Hot Off the Press
De-Sta-Co Expands in China
Friday, January 21, 2005
De-Sta-Co Industries, Madison Heights, MI, has opened a new facility in Shanghai, China, to serve as headquarters for support of the firm’s offices operating throughout China. The office allows the company to make its robotic automation products, including grippers, slides and end effectors, readily available to the Asian market.
Ohio Gratings Opens SC Plant
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Ohio Gratings, Inc., Canton, OH, has opened a 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Ridgeland, SC, testament to its growing presence in the southeast region. Products and services available there include complete fabrication services and an inventory of light-duty and aluminum grating, with a mill, black or galvanized finish. Learn more at
www.ohiogratings.com.
Pepperl+Fuchs’ Signal-Transfer Devices
Now Meet SIL International Ratings
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
K-System components from Pepperl+Fuchs, Twinsburg, OH, now meet SIL IEC61508 ratings, ensuring conformity to international safety standards for systems and processes. The SIL ratings help users reduce safety risks, provide uniform documentation and allow the stocking of fewer parts. The K-System is a collection of modular components that provide reliable signal-transfer protection between field devices and control systems. Get more information at
www.am.pepperl-fuchs.com.