Modern Machine Shop News
Jet Edge Manager Appointed to Export Council
David Anderson, international sales manager at waterjet equipment manufacturer Jet Edge (St.
Read MoreEMCO Changes Hands, Relocates U.S. Office
The EMCO Maier Group is under new ownership, and the turning and milling machine supplier’s U.S. arm, EMCO Maier USA, has relocated from Columbus, Ohio to Novi, Michigan. The Kuhn Group (Salzburg, Austria), a distributor of heavy equipment, purchased the EMCO Maier Group (Hallein, Austria) from A-Tec (Vienna, Austria) in a bidding process that involved five other groups. EMCO says the takeover news was well-received by its 630 employees, and the anticipation is that the new owner will strengthen and support the expansion of its headquarters and help it grow globally in markets including Brazil, Russian and China. Guenther Kuhn, Kuhn Group CEO, says EMCO will help his company diversify into a promising market.
Read MoreSME Continues PLTW Funding
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation has continued to provide funding of $400,000 to 167 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) highs schools for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) program upgrades.
Read MoreSapa Completes Facility Expansion
Sapa Extrusions, part of aluminum profile company Sapa Group, has completed the expansion of its North American facilities in Delhi, Louisiana.
Read MoreMazak Northeast Event Offers Aerospace, Medical Focus
Machine tool builder Mazak (Florence, Kentucky) will host a “Discover More With Mazak” event at its Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut May 8, 9 and 10 to support the growth of aerospace and medical manufacturing in that region.
Read MoreRecord Attendance for Delcam Sales Meeting
CAD/CAM software developer Delcam’s 25th annual sales partner meeting in Stratford attracted more than 250 delegates from 33 countries, the highest attendance in the company’s history.
Read MoreMfg4 Event to Focus on Shared Challenges, Solutions
Fans of Eastec need not be disappointed by news that the previously annual trade show won’t be returning until next year.
Read MoreFirst U.S.-Built Composite Tape-Layer Sold to Chinese Aerospace Industry
First U.S.-Built Composite Tape-Layer Sold to Chinese Aerospace Industry
Read MoreSandvik Appointments Reflect New Direction
Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) has announced the appointment of John Israelsson to president of Market Area Americas, a new business area.
Read MoreSodick Launches New Warranty Program
EDM manufacturer Sodick (Schaumburg, Illinois) has launched a new 7-year warranty program for new machines. Upon purchasing a machine, customers can opt for SodickCare Premier 3 or SodickCare Premier 5, which expand the standard warranty to 3 or 5 years, respectively.
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