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Magnetic Particle Separator
September 25, 2009 9:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsBunting Magnetics Co. (Newton, KS) has recently added a redesigned RotoGrate Magnetic Separator to its product line. The RotoGrate is ideal for products with poor flow characteristics and features a powerful motorized grate magnet which will remove ferrous metals from powders and granular products.
The Medusa Of Smoke Detectors
September 25, 2009 9:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Fireray 5000 optical beam smoke detector from Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE, Corinth, TX) delivers a wide area coverage, ideal for large indoor spaces like manufacturing facilities. When utilizing the new Multi Head System, the Fireray 5000 becomes the first UL/ULC-listed, motorized, self-correcting beam smoke detector that allows up to four detectors installed into a single system.
Professional Splicing Kit
September 25, 2009 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsPAPCO Industries (Northvale, NJ) is now offering an array of splicing products and tools for making emergency repairs on non-metallic expansion joints, which can be purchased individually or as a part of a professional kit. The professional splicing kit includes the following: splicing iron (P38), stapler, spray adhesive, PFA splice film, spare fuses, a splice rubbing block, and more.
SCADA-Supporting Flow Meter
September 25, 2009 5:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model ML04 Water Specialties Propeller Flow Meter from McCrometer (Hemet, CA) is now available with an optional transmitter that supports 4-20 mA output in support of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The ML04 is a steel-flanged end tube meter with a measurement accuracy of ±2 percent while measuring liquid flow from 40 to 35,000 gpm.
Automatic Beam Drilling
September 25, 2009 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsNitto Kohki (Hanover Park, IL) has introduced its Atra Ace Automatic Drill, a solution for medium-volume and irregularly-shaped beam drilling. The Atra Ace enables fabricators to drill holes in steel in applications unsuitable for a CNC beam drill line. The Atra Ace also allows operators to bring the drill to the beam, rather than the beam to the drilling line for processing.
Air Force To Reopen $35b Boeing-Northrop Battle
September 25, 2009 4:47 am | by Donna Borak, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Air Force is poised to reopen the competition between rivals Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. for a troubled $35 billion tanker contract. The Pentagon has tried and failed twice to award a contract to replace its Eisenhower-era fleet of tankers that refuel military planes in flight.
Feature: Critical Steps To Distribution Center Planning
September 25, 2009 4:42 am | by Craig Bertorello, Vice President of Operations, TriFactor LLC | Articles | CommentsBecause these facilities are critical components of the supply chain, they require a detailed planning process to ensure they meet return on investment expectations. More than ever, the “measure twice, cut once” rule applies, since having to tack on additional capital outlays five, six, or seven years down the road is costly.
Ford, UAW Talks 'A Delicate Balance'
September 25, 2009 4:37 am | by Kimberly S. Johnson, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsPLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) -- United Auto Workers union president Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday that while the group continues to discuss additional contract modifications with Ford Motor Co. both sides are working to maintain a good relationship. "It's a delicate balance," said Gettelfinger of Ford's desire to make changes and UAW workers' potential reluctance to agree to further concessions.
Chinese Startup To Build Hybrids In Alabama
September 25, 2009 4:29 am | News | CommentsMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A group of Chinese investors plans to construct a large-scale plant to manufacture hybrid automobiles in northern Baldwin County near Mobile. Gov. Bob Riley and the chairman of Hybrid Kinetic Motors, Yung "Benjamin" Yeung said the company is expected to begin operations in 2013 and will create more than 5,000 jobs.
Magna Reconsiders Closing of Antwerp Plant
September 25, 2009 4:20 am | by George Frey, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsFRANKFURT (AP) — Magna International Inc. is considering whether to keep the former General Motors Co. plant in Antwerp, Belgium open despite initially saying the plant would be shuttered, a German weekly reported Friday. Germany's Der Spiegel said that Magna, a Canadian car parts company, and GM are considering whether to move production of a small GM SUV, that had been intended to be built in China, to the Belgium plant.
Durable Goods Down, Indexes Inconclusive
September 25, 2009 4:15 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Orders for goods expected to last at least three years fell unexpectedly in August due mainly to a drop in demand for commercial aircraft. The second decline in orders for durable goods in three months is evidence that any recovery in manufacturing will be slow and gradual.
Unilever Picks Up Sara Lee Franchises For $1.88b
September 25, 2009 4:12 am | News | CommentsAMSTERDAM (AP) — Consumer products giant Unilever NV said Friday it has agreed to buy businesses including the Sanex and Duschdas brands from Sara Lee Corp. for €1.28 billion ($1.88 billion) The businesses to be acquired, subject to regulatory approval, include Sara Lee's worldwide body care products business and its European detergents arms, which includes strong regional brands such as Radox bubble bath and Switzal, a maker of baby shampoo.
Ford To Spent $490m On Chinese Factory
September 25, 2009 4:07 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsSHANGHAI (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Friday it plans to spend $490 million on building a third assembly plant in China, ramping up production to meet surging demand in this fast-growing market as the U.S. automaker expands in Asia. The factory, to be built in the central Chinese city of Chongqing, will make the next-generation Focus compact car, which Ford plans to sell globally.
Sugar Refinery Ignored Explosive Dust Before Blast
September 25, 2009 4:04 am | by Rruss Bynum, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Imperial Sugar Co. and managers of its Georgia refinery ignored known dangers of explosive dust for decades before a chain of dust-fueled fireballs erupted at the plant last year and killed 14 people, investigators said in a report Thursday. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which investigates industrial accidents, said it found written warnings of explosive dust hazards in refinery memos from the 1960s and that the deaths likely could have been prevented by routine housekeeping.
Thorough Fluid Analysis
September 25, 2009 3:54 am | Product Releases | Commentscaption Fluid Rx (Lincoln Gardens, NJ) has packaged its on-the-spot analysis technology into a easy to read kit designed to show the customer the extact conditions of their vehicle’s operating fluids. The Fluid Rx Underhood Fluid Evaluation pack provides service personnel with on-the-spot evaluation of brake, power steering, transmission, and transfer case fluids, and the results are shown on a single, convenient card.
