http://wire.industrysearch.com wire products electrical primary wire wire forms wire copper wire edm services wire insulated wire rope shelving wire stackable wire bins stainless steel wire iron wire aluminum wire brass wire black 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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14321%2etxt 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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14269%2etxt 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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14222%2etxt 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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14147%2etxt 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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14135%2etxt PITTSBURGH — Seegrid Corporation, provider of vision-guided mobile robots for the material handling industry, has announced the introduction of its autonomous tugger, the GT3. 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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. http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14042%2etxt 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 http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=13985%2etxt ABM Drives Inc. widens the options for pallet truck OEMs with new, modular-design, wide-wheel bevel gear drives. 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Those attending the Association for Manufacturing Excellence's one-day Stop Talking Lean workshop in Shelton, CT on February 12th will also leave with an action plan designed to overcome the psychological and logistical challenges facing cultural change within the workplace and achieve Rapid Lean Transformation in as little as 3 month's time following their training session http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=13790%2etxt Cleveland – For fabrication shops looking to dramatically enhance welding productivity on small- to medium-sized parts, The Lincoln Electric Company offers its eCell™ dual fixed table robotic cell. The eCell pre-engineered system is designed to provide a flexible automation layout that delivers consistent and predictable production for small parts lots or exceptionally high part production volumes http://wire.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=13768%2etxt