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On Friday, September 29, Singer Industrial (formerly SBP Holdings) joined forces with TS Products Inc., which will operate within the Dakota Fluid Power Division of Singer Industrial. TS Products, established in 2001, is owned and operated by Steve and Tammy Schultz. The business operates out of Dundas, Minnesota and specializes in the manufacturing of hydraulic…

On September 29th, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with Capital Rubber & Gasket Co., headquartered in Sacramento, California. Capital Rubber & Gasket will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 90+ locations with over 1,300 employees. Capital Rubber & Gasket […]

Bosch Rexroth announces Erwin Wieckowski, P.Eng. as the new President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North and Central America based in Charlotte, NC, effective October 1, 2023. The role has been performed on an interim basis by Reinhard Schaefer in addition to his role as a member of the  Divisional Board of Management with responsibility…

Tribonex AB (Tribonex), the industry lead in innovative surface treatment technologies for friction and wear reduction, announced the successful addition of an equity partner, EIT InnoEnergy, a major investor in the sustainable energy innovations arena, with a significant participation also from First Venture Sweden AB, the main shareholder in Tribonex. The fresh capital injection comes…

As of October 1, 2023, Delta Computer Systems Inc., a manufacturer specializing in industrial hydraulic motion controllers, is formally introducing a new business trade name, Delta Motion. Also at this time, Delta Motion announced a new and expanded slate of officers.  Steve Nylund will continue in his role as CEO, while Jacob Paso assumes the…

VMAC has announced that Jamie McPherson is the company’s new Director of Engineering. An accomplished leader with experience in industrial manufacturing and design engineering, McPherson will lead VMAC’s vertically integrated product development department, which includes a foundry, custom machine shop, and mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams. “Jamie’s proven leadership and dedication to continuous improvement […]

The America’s Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious and oldest sailing competitions. It has a long and storied history, dating back to 1851 when the first race was held around the Isle of Wight in the U.K. The yacht “America” won the trophy, which is how the race got its name. Since then, […]

Pirtek USA announces that Jacqueline Erale-Baughn has joined the team as its new Brand Manager. In her new role, Erale-Baughn will focus on creating marketing strategies that propel the brand forward to meet its goals in 2023 and beyond. She will be responsible for franchisee marketing support, overseeing all creative across brand channels, and incorporate […]

Bosch Rexroth announced yesterday the grand opening of its new Hydraulics Training Center, a cutting-edge educational facility set to revolutionize the landscape of skill development. Opening September 20 at 2315 City Line Road Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this state-of-the-art training center provides a dynamic space for individuals to embark on a journey of learning and growth. The…

Wandfluh Holding AG is pleased to announce that effective October 1st, Kirk Fennell will assume the position of President and CEO of Wandfluh of America Inc. Fennell joined Wandfluh US in February 2021 as National Sales Manager and was promoted to VP Sales in April 2023. Kirk succeeds Gary Gotting, who has led the company…

Proportion-Air, the universal leader in proportional electro-pneumatic pressure and flow control, recently unveiled a new website at proportionair.com. The new site merges all three of the company’s brands — Proportion-Air, Burling Valve, and Protect-Air USA, into one convenient location online. On-demand educational materials, updated drawings and animations for applications covering more than 20 industries, and…

Domin recently celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art technology center. The event, held on September 7, 2023, was a resounding success, attended by customers, suppliers, partners, and the Domin team. This landmark event marked a significant milestone in Domin’s journey from humble beginnings in a small attic office to the cutting-edge facility that it…

Hallite is pleased to announce its exhibition at the 9th edition of GIS — the lifting, industrial, and port handling and heavy transport show. GIS is one of the biggest European events and the only Italian exhibition dedicated to the users of cranes, mobile cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, forklift trucks, overhead traveling cranes, port […]

Emerson will exhibit its Floor to Cloud packaging solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas, September 11-13, 2023. As the future of automation, Floor to Cloud solutions empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability, and safety. Visitors to South Lower Hall, Booth 6107, […]

On August 31, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with American Hose & Hardware (AH&H). AH&H will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 90 locations with over 1,200 employees. AH&H has been serving the Georgia markets of Atlanta and Macon […]

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students and individuals enrolled in community…

Echelon Supply and Service, a provider of hose and fittings, proudly announces the appointment of Mike Braucher as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In this pivotal role, he will lead sales and marketing operations while assuming responsibility for branch operations in the United States and Canada, as well as overseeing All-Serv Industrial  and…

Norgren will present its latest pneumatic, electric, and vacuum offerings at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (September 11 – 13) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Norgren will showcase an exciting new connected circuit display of IO-Link enabled pneumatic components, which digitally collect and transmit performance data to reduce machine downtime and improve operational productivity. […]

Gefran Inc. is thrilled to welcome Jim Norton as the new Operations Manager for its North Andover, Massachusetts plant. Norton brings more than two decades of experience in industrial manufacturing to the Gefran team, along with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration…

Pirtek USA is celebrating its 25th anniversary of franchising in the United States. As the only industrial franchise brand of its kind in the U.S., Pirtek USA first started franchising in May 1998 and has grown to now operate 142 franchise locations across the U.S. with a recent expansion into Canada. Since its introduction into […]

anyseals has named Austin Walker as sales director and Zachary Moncrieff as inside sales representative. In his newly created role, seasoned seal professional and industry specialist Austin Walker will assist in leading the implementation of enhanced outside and inside sales activities, which includes driving awareness of anyseals products and capabilities across the company’s sales regions. […]

Contributed by the Utility Expo staff Sustainability initiatives, new regulations, and technological innovation have opened a world of possibilities for the utility industry, and The Utility Expo, the largest and fastest growing trade show in the utility industry, will highlight alternative power throughout the show, September 26-28 in Louisville, Ky. With intense global initiatives to […]

This biennial event returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 11–13. Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 is pegged as “the most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year.” And as part of its commitment to sustainability, show producer PMMI (the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies), its partners, vendors, and…

At the NFPA IEOC earlier this month, one of the most interesting presentations was not an economic talk at all. Instead, “Technology Frontiers” by Scott Klososky, a renowned futurist, delved into the popular (and somewhat controversial) topic of AI. Less than a year ago, AI platforms took off with the popularity of sites such as…

NFPA’s annual International Economic Outlook Conference, held in suburban Chicago this week, provided an overview of the current economic landscape, exploring both U.S. and global macro trends and the ramifications for fluid power manufacturers. Here’s a breakdown of some of the main ideas from this week’s event: U.S. dominance: With a quarter of the global…