Jobs will change, forcing workers to adapt and global productivity will rise, according to the Wall Street Journal.
January 17
23:43
2017
New high-tech solution crafted in cooperation with UW–Madison engineers lets workers on customers’ manufacturing floor send a “time to restock” signal simply by dropping an empty bin into a chute for electronic identification.
January 17
00:31
2017
Ratcliffe started his career with Rexnord/Fairchild Specialty Fasteners Div.
January 16
01:00
2017
The End of 2016 FIN Survey participants were nearly evenly divided on confidence in the North American economy, with a 52% majority indicating “Moderate” confidence; 27% pegging it at “High”; and 21% having “Low” confidence.
January 16
00:55
2017
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: "We've prided ourselves that a Canadian manufacturer with the right people, processes, and technologies, can compete with anyone in the world,” Leland founder and CEO Byron Nelson told the Canadian Press. "But, we can no longer compete with the escalating energy costs we are seeing here in Ontario.”
January 16
00:30
2017
“The MAK-A-KEY brand name is very well known and reinforces our reputation as a manufacturer of choice in key stock and machine keys,” stated G.L. Huyett CEO Tim O’Keeffe.
January 16
00:29
2017
Based in Clinton Township, MI, KUKA Aero integrates new robotic technologies used in aerospace assembly, and provides automation solutions and engineering to the aerospace industry.
January 16
00:27
2017
The company said these new program awards represented “significant market share gains” and are initially valued at approximately $300 million in the aggregate.
January 16
00:25
2017
South and Eastern European Group companies did “exceptionally well,” compensating for the difficult market situation in Western Europe and North America.
January 16
00:23
2017
Growth was mainly fueled by business in Europe (+8.2%) and America (+38.9%); Bossard’s Asian business also made progress, reflecting successful development efforts in various markets.
January 16
00:18
2017
“WIFI has an exceptional bounty of opportunities found in the strength of our board and our members,” Hearn stated.
January 16
00:17
2017
Board members: Adams, Brin, Delawder, Wiedmeyer and Wishnew.
January 16
00:15
2017
Abbott-Interfast Corp. named Robert (Bob) Baer president and CEO, effective January 1. He will be responsible for all operating units...
January 16
00:10
2017
His career included heading The Weatherhead Company and Lamson & Sessions Company; and on Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co. board. His recognitions included the Industrial Fasteners Institute Soaring Eagle Award.
January 13
11:24
2017
The aerospace sector has always been at the forefront of technological change, and now it is spearheading a change that worries many: a shift towards automated manufacturing, reports The Engineer.
January 13
00:09
2017
“As we moved into December, the start of our fiscal second quarter, we saw growth in sales, as well as improvement across all of our customer types," stated CEO Erik Gershwind.
January 13
00:08
2017
Top-line sentiment remained mostly positive for December, as 67% of respondents saw better or unchanged sales but did decelerate slightly vs. November (74%).
January 12
12:24
2017
In recent months Stanley Black & Decker has acquired Newell Brand’s tool unit, which contains strong brands like Lenox and Irwin; the company also acquired Sears’ Craftsman Tools, SeekingAlpha reports.
January 12
12:18
2017
Automakers seeking to reduce vehicle weight to improve fuel economy increasingly use other metals such as aluminum and composites such as carbon fiber. Yet, steel remains the overall material of choice, Wards Auto reports.
January 12
12:12
2017
Atlas was ranked the top yearly performer among 35 eligible peer suppliers in the “Direct Ship” class.
