PBS&J announced the release of a new, no-cost beta version of Flood Map Desktop (FMD), the newest member of its popular suite of regional watershed management software products and solutions. FMD provides FEMA flood mapping partners with all the necessary tools to quickly and efficiently complete their Map Modernization projects. An extension for ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.1 desktop software, FMD resides on the user’s desktop and requires no...
After Porter-Cable captured the lion’s share of the pneumatic nailer business it seemed natural to focus on a whole line of pneumatic tools. After two years of testing and redesigning and testing again Porter-Cable is proud to introduce their new line of pneumatic tools. The PTD381’s highly polished aluminum body combined with black accents will grab your attention, but the features packed into this small package will surprise you. The...
Greenlee, a Textron Inc. company, announced a professional line of hand tools consisting of more than 100 different custom-designed products for electrical contractors, utility workers and general contractors. The comprehensive assortment of professional hand tools features custom-designed high-quality pliers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, insulated drivers, tool bags, accessories, tool kits and more, all bearing the Greenlee name. All Greenlee hand...
After Porter-Cable captured the lion’s share of the pneumatic nailer business it seemed natural to focus on a whole line of pneumatic tools. After two years of testing and redesigning and testing again Porter-Cable is proud to introduce their new line of pneumatic tools. The PTD381’s highly polished aluminum body combined with black accents will grab your attention, but the features packed into this small package will surprise you. The...
India has been one of the buzzwords in the machine tool industry for the past month or so as a number of new investments have been announced. These investments include investment plans of at least eight international companies in the industry. According to a report by Indian business daily Business Standard, the US-headquartered MAG Industrial Automation Systems has set up a subsidiary, while Heller from Germany, and MAUS and Rosa Ermando from Italy,...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50004) has announced the addition of “Agri-Machinery Dealers – Portfolio Analysis” to their offering The “Agri-Machinery Dealers – Portfolio Analysis” is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK agri-machinery dealers market. The revised and updated 2007 edition analyses the financial performance of the agri-machinery dealers important to the success of your business....
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49353) has announced the addition of “Agri-Machinery Importers/Exporters – Portfolio Analysis” to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis- Agri- Machinery Importers/Exporters is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK agri-machinery importers and exporters market. The revised and updated 2006 edition analyses the financial performance of the 24 agri-machinery importers and exporters...
“Diversity is our claim to fame,” Ron Meade, owner of United Tool & Engineering said. “ We make a lot of stuff.” Performing small to large scale orders just in time (JIT) has helped Meade’s company enjoy a year of profound growth. Orders are up 15 percent from last year and the company is building on to its location at 4241 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit. United Tool & Engineering is a tool and die company which started specializing...
Students in the Machine Trades Apprenticeship program at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland were recently recognized by the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) for receiving three top regional honors in the “Best Apprenticeship” contest. David Apger, who works at Christopher Tool in Solon, placed first; Jeremy Haberman at Lunar Tool Company in North Royalton, placed second; and third place went to Ken Phillips of Christopher...
STAMA America introduces System 8oMilling-Turning Centers with one (MT) or two (MT-TWIN) milling spindles and one or two turning spindle(s) for the complete machining of semi-finished and saw sections on one machining center. STAMA has merged its TWIN-Technology with its Milling-Turning Technology, creating a new high-grade technology. A multi-functional swiveling and rotating unit with 2 turning spindles has been integrated in the robust column system...