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Automation24 proudly announces the addition of Norgren pneumatic components to its portfolio. With this strategic move, Automation24 broadens its scope and capabilities to better serve its customers. Norgren air preparation products currently offered by Automation24 include regulators, filters, combination units (filter/regulator/lubricator), valves, and accessories. These proven air preparation products are built to overcome the common […]

After seeing the success through its offering of Salami hydraulic pumps and valves as custom products, Bailey International decided it was time to introduce its own custom gear pumps. This program allows businesses to tailor their gear pumps to their exact specifications, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for their unique applications. Peter VanKempen, Director of…

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron EC-C1700B-420 electric converter has been named a Davidson Prize winner in the annual AE50 Awards program, highlighting its value to the agricultural machinery industry. The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presented the award to Danfoss on Friday, March 1, at the Commodity Classic […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions promotes David Kaley to Global Segment Manager for Industrial Automation. Kaley will be responsible for expanding Trelleborg’s presence and product offerings in Industrial Automation. Early efforts will focus  on developing customer products to meet ever-increasing energy saving, performance and longevity targets. His goal is to further establish Trelleborg as a leading source […]

Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, announced this week that, as part of an ongoing evaluation of its operations and product portfolio, the company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European hydraulics business to HPI Group, a hydraulics business jointly held by Apogee Group and EiM Capital. The transaction is expected to be completed…

ATAM has recently completed the replacement of the majority of its overmoulding presses at the Agrate Brianza  plant, adding six new machines, each one with a different tonnage. This major investment allows the company to  improve production capacity, flexibility in switching from production of one encapsulated coils to another, and it  offers the possibility of…

I’ve written much about pressure lately, discussing subjects such as the upper reasonable limits in hydraulics to shockingly high-pressure fuel injection systems. Regarding current or conceivable limits, I see no reason we can’t exceed 7,000 bar with commercially available machinery, such as water jet cutters. For the sake of simplicity and lower digits, I’m expressing…

Motion Industries, Inc. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be finalized at the end of February. The affiliated organizations are well-established, with Perfetto in business since 1986 and SER Hydraulics since 1978. Located in Sudbury,…

With the theme of sustainability running throughout, Hannover Messe organizers add AI, industrial services, R&D and more to the 2024 event. Hannover Messe returns as one of the largest industrial trade shows globally April 22 to 26, as show organizers shake up the event with several new conferences and themes throughout. This year’s theme will…

On January 31, 2024, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hose Tech USA, which will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial. This addition will increase Singer Industrial’s North American footprint to more than 100 locations with more than 1,400 employees. Hose Tech USA will assist Singer Industrial in expanding their customer value proposition […]

The German technology company Continental has announced, together with the governor of Aguascalientes, the construction of its new hydraulic hose plant for industrial purposes. The planned investment is of around $90 million  and is one of the biggest investments for Continental’s Group Sector ContiTech in 2024. This new facility will complement and increase Continental’s existing […]

Last week, my 14-year-old daughter suffered what could be a season-ending injury during one of her basketball games. After doctor visits and an MRI, we learned she luckily only had a bruise to her AC joint — thankfully, no ligaments were involved so no surgery — but the pain is real, and I don’t imagine…

Two new managing directors strengthen the management team of the Sauer Compressors Group. The compressor manufacturer has appointed Nicole Fässler as CFO and Mladen Milcinovic as COO as of January 1. As CFO, business economist Nicole Fässler is responsible for the new management area of Finance, HR and IT. The Swiss national has extensive experience […]

anyseals is pleased to announce the implementation of a new bulk pricing structure for its valued customers. This exciting change is a result of the company’s substantial investments in warehouse automation. The new bulk pricing structure aims to benefit wholesale distributors. This change incentivizes larger purchases by rewarding long-term anyseals partners and customers with high […]

Dakota Fluid Power, a Singer Industrial Company, announced on January 15, that it has opened a new storefront in the Shakopee, Minnesota area, a suburb of Minneapolis, to better meet the needs of customers. With this addition, Dakota Fluid Power will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 100+ locations with over 1,400 employees.…

Duplomatic MS Spa, a company within the Daikin Group, is pleased to announce a significant development in Germany. Günther Till GmbH & Co. KG, a well-known German cylinder manufacturer and already a part of Duplomatic MS since December 2021, has successfully signed an agreement to transfer the assets of Phillip Acon Hydraulik GmbH, a branch […]

Bridgestone HosePower (HosePower), LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Cline Hose & Hydraulics LLC. The acquisition furthers the expansion of HosePower’s hydraulic and industrial hose solutions and service business. “Cline Hose & Hydraulics has an exceptional reputation for quality and has a very similar business model as Bridgestone […]

Airline Hydraulics Corp. proudly announces its strategic partnership with global industrial safety and automation leader Fortress Safety Products. This strategic collaboration highlights Airline’s unwavering commitment to safety, a core value ingrained in the company’s culture, and its dedication to offering comprehensive safety solutions through its machine safety division, Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group (MPSA).…

Concentric AB has appointed Dr Roger Ingemey as Senior Vice President Hydraulics Division. The appointment, from February 1, will be pivotal in executing the Group strategic plan, to deliver profitable growth in the hydraulics division aligned to the company’s electrification strategy, and driving productivity improvements through the Concentric Business Excellence program. Ingemey holds a PhD […]

Hycomp Inc.’s technology has become part of Atlas Copco Group. The company designs, produces, sells and services specialized high-pressure oil-free compressors and boosters for a variety of industries. This is the second such acquisition by Altas Copco, which announced the acquisition of industrial gear pump manufacturer Kracht on January 3. Hycomp is a privately owned […]

Motion Industries, Inc. named Chris Cleland to Senior Vice President of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development, and transformation. In his previous role as Principal Consultant at Cummings Creative Group (CCG), for the past 20 years, he led multiple successful initiatives across…

anyseals has announced the promotion of Tina Schulte to Vice President of Operational Excellence, effective January 2, 2024. In this new role, she will manage warehouse staff and continue enhancing warehouse performance through automation. She will report directly to Chief Operating Officer Toby Rose. anyseals is a global wholesale industrial sealing supplier founded and headquartered […]

On December 20, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hoser Inc. Hoser Inc. will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Hoser Inc. was Singer Industrial’s 10th acquisition in 2023. Hoser Inc. was established […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has started production at its first ever manufacturing facility in Vietnam, an advanced 8,000 square meter facility strategically located in Long Thanh. It produces high-quality O-Rings and custom-designed engineered molded components in a wide range of elastomer materials using the latest compression and injection molding technology and plate heat exchanger gaskets. Gordon […]

Specialty Saw Inc., an industrial saw blade and hydraulic hose saw manufacturer, announces the retirement of Dave Nagy, who has been leading the firm since the 1970s. Dave will retire from his position effective January 1st. During Dave’s tenure, Specialty Saw has achieved remarkable milestones, growing from a modest family company founded in 1952 to […]