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Mega Mfg. Acquires Bertsch
Friday, November 14, 2003
Bertsch Company, Cambridge City, IN, a 120-year-old company specializing in bending-roll technology, has been acquired by Mega Manufacturing, Inc., Hutchinson, KS. Bertsch produces heavy-duty production rolls in three- and four-roll configurations; Mega manufactures the Piranha line of ironworkers, press brakes and other metal-fabrication equipment.
Lincoln Electric Purchases Century
Friday, November 14, 2003
The Marquette brand of welding products and the Century line of welding and cutting equipment, accessories and battery-charger businesses of Clore Automotive LLC have been purchased by Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Cleveland, OH. The brands reportedly have leading positions in the automotive aftermarket and retail do-it-yourself channels.
Linear Transfer Revitalizes its Website
Thursday, November 13, 2003
Linear Transfer Systems Ltd., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, has redesigned its website with an updated company news section, frequently-asked-questions area and in-depth information on its transfer-system configurations, blank feeders, transfer tooling and tandem lines. Visitors to
www.lineartransfer.com can also view system photographs, request a quote and order literature and a video.