Hot Off the Press
Laser Shop Makes Room for its 11th Machine
Friday, November 10, 2006
Prototech Laser, Inc., a contract sheet and plate fabricator specializing in two- and three-axis laser-cutting, has added 6000-sq.-ft. of manufacturing space, to accommodate a new Trumpf 4-kW laser-cutting machine with material-handling capability, as well as a new Accurpress 175-ton press brake. The Trumpf machine is Prototech's 11th laser-processing system. The firm operates two Michigan plants—in Clinton Township and in Chesterfield Township. Learn more at
www.ptlaser.com.
Fastener Manufacturer Earns ISO/TS Registration
Friday, November 10, 2006
Continental Midland, LLC, a manufacturer of cold-headed automotive-grade fasteners, has earned ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for its facilities in Park Forest, IL, and Valparaiso, IN. Learn more at
www.contmid.com.
Good News for Users of Light-Gauge Stainless
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Ulbrich Stainless Steels, North Haven, CT, is building a 12,000-sq.-ft. addition to its plant in Wallingford, CT, for the production of thin-gauge stainless-steel and special-metal strip. It’s targeting applications in the medical-equipment, power-generation, aircraft and other industries. For more information, log on to
www.ulbrich.com.