Company News and Press Releases
August 31, 2024
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igus Announces Winners of Cable Carrier Competition
Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI
23 May 2012 — igus® announced the results of its third global vector award competition during this year’s Hanover Industrial Fair. The winning applications, which included a loading/unloading press, a pump on a rotating bridge and an edge-banding machine, received awards at a special ceremony.
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ERIEZ, Erie, PA
22 May 2012 — Eriez® has released a new video showcasing the Orange University® mobile training and education center. The two-minute video can be viewed from Eriez’ website at www.eriez.com/Content/Videos/.
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Silicon Mechanics Appoints David Manning as Director of Marketing and Business Development
Silicon Mechanics, Inc, Bothell, WA
22 May 2012 — Silicon Mechanics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rackmount servers, storage, and high-performance computing clusters, announces that David M. Manning has been appointed Director of Marketing and Business Development, and will lead Silicon Mechanics’ business development initiatives, focusing on strategic growth and expansion.
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Meissner Will Exhibit Liquid Handling Products at the ACHEMA Show, Frankfurt, Germany
Meissner Filtration Products, Camarillo, CA
21 May 2012 — Meissner will feature its liquid handling products, including TepoFlex® biocontainers for R&D through full-scale production applications, in Hall 5, Stand E5, at Achema. The Achema show will run from June 18th - 22nd.
Calbrite Expands to Metro NY Area
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
17 May 2012 — Calbrite™, the leading brand of stainless steel conduit, fittings and accessories, is pleased to announce that Tri-Tech Sales Associates, www.tri-techsales.com, located in Nesconset, NY will represent Calbrite in the greater NY/NJ Metropolitan area.
Calbrite Stainless Steel Conduit up to Five Times Stronger than Aluminum Conduit
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
17 May 2012 — CalbriteTM, the leading name in stainless steel conduit, fittings and accessories, has determined its products to be more durable and non-corrosive than aluminum conduit and fittings. While aluminum is often flexible, stainless steel holds up against the rigorous wash- down procedures and chemical treatments required in applications such as clean rooms, food processing plants and potable water facilities.
Calbrite Introduces New Website
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
14 May 2012 — Calbrite had recently updated their website, www.calbrite.com and wanted you to be the first to know!
Calbrite Expands Sales Organization
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
14 May 2012 — Calbrite™, the leader in stainless steel conduit, fittings, and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new independent sales agencies.
Calbrite Recognizes Reps at NEMRA
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
14 May 2012 — At the NEMRA meeting in Boston, Calbrite™ recognized its top performing agencies. During this meeting Calbrite introduced its new branding, market positioning, catalog and more to its reps.
Calbrite Expands, Opens New West Coast Facility
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
14 May 2012 — Responding to the growth in its stainless steel conduit and fittings business, Calbrite is opening a new location, expanding its Hammond office facilities and moving its Florida manufacturing facility into a larger building.
Calbrite Connects with SYN-TECH in Louisiana
Calbrite, Hammond, IN
14 May 2012 — Calbrite™ announces SYN-TECH as its new manufacturer representative in Louisiana and southern Mississippi. “The Louisiana and southern Mississippi markets represent tremendous opportunities for us. These areas are important due to their petrochemical markets, the marine industry, food processing and much more.
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Gibbs Metals., Southington, CT
11 May 2012 — Gibbs Wire & Steel Company, Inc. announces the launch of its new website, www.gibbswire.com. The new website will enable metals buyers' quick access to tools and technical information to help in the purchasing process.
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Plastic Bushings are the Backbone of Students’ Robot
Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI
10 May 2012 — FIRST® Robotics teams use igus products. The 21st annual FIRST® Robotics Championship came to a close on April 28th in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.
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AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog and Lowers Free Shipping Threshold
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA
10 May 2012 — AutomationDirect’s volume 14 catalog offers over 12,000 industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, the Productivity3000 programmable automation controller, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, text panels, sensors, encoders, pushbuttons, switches, drives, and more.
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Brüel & Kjær Sponsors Aerospace Laboratory at Virginia Tech
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
10 May 2012 — Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has opened their new ‘Brüel & Kjær Laboratory for Aerospace Vibration and Acoustics’.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies’ Vibration Test System Gives Quick Return on Investment (ROI)
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
3 May 2012 — After investing in a vibration test system, the engineering team at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has benefited greatly from its new range of testing capabilities.
Meet Brüel & Kjær at Spring Events, May 2012
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
1 May 2012 — Brüel & Kjær exhibiting latest equipment at UK shows.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Opens Texas Branch Office
Universal Wrecking Corp., Farmingdale, NJ
30 Apr 2012 — Universal Wrecking Corp is pleased to announce the opening of their Texas branch office which is located at 8201 FM 2300 South, Pampa Texas 79065 (806) 416-0655.
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Eriez® Launches Website Section Devoted to Company’s Eco-Certified Program and Products
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
25 Apr 2012 — Eriez® has added a new section to the company’s website that is devoted exclusively to Eriez’ Eco-Certified program and products. Demonstrating its commitment to a better, cleaner environment, Eriez developed the Eco-Certification designation for a variety of the company’s magnetic separation and recycling equipment as well as its line of small feeders.
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Electro Standards Laboratories Publishes New Article Entitled "Advances in Network Switches"
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
24 Apr 2012 — Raymond B. Sepe, Sr., has published an easy-to-read article about the latest technology incorporated into today's copper and fiber optic network fallback switches.
Lund University Opens Vibration and Acoustic Laboratory
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
24 Apr 2012 — Friday 20th April saw the inauguration of the Vibration and Acoustic Laboratory & Future Energy Initiative at Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden.
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igus to Exhibit at Free Online Tradeshow - Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems
Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI
19 Apr 2012 — igus® Inc. is exhibiting at the free online tradeshow, Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems on May 23, 2012.
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Jet Edge, St. Michael, MN
18 Apr 2012 — Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. recently became one of the first U.S. companies to take advantage of the United States’ new free trade agreement with South Korea, shipping two containers of industrial ultra-high pressure waterjet equipment valued at more than $700,000 USD to the Republic of Korea.
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New Eriez® Corporate Brochure Now Available
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
17 Apr 2012 — The 12-page, full-color brochure is available free from Eriez in both electronic and hard copy format.
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Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
16 Apr 2012 — In the spirit of National Robotics Week, Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, Inc., hosted student groups from local high schools, provided facility tours, and spoke to them on the roles they could play in the future of our business.
In addition, representatives from several local automation companies and universities were invited to support Motoman Robotics’ efforts and commitment to robotics in the Miami Valley. Companies and universities represented include: OTC Daihen, PDSI, Rixan Associates, Edison Community College, Fortis College, Sinclair Community College, University of Dayton and University of Dayton Research Institute.
Meet Brüel & Kjær at EWEA 2012 Show
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
16 Apr 2012 — Visitors to the European Wind Energy Association’s (EWEA) show, running 16th to 19th April in Copenhagen, Denmark will have the chance to meet Brüel & Kjær’s technical experts.
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Jaisen Kohmuench Promoted to Deputy Managing Director, Eriez® Flotation Division—USA
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
11 Apr 2012 — Jaisen Kohmuench has been appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Managing Director, Eriez Flotation Division—USA.
Goldleaf Plastics, Inc., St Cloud, MN
11 Apr 2012 — Goldleaf Plastics, Inc., a premier fabricator of sheet-plastic solutions, solidifies its position as an industry leader with the purchase of a customized, state-of-the-art, six-head Onsrud router. In combination with their other CNC machining capabilities, the six-head router enhances Goldleaf Plastics' ability to simplify programming, minimize the number of set-ups, increase overall output and maximize the production efficiencies for every job.
Releasing the Music in the Golden Gate Bridge
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
11 Apr 2012 — Using accelerometers, microphones, speakers and amplifiers - for uses that their designers surely never foresaw - composer Bill Fontana has been making sound art since the 1970s. “My favourite Brüel & Kjær product is a charge amplifier,” says Bill.
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
10 Apr 2012 — Eriez® and The Shredder Company (TSC) have teamed up on a number of overseas recycling systems that feature TSC shredders and Eriez magnetic equipment.
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Automatica 2012: Customized Solutions from Montech
Montech AG, Derendingen, Switzerland
5 Apr 2012 — At Automatica 2012 in Munich, Montech AG is presenting customized solutions based on their portfolio of belt conveyors and automation components.
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New Catalog B700 from QBC, the Exclusive USA Distributor for BEGA Maintenance Products
Quality Bearings & Components - QBC, Garden City Park, NY
30 Mar 2012 — A new 96-page full color catalog B700 from Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) features BEGA Special Tools for the safe mounting and dismounting of bearings and other transmission components.
![Image for Eriez® Offers New Literature Spotlighting FinesSort® Fines Metal Recovery System](/Announcements/Company/90765/FineSort_Brochure[1](t).jpg)
Eriez® Offers New Literature Spotlighting FinesSort® Fines Metal Recovery System
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
28 Mar 2012 — Eriez® is offering a new brochure featuring the company’s cutting edge FinesSort® Fines Metal Recovery System (MRS). The brochure is available from the company in both PDF and hard copy format.
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With Innovative Bottle Packing Equipment, It's a Little Easier Being Green
McNeil Gray & Rice, Boston, MA
27 Mar 2012 — The effort to be green – that is, reducing one’s overall impact on the environment – has of late gained increasing popularity, particularly in the commercial arena. Many companies have effectively restructured their corporate headquarters, recycle their paper goods, and have reduced their use of all natural resources--not only because of legislation that requires it but because it makes good business sense. What’s more, increasing numbers of consumers are now carefully examining companies’ environmental records before deciding to do business with them.
Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., Milwaukee, WI
27 Mar 2012 — Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. is an air pollution control and energy recovery system provider headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. with offices in the United Kingdom, Asia and an extensive network of agents located domestically and throughout the world.