Top Designs In Plastics

http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20150812/NEWS/150819974/putting-plastics-to-work-in-top-designsPutting plastics to work in top designs | Plastics News A cinema camera, a bike rack and a micro kitchen were among the plastics products that were singled out for winning designs in the 2015 International Design Excellence Awards. Marc Greuther, chief curator and curator of industrial design for the Henry Ford, was a panelist. The jury’s focus was to identify excellence in design innovation, benefits to user and client, sustainability and visual appeal.

 

Schuler Press Aquires Majority Stake In Chinese Press Manufacture

http://www.thefabricator.com/news/stamping/schuler-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-chinese-press-manufacturerSchuler to acquire majority stake in Chinese press manufacturer €œChina is our fastest-growing sales market and the world’s largest market for presses,” said Schuler CEO Stefan Klebert. €œBy acquiring a stake in Yadon, we will gain access to a large group of Chinese customers who we previously hadn’t served.€ At its facilities, Yadon produces mechanical presses for metal forming processes. Its clients include major Chinese companies in the automotive supply industry, as well as manufacturers of heat exchangers for air-conditioning units and suppliers of electric motors.

Göppingen, Germany-based press manufacturer Schuler AG has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake of at least 51 percent in Chinese machine tool manufacturer Yangzhou Metal Forming Machine Tool…

Interesting little tidbit of info…..

 

 

Sixty-three percent of tool and die shops plan to hire apprentices

http://www.thefabricator.com/news/stamping/sixty-three-percent-of-tool-and-die-shops-plan-to-hire-apprenticesLooks like things are heading up for manufacturing. This is very good news.

The Barometer, which focused on the impending talent gap within the industry, indicated that the mean age across all tool shops polled is 43, and shops are looking to apprentices to assist in replacing the workforce. According to the report, 63 percent of tool shops are planning to hire apprentices in the next 12 months. “Implementing robust employee development and training programs is key to successfully building an engaged workforce.” Another strategy shops are using to offset the talent gap and address capacity constraints is outsourcing. Sixty-three percent of tool and die shops plan to hire apprentices

 

30″ Wide Dallas Powered Reel and Straightener

30″ Wide Dallas Powered Reel and Straightener

  • Reel Capacity
  • Model 84541
  • Serial Number 15186
  • Max Width 30″
  • Max OD 60″
  • Max Weight 20,000 LBS
 
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Gantry Runway & Lifting Beams

 

Runway:

  • One Section 40′
  • One Section 42′
  • One Section 50′
  • Beams are 36″ tall with 1″ plate welded on top
Lifting Beams:
  • One Lifting Beam 34′ long x 15 1/2″ wide x 15″ tall
  • Two Lifting Beams 13′ 6″ x 15 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ boxed in
  • Two Lifting Beams 19′ 1 1/2″ Long x  15 1/2″ wide x 15″ tall
  • Two 40′ lifting beams boxed in 22 1/2″ wide x 14″ high

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