 — Ohio based Timken Company announces capital investment projects totaling $85 million.
Meet the Bruel & Kjaer UK Team this Spring
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
9 Apr 2013 — Bruel & Kjaer UK’s technical team will be on hand at three industry events during the spring to demonstrate its wide range of products and services.
Hi Pro Equipment Honored with Eriez® Merwin Sales Award
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
8 Apr 2013 — Hi Pro Equipment, Inc. of Kalamazoo, Michigan has earned the Eriez® 2012 Merwin Award.
Eriez® Wins 2012 Plant Engineering Magazine Product of the Year Bronze Award
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
5 Apr 2013 — Eriez®, world authority in separation technologies, won a coveted 2012 Plant Engineering Magazine Product of the Year Bronze Award in the fluid handling category for the company’s revolutionary SumpDoc™ Fluid Recycling System.
M.P. Metal Products, Inc., Partners with the Chirch Global Manufacturing Network
M.P. Metal Products Inc., Ixonia, WI
5 Apr 2013 — M.P. Metal Products, Inc., one of the Mid-west’s most reputable Custom Roll Forming companies, has partnered with the Chirch Global Manufacturing Network, a fast-growing, service-oriented manufacturing organization that allows small and midsize manufacturers to collaborate in order to expand their global reach and service a larger, more diverse customer base.
Machinery Forum Representing Jet Edge Water Jet Systems in Australia
Jet Edge, St. Michael, MN
1 Apr 2013 — Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets for precision cutting, coating removal and surface preparation, is pleased to announce that Machinery Forum NSW Pty. Ltd. has been selected as its newest waterjet systems dealer covering the Australian market.
Eriez®’ Ozimek Earns SPSM Certification from Next Level Purchasing
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
28 Mar 2013 — Richard Ozimek, a buyer for Eriez® Magnetics, has been awarded the Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) Certification from the Next Level Purchasing Association.
Waterjet Manufacturer Jet Edge Exhibiting at China Import Expo May 15-18
Jet Edge, St. Michael, MN
28 Mar 2013 — Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet systems for precision cutting and surface preparation, will exhibit at the China Import Expo, May 15-18 in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. Look for Jet Edge in the AMT Pavilion in Hall A. Jet Edge technical experts will be available to answer questions about Jet Edge’s precision water jet cutting equipment and its many applications.
Meissner Will Feature One-Touch® Single-Use Systems at BIO, Chicago, and INTERPHEX New York
Meissner Filtration Products, Camarillo, CA
27 Mar 2013 — Meissner will be hosting demonstrations of its filtration and One-Touch® single-use systems portfolios in-booth at the INTERPHEX New York and BIO International Convention trade shows during the week of April 22nd, 2013.
Konecranes Named One of the Top Places to Work in Dayton, OH
Konecranes, Springfield, OH
27 Mar 2013 — SPRINGFIELD, OH – On Sunday, January 27, 2013, Konecranes was named one of the top workplaces in the Dayton-Springfield area by Dayton Daily News.
Morgan Thermal Ceramics, Augusta, GA
27 Mar 2013 — Mr. Chernack will speak on the growing use of low biopersistent fibers in refineries and chemical plants, and will also present on energy efficient lining designs for today’s fired heaters. The symposium will be held March 27-28, 2013, at the Hilton St Louis Airport Hotel, in St Louis, Missouri.
Eriez Offers New HydroFlow Fluid Filtration Systems Brochure
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
26 Mar 2013 — Eriez® announces the availability of its new HydroFlow® “Fluid Filtration Systems” brochure.
Back by Popular Demand: Spirax Sarco is Hosting a Steam Boiler Operator Training Course
Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC
25 Mar 2013 — A seminar covering all facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Magnetic Separation Key Component of Plant Audits and QC Programs for Food Safety Compliance
Industrial Magnetics, Inc., Boyne City, MI
25 Mar 2013 — On display at PTX Canada and The Powder Show in Columbus, OH this spring will be various magnetic separation devices from Industrial Magnetics, Inc. Magnetic separators are increasingly becoming a key focus in certification and compliance with various food safety standard programs.
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
22 Mar 2013 — Eriez’ 5-Star Service® Center, recently re-located to the company’s new 114,000 square foot Wager Road facility in Erie, PA, expertly restores older Wet Drum Separators to their previous magnetic strength.
Gowanda Electronics Honored by Rockwell Collins with Recognition as Platinum Premier Supplier
Gowanda Electronics & Gowanda Components Group, Gowanda, NY
21 Mar 2013 — Gowanda Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of precision electronic components for RF and power applications, was awarded Platinum Premier Supplier status at Rockwell Collins’ 2013 Annual Supplier Conference, held on March 6, 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Spirax Sarco Wins 2012 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award in Two Categories
Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC
21 Mar 2013 — The VLM10 Inline Vortex Mass Flowmeter and Steam DesignPro 6.1 software have been selected as winners in the 2012 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Contest. These products were selected from among this year’s entries as one of the most outstanding new products of 2012. Now in its 25th year, Product of the Year is a premium honor for new products innovations that make manufacturing plants run smarter, safer and more efficiently.
A Multitude of Eriez® Products are Available for Next-Day Shipment through EriezXpress™ Program
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
20 Mar 2013 — The most popular Eriez® products are now offered for next-day shipment through the company’s unique EriezXpress™ Program.
Jet Edge, St. Michael, MN
20 Mar 2013 — Jet Edge, Inc., will exhibit at the 13th China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) April 22-27 at the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC), in Beijing, China. Look for Jet Edge in the Shanghai Golden Arrow Water Jet Equipment Manufacturing Company Ltd. stand W4816.
Macro Sensors Offers Online Position Sensor Guide For LVDTs
NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ
20 Mar 2013 — Replacing the need for customers to peruse numerous web pages and review product specifications, Macro Sensors offers an online Position Sensor Guide that quickly identifies the right LVDT Linear Position Sensor for an application based on desired options such as measurement range, output, body diameter, operating temperature and other specs.
ONERA Acquires Brüel & Kjær Wind Tunnel Test System
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
18 Mar 2013 — The French aerospace research centre, ONERA, has acquired a 200-channel Brüel & Kjær PULSE™ acoustic data acquisition system for wind tunnel testing.
Montech AG Redesigns and Relaunches Website
Montech AG, Derendingen, Switzerland
18 Mar 2013 — The Swiss conveyor specialist Montech AG has relaunched its website: new design, clear layout and a comprehensive product overview.