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Rexcon Opens Facility in Alabama
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Rexcon Controls and Automation, a division of Electrex Co., opened a facility in Irondale, AL. The firm, the exclusive partner for Wintriss/Honeywell systems, provides CAD automated system design, control retrofits, panel building, machine wiring and other services, and maintains a fleet of fully equipped service vehicles. Learn more at
www.rexconcontrols.com.
Research Confirms Chinese Energy Subsidies
an Unfair Boon to Steel Industry
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
According to a report released today commissioned by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), Washington, D.C., the Chinese government has, for the last several years, massively increased energy subsidies to its steelmakers. From 2000 to mid-year 2007, these subsidies totaled $27.11 billion, says the AAM report, authored by Dr. Usha C. V. Haley, Ph.D. These energy subsidies include supports for thermal and coking coal, electricity and natural gas. Also noted in the report: In 2005, China transitioned from a net steel importer to a steel exporter, and in 2006 it became the largest steel exporter in the world. To read the entire report, log on to
www.americanmanufacturing.com.
Powder-Coating Workshop Headed to Indianapolis
Friday, January 04, 2008
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Alexandria, VA, will sponsor a two-day hands-on workshop on powder coating February 19-20 at the facility of ITW Gema. Classroom sessions will cover material properties, handling and storage; application-equipment use, troubleshooting and maintenance; powder-booth and recovery systems; pretreatment system design, use, troubleshooting and maintenance; and curing ovens and cycles. In the lab, attendees will gain hands-on training in coating application and troubleshooting. To learn more, contact PCI--317/248-2481;
www.powdercoating.org.
