Sandvik celebrates its 150 years' anniversary on 31 January – the date Göran Fredrik Göransson formed the company in Sandviken, Sweden.
31 January 2012Kari Williamson
Rigid PCB shipments offer 3.6 percent, but bookings increased 0.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
30 January 2012Metal Finishing
Carpenter Technology Corporation reports a 154% increase in net income to US$23.6 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012.
30 January 2012Kari Williamson
The deadline for abstracts for the European Powder Metallurgy Association – Euro PM2012 on 17-19 September in Basel, Switzerland, is fast approaching.
30 January 2012Kari Williamson
Auto parts suppliers agree to pay a total of $548 million in criminal fines.
30 January 2012Metal Finishing
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has scheduled the meeting of its Powder Metallurgy Gearing Committee for 21-22 February in Fort Myers, F
27 January 2012Kari Williamson
Joseph J. Zajk from firearms company Ruger has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at MIM 2012 on 19-21 March in San Diego, CA, USA.
27 January 2012Kari Williamson
Distribution networks for the dryers will remain intact.
26 January 2012Metal Finishing
Grey Mountain Partners has acquired Custom Components Company, a niche building materials manufacturer, fabricator and supplier of aluminium, stainless ste
26 January 2012Kari Williamson
KOKS Group, which exports merchant pig iron and is one of Russia’s largest merchant coke producers, has paid holders of its début five-year Eurobond issue
26 January 2012Kari Williamson
Rachel Cheng named Senior Research and Development Chemist; Rob Pawson promoted to Regional Sales Manager for the South/Southwest Regions.
25 January 2012Metal Finishing
SHW AG, which supplies the automotive industry, saw a 24% jump in revenues to €360 million 2011, driven by a strong fourth quarter.
25 January 2012Kari Williamson
BestMetal Corporation has completed the acquisition of the privately owned powder metallurgy fabricator Wakefield Corporation.
25 January 2012Kari Williamson
AOE certificate allows Chromalloy turbine repair station to provide component repairs for Japan's All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
24 January 2012Metal Finishing
The Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI) is organising its short course in powder metallurgy on 15-18 March 2012 at the Indian Institute of Techno
24 January 2012Kari Williamson
GMP Friction Products has developed high-speed sintered metallic friction brake materials to be used in wind turbines.
24 January 2012Kari Williamson
The Centre for Powder Metallurgy Technology (CPMT) has re-appointed John Engquist of Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company as its President.
23 January 2012Kari Williamson
APMI International has announced Ian Donaldson and Al Dornisch as this year's Fellow Award recipients.
23 January 2012Kari Williamson
The programme has been finalised for MAGNETICS 2012, where market and technical leaders discuss how recent developments in magnetic materials and related t
20 January 2012Kari Williamson
AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) is offering high-purity sputtering target materials made using its consolidation technology, for high-purity metal po
20 January 2012Kari Williamson
Increase caps 10th consecutive quarterly gain.
19 January 2012Metal Finishing
Industry experts to discuss pending conflict materials regulations at IPC APEX next month.
19 January 2012Metal Finishing
Kennametal Inc is acquiring Deloro Stellite Group from Duke Street Capital for approximately €277 million, subject to customary regulatory approval and neg
19 January 2012Kari Williamson
Capstan is set to acquire the metal powder assets of Wellman Product Group, a Carlisle Brake and Friction company.
19 January 2012Kari Williamson
Developments include enhancement of plating on plastics line.
18 January 2012Metal Finishing
Deal enables Ecology Coatings to provide BASF a non-exclusive license for use of four patents involving metal, plastic, and fiberglass coating technologies
18 January 2012Metal Finishing
Purchase of Colombian coatings company expands PPG's presence in the region.
18 January 2012Metal Finishing
KEMET Corporation is implementing a plan for sourcing conflict-free tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), committing itself sourcing its ta
18 January 2012Kari Williamson
Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp is aiming for production at its Round Top development in Texas, USA, in late 2015 or early 2016.
18 January 2012Kari Williamson
New passenger car registrations in the EU dropped by 6.4% to 953,108 units in December 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Associatio
17 January 2012Kari Williamson
Bernard Williams, Consulting Editor of ipmd.net and a long time friend of Gordon Dowson, remembers the contribution made to the PM industry by a popular an
17 January 2012
The US Chemical Safety Board (CBS) has released a report regarding the fatal explosions which took place at Hoeganaes’ Gallatin facility in January, March,
17 January 2012
Carpenter Technology Corporation has entered into an Amendment of the Merger Agreement with the owners of Latrobe Specialty Metals Inc, initially entered i
17 January 2012Kari Williamson
A Phase I SBIR award from the US Army is providing a boost to Surmet’s cost-effective manufacturing of ALON® and spinel Optical Ceramics.
16 January 2012Kari Williamson
An investment report from Investing Daily reveals a global shortage of rare earth elements (REEs).
16 January 2012Kari Williamson
Amana Tool, a manufacturer of carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, has developed the Prestige adjustable super fine dado gr
13 January 2012
Ametek Precision & Engineered Materials of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, has named Uwe Gottschalk as its European Sales Manager for sales and marketing of
13 January 2012Kari Williamson
Nissan and Daimler are joining forces to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder petrol engines at Nissan's powertrain assembly plant in Decherd, Tennessee, USA.
13 January 2012Kari Williamson
Dipsol gets aluminum anodizing chemicals and pre- and post-treatment products; METALAST broadens its reach.
12 January 2012Metal Finishing
BorgWarner Turbo Systems Kft has announced plans to increase its turbocharger manufacturing capacity by 50% at its plant in Oroszlany, Hungary.
12 January 2012Kari Williamson
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has announced the programme for the PM Sintering – Fundamentals and Mass Production, short course, due to
12 January 2012Kari Williamson
To deliver on the promise of manufacturing, Kennametal Inc Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso says he and his industry peers need to more clearly a
11 January 2012Kari Williamson
Metals and ceramic powder company H.C. Starck Group is expanding its Executive Board to four members to reflect the Group’s “diversified business and suppo
11 January 2012Kari Williamson
According to the ITRI, China imported 4,220 tonnes of refined tin in November, the highest monthly total since April 2009, with half of the imports from Ma
10 January 2012
Family-owned manufacturer of flexible PVC liners attributes longevity to customer service, relationships, and its employees.
10 January 2012Metal Finishing
Essar Steel Minnesota LLC says its National Instrument (NI) 43-101 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves report indicates 1.77 billion tonnes or iron ore
10 January 2012Kari Williamson
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is seeking candidates to be considered for the Kempton H. Roll PM Lifetime Achievement Award.
10 January 2012Kari Williamson
China’s rare earth exports totalled 14,750 tonnes in the first 11 months of 2011, accounting for 49% of total export quotas, according to the Chinese Minis
9 January 2012Kari Williamson
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has called on European leaders to take urgent action to secure a stable economic environment for
9 January 2012Kari Williamson
Automotive manufacturers capped off a robust 2011, with the vast majority experiencing double-digit gains in the final month of the year.
8 January 2012Metal Finishing
Statistics provide evidence that manufacturing industries are investing in capital metalworking equipment.
7 January 2012Metal Finishing
Move will allow Columbia Chemical to remain independent and flexible, principals said.
6 January 2012Metal Finishing
Comprehensive report aims to assist companies in making important tactical and strategic business decisions.
6 January 2012Metal Finishing
Job gains occurred in manufacturing sector, transportation and warehousing, retail trade, health care, and mining.
6 January 2012Metal Finishing
The R&D team at Solar Atmospheres has developed a hot zone design concept to reduce vacuum furnace power losses (kW) by up to 50%.
6 January 2012Kari Williamson
Molycorp Inc has been granted authorisation from the US Bureau of Land Management to start exploratory drilling of heavy rare earths near its rare earth ma
6 January 2012Kari Williamson
New chemical analysis lab to assist Dörken in ongoing product quality initiatives.
5 January 2012Metal Finishing
Twin Cities Chapter of Chemical Coaters Association International and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program at the University of Minnesota to host org
4 January 2012Metal Finishing
Purchase Bolsters OM Group's Specialty Chemicals Segment
4 January 2012Metal Finishing
The US auto industry is continuing its growth for the second year in a row with 12.7 million new cars and trucks sold in 2011, compared to 11.5m in 2010 an
4 January 2012Kari Williamson
Proven process affords quality, application, environmental, and performance benefits, PPG says.
3 January 2012Metal Finishing
Carpenter Technology Corporation has acquired the assets of ARwin Machining Plus Ltd for approximately US$1.4 million.
3 January 2012Kari Williamson
Denise Fucci named Manager of e-Marketing Communications, Enthone
2 January 2012Metal Finishing
The European demand for new commercial vehicles continues to grow with registrations up 8.4% in November 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
2 January 2012Kari Williamson