Cleanroom Gowning Racks and Benches Combine to Provide The Ultimate Cleanroom Storage Solution (14321)
Clayton, DE, Cleanroom gowning racks from Eagle MHC, now available in independent or wall mounted configurations, are constructed from heavy gauge 304 stainless steel. Independent models are 24" in width and available in single, dual and cantilever styles. Standard 2" diameter, nylon dissipative feet feature ½" adjustability. Wall mounted racks are available in 24", 18" or 14" widths depending on model.

Titan Spring Company receives aerospace manufacturing certifications (14269)
HAYDEN, Idaho – New production-standard certifications that qualify Hayden, Idaho manufacturer Titan Spring Company to make precision wire-formed parts for the country’s major aerospace companies are a potential springboard for the industry in the Inland Northwest. The certifications for excellence in quality control, training and auditing establish Titan Spring as a top-tier supplier of custom springs, stampings and assemblies to leading aerospace, space and defense manufacturers. They also helped the high-tech manufacturer gain compliance with Boeing Quality Management System requirements, winning Titan Spring approval to work with any division of Boeing.

LASELEC Launches the New ULYS 990 MODENA UV Laser Wire Marking Machine (14222)
LASELEC introduces the ULYS 990 Modena, its newest laser wire and cable marking machine, suitable for cables used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and other industries. As a result of the company’s R&D program and of more than 20 years of experience, this machine brings exclusive features and advantages to meet the expectations of the most demanding users including a wider marking zone and higher frequency of shots, more than twice the regular number, in the new Boost mode.

Giant Eagle, Daimler Trucks, NA and GENCO Supply Chain Solutions Experience Robot-Powered ROI with Seegrid’s GT3 (14147)
The applications are different but the results are similar. Giant Eagle needed to transport pallets of returned merchandise from receiving dock to processing stations without constantly interrupting pallet truck operators from their primary duties, Daimler Trucks, NA needed to deliver fasteners to the assembly line more cheaply and efficiently. GENCO Supply Chain Solutions needed to reduce costs associated with processing returns and cost effectively manage packaging waste from its reverse logistics operations.

KECO Coatings Completes Acquisition of Teknix Powder Coating (14135)
Indianapolis, Indiana — KECO Coatings has completed the acquisition of Teknix Powder Coating (Teknix) in Statesville, North Carolina. The acquisition enables KECO to transition its Teflon® and plasma coating technology into the southeast territory. Teknix Powder Coating is located in the heart of the NASCAR region, which will make it more convientent for existing NASCAR customers to leverage KECO’s coating portfolio.

Seegrid Unveils GT3, the First Vision-Guided Industrial Mobile Robot Designed Specifically for Material Handling in Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution. GT3 customers Giant Eagle, Daimler Trucks and GENCO experience successful operational performance (14125)
PITTSBURGH — Seegrid Corporation, provider of vision-guided mobile robots for the material handling industry, has announced the introduction of its autonomous tugger, the GT3. The vehicle employs Seegrid’s Industrial Mobile Robotics (IMR) technology which enables it to move through manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations utilizing stereo cameras to build a reliable 3D map of the environment. The GT3 then uses the map and its own reasoning ability to navigate a predetermined path to complete its assigned transport task.

Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007 (14106)
ERLANGER, Kentucky -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in the following areas: Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and Quality.

All Washed-Up…FRP Wash-Box Takes Stainless Steel To Cleaners. Mfg Tray Company’s FRP Metal Parts Wash-Box Delivers Versatility, Strength and Safety At 1/3 Cost of Stainless Steel Wire Baskets (14042)
Linesville, PA —Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray) has introduced a new line of versatile utility, high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite metal parts wash-boxes whose composite material construction costs approximately one-third the cost of traditional stainless steel counterparts. Designed to handle heavy payloads (150 lb. capacity), the stackable design wash-box’s FRP composition is also engineered to withstand small-part washing system chemicals and provide continuous operation at temperatures to 350°F.

Nucor to Purchase The David J. Joseph Co. For $1.44 Billion; Industry Watchers Like The Move (13985)
Industry watchers hope the sale of one of the leading U.S. scrap companies leads to more price stability of products like flat-rolled metal. Steel product maker Nucor Corp.(NYSE: NUE) , based in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently signed a $1.44 billion deal to buy Cincinnati-based The David J. Joseph Company, which processes scrap, brokers raw materials and operates the largest private railcar fleet in the hemisphere dedicated to scrap transportation

Modular Bevel Gear Drives Optimize Pallet Truck Design And Performance (13974)
ABM Drives Inc. widens the options for pallet truck OEMs with new, modular-design, wide-wheel bevel gear drives. The innovative TDB254WR drives bring greater compactness, stability, efficiencies and design flexibility to traction drives for pallet, reach, narrow aisle and stand-up trucks, AGVs, sweepers and scrubbers. Special gearing allows industry's tightest swing radius — just 7"/175mm — for wide wheel (up to 5" tread) capability with zero-offset drive