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| Articles |
| PPG To Restructure Automotive Coatings Unit |
| PPG Industries’ automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) coatings business said that it would restructure its manufacturing presence in North America. The company said it anticipates the closure of its Clarkson, Ont., Canada, coatings manufacturing facility sometime in mid-2009. The plant employs approximately 150 people. Read More |
| PPG To Restructure European Marine Coatings Operations |
| PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business today announced that it would restructure its manufacturing presence in Europe and reorganize its support functions. The company said it has proposed the closure of its Geldermalsen, Netherlands, coatings manufacturing facility sometime in 2009. Read More |
| GE Transportation Introduces New Engine and Locomotive |
| GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company and global technology innovator in the railroad industry, introduced its new PowerHaul™ engine and locomotive at InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin, Germany. InnoTrans is the world’s largest rail exhibition attracting more than 75,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors from 90 countries. Read More |
| BorgWarner Introduces New All-Wheel Drive System |
| BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system, the company's latest all-wheel drive (AWD) system, offers compact design, improved performance and lower weight for enhanced stability, traction, fuel efficiency, and the fun driving experience drivers crave. Born from BorgWarner's experience in producing over 1,000,000 AWD clutches since 1998, the NexTrac(R) system is a high-performance, electronically controlled, all-wheel drive system designed to meet the growing front-wheel-drive-based crossover, sport-utility and passenger car vehicle markets. Read More |
| Environmental Improvement At Boeing Impacts European Carriers |
| Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009 introduction into service, is committed on 10 Boeing 777 fleets totaling 170 airplanes. The improved fuel burn eliminates three million pounds (1,360,800 kilograms) of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per airplane each year, further reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Read More |
| AM Webcast Series |
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5 Key Strategies For Reduced Cost and Increased Profitability Striving to reduce costs and increase profitability while remaining competitive is no easy task. Epicor Manufacturing talks about ways to plan, schedule, execute and monitor your manufacturing operations – from raw materials to final product – to develop your highest level of flexibility and agility, and to make your operations more competitive. Watch Now!Sponsored by: EPICOR
Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year. American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
| Workshop |
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Hurry only 49 Days left to register! Your registration includes:Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award banquet A free copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" handbook Plus breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
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The Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Hurry only 49 Days left to register! Your registration includes:
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
Hotel Promotional Rate:$149/night+tax. Promo Rate Expires on 10/29/08.
Promotional code: Machine Shop Workshop
For questions, contact Erika Bailey
(216) 931-9512; email: [email protected]
Sign Me Up!
| Announcements |
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
| AM Machine Tool Theater |
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist announces launch of Machine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
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