Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, November 7, 2024
Solar Atmospheres South Carolina Facility Awarded Parker Aerospace Approval
Solar Atmospheres Greenville, SC facility is pleased to announce it has been awarded Parker Aerospace approval. This achievement expands Solar Atmospheres' reach, offering five facilities able to assist customers with Parker Aerospace thermal processing requirements.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 31, 2024
Three Common Misconceptions About Automation Systems
Automation, a transformative force in the manufacturing industry, has empowered companies to boost production volumes, slash error rates, and trim lead times. This technological marvel, employing advanced equipment like robots and computer vision systems, handles a myriad of manufacturing tasks.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dalemark Industries Releases Model 975-TA/IJ Tabletop Flat Product Ink Jet Printer
Dalemark Industries has introduced the Model 975-TA/IJ Tabletop Flat Product Ink Jet Printer, an advanced yet compact solution ideal for high-quality product marking. Designed for both short and long-run printing, this semi-automatic printer can handle various flat materials, including cartons, pouches, sleeves, plastics, and foils.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 24, 2024
Franklin Precision Castings Unveils New Water Blasting System for Ceramic Shell Removal
Franklin Precision Castings announces the acquisition of a state-of-the-art 20,000 PSI water blasting system, combining both automatic and manual operations for ceramic shell removal. This cutting-edge technology from Triplex Systems, Inc. of Minnesota, marks a continued advancement in its commitment to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.
Company Announcements/Insights·Monday, October 21, 2024
Reducing the Hassle of Pallet Rack Damage
Pallet rack damage is a widespread and costly issue in warehouses worldwide. Over time, general wear and tear from day-to-day operations, as well as accidents caused by forklifts or other equipment, can weaken even the most robust rack systems. Damage to pallet racks may seem minor at first, but if not addressed promptly, it can quickly escalate, leading to safety risks like system collapse or injury to workers. Therefore, warehouse managers must ensure that damaged racks are repaired or replaced before the situation worsens. However, the challenge is often to fix the problem without disrupting ongoing operations or increasing downtime, which can lead to a loss in productivity.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 17, 2024
International Revere Machining Introduces Improved Portable Line Boring Sets
International Revere Machining (IRM) is announcing the launch of its improved line boring sets, designed to perform on-site and facilitate efficient repair of worn-out holes in a variety of machinery, all in a cost-effective, portable solution. This innovative product line reflects IRM's commitment to quality and precision in an ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, October 11, 2024
How to Find the Perfect Buyer for Your Business: Legacy Capital's Approach to M&A
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a business owner will ever make. Finding the perfect buyer who aligns with your goals, offers competitive pricing, and ensures the legacy of your company continues can be challenging. That's where Legacy Capital Advisors steps in with a unique, multi-tiered approach to merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory services, offering business owners not only confidentiality and discretion but also maximum value.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 10, 2024
Celebrating 50 Years in Home Improvement: An Evolutionary Analysis
Today marks a significant milestone as O'LYN Roofing proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1974, the company has been at the forefront of the roofing industry, evolving with the times and shaping the way homeowners protect their living spaces. This golden anniversary is not only a testament to the company's dedication and resilience but also an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes in the industry over the past five decades.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 10, 2024
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Welcomes Charles Caldwell as Quality Manager
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles (Charlie) Caldwell as the Quality Manager for its new facility in Chesterfield. With over a decade of experience in the commercial heat treating industry, Charlie brings a wealth of expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence to our growing team.
Company Announcements/Insights·Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supergrit Abrasives Celebrates 46 Years of Excellence
In 2024, Red Hill Corporation, doing business as Supergrit Abrasives, proudly celebrates its 46th anniversary. From humble beginnings in a garage in Cleveland, OH, to becoming a trusted supplier of abrasive products worldwide, Red Hill has grown significantly while staying true to its commitment to quality and customer service.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 3, 2024
Cyclonaire Appoints Jay Anzelmo as Vice President Sales and Marketing
Cyclonaire Corporation, a leading provider of pneumatic conveying solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Anzelmo as Vice President Sales and Marketing. Mr. Anzelmo will assume this pivotal leadership role following the retirement of Mike Colella later this year, who has served as Vice President for the past seven years.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, October 3, 2024
A-1 Marks 47 Years of Innovation and Growth
Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. ("A-1"), the premier provider of structural building components in the Southeastern United States, proudly celebrates its 47th anniversary. This milestone follows a transformative year that showcased the Company's continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and employee empowerment.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, September 27, 2024
Quincy Compressor Unveils the QGD 75-125 Rotary Screw Product Range
Quincy Compressor is thrilled to unveil the latest addition to our reliable and efficient rotary screw product lineup: the QGD 75-125 range of rotary screw air compressors. Get ready to elevate your operations with our cutting-edge technology designed to revolutionize the way you work.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, September 26, 2024
Company Spotlight: Exploring Plastic Extrusion Solutions from Maine-Based Genplex, Inc.
Genplex, Inc is a custom plastic extrusion company located in the heart of Maine. Opened in 1993, Genplex has always strived for excellence in manufacturing. Specializing in tight tolerance custom plastics and utilizing innovative and proprietary techniques, Genplex has developed products for Tesla, Amazon, and NASA amongst hundreds of colleges, laboratories, and businesses both large and small.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, September 26, 2024
Delta Screens & Filtration to Exhibit at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans, Offers Free Passes to Event
Delta Screens & Filtration, LLC is proud to participate and exhibit at this year's WEFTEC conference in New Orleans, October 7-9, 2024. These events provide both fabricators and clients with the opportunity to share ideas, network, discuss potential project collaboration and learn about the latest product/service developments and solution offerings available.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, September 13, 2024
Maximizing Warehouse Space: Strategies to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency
Efficient space management is essential for any warehouse operation. Optimizing space not only reduces costs but also improves safety and streamlines overall processes. Warehouse managers consistently face the challenge of maximizing limited space while maintaining smooth operations. Recently, the experts at Millwood, Inc. shared some key insights and strategies on their blog to help increase warehouse efficiency and make the most of available space. Let's take a look.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, August 23, 2024
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA Partner to Deliver Sustainable Playground Surfacing
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. partner to offer more sustainable polyurethane playground and recreational surfacing products. BASF will supply STOCKMEIER Urethanes with BMB Lupranate MDI for the manufacturing of their Stobielast S binders. Learn more about this exciting venture.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, August 22, 2024
Innovative Applications of Marine Wire Ropes
For industries that operate in or near water, marine wire rope is an essential. It's strong, versatile, and manufactured with unique features to tackle one of the greatest challenges of any maritime industry: corrosion. Corrosion is a serious problem. According to one study, 6.2% of the United States' annual GDP is allocated to fix or replace corroded equipment and repair other damages caused by corrosion. Using marine wire rope helps prevent lost time and excessive spending often associated with costly corrosion repairs. Marine wire ropes are also engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of high-stress environments like offshore drilling and commercial fishing operations.
Company Announcements/Insights·Monday, August 19, 2024
A-1 Serves as Presenting Sponsor for Treasure Coast Food Bank's 10th Annual Event
Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is excited to announce its continued commitment as a Presenting Sponsor for the Treasure Coast Food Bank's 10th Annual "Pack the House" event.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, August 9, 2024
Intellectual Property in M&A: Is It Innovation, Replication, Emulation, Enhancement, or Duplication?
Mergers & Acquisitions transaction facilitation in the manufacturing sector of the economy has been a foundational component of the representation services provided by IBA in the Pacific Northwest since 1975 and one of my personal areas of professional focus for over thirty years. One element associated with due diligence, negotiation, and legal documentation of manufacturing company sales that has always fascinated me and required a high level of knowledge & skill to facilitate successfully is the element related to the intellectual property associated with the creation of the products and processes necessary to fabricate them at scale.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, August 2, 2024
Versatile Lump Breakers May Be Retrofit to Accommodate Different Materials, Conditions
Lump breakers from process equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, Bristol, PA (https://www.volkmannusa.com), may be quickly and easily retrofit onto a wide range of bulk material handling equipment. Typically retrofit onto bulk bag unloaders, sack tipping stations, and storage silo discharges, the versatile lump breakers enable process engineers to accommodate different materials, particle sizes, and/or changes to humidity and temperature without changing the equipment in the processing line.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, August 2, 2024
Crucial Role of Rubber Seals and Gaskets in Building Windows and Doors
Windows and doors are crucial components that connect a building's interior with the outside world. It is important to ensure that they are properly sealed to protect against external elements. Rubber seals and gaskets are essential for this task and are known for their flexibility, durability, and effectiveness in sealing residential and commercial spaces.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, July 19, 2024
Don Davis Appointed as Business Development Manager, Rubber Sector at Cyclonaire
Cyclonaire, a leading provider of pneumatic conveying solutions, announces the appointment of Don Davis as the new Business Development Manager for the Rubber Sector. Don brings over three years of valuable experience with Cyclonaire, having joined the company in August 2021 as an Application Engineer. His transition to this pivotal role underscores Cyclonaire's commitment to expanding its market presence and enhancing customer relationships within the rubber industry.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, July 19, 2024
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Announces Facility Expansion
After successfully relocating and commissioning ten vacuum furnaces into their current facility, Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is poised for further expansion. Bulldozers have commenced work on a new 20,000-square-foot building, which will more than double the current footprint at their Chesterfield, Michigan location.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, July 19, 2024
Advancements in Pump Technology: Trends and Future Outlook
Pump technology is constantly evolving, from centrifugal and diaphragm pumps to drum and hand pumps and everything in between. These changes are happening based on the development of new trends related to efficiency, smart technology, power sources, and much more.
Company Announcements/Insights·Friday, July 5, 2024
Seven Elements That Enhance the Market Value of a Manufacturing Company
The opening section of Joe Rogan's recent interview with Elon Musk was focused on manufacturing. Mr. Musk made a couple of excellent observations related to manufacturing. First, he conveyed that although product invention and prototype creation are significant achievements, the much harder task is manufacturing the same item at scale, as there are a thousand elements that need to be done correctly or success will be jeopardized.
Company Announcements/Insights·Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A-1 Promotes Miguel Amiuny To President, Manufacturing
A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is proud to announce the promotion of Miguel Amiuny to President, Manufacturing, of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., effective July 1, 2024. This strategic advancement celebrates his outstanding contributions and dedicated tenure with the Company, underscoring A-1's commitment to leadership in manufacturing and innovation.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, June 27, 2024
Volkmann Earns UL Certification for Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor Controls
Process equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, of Bristol, PA, has earned the UL 508A certification for its pneumatic vacuum conveyor controls. Secured to support operator safety and help speed the conveyor installation process, the certification documents conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC) standard for the safe installation and electrical wiring of equipment in the United States and Canada. Volkmann conveyor controllers meet the UL 508A Industrial Control Panel Program requirements by featuring a high level of wiring and motor protection, quality electrical components, and clear safety markings.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, June 27, 2024
Revitalizing EMR Industrial: Insights from Operations Manager Brian Marshall
Brian Marshall, EMR's Industrial Operations Manager, has recently shared his vision and current initiatives for the Industrial Division. In this interview, he discusses his motivations for joining the company, revitalizing outside sales and investing in equipment upgrades, and plans for evolving the division with advanced technologies and energy efficiency.
Company Announcements/Insights·Thursday, June 20, 2024
Stockwell Elastomerics Launches New Website
Stockwell Elastomerics announces the launch of a new website, https://www.stockwell.com, featuring a bold new visual design and updated, enhanced navigation. The website continues to provide the strong technical information that engineers and designers need to find the right materials and products for advanced technology projects.





























