Transfluid, which manufactures pipe machining and bending machines, is now offering an automatic tool change system for complex tube processing. The German manufacturer provides mobile pipe bending machines and tube forming machines for pipes with thick walls up to 127 mm for dynamic load. The DB 40120-CNC-VE tube bending machine permits bending radii of 1 […]
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Hydraulic hose at IFPE 2017
The upcoming IFPE show, in Las Vegas from March 7-11, will allow fluid power designers to see the latest in hydraulic hose. Read on to see what types of hydraulic hose are used in mobile machinery, as well as a listing of what IFPE booths you can visit for more information on them. All hydraulic systems […]
JMC Steel Group announces name change to Zekelman Industries
JMC Steel Group announced a change of its corporate name and identity to Zekelman Industries Inc. The change is being made to better reflect the nature of the company’s value added production capabilities as well as to recognize the three decades of leadership by the company’s owners, the Zekelman family. The company will continue to operate […]
Dixon Valve & Coupling acquires ADS Controls
Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, a manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories, has announced that it has acquired Automated Design Services Inc. (ADS Controls) of Covington, La. The acquisition includes the product brands Outalarm (portable level alarms), Spillguard (automatic high level shutdown systems) and Batchguard (automatic batch control systems)—all of which will continue to […]
IFPE 2017 releases updated overview map of show layout
IFPE, the triennial fluid power mega-show that’s 39 days away, has released an updated map showcasing the event’s place amongst the larger co-located shows, CONEXPO and CON/AGG. As in previous years, the IFPE exhibitors will be centered in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall 3 and 4 locations, which are both located on the […]
Echo Engineering celebrates 50th anniversary
Echo Engineering, a manufacturer of masking and protective components for a number of fluid power components, reached a milestone in 2016, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company has grown from the dreams of founder John Offenbacker to a business with multiple U.S. locations, serving customers worldwide. The company provides specialized protection including caps and plugs […]
AutomationDirect adds fittings, tubing
AutomationDirect has launched a new line of push-to-connect fittings and tubing designed for potable water and beverage systems, including applications such as brewing, coffee/drink dispensing, soup and liquid food production, and municipal/residential water treatment. HydroMode push-to-connect fittings are perfect for use with polyethylene and other flexible tubing; all fittings are made of NSF approved materials […]
NewAge Industries teaches students about manufacturing careers
On Tuesday, December 13, plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries welcomed several students and teachers from Neil A. Armstrong Middle School, located in Fairless Hills, Pa. The students made the trip to NewAge to learn about careers in manufacturing and to film their visit as part of a contest. The annual contest, produced by Dream It. […]
2017 registration for University of Industrial Distribution now open
The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. 2017 marks the 24th year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology […]
NewAge Industries announces new board members
Southampton, Pa. — As NewAge Industries grew from a small distributor of plastic tubing to the mid-sized manufacturer it is today, its need for thoughtful and experienced leadership grew as well. To address that need, NewAge’s majority owner and CEO, Ken Baker, recently appointed several new members to its Board of Directors. Over the past […]