Sandmeyer Steel Company, a leading producer of stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate products, today announced the appointment of R. Paul Sandmeyer, III as President and Chief Operating Officer. This appointment marks the transition to fourth-generation family leadership as the Company enters its 75th year.

Healthcare centers rely on medical gas systems and air compressors consistently throughout the day. Whether they are found in operating rooms, emergency departments, patient recovery areas, or intensive care units, these pieces of machinery are vital to supporting the operation of critical equipment and procedures in patient care.

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals will celebrate a 14,500-square-foot building expansion at its Wallingford facility and the addition of a high-precision Stretch-Bend-Leveling (SBL) line with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Marcus "Marc" Guy as Director of Operations for A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Guy brings more than 23 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, sales, and product management, with a strong background in process improvement, production leadership, and team development.

Solar Atmospheres Eastern PA facility recently commissioned a new 12' horizontal vacuum furnace. The furnace was designed primarily for Hydriding and Dehydriding (HDH) of titanium. The furnace can also perform the standard gamut of heat-treating processes typical of Solar's extensive customer base.

When shopping for skid steer attachments, price is often the first thing operators compare. A lower-priced attachment may seem like the better value upfront, but long-term performance is what ultimately affects the bottom line.

As industrial manufacturing scales, the end-of-line packaging sector has reached a critical inflection point. Relying on forklift operators or manual floor personnel to secure massive, irregular, or heavy-duty loads is no longer viable for facilities aiming to maximize throughput and eliminate transit damage. The future of industrial packaging belongs to the fully unmanned cell. For manufacturers handling oversized profiles--such as prefabricated walls, structural steel trusses, or bulk insulation bundles--the integration of robotic pick-and-place systems with heavy-duty orbital stretch wrapping machines is redefining operational efficiency.

Across the country, manufacturers are rethinking their dependence on global supply chains and taking a closer look at what domestic production has to offer. In Northeast Ohio, a region where manufacturing has always been woven into the local identity, PharoPLAST is making that case in a direct way. The company is helping businesses find the right balance of cost, speed, and reliability by bringing injection molding back to American soil.

Founded by CEO Jim Kevany, Blackrock Plastics, LLC provides premier buying and selling services for the recycled plastics industry. The Charleston-based company specializes in purchasing post-industrial scrap plastics and selling recycled plastics from all over the country.

Locking window gaskets are critical sealing components used to secure fixed glass in vehicles, equipment enclosures, marine applications, and industrial machinery. When these seals fail, the result is predictable: water intrusion, vibration noise, air leakage, and long-term structural damage. For engineers and purchasing managers, the challenge is not just finding a replacement gasket, it is finding one that fits exact dimensional requirements, material performance needs, and production timelines.

In high-volume manufacturing and beverage distribution, efficiency is often measured in seconds. Yet, one of the most persistent "hidden drains" on facility throughput occurs at the end of the line: the pallet-wrapping cycle. For decades, the standard protocol has remained unchanged - forklift operators must transport a load to a stationary wrapper, drop the pallet, wait for the cycle to complete, and re-lift the load for transit. This "Drop-Wrap-Pick" cycle adds significant manual labor and introduces a critical point of failure for unstable or high-gloss loads.

Zonar Systems is a Seattle-based leader in smart fleet management technology. Founded in 2001, the company has built its reputation around safety, compliance, and operational efficiency through GPS tracking, telematics, and electronic inspection reporting. Employee engagement is equally central to the Zonar culture. In 2017, the company launched a formal recognition program to celebrate the individuals and teams driving meaningful impact. That commitment led Zonar to partner with Partners in Recognition to create an employee recognition wall with addable name plates, designed to serve as a dynamic display that keeps employees connected to the company's mission.

Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company's industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System. The milestone reinforces Komatsu's position as the pioneer and global leader in autonomous haulage, having been first to market with a commercial autonomous mining solution in 2008 and now the first OEM to commission 1,000 autonomous ultra-class trucks worldwide.

In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, where precision, reliability, and efficiency are non-negotiable, heat staking has emerged as a critical assembly process. From consumer electronics to automotive systems and medical devices, heat staking plays a foundational role in assembling durable, high-performance products at scale.

Henry Repeating Arms has announced it is expanding its lineup of modern lever action firearms with the introduction of the new Bear's Leg Pistol, a compact, utility-minded platform that blends the unmistakable profile of the classic Mare's Leg with features tailored to the way today's firearm owners actually use their guns.

In manufacturing, sales cycles are long, buying committees are complex, and trust is critical. Rarely does a prospect move from first contact to purchase overnight. This makes ongoing communication just as important as lead generation.

Arezza's on-demand logistics model gives small and mid-size manufacturers access to global supply chain infrastructure without the overhead of long-term contracts. For small and mid-size manufacturers, getting products from factory floor to final destination has always involved a difficult tradeoff: either absorb the overhead of building a logistics operation or depend on third-party providers whose pricing structures favor high-volume shippers. Arezza, a logistics services provider working across ports, trade, manufacturing, and travel, is offering a different path forward.

Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Steve Gillhouse as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a role supporting the Company's continued growth and market expansion across the Southeastern United States.

Chemical manufacturing depends on the safe and reliable handling of aggressive fluids such as acids, solvents, caustics, and specialty chemicals. These substances not only threaten product quality when mishandled but can also degrade the very equipment used to move them. Pumps are at the center of this challenge, and their correct specification determines whether a system operates smoothly for years or fails within months.

hen people think about construction and infrastructure in the United States, they picture steel frameworks, concrete structures, and heavy machinery. But what actually keeps these systems sealed, efficient, and long-lasting? -Custom extruded rubber seals and gaskets.

John M. Curley III, Sandmeyer Steel Company's Vice President of Sales, retired on March 11, 2026, 41 years to the day from his date of hire on March 11, 1985. Curley's retirement marks the end of a remarkable 115 years of the Curley name in the stainless steel industry.

Compressed air is often called the fourth utility in chemical processing. It powers actuators, valves, dryers, and numerous control systems across production lines. Unlike electricity or steam, however, compressed air quality is often overlooked until contamination leads to downtime, compliance violations, or product losses.

Solar Atmospheres is pleased to announce the installation and full commissioning of a new 10-bar vacuum furnace at its Fontana, California facility, further expanding the company's high-pressure vacuum heat treating capabilities in the western United States.

Developing a plastic product often involves coordinating multiple suppliers for design, tooling, molding, and finishing. Miles Products simplifies that process by offering comprehensive thermoplastic manufacturing services that support customers at every stage, from early product development through full-scale production.

Toman ThermoSonics Inc, a leading provider of heat staking systems, thermal presses, pneumatic presses, ultrasonic welding equipment, plastic assembly solutions, and automated assembly systems, today announced its relocation to a larger facility in Menomonee Falls, WI and the transition to new ownership under president Torey Bringa. The move from its former location in New Berlin, WI marks a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and commitment to serving customers in the automotive, medical, energy, consumer products, electronics, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, a global leader in precision metals, announced the hiring of Matt Lappen as Vice President, Distribution Group. In this role, Lappen will lead Ulbrich's distribution group, overseeing its network of metal service centers across North America and Europe. He will work closely with division leadership to support focused growth, operational alignment, and consistent value delivery to customers.

High-efficiency HVAC and thermal management systems demand more than basic insulation. They require precision-engineered insulation gaskets that control air leakage, condensation, vibration, and thermal bridging. Manufacturing companies and other leading HVAC OEMs rely on closed-cell elastomeric insulation materials like K-FLEX USA INSUL-SHEET for consistent thermal and moisture performance.

Tufco provides flooring systems to some of the most critical areas of your facility. With over 50 years of experience in the resinous flooring industry, we have the knowledge, materials, and methods required to provide unique solutions in a wide array of environments.

Wisconsin-based Henry Repeating Arms, one of America's leading firearms manufacturers and a world-leader in the lever-action rifle category, is launching two new product families with its Protector Carbines, which are compact and suppressor-ready for everyday utility and peace of mind, and its Provider Rifles, which are dedicated hunting rifles focused on putting meat in the freezer, season after season.

For decades, manufacturers relied on trade shows, distributor relationships, and cold outreach to drive new business. While those channels still play a role, today's buyers behave very differently. Engineers, procurement managers, and operations leaders now begin their purchasing journey online, often long before they ever speak to a sales representative.